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DTC B1961

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DTC B1961  : HondaVAC Switch Circuit Short

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

DTC Description DTC
B1961 HondaVAC Switch Circuit Short  

DTC (Body Control Module)

  1. Problem verification

    -1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

    -2. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode and then the ON mode.

    -3. Wait for at least 30 seconds.

    -4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC
    B1961 HondaVAC Switch Circuit Short  

    Is DTC B1961 indicated?

    YES 

    Go to step 2.

    NO 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.

  2. Determine possible failure area (HondaVAC switch, others)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Disconnect the following connector.

    HondaVAC switch 10P connector

    -3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -4. Wait for at least 30 seconds.

    -5. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC
    B1961 HondaVAC Switch Circuit Short  

    Is DTC B1961 indicated?

    YES 

    Go to step 3.

    NO 

    Replace the HondaVAC switch .

  3. Shorted wire check (VAC SW line)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Reconnect the HondaVAC switch 10P connector.

    -3. Disconnect the following connector.

    Body control module connector E (24P)

    -4. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    Body control module connector E (24P): disconnected
    Test point 1 Body control module connector E (24P) No. 7
    Test point 2 Body ground

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Repair a short to ground in the wire.

    NO 

    Replace the body control module .