DTC B2162: Driver's MPCS Unit Lost Communication with Relay Control Module (RM 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.
Is DTC B2162 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 relay control module.
- Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Are DTCs B1005, B1158, B1959, B2162, and/or B2970 also indicated?
YES - Do the relay control module input test (see RELAY CONTROL MODULE INPUT TEST ).
NO - Do the driver's MPCS unit input test (see DRIVER'S MPCS UNIT INPUT TEST ).