DTC U0155: Power Tailgate Control Unit Lost Communication With Gauge Control Module (VSP/NE, AT Frame)

NOTE: If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be to follow the instructions in B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A (see TROUBLESHOOTING - B-CAN SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS TEST MODE A ).

Clear the DTCs with the HDS.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) and then back to ON (II).
Wait for at least 6 seconds.
Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC U0155 indicated?

YES -Go to step 5.

NO -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections between the gauge control module and the power tailgate control unit.
From the BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SELECT menu, select B-CAN CONTROL UNITS INFORMATION, and then select CHECK CONNECTED CONTROL UNITS.
Is the gauge control module detected?

YES -Go to step 9.

NO -Go to step 6.
Measure the voltage between body ground and gauge control module 32P connector terminals No. 16 and No. 32 individually.

Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between Body Ground And Gauge Control Module 32P Connector Terminals No. 16 And 32
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Is there battery voltage?

YES -Go to step 8.

NO -Go to step 7.
Check the No. 23 (10 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box and the No. 10 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box.
Are the fuses OK?

YES -Repair an open or high resistance in the No. 23 (10 A) and/or No. 10 (7.5 A) fuse circuit.

NO -Replace the fuse(s). If the fuse blows again, repair a short to ground in the No. 23 (10 A) and/or No. 10 (7.5 A) fuse circuit.
Measure the voltage between body ground and gauge control module 32P connector terminals No. 13 and No. 17 individually.

Fig 2: Measuring Voltage Between Body Ground And Gauge Control Module 32P Connector Terminals No. 13 And 17
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Is there less than 0.2 V?

YES -Go to step 9.

NO -Repair an open or high resistance in the ground wire or poor ground (G401).
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
Disconnect the gauge control module 32P connector.
Disconnect power tailgate control unit connector C (14P).
Check for continuity between gauge control module 32P connector terminals No. 19 and No. 20 and power tailgate control unit connector C (14P) terminals No. 6 and No. 7 respectively.

Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Gauge Control Module 32P Connector Terminals No. 19 And 20 And Power Tailgate Control Unit Connector C (14P) Terminals No. 6 And 7
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Is there continuity?

YES -Replace the gauge control module (see GAUGE CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT ).

NO -Repair an open or poor connection in the B-CAN wire between the power tailgate control unit and the gauge control module.