With Climate Control

DTC Troubleshooting: B1240 (R)

DTC B1240 or DTC indicator R:

A Problem in the Mode Control Linkage, Doors, or Motor

1. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

2. Operate the climate control system in several modes.

3. Check for DTCs using the HDS or the self-diagnostic function.

Is DTC B1240 or R indicated?

YES -

Go to step 4.

NO -

Intermittent failure. Check for loose wires or poor connections on the mode control motor circuit.�

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

5. Test the mode control motor Mode Control Motor Test.

Is the mode control motor OK?

YES -

Go to step 6.

NO -

Replace the mode control motor Mode Control Motor Replacement, or repair the mode control linkage or doors.�

6. Disconnect the mode control motor 7P connector.

7. Disconnect the climate control unit 30P connector.

8. Check for continuity between the following terminals of the climate control unit 30P connector and the mode control motor 7P connector.









Is there continuity?

YES -

Go to step 9.

NO -

Repair an open in the wire(s) between the climate control unit and the mode control motor.�

9. Check for continuity between body ground and climate control unit 30P connector terminals No. 18 and No. 19 individually.





Is there continuity?

YES -

Repair a short to body ground in the wire(s) between the climate control unit and the mode control motor.�

NO -

Substitute a known-good climate control unit Climate Control Unit Removal/Installation, and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away, replace the original climate control unit Climate Control Unit Removal/Installation.�