DTC Troubleshooting: B1657
DTC B1657: Rear Bumper LF Antenna Circuit Short
DTC Description
DTC
B1657 Rear Bumper LF Antenna Circuit Short
 

1.
Problem verification:

Problem verification
?1.
Clear the DTCs with the HDS.


?2.
Select the MODE MENU from the HDS, then enter the SELF CHECK.

  

?3.
Do the SELF CHECK.

?4.
Check for DTCs with the HDS.
DTC Description
DTC
B1657 Rear Bumper LF Antenna Circuit Short
 

Is DTC B1657 indicated?

     
YES
     
     
     
Go to step 2.
     
NO
     
     
     
Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections.?
2.
Shorted wire check (EXT TR+, EXT TR- lines):

Shorted wire check (EXT TR+, EXT TR- lines)
?1.
Press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

?2.
Disconnect the following connectors.

?3.
Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2 individually.
Test condition
OFF mode
Keyless access control unit connector A (32P): disconnected
Rear bumper LF antenna 2P connector: disconnected
Test circuit
EXT TR+
Test point 1
Keyless access control unit connector A (32P) No. 24 (LT GRN)
Test point 2
Body ground

Test circuit
EXT TR-
Test point 1
Keyless access control unit connector A (32P) No. 8 (GRY)
Test point 2
Body ground


Is there continuity?

     
YES
     
     
     
Repair a short to ground in the wire.?
     
NO
     
     
     
The EXT TR+ and EXT TR- wires are not shorted. Go to step 3.
3.
Shorted wire check (EXT TR+ line to EXT TR- line):

Shorted wire check (EXT TR+ line to EXT TR- line)
?1.
Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.
Test condition
OFF mode
Keyless access control unit connector A (32P): disconnected
Rear bumper LF antenna 2P connector: disconnected
Test circuit
EXT TR+, EXT TR-
Test point 1
Keyless access control unit connector A (32P) No. 8 (GRY)
Test point 2
Keyless access control unit connector A (32P) No. 24 (LT GRN)


Is there continuity?

     
YES
     
     
     
Repair a short in EXT TR+ wire to EXT TR- wire.?
     
NO
     
     
     
The EXT TR+ and EXT TR- wires are OK. Go to step 4.
4.
Determine possible failure area (Keyless access control unit, rear bumper LFantenna):

Determine possible failure area (Keyless access control unit, rear bumper LF antenna)
?1.
Reconnect the following connectors.

?2.
Press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.

?3.
Select KEYLESS ACCESS CONTROL from the ONE-PUSH START system select menu with the HDS, and enter FUNCTIONAL TESTS.

  

?4.
Connect the voltmeter to test points 1 and 2.
Test point 1
Rear bumper LF antenna 2P connector No. 1 (LT GRN)
Test point 2
Rear bumper LF antenna 2P connector No. 2 (GRY)


?5.
Select TRUNK/TAILGATE/REAR BUMPER ANTENNA with the HDS.

Is there voltage?

     
YES
     
     
     
     
NO