DTC B2157: Driver's MPCS Unit Lost Communication with Gauge Control Module (ILLUMI Message); DTC B2160: Driver's MPCS Unit Lost Communication with Gauge Control Module (VSP/NE Message)
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NOTE:
If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow the instructions in B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A (see TROUBLESHOOTING - B-CAN SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS TEST MODE A
).
- Clear the DTCs with the HDS.
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and then back ON (II).
- Wait for 6 seconds or more.
- Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Are DTCs B2157 and/or B2160 indicated?
YES - Go to step 5.
NO - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections between the driver's MPCS unit and the gauge control module.
- Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Are DTCs B1011, B1060, B1061, B1205, B1206, B1207, B1359, B1906, B1956, B2157, and/or B2160 also indicated?
YES - Do the gauge control module input test (see GAUGE CONTROL MODULE INPUT TEST ).
NO - Do the driver's MPCS unit input test (see DRIVER'S MPCS UNIT INPUT TEST ).