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DTC U0232-87: Lost Communication with Side Obstacle Detection Control Module "A" Missing Message; DTC U1236-87: Lost Communication with Cruise Control Front Distance Range Sensor Front Side "B" Missing Message [12/2022 - ]: Procedure

  1. CONFIRM MODEL 
    1. Choose the model to be inspected.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      w/ Blind Spot Monitor System with Front Cross Traffic Alert A
      w/ Blind Spot Monitor System without Front Cross Traffic Alert B

    Result: 

    See step  22

    Result: 

    See step  2

  2. CHECK FOR DTCs 
    1. Read each DTC and check the diagnosis pattern using the table below.

      Chassis > Front Recognition Camera > Trouble Codes 

      Pattern DTC output part name
      (Display on GTS)
      Front Recognition Camera
      Pattern 1 U0232-87 U1236-87
      Pattern 2 U0232-87 -
      Pattern 3 - U1236-87

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Pattern 1 A
      Pattern 2 B
      Pattern 3 C

    Result: 

    See step  10

    Result: 

    See step  14

    Result: 

    See step  3

  3. CHECK CONNECTION OF CONNECTORS 
    1. Check that the connectors are properly connected to the forward recognition camera, blind spot monitor sensor RH (A), front side radar sensor (B) and No. 1 CAN junction terminal.

      OK

      The connectors are properly connected.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    CONNECT THE CONNECTORS CORRECTLY 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  4

  4. CLEAR DTC 
    1. Clear the DTCs.

      Chassis > Front Recognition Camera > Clear DTCs 

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  5

  5. CHECK FOR DTCs 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Turn the ignition switch off.
    • Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    • Make sure that the DTC detection conditions are met.

      HINT: 

      If the detection conditions are not met, the system cannot detect the malfunction.

    • Check for DTCs.

      Chassis > Front Recognition Camera > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output A
      U0232-87 and U1236-87 are output B

    Post-procedure1

    • None

    Result: 

    END 

    Result: 

    See step  6

  6. CLEAR DTC 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Disconnect the S7 blind spot monitor sensor RH (A) connector
    • Clear the DTCs.

      Chassis > Front Recognition Camera > Clear DTCs 

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Post-procedure1

    • None

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  7

  7. INSPECT BLIND SPOT MONITOR SENSOR RH (A) 
    1. Check for DTCs.

      Chassis > Front Recognition Camera > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      U0232-87 is output A
      U0232-87 and U1236-87 are output B

    Result: 

    See step  17

    Result: 

    See step  8

  8. CHECK FOR DTCs (HEALTH CHECK) 
    1. Perform a health check.

      OK

      There is a response from blind spot monitor sensor LH (B).

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      There is a response from blind spot monitor sensor LH (B) A
      No response from blind spot monitor sensor LH (B) B

    Result: 

    GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 

    Refer to Blind Spot Monitor Sensor Communication Stop Mode [12/2022 - ]

    Result: 

    See step  9

  9. CHECK FOR DTCs (BLIND SPOT MONITOR SYSTEM)) 
    1. Check for DTCs.

      Body Electrical > Blind Spot Monitor "B" > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      U0232-87 is output A
      U0232-87 is not output B

    Result: 

    GO TO BLIND SPOT MONITOR SYSTEM 

    Refer to DTC U0232-87: Lost Communication with Side Obstacle Detection Control Module "A" Missing Message [12/2022 - ]

    Result: 

    See step  13

  10. CHECK CONNECTION OF CONNECTORS 
    1. Check that the connectors are properly connected to the forward recognition camera and blind spot monitor sensor RH (A).

      OK

      The connectors are properly connected.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    CONNECT THE CONNECTORS CORRECTLY 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  11

  11. CLEAR DTC 
    1. Clear the DTCs.

      Chassis > Front Recognition Camera > Clear DTCs 

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  12

  12. CHECK FOR DTCs 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Turn the ignition switch off.
    • Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    • Make sure that the DTC detection conditions are met.

      HINT: 

      If the detection conditions are not met, the system cannot detect the malfunction.

    • Check for DTCs.

      Chassis > Front Recognition Camera > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      U0232-87 is not output A
      U0232-87 is output B

    Post-procedure1

    • None

    Result: 

    END 

    Result: 

    See step  8

  13. CHECK CAN MAIN WIRE (BLIND SPOT MONITOR SENSOR RH (A)) 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
    • Disconnect the S7 blind spot monitor sensor RH (A) connector.
    • Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition Result
      S7-3 (CA1P) - S7-2 (CA1N) Cable disconnected from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal 54 to 69 Ω Ω

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Post-procedure1

    • None

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE FORWARD RECOGNITION CAMERA 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2022 - 03/2023] , or refer to REMOVAL [03/2023 - ]

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

  14. CHECK CONNECTION OF CONNECTORS 
    1. Check that the connectors are properly connected to the forward recognition camera and front side radar sensor (B).

      OK

      The connectors are properly connected.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    CONNECT THE CONNECTORS CORRECTLY 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  15

  15. CLEAR DTC 
    1. Clear the DTCs.

      Chassis > Front Recognition Camera > Clear DTCs 

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  16

  16. CHECK FOR DTCs 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Turn the ignition switch off.
    • Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    • Make sure that the DTC detection conditions are met.

      HINT: 

      If the detection conditions are not met, the system cannot detect the malfunction.

    • Check for DTCs.

      Chassis > Front Recognition Camera > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      U1236-87 is not output A
      U1236-87 is output B

    Post-procedure1

    • None

    Result: 

    END 

    Result: 

    See step  19

  17. CLEAR DTC 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Disconnect the A42 front side radar sensor (B) connector.
    • Clear the DTCs.

      Chassis > Front Recognition Camera > Clear DTCs 

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Post-procedure1

    • None

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  18

  18. INSPECT FRONT SIDE RADAR SENSOR (B) 
    1. Check for DTCs.

      Chassis > Front Recognition Camera > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      U1236-87 is output A
      U0232-87 and U1236-87 are output B

    Result: 

    See step  27

    Result: 

    See step  19

  19. CHECK FOR DTCs (HEALTH CHECK) 
    1. Perform a health check.

      OK

      There is a response from front side radar sensor (A).

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      There is a response from front side radar sensor (A) A
      No response from front side radar sensor (A) B

    Result: 

    GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 

    Refer to Front Side Radar Sensor Communication Stop Mode [12/2022 - ]

    Result: 

    See step  20

  20. CHECK FOR DTCs (FRONT SIDE RADAR SENSOR SYSTEM) 
    1. Check for DTCs.

      Body Electrical > Front Side Radar "A" > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      U1236-87 is output A
      U1236-87 is not output B

    Result: 

    GO TO FRONT SIDE RADAR SENSOR SYSTEM 

    Refer to DTC U1236-87: Lost Communication with Cruise Control Front Distance Range Sensor Front Side "B" Missing Message [12/2022 - ]

    Result: 

    See step  21

  21. CHECK CAN MAIN WIRE (FRONT SIDE RADAR SENSOR (B)) 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
    • Disconnect the A42 front side radar sensor (B) connector.
    • Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition Result
      A42-3 (CA1P) - A42-2 (CA1N) Cable disconnected from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal 54 to 69 Ω Ω

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Post-procedure1

    • None

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE FRONT SIDE RADAR SENSOR (B) 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2022 - 03/2023] , or refer to REMOVAL [03/2023 - ]

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

  22. CHECK CONNECTION OF CONNECTORS 
    1. Check that the connectors are properly connected to the forward recognition camera and blind spot monitor sensor RH (A).

      OK

      The connectors are properly connected.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    CONNECT THE CONNECTORS CORRECTLY 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  23

  23. CLEAR DTC 
    1. Clear the DTCs.

      Chassis > Front Recognition Camera > Clear DTCs 

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  24

  24. CHECK FOR DTCs 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Turn the ignition switch off.
    • Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    • Make sure that the DTC detection conditions are met.

      HINT: 

      If the detection conditions are not met, the system cannot detect the malfunction.

    • Check for DTCs.

      Chassis > Front Recognition Camera > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      U0232-87 is not output A
      U0232-87 is output B

    Post-procedure1

    • None

    Result: 

    END 

    Result: 

    See step  25

  25. CHECK FOR DTCs (HEALTH CHECK) 
    1. Perform a health check.

      OK

      There is a response from blind spot monitor sensor LH (B).

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      There is a response from blind spot monitor sensor LH (B) A
      No response from blind spot monitor sensor LH (B) B

    Result: 

    GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 

    for Gasoline Model: Refer to Blind Spot Monitor Sensor Communication Stop Mode [12/2022 - ]

    Result: 

    See step  26

  26. CHECK FOR DTCs (BLIND SPOT MONITOR SYSTEM)) 
    1. Check for DTCs.

      Body Electrical > Blind Spot Monitor "B" > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      U0232-87 is output A
      U0232-87 is not output B

    Result: 

    GO TO BLIND SPOT MONITOR SYSTEM 

    Refer to DTC U0232-87: Lost Communication with Side Obstacle Detection Control Module "A" Missing Message [12/2022 - ]

    Result: 

    See step  31

  27. CLEAR DTC 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Disconnect the A42 front side radar sensor (B) connector.
    • Clear the DTCs.

      Chassis > Front Recognition Camera > Clear DTCs 

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Post-procedure1

    • None

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  28

  28. INSPECT FRONT SIDE RADAR SENSOR (B) 
    1. Check for DTCs.

      Chassis > Front Recognition Camera > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      U1236-87 is output A
      U0232-87 and U1236-87 are output B

    Result: 

    See step  35

    Result: 

    See step  29

  29. CHECK FOR DTCs (HEALTH CHECK) 
    1. Perform a health check.

      OK

      There is a response from front side radar sensor (A).

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      There is a response from front side radar sensor (A) A
      No response from front side radar sensor (A) B

    Result: 

    GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 

    Refer to Front Side Radar Sensor Communication Stop Mode [12/2022 - ]

    Result: 

    See step  30

  30. CHECK FOR DTCs (FRONT SIDE RADAR SENSOR SYSTEM) 
    1. Check for DTCs.

      Body Electrical > Front Side Radar "A" > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      U1236-87 is output A
      U1236-87 is not output B

    Result: 

    GO TO FRONT SIDE RADAR SENSOR SYSTEM 

    Refer to DTC U1236-87: Lost Communication with Cruise Control Front Distance Range Sensor Front Side "B" Missing Message [12/2022 - ]

    Result: 

    See step  32

  31. CHECK CAN MAIN WIRE (BLIND SPOT MONITOR SENSOR RH (A)) 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
    • Disconnect the S7 blind spot monitor sensor RH (A) connector.
    • Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition Result
      S7-3 (CA1P) - S7-2 (CA1N) Cable disconnected from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal 54 to 69 Ω Ω

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Post-procedure1

    • None

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE BLIND SPOT MONITOR SENSOR RH (A) 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2022 - 03/2023] , or refer to REMOVAL [03/2023 - ]

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  33

  32. CHECK CAN MAIN WIRE (FRONT SIDE RADAR SENSOR (B)) 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
    • Disconnect the A42 front side radar sensor (B) connector.
    • Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition Result
      A42-3 (CA1P) - A42-2 (CA1N) Cable disconnected from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal 54 to 69 Ω Ω

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Post-procedure1

    • None

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE FRONT SIDE RADAR SENSOR (B) 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2022 - 03/2023] , or refer to REMOVAL [03/2023 - ]

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

  33. CHECK CAN MAIN WIRE (FORWARD RECOGNITION CAMERA) 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
    • Disconnect the U10 forward recognition camera connector.
    • Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition Result
      U10-3 (CA3L) - U10-4 (CA3H) Cable disconnected from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal 108 to 132 Ω Ω
      U10-3 (CA3L) - Body ground Cable disconnected from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal 200 Ω or higher Ω
      U10-4 (CA3H) - Body ground Cable disconnected from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal 200 Ω or higher Ω
      U10-3 (CA3L) - +B Cable disconnected from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal 6 kΩ or higher
      U10-4 (CA3H) - +B Cable disconnected from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal 6 kΩ or higher

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Post-procedure1

    • None

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE FORWARD RECOGNITION CAMERA 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2022 - 03/2023] , or refer to REMOVAL [03/2023 - ]

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  34

  34. CHECK CAN MAIN WIRE (NO. 1 CAN JUNCTION TERMINAL) 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
    • Disconnect the R100 No. 1 CAN junction terminal connector.
    • Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition Result
      R100-2 (CANL) - R100-3 (CANH) Cable disconnected from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal 108 to 132 Ω Ω
      R100-2 (CANL) - Body ground Cable disconnected from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal 200 Ω or higher Ω
      R100-3 (CANH) - Body ground Cable disconnected from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal 200 Ω or higher Ω
      R100-2 (CANL) - +B Cable disconnected from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal 6 kΩ or higher
      R100-3 (CANH) - +B Cable disconnected from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal 6 kΩ or higher

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Post-procedure1

    • None

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE NO. 1 CAN JUNCTION TERMINAL 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

  35. CLEAR DTC 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Disconnect the R36 clearance warning ECU assembly connector.
    • Clear the DTCs.

      Chassis > Front Recognition Camera > Clear DTCs 

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Post-procedure1

    • None

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  36

  36. INSPECT CLEARANCE WARNING ECU ASSEMBLY 
    1. Check for DTCs.

      Chassis > Front Recognition Camera > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output A
      U0232-87 and U1236-87 are output B

    Result: 

    REPLACE CLEARANCE WARNING ECU ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2022 - ]

    Result: 

    See step  37

  37. CHECK CAN MAIN WIRE (FORWARD RECOGNITION CAMERA) 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
    • Disconnect the U10 forward recognition camera connector.
    • Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition Result
      U10-3 (CA3L) - U10-4 (CA3H) Cable disconnected from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal 108 to 132 Ω Ω
      U10-3 (CA3L) - Body ground Cable disconnected from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal 200 Ω or higher Ω
      U10-4 (CA3H) - Body ground Cable disconnected from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal 200 Ω or higher Ω
      U10-3 (CA3L) - +B Cable disconnected from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal 6 kΩ or higher
      U10-4 (CA3H) - +B Cable disconnected from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal 6 kΩ or higher

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Post-procedure1

    • None

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE FORWARD RECOGNITION CAMERA 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2022 - 03/2023] , or refer to REMOVAL [03/2023 - ]

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  38

  38. CHECK CAN MAIN WIRE (NO. 1 CAN JUNCTION TERMINAL) 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
    • Disconnect the R100 No. 1 CAN junction terminal connector.
    • Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition Result
      R100-2 (CANL) - R100-3 (CANH) Cable disconnected from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal 108 to 132 Ω Ω
      R100-2 (CANL) - Body ground Cable disconnected from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal 200 Ω or higher Ω
      R100-3 (CANH) - Body ground Cable disconnected from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal 200 Ω or higher Ω
      R100-2 (CANL) - +B Cable disconnected from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal 6 kΩ or higher
      R100-3 (CANH) - +B Cable disconnected from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal 6 kΩ or higher

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Post-procedure1

    • None

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE NO. 1 CAN JUNCTION TERMINAL 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR