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DTC : U0131-00 (Multipurpose Camera Unit: 6-Speed A/T) (2016 2017 2018)

DTC U0131-00  : Lost Communication With The EPS Control Unit

NOTE:  Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information - Go to: How to Troubleshoot the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (2016 2017 2018) .

  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.

    - 4. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, then wait for at least 5 seconds.

    - 5. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC U0131-00 indicated?

    YES 

    The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.

    NO 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Go to intermittent failures troubleshooting - Refer to: How to Troubleshoot the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (2016 2017 2018) . 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_L, F-CAN_H lines)

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

    - 2. Disconnect the following connectors.

    Multipurpose camera unit 20P connector
    EPS control unit B (8P) connector

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

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    Multipurpose camera unit 20P connector: disconnected
    EPS control unit B (8P) connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 Multipurpose camera unit 20P connector No. 13 - Refer to:
    Multipurpose Camera Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (20106 2017 2018)
    Test point 2 EPS control unit B (8P) connector No. 8 - Refer to:
    EPS Control Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2016 2017 2018)
    Test point 1 Multipurpose camera unit 20P connector No. 2 - Refer to:
    Multipurpose Camera Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (20106 2017 2018)
    Test point 2 EPS control unit B (8P) connector No. 3 - Refer to:
    EPS Control Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2016 2017 2018)

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The F-CAN_L, F-CAN_H wires are OK. Go to step 3.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the wire between the multipurpose camera unit and the EPS control unit.

  3. EPS control unit check (substitution)

    - 1. Reconnect the following connectors.

    Multipurpose camera unit 20P connector
    EPS control unit B (8P) connector

    - 2. Substitute a known-good EPS Control Unit .

    - 3. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

    Clear DTCs

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

    - 5. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, then wait for at least 5 seconds.

    - 6. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC U0131-00 indicated?

    YES 

    Go to step 4.

    NO 

    Check for loose terminals and poor connections in the EPS control unit B connector (8P). If they are OK, replace the EPS Control Unit .

  4. Multipurpose camera unit check (substitution)

    - 1. Substitute a known-good Multipurpose Camera Unit .

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

    - 3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, then wait for at least 5 seconds.

    - 4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC U0131-00 indicated?

    YES 

    Check for loose terminals and poor connections in the multipurpose camera unit 20P connector. If they are OK, replace the Multipurpose Camera Unit .

    NO 

    Troubleshooting is complete. If any other DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.