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DTC U1281: Power Control Unit Lost Communication With MICU

DTC Description DTC
U1281: Power Control Unit Lost Communication with MICU  

DTC (Power Control Unit)

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 CHECKS .

  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 6 seconds.

    - 4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC
    U1281 Power Control Unit Lost Communication With MICU  

    Is DTC U1281 indicated?

    YES 

    GO TO MICU DTC U1280 TROUBLESHOOTING .

    NO 

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