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DTC U0029

DTC U0029:  F-CAN Malfunction (F-CAN Bus-OFF)

General Description 

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The controller area network (CAN) transmits/receives pulsing signals to/from the control modules simultaneously by using F-CAN A and B signal lines. If the received error frame exceeds a specified value, the transmission control module (TCM) detects a malfunction and stores a DTC.

Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type 

Execution Continuous
Sequence None
Duration 1 second or more
DTC Type One drive cycle, MIL on, A/T gear position indicator blinks

Enable Conditions 

Condition Minimum Maximum
12 volt battery voltage [Battery Voltage] 9 V 16 V
Vehicle ON mode

[ ]: HDS Parameter

Malfunction Threshold 

The TCM received error frame at least 128 times.

Possible Cause 

NOTE:

The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.

Diagnosis Details 

Conditions for setting the DTC 

When a malfunction is detected, the A/T gear position indicator blinks, the MIL comes on, and a Pending DTC, a Confirmed DTC, and the freeze data are stored in the TCM memory.

Conditions for clearing the DTC 

The A/T gear position indicator comes off by turning the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode. The MIL is cleared if the malfunction does not return in three consecutive trips in which the diagnostic runs. The MIL, the Pending DTC, the Confirmed DTC, and the freeze data can be cleared with the scan tool Clear command.