Honda HR-V: DTC U1280 (MICU) B-CAN Communication Bus Line Error (BUS-OFF)
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DTC (MICU)
NOTE : If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow the instructions in B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A - Refer to: Body Electrical Troubleshooting - B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A - Initial Communication and DTC Checks.
1. Problem verification:
- Clear the DTCs with the HDS.
Clear DTCs
- Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode and then the ON mode.
- Wait for at least 6 seconds.
- Check for DTCs with the HDS.
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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:
- Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
- 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.
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Clear DTCs
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Is DTC U1280 indicated with each individual unit disconnected?
YES
Leave the connectors disconnected, and 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.
- Disconnect the following connectors.
Under-dash fuse/relay box connector D (24P) Under-dash fuse/relay box connector H (20P)
- Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.
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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 lines) 2:
- Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.
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Is there continuity?
YES
Repair a short to ground in the B-CAN wires.
NO
Go to step 5.
5. Shorted wire check (B-CAN_L to B-CAN_H line) 1:
- Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.
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Is there continuity?
YES
Repair a short in the B-CAN_L to B-CAN_H wire.
NO
Go to step 6.
6. Shorted wire check (B-CAN_L to B-CAN_H line) 2:
- Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.
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Is there continuity?
YES
Repair a short in the B-CAN_L to B-CAN_H wire.
NO
The B-CAN_L to B-CAN_H wire is OK. Faulty MICU; replace the under-dash fuse/relay box.
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Before you troubleshoot, review the how to troubleshoot information -
Refer to: How to Troubleshoot
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NOTE: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission.
1. Vehicle - Lift
2. Engine Undercover - Remove (With 2WD)
3. Left Front Splash Shield - Remove
4. Engine - Warm Up
Start the engine, and warm it up to normal operating temperature (the
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Turn the engi
Inspection & Adjustment
DRIVESHAFT INSPECTION
Inspection
1. Driveshaft - Inspect
Check the inboard boot (A) and the outboard boot (B) on the driveshaft
(C) for
cracks, damage, leaking grease, and loose boot bands (D). If any damage is
found,
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