Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

With Climate Control




DTC Troubleshooting: B1205, B1206, B1207

DTC B1205:

Climate Control Unit Lost Communication with Gauge Control Module (VSP/NE message)

DTC B1206:

Climate Control Unit Lost Communication with Gauge Control Module (ECT message)

DTC B1207:

Climate Control Unit Lost Communication with Gauge Control Module (ILLUMI message)

NOTE: If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow the instructions in B-CAN system diagnosis test mode A Troubleshooting - B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A.

1. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

2. Operate the climate control system in several modes.

3. Check for DTCs using the HDS.

Is DTC B1205, B1206 and/or B1207 indicated?

YES -

Go to step 4.

NO -

Intermittent failure. Check for loose wires or poor connections at the gauge control module and the climate control unit.�

4. Check for DTCs using the HDS.

Is DTC B1060 or B2157 indicated?

YES -

Perform the gauge control module input test Gauge Control Module Input Test.�

NO -

Go to step 5.

5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

6. Disconnect the climate control unit 30P connector.

7. Remove the gauge control module Service and Repair.

8. Check for continuity between climate control unit 30P connector terminal No. 30 and gauge control module connector B (14P) terminal No. 6.





Is there continuity?

YES -

Substitute a known-good climate control unit Climate Control Unit Removal/Installation, then return to step 3 and recheck. If the problem is still present, replace the gauge control module Service and Repair.�

NO -

Repair an open in the wire between the climate control unit and the gauge control module.�