DTC Troubleshooting: B2986 (K and A/C ON)
DTC B2986 or DTC indicator K and A/C ON:
An Open in the Recirculation Control Motor Circuit
  1. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) and then to ON (II).
  1. Check for DTCs.
Is DTC B2986 or K and A/C ON indicated?
YES -
Go to Step 5 .
NO -
Intermittent failure; check for loose wires or poor connections on the recirculation control motor circuit.■
  1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
Is the recirculation control motor OK?
YES -
Go to Step 7 .
NO -
  1. Disconnect the recirculation control motor 7P connector.
  1. Disconnect heater control unit connectors A (28P) and B (12P).
  1. Check for continuity between the following terminals of heater control unit connectors A (28P), B (12P), and the recirculation control motor 7P connector.
    28P:
    7P:
    No. 12
    No. 3
    No. 10
    No. 5
    No. 12
    No. 7


Is there continuity?
YES -
Check for loose wires or poor connections at heater control unit connectors A (28P), B (12P), and at the recirculation control motor 7P connector. If the connections are good, substitute a known-good heater control unit and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away, replace the original heater control unit .■
NO -
Repair open in the wire(s) between the heater control unit and the recirculation control motor.■