Honda HR-V: DTC U128D (MICU) MICU Lost Communication With Gauge Control Module
NOTE : The DTC may be stored due to the grounding failure or the power source
failure at the transmitting
control unit (the grounding inspection and the power source inspection on each
control unit are required prior to
this checking process).
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.
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, B-CAN_L line):
- Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
- Disconnect the receiving control unit connector.
Under-dash fuse/relay box connector D (24P)
- Disconnect the transmitting control unit connector.
Gauge control module connector A (32P)
- 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 as specified in the table while in
the vehicle OFF (LOCK)
mode.
Is there continuity?
YES
The B-CAN_L to B-CAN_H wire is OK. Go to step 3.
NO
Repair an open or high resistance in the B-CAN_H and/or B-CAN_L wire(s)
between the receiving
control unit and the transmitting control unit.
3. Determine possible failure area (the receiving control unit or the
transmitting control unit):
- Reconnect all connectors.
- Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
- Clear the DTCs with the HDS.
Clear DTCs
- Check the DTCs with the HDS.
Is U128D indicated?
YES
Check for loose terminals and poor connections in the under-dash fuse/relay
box connectors. Check is
OK, replace the under-dash fuse/relay box.
NO
The under-dash fuse/relay box is OK at this time. Replace the gauge control
module.
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NOTE :
Before you troubleshoot, review the how to troubleshoot information -
Refer to: How to Troubleshoot
the Forward Collision Warning (FCW), or How to Troubleshoot the Lane
Departure Warning
NOTE : Before you troubleshoot, review the how to troubleshoot information -
Refer to: How to Troubleshoot
the Forward Collision Warning (FCW), or How to Troubleshoot the Lane Departure
Warning (LDW
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1. Steering Column Tilt and Telescopic Position - Set
Set the steering column to the center tilt position, and to the center
telescopic position.
2. Steering Wheel - Hold
Set the steering wheel to the straight ahead position
Install a commercially available steering wheel holder
to
NOTE:
Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, find out if the vehicle was
in a collision. If so, verify
that all the required components were replaced with new components of the
correct part number,
and that they were properly installed.
Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, rev