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DTC U128D, U1291 (Body Control Module)

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DTC U128D  : BCM lost communication with gauge control module

DTC U1291  : BCM lost communication with relay control module

NOTE: 

DTC Description DTC
U128D BCM lost communication with gauge control module  
U1291 BCM lost communication with relay control module  

DTC (Body Control Module)

  1. Problem verification

    -1. Clear the DTC 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
    U128D BCM lost communication with gauge control module  
    U1291 BCM lost communication with relay control module  

    Are any DTCs indicated?

    YES 

    Go to step 2.

    NO 

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

  2. Open wire check (B-CAN_H line, B-CAN_L line)

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

    -2. Disconnect the receiving control unit connector.

    Body control module connector B (36P)

    -3. Disconnect the transmitting control unit connector(s).

    Refer to the DTC shown on the display, then disconnect the connector(s) based on the instructions (see table).

    DTC Connector
    U128D Gauge control module connector A (32P)
    U1291 Relay control module connector A (6P)

    -4. Measure the resistance between the receiving control unit and the transmitting control unit on the B-CAN_H circuit and the B-CAN_L circuit.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    Body control module connector B (36P): disconnected
    Transmitting control unit connector(s) for indicated DTCs: disconnected
    DTC Circuit name Receiving control unit Transmitting control unit
    Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
    U128D B-CAN_H Body control module connector B (36P) No. 20 Gauge control module connector A (32P) No. 30
    B-CAN_L No. 21 No. 31
    U1291 B-CAN_H Body control module connector B (36P) No. 20 Relay control module connector A (6P) No. 2
    B-CAN_L No. 21 No. 3

    Is there 1.0 Ω or less?

    YES 

    The B-CAN_H wire and the B-CAN_L wire are OK. Refer to the DTC shown on the display, then replace the control unit based on the instructions (see table).

    DTC Operation for transmitting control unit
    U128D Gauge control module
    U1291 Relay control module

    NO 

    Repair an open in the B-CAN_H wire and/or the B-CAN_L wire.