DESCRIPTION
The heated steering wheel controller (steering vibration ECU) communicates with the air conditioning amplifier assembly via LIN communication.
B14B7 is output when a communication malfunction is detected with the air conditioner amplifier assembly and heated steering wheel controller (steering vibration ECU).
DTC No. | Detection Item | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area |
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B14B7 | Lost Communication with Steering Heater ECU |
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CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
NOTICE:
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PROCEDURE
1. | CHECK FOR DTCs |
(a) Check for DTCs.
Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Trouble Codes Result | Proceed to |
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Only DTC B14B7 is output | A |
DTC B14B7 and B14B2 are output | B |
DTC B14B7 and B14B5 are output | C |
B | GO TO STEP 5 |
C | GO TO STEP 9 |
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2. | CHECK HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (HEATED STEERING WHEEL CONTROLLER (STEERING VIBRATION ECU) POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT) |
(a) Disconnect the G81 spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly connector. |
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(b) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Voltage:
Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
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G81-4 (BHT) - Body ground | Power switch on (IG) | 11 to 14 V |
G81-4 (BHT) - Body ground | Power switch off | Below 1 V |
(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
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G81-2 (EHT) - Body ground | Always | Below 1 Ω |
NG | REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (HEATED STEERING WHEEL CONTROLLER (STEERING VIBRATION ECU) POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT) |
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3. | INSPECT SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY |
(a) Remove the spiral cable sub-assembly.
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(b) Inspect the spiral cable sub-assembly.
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NG | REPLACE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY |
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4. | CHECK HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (SPIRAL CABLE WITH SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY - AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY) |
(a) Disconnect the G81 spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly connector.
(b) Disconnect the G39 air conditioning amplifier assembly connector.
(c) Disconnect the G23 air conditioning control assembly connector.
(d) Disconnect the G35 Steering Wheel Heater Switch (Refreshing Seat Switch) connector.
(e) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
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G81-3 (LIN) - G39-14 (LIN1) | Always | Below 1 Ω |
OK | REPLACE HEATED STEERING WHEEL CONTROLLER (STEERING VIBRATION ECU) |
NG | REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (SPIRAL CABLE WITH SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY - AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY) |
5. | CHECK HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (SPIRAL CABLE WITH SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY - AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY AND AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY) |
(a) Disconnect the G81 spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly connector.
(b) Disconnect the G39 air conditioning amplifier assembly connector.
(c) Disconnect the G23 air conditioning control assembly connector.
(d) Disconnect the G35 Steering Wheel Heater Switch (Refreshing Seat Switch) connector.
(e) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
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G81-3 (LIN) - G39-14 (LIN1) | Always | Below 1 Ω |
G81-3 (LIN), G39-14 (LIN1) or G23-3 (LIN1) - Body ground | Always | 10 kΩ or higher |
NG | REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (SPIRAL CABLE WITH SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY - AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY AND AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY) |
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6. | CHECK FOR DTCs |
(a) Clear the DTCs.
Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Clear DTCs(b) Disconnect the G23 air conditioning control assembly connector.
(c) Make sure that the DTC detection conditions are met.
HINT:
If the detection conditions are not met, the system cannot detect the malfunction.
(d) Check for DTCs.
Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Trouble Codes Result | Proceed to |
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Only DTC B14B2 is output | A |
DTC B14B2 and B14B7 are output | B |
A | REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY |
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7. | CHECK FOR DTCs |
(a) Clear the DTCs.
Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Clear DTCs(b) Disconnect the z6 spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly connector.
(c) Make sure that the DTC detection conditions are met.
HINT:
If the detection conditions are not met, the system cannot detect the malfunction.
(d) Check for DTCs.
Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Trouble Codes Result | Proceed to |
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Only DTC B14B7 is output | A |
DTC B14B2 and B14B7 are output | B |
A | REPLACE HEATED STEERING WHEEL CONTROLLER (STEERING VIBRATION ECU) |
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8. | CHECK FOR DTCs |
(a) Clear the DTCs.
Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Clear DTCs(b) Disconnect the G81 spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly connector.
(c) Make sure that the DTC detection conditions are met.
HINT:
If the detection conditions are not met, the system cannot detect the malfunction.
(d) Check for DTCs.
Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Trouble Codes Result | Proceed to |
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Only DTC B14B7 is output | A |
DTC B14B2 and B14B7 are output | B |
A | REPLACE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY |
B | REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY |
9. | CHECK HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (SPIRAL CABLE WITH SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY - AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY AND STEERING WHEEL HEATER SWITCH) |
(a) Disconnect the G81 spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly connector.
(b) Disconnect the G39 air conditioning amplifier assembly connector.
(c) Disconnect the G35 Steering Wheel Heater Switch (Refreshing Seat Switch) connector.
(d) Disconnect the G23 air conditioning control assembly connector.
(e) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
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G81-3 (LIN) - G39-14 (LIN1) | Always | Below 1 Ω |
G81-3 (LIN), G39-14 (LIN1) or G35-8 (SW) - Body ground | Always | 10 kΩ or higher |
NG | REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (SPIRAL CABLE WITH SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY - AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY AND STEERING WHEEL HEATER SWITCH) |
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10. | CHECK FOR DTCs |
(a) Clear the DTCs.
Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Clear DTCs(b) Disconnect the G35 Steering Wheel Heater Switch (Refreshing Seat Switch) connector.
(c) Make sure that the DTC detection conditions are met.
HINT:
If the detection conditions are not met, the system cannot detect the malfunction.
(d) Check for DTCs.
Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Trouble Codes Result | Proceed to |
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Only DTC B14B5 is output | A |
DTC B14B5 and B14B7 are output | B |
A | REPLACE STEERING WHEEL HEATER SWITCH (REFRESHING SEAT SWITCH) |
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11. | CHECK FOR DTCs |
(a) Clear the DTCs.
Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Clear DTCs(b) Disconnect the z6 spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly connector.
(c) Make sure that the DTC detection conditions are met.
HINT:
If the detection conditions are not met, the system cannot detect the malfunction.
(d) Check for DTCs.
Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Trouble Codes Result | Proceed to |
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Only DTC B14B7 is output | A |
DTC B14B5 and B14B7 are output | B |
A | REPLACE HEATED STEERING WHEEL CONTROLLER (STEERING VIBRATION ECU) |
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12. | CHECK FOR DTCs |
(a) Clear the DTCs.
Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Clear DTCs(b) Disconnect the G81 spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly connector.
(c) Make sure that the DTC detection conditions are met.
HINT:
If the detection conditions are not met, the system cannot detect the malfunction.
(d) Check for DTCs.
Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Trouble Codes Result | Proceed to |
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Only DTC B14B7 is output | A |
DTC B14B5 and B14B7 are output | B |
A | REPLACE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY |
B | REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY |