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DTC U0129

DTC U0129:  F-CAN Malfunction (Powertrain Control Module (PCM)-Electric Servo Brake Control Unit)

General Description 

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The controller area network (CAN) transmits/receives pulsing signals to/from the control modules simultaneously by using F-CAN B signal line. If there is an abnormality in the electric brake booster system information transmitted from the electric brake booster via the F-CAN line for a specified duration, the powertrain control module (PCM) detects a malfunction and stores a DTC.

Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type 

Execution Continuous
Sequence None
Duration 1 second or more
DTC Type One drive cycle, MIL on

Enable Conditions 

Condition Minimum Maximum
Elapsed time after the vehicle condition is turned to the ON mode 3 seconds -
12 volt battery voltage [Battery] 10.0 V -

[ ]: HDS Parameter

Malfunction Threshold 

Possible Cause 

NOTE: The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.
  • Precision all wheel steer control unit failure
  • F-CAN circuit F-CAN B_H line open
  • F-CAN circuit F-CAN B_L line open
  • F-CAN circuit F-CAN B_H line short to ground
  • F-CAN circuit F-CAN B_L line short to ground
  • Electric brake booster failure
  • CAN gateway internal failure (include fuse fall-outs)
  • PCM internal circuit failure

Diagnosis Details 

Conditions for setting the DTC 

When a malfunction is detected, the MIL comes on and a Pending DTC, a Confirmed DTC, and the freeze data are stored in the PCM memory.

Conditions for clearing the DTC 

The MIL is cleared if the malfunction does not return in three consecutive trips in which the diagnostic runs. The MIL, the Pending DTC, the Confirmed DTC, and the freeze data can be cleared with the scan tool Clear command or by disconnecting the battery.