DTC U1280

DTC U1280  : B-CAN communication bus line error (BUS-OFF)

DTC (Body Control Module)

1. Problem verification

   -1. Clear the DTCs 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
   U1280 B-CAN communication bus line error (BUS-OFF)

   Is DTC U1280 indicated?

   YES 

   Go to step 2.

   NO 

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

2. B-CAN related units check

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

   -2. Disconnect the appropriate connector at each control unit in the table one at a time. Clear the DTC, then recheck for DTCs after each unit is disconnected.

   Control Unit	Connector
   Gauge control module	Connector A (32P)
   Audio-navigation unit	Connector A (24P)
   Front seat heater control unit	14P connector
   Telematics control unit	Connector A (36P)
   Power window master switch	37P connector
   Power seat control unit	Connector A (20P)
   Automatic lighting control unit-sensor	5P connector
   Climate control unit	Connector A (32P)

   Is DTC U1280 indicated with each individual unit disconnected?

   YES 

   Go to step 3.

   NO 

   Replace the control unit that was disconnected when DTC U1280 did not reset.

3. Shorted wire check (B-CAN lines)

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

   -2. Disconnect the following connector.

   Body control module connector B (36P)

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

   Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode Body control module connector B (36P): disconnected
   Test point 1	Body control module connector B (36P) No. 20
   Test point 2	Body ground

   Test point 1	Body control module connector B (36P) No. 21
   Test point 2	Body ground

   Is there continuity?

   YES 

   Repair a short to ground in the B-CAN wires.

   NO 

   Go to step 4.

4. Shorted wire check (B-CAN_L to B-CAN_H line)

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

   Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode Body control module connector B (36P): disconnected
   Test point 1	Body control module connector B (36P) No. 20
   Test point 2	Body control module connector B (36P) No. 21

   Is there continuity?

   YES 

   Repair a short in the B-CAN_L to B-CAN_H wire.

   NO 

   The B-CAN_L and B-CAN_H wires are OK. Replace the body control module .