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DTC U0122-00: F-CAN Malfunction (EPS Control Unit-VSA Modulator-Control Unit) (KA/KC models)

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information .

DTC Description DTC Freeze Frame
U0122-00 F-CAN Malfunction (EPS Control Unit-VSA Modulator-Control Unit)    

DTC (EPS)

  1. Problem verification:

    - 1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    - 2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

    Clear DTCs

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

    - 4. Wait 60 seconds or more.

    - 5. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC Freeze Frame
    U0122-00 F-CAN Malfunction (EPS Control Unit-VSA Modulator-Control Unit)    

    Is DTC U0122-00 indicated?

    YES 

    The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.

    NO 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If the freeze data/on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the Freeze data/on-board snapshot.

  2. Open wire check (F-CAN_H, F-CAN_L lines):

    - 1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    - 2. Disconnect the following connectors.

    EPS control unit connector B (6P)
    VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector

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

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      EPS control unit connector B (6P): disconnected
      VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 EPS control unit connector B (6P) No. 4
    Test point 2 VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector No. 38. Refer to VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT CONNECTOR FOR INPUTS AND OUTPUTS
    Test point 1 EPS control unit connector B (6P) No. 3
    Test point 2 VSA modulator-control unit 38P connector No. 26. Refer to VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT CONNECTOR FOR INPUTS AND OUTPUTS .

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Update the VSA modulator-control unit if it does not have the latest software . If the VSA modulator-control unit was updated and the symptom is still present, replace the VSA modulator-control unit .

    NO 

    Repair an open in the wire between the EPS control unit and the VSA modulator-control unit.