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DTC Troubleshooting: U128D(Keyless Access Control Unit)

DTC U128D  : Keyless access control unit (body control module) lost communication with gauge control module

NOTE: 

DTC Description DTC
U128D Keyless access control unit (body control module) lost communication with gauge control module  

DTC (Keyless Access Control Unit)

  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
    U128D Keyless access control unit (body control module) lost communication with gauge control module  

    Is DTC U128D indicated?

    YES 

    Go to step 2.

    NO 

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

  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.

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

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

    -4. Check for continuity 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

    Is there continuity?

    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

    NO 

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