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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)

  1. Problem verification:

    - 1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    - 2. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

    - 3. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode and then the ON mode.

    - 4. Wait for at least 6 seconds.

    - 5. 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.