DTC B1658: Rear Bumper LF Antenna Circuit Open

NOTE:  If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow the instructions in B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A - Refer to: Body Electrical Troubleshooting - B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A - Initial Communication and DTC ChecksBody Electrical Troubleshooting - B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode 1 and Test Mode 2 (without the HDS)Body Electrical Troubleshooting - B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode B - Control Unit Not CommunicatingBody Electrical Troubleshooting - B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode C - No DTCs and Output Won't Shut OFFBody Electrical Troubleshooting - B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode D - No DTCs and Output Won't Turn ON .

• 1. Problem verification:

  1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

  2. Select the KEYLESS ACCESS CONTROL UNIT from the ONE-PUSH START system select menu with the HDS, and enter the SELF CHECK.

  3. Do the SELF CHECK.

  4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

  DTC Description	DTC
  B1658 Rear bumper LF antenna circuit open

  Is DTC B1658 indicated?

  YES 

  Go to step 2.

  NO 

  Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections.

• 2. Keyless access control unit EXT TR+, EXT TR- line output check:

  1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF mode.

  2. Disconnect the following connector.

  Rear bumper LF antenna 2P connector

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

  One-Push - KEYLESS ACCESS CONTROL UNIT - FUNCTIONAL TESTS

  4. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

  5. Connect the voltmeter between test points 1 and 2.

  Test point 1	Rear bumper LF antenna 2P connector No. 1
  Test point 2	Rear bumper LF antenna 2P connector No. 2

  Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

  6. Select TRUNK/TAILGATE/REAR BUMPER ANTENNA with the HDS.

  Is there voltage?

  YES 

  Faulty rear bumper LF antenna; Replace the rear bumper LF antenna - Refer to: Keyless Access LF Antenna (Middle Interior) Removal and InstallationKeyless Access LF Antenna (Front Interior) Removal and InstallationKeyless Access LF Antenna (Rear Interior) Removal and InstallationKeyless Access LF Antenna (Rear Bumper) Removal and Installation .

  NO 

  Go to step 3.

• 3. Open wire check (EXT TR+, EXT TR- lines):

  1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF mode.

  2. Disconnect the following connector.

  Keyless access control unit connector A (32P)

  3. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2 respectively.

  Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode Rear bumper LF antenna 2P connector: disconnected
  Test point 1	Keyless access control unit connector A (32P) No. 24
  Test point 2	Rear bumper LF antenna 2P connector No. 1

  Test point 1	Keyless access control unit connector A (32P) No. 8
  Test point 2	Rear bumper LF antenna 2P connector No. 2

  Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

  Is there continuity?

  YES 

  The EXT TR+ and EXT TR- wires are OK. Replace the keyless access control unit .

  NO 

  Repair an open or high resistance in the wire.