DTC Troubleshooting Index
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NOTE:
Record all DTCs, and sort them by DTC type using the following DTC troubleshooting indexes, then troubleshoot the DTC(s) in this order
- Battery voltage DTCs
- Internal error DTCs
- Loss of communication DTCs
- Signal error DTCs
Driver's MICU
DRIVER'S MICU DTC TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX
Passenger's MICU
PASSENGER' MICU DTC TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX
| DTC | Description | DTC Type | Refer To |
|---|---|---|---|
| B11A2 | Passenger's MICU internal (EEPROM) error | Internal error | (see DTC B11A2: Passenger's MICU Internal (EEPROM) Error ) |
| B11C7 | Passenger's MICU IG1 line input error | Signal error | (see DTC B11C7: PASSENGER'S MICU IG1 LINE INPUT ERROR ) |
| B11CF | Right daytime running lights circuit malfunction | Signal error | (see DTC B11CF: RIGHT DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION ) |
| B1575 | Auto lighting sensor malfunction | Signal error | (see DTC B1575: AUTO LIGHTING SENSOR MALFUNCTION ) |
| U0155 | Passenger's MICU lost communication with gauge control module | Loss of communication | (see DTC U0155: DRIVER'S MICU LOST COMMUNICATION WITH GAUGE CONTROL MODULE ) |
| U1280 | Communication bus line error (BUS-OFF) | Loss of communication | (see DTC U1280: Communication bus Line Error (BUS-OFF) ) |
| U1282 | Passenger's MICU lost communication with driver's MICU | Loss of communication | (see DTC U1282. PASSENGER'S MICU LOST COMMUNICATION WITH DRIVER'S MICU ) |
Door Multiplex Control Unit
DOOR MULTIPLEX CONTROL UNIT DTC TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX
| DTC | Description | DTC Type | Refer To |
|---|---|---|---|
| B1125 | Driver's power window motor A pulse malfunction | Signal error | (see DTC TROUBLESHOOTING ) |
| B1126 | Driver's power window motor B pulse malfunction | Signal error | (see DTC TROUBLESHOOTING ) |
| B1127 | Driver's door key cylinder switch malfunction | Signal error | (see DTC TROUBLESHOOTING ) |
| B1128 | Driver's door lock switch malfunction | Signal error | (see DTC B1128: DRIVER'S DOOR LOCK SWITCH SIGNAL MALFUNCTION ) |
| B1129 | Driver's door lock knob switch malfunction | Signal error | (see DTC B1129: DRIVER'S DOOR LOCK KNOB MALFUNCTION ) |
| B1130 | Front passenger's power window motor A pulse malfunction | Signal error | (see DTC B1130. FRONT PASSENGER'S POWER WINDOW MOTOR A PULSE ERROR; DTC B1131: FRONT PASSENGER'S POWER WINDOW MOTOR B PULSE ERROR ) |
| B1131 | Front passenger's power window motor B pulse malfunction | Signal error | (see DTC B1130. FRONT PASSENGER'S POWER WINDOW MOTOR A PULSE ERROR; DTC B1131: FRONT PASSENGER'S POWER WINDOW MOTOR B PULSE ERROR ) |
| B1140 | Driver's power window position detect circuit malfunction | Signal error | (see DTC B1140: DRIVER'S POWER WINDOW POSITION DETECT CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION ) |
| B1142 | Door multiplex control unit lost communication with front passenger's power window switch (UART line open) | Signal error | (see DTC B1142: DOOR MULTIPLEX CONTROL UNIT LOST COMMUNICATION WITH FRONT PASSENGER'S POWER WINDOW SWITCH (UART LINE OPEN) ) |
| B1145 | Front passenger's power window position detect circuit malfunction | Loss of communication | (see DTC B1145: FRONT PASSENGER'S POWER WINDOW POSITION DETECT CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION ) |
| U0155 | Door multiplex control unit lost communication with gauge control module | Loss of communication | (see DTC U0155: DOOR MULTIPLEX CONTROL UNIT LOST COMMUNICATION WITH GAUGE CONTROL MODULE ) |
| U0164 | Door multiplex control unit lost communication with climate control unit | Loss of communication | (see DTC U0164: DOOR MULTIPLEX CONTROL UNIT LOST COMMUNICATION WITH CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT ) |
| U1280 | Communication bus line error (BUS-OFF) | Loss of communication | (see DTC U1280: Communication bus Line Error (BUS-OFF) ) |
| U1282 | Door multiplex control unit lost communication with driver's MICU | Loss of communication | (see DTC U1282: DOOR MULTIPLEX CONTROL UNIT LOST COMMUNICATION WITH DRIVER'S MICU ) |
| U1283 | Door multiplex control unit lost communication with passenger's MICU | Loss of communication | (see DTC U1283: DOOR MULTIPLEX CONTROL UNIT LOST COMMUNICATION WITH PASSENGER'S MICU ) |
Immobilizer-Keyless Control Unit
IMMOBILIZER-KEYLESS CONTROL UNIT DTC TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX
| DTC | Description | DTC Type | Refer To |
|---|---|---|---|
| U0155 | Immobilizer-keyless control unit lost communication with gauge control module | Loss of communication | (see DTC TROUBLESHOOTING ) |
| U0199 | Immobilizer-keyless control unit lost communication with door multiplex control unit | Loss of communication | (see DTC U0199: IMMOBILIZER-KEYLESS CONTROL UNIT LOST COMMUNICATION WITH DOOR MULTIPLEX CONTROL UNIT ) |
| U1280 | Communication bus line error (BUS-OFF) | Loss of communication | (see DTC U1280: Communication bus Line Error (BUS-OFF) ) |
| U1282 | Immobilizer-keyless control unit lost communication with driver's MICU | Loss of communication | (see DTC U1282: IMMOBILIZER-KEYLESS CONTROL UNIT LOST COMMUNICATION WITH DRIVER'S MICU ) |
Gauge Control Module
GAUGE CONTROL MODULE DTC TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX
| DTC | Description | DTC Type | Refer To |
|---|---|---|---|
| B1152 | Gauge control module (EEPROM) error | Internal error | (see DTC TROUBLESHOOTING ) |
| B1175 | Fuel level sensor (Fuel gauge sending unit) circuit malfunction | Signal error | (see DTC B1175: FUEL LEVEL SENSOR (FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT) CIRCUIT ) |
| B1176 | Fuel level sensor (Fuel gauge sending unit) circuit short | Signal error | (see DTC B1176: FUEL LEVEL SENSOR (FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT) CIRCUIT SHORT ) |
| U0029 | F-CAN communication line error | Loss of communication | (see DTC U0029: F-CAN COMMUNICATION LINE ERROR ) |
| U0100 | Gauge control module lost communication with PCM | Loss of communication | (see DTC U0100: GAUGE CONTROL MODULE LOST COMMUNICATION WITH PCM ) |
| U0122 | Gauge control module lost communication with VSA modulator-control unit (VSA message) | Loss of communication | (see DTC U0122: GAUGE CONTROL MODULE LOST COMMUNICATION WITH VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT (VSA MESSAGE) ) |
| U0127 | Gauge control module lost communication with the TPMS control unit (TPMS message) | Loss of communication | (see DTC U0127: GAUGE CONTROL MODULE LOST COMMUNICATION WITH THE TPMS CONTROL UNIT (TPMS MESSAGE) ) |
| U0131 | Gauge control module lost communication with EPS control unit (EPS message) | Loss of communication | (see DTC U0131: GAUGE CONTROL MODULE LOST COMMUNICATION WITH EPS CONTROL UNIT (EPS MESSAGE) ) |
| U0151 | Gauge control module lost communication with SRS unit | Loss of communication | (see DTC U0151: GAUGE CONTROL MODULE LOST COMMUNICATION WITH SRS UNIT ) |
| U128B | Gauge control module lost communication with power control unit | Loss of communication | (see DTC U128B: GAUGE CONTROL MODULE LOST COMMUNICATION WITH POWER CONTROL UNIT ) |
| U1280 | Communication bus line error (BUS-OFF) | Loss of communication | (see DTC U1280: Communication bus Line Error (BUS-OFF) ) |
| U1282 | Gauge control module lost communication with driver's MICU | Loss of communication | (see DTC U1282: GAUGE CONTROL MODULE LOST COMMUNICATION WITH DRIVER'S MICU ) |
| U1283 | Gauge control module lost communication with passenger's MICU | Loss of communication | (see DTC U1283: GAUGE CONTROL MODULE LOST COMMUNICATION WITH PASSENGER'S MICU ) |
| U1286 | Gauge control module lost communication with keyless access control unit | Loss of communication | (see DTC U1286: GAUGE CONTROL MODULE LOST COMMUNICATION WITH KEYLESS ACCESS CONTROL UNIT ) |
| U1289 | Gauge control module lost communication with remote slot control unit | Loss of communication | (see DTC U1289: GAUGE CONTROL MODULE LOST COMMUNICATION WITH REMOTE SLOT CONTROL UNIT ) |
HandsFreeLink Control Unit
HANDSFREELINK CONTROL UNIT DTC TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX
| DTC | Description | DTC Type | Refer To |
|---|---|---|---|
| B1775 | Microphone input/output short to power/open (with navigation system) | Signal error | (see DTC TROUBLESHOOTING ) |
| Microphone input/output short to power/open (without navigation system) | Signal error | (see DTC B1775: MICROPHONE INPUT/OUTPUT SHORT TO POWER/OPEN (WITHOUT NAVIGATION) ) | |
| B1776 | Microphone input/output short to ground (with navigation system) | Signal error | (see DTC B1776: MICROPHONE INPUT/OUTPUT SHORT TO GROUND (WITH NAVIGATION) ) |
| Microphone input/output short to ground (without navigation system) | Signal error | (see DTC B1776: MICROPHONE INPUT/OUTPUT SHORT TO GROUND (WITHOUT NAVIGATION) ) | |
| B1779 | HFL switch or voice control switch (Pick-UP/Hang-UP buttons) circuit open/short (with navigation system) | Signal error | (see DTC B1779: HFL SWITCH OR VOICE CONTROL SWITCH (PICK-UP/HANG-UP BUTTONS) CIRCUIT OPEN/SHORT TO POWER (WITH NAVIGATION) ) |
| HFL switch or voice control switch (Pick-UP/Hang-UP buttons) circuit open/short (without navigation system) | Signal error | (see DTC B1779: HFL SWITCH OR VOICE CONTROL SWITCH (HFL TALK/HFL BACK BUTTONS) CIRCUIT OPEN/SHORT TO POWER (WITHOUT NAVIGATION) ) | |
| B1780 | HFL switch (Pick-UP/Hang-UP buttons) circuit short to power | Signal error | (see DTC B1780: HFL SWITCH (PICK-UP/HANG-UP BUTTONS) CIRCUIT SHORT ) |
| B1792 | HandsFreeLink control unit internal error | Signal error | (see DTC B1792: HANDSFREELINK CONTROL UNIT INTERNAL ERROR ) |
| U1280 | Communication bus line error (BUS-OFF) | Loss of communication | (see DTC U0199: DRIVER'S MICU LOST COMMUNICATION WITH DOOR MULTIPLEX CONTROL UNIT ) |
Climate Control Unit
CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT DTC TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX
AcuraLink Control Unit
ACURALINK CONTROL UNIT DTC TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX
| DTC | Description | DTC Type | Refer To |
|---|---|---|---|
| B2240 | XM antenna error | Internal error | (see DTC TROUBLESHOOTING ) |
| B2248 | HIP power supply abnormal (more than 16 V) | Battery voltage | (see DTC B2248: HIP POWER SUPPLY ABNORMAL (MORE THAN 16 V) ) |
| B2249 | HIP power supply abnormal (less than 9 V) | Battery voltage | (see DTC B2249: HIP POWER SUPPLY ABNORMAL (LESS THAN 9 V) ) |
| U0100 | Gauge control module lost communication with PCM | Loss of communication | (see DTC U0100: GAUGE CONTROL MODULE LOST COMMUNICATION WITH PCM ) |
| U0155 | Gauge control module lost F-CAN communication with AcuraLink control unit (XM receiver) | Loss of communication | (see DTC U0155: F-CAN LOST COMMUNICATION WITH GAUGE CONTROL MODULE ) |
| U1280 | Communication bus line error (BUS-OFF) | Loss of communication | (see DTC U1280: Communication bus Line Error (BUS-OFF) ) |
| U128D | AcuraLink control unit (XM receiver) lost B-CAN communication with gauge control module | Loss of communication | (see DTC U128D: ACURALINK CONTROL UNIT (XM RECEIVER) LOST B-CAN COMMUNICATION WITH GAUGE CONTROL MODULE ) |
Power Seat Control Unit
POWER SEAT CONTROL UNIT DTC TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX
| DTC | Description | DTC Type | Refer To |
|---|---|---|---|
| B1802 | Power seat control unit failure | Internal error | (see DTC TROUBLESHOOTING ) |
| B1825 | Power seat slide motor pulse error | Signal error | (see DTC B1825: POWER SEAT SLIDE MOTOR PULSE ERROR ) |
| B1826 | Power seat front up-down motor pulse error | Signal error | (see DTC B1826: POWER SEAT FRONT UP-DOWN MOTOR PULSE ERROR ) |
| B1827 | Power seat rear up-down motor pulse error | Signal error | (see DTC B1827: POWER SEAT REAR UP-DOWN MOTOR PULSE ERROR ) |
| B1828 | Power seat recline motor pulse error | Signal error | (see DTC B1828: POWER SEAT RECLINE MOTOR PULSE ERROR ) |
| B1829 | A/T P signal and VSP signal have an illegal combination | Signal error | (see DTC B1829: A/T P SIGNAL AND VSP SIGNAL HAVE AN ILLEGAL COMBINATION ) |
| B1830 | Left mirror position sensor open | Signal error | (see DTC B1830: LEFT MIRROR POSITION SENSOR MALFUNCTION ) |
| B1832 | Right mirror position sensor open | Signal error | (see DTC B1832: RIGHT MIRROR POSITION SENSOR MALFUNCTION ) |
| B1836 | Power seat position sensor circuit short | Signal error | (see DTC B1836: POWER SEAT POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT SHORT ) |
| B1837 | Memory position delay | Signal error | (see DTC B1837: MEMORY POSITION DELAY ) |
| B1843 | UART communication error | Signal error | (see DTC B1843: UART COMMUNICATION ERROR ) |
| B1844 | Power seat slide switch circuit malfunction | Signal error | (see DTC B1844: POWER SEAT SLIDE SWITCH CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION ) |
| B1845 | Power seat recline switch circuit malfunction | Signal error | (see DTC B1845: POWER SEAT RECLINE SWITCH CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION ) |
| B1846 | Power seat front up-down switch circuit malfunction | Signal error | (see DTC B1846: POWER SEAT FRONT UP-DOWN SWITCH CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION ) |
| B1847 | Power seat rear up-down switch circuit malfunction | Signal error | (see DTC B1847: POWER SEAT REAR UP-DOWN SWITCH CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION ) |
| U0155 | Lost communication with gauge control module (VSP/NE frame) | Loss of communication | (see DTC U0155: LOST COMMUNICATION WITH GAUGE CONTROL MODULE (VSP/NE FRAME) ) |
| U0199 | Lost communication with P/W (DR Lock SW frame) | Loss of communication | (see DTC U0199: LOST COMMUNICATION WITH P/W (DR LOCK SW FRAME) ) |
| U1280 | Communication bus line error (BUS-OFF) | Loss of communication | (see DTC U1280: Communication bus Line Error (BUS-OFF) ) |
| U1282 | Lost communication with driver's MICU | Loss of communication | (see DTC U1282: LOST COMMUNICATION WITH DRIVER'S MICU ) |
Power Control Unit
POWER CONTROL UNIT DTC TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX
| DTC | Description | DTC Type | Refer To |
|---|---|---|---|
| B12A1 | Power control unit internal (CPU) error | Internal error | (see DTC B12A1 ) |
| B12C5 | Engine start/stop switch failure | Internal error | (see DTC B12C5 ) |
| B12C6 | Electric steering lock switch C/D monitor circuit failure | Internal error | (see DTC B12C6 ) |
| B12C7 | Electric steering lock motor driven circuit failure | Internal error | (see DTC B12C7 ) |
| B12D0 | Power control unit IG1A circuit error | Internal error | (see DTC B12D0 ) |
| B12D1 | Power control unit IG1B circuit error | Internal error | (see DTC B12D1 ) |
| B12D2 | Power control unit IG2 circuit error | Internal error | (see DTC B12D2 ) |
| B12D3 | Power control unit IG latch circuit error | Internal error | (see DTC B12D3 ) |
| B12E0 | Electric steering lock switch internal error | Internal error | (see DTC B12E0 ) |
| B12E1 | Electric steering lock motor internal error | Internal error | (see DTC B12E1 ) |
| B12E2 | Electric steering lock low level failure of MTRCUT1 | Signal error | (see DTC B12E2 ) |
| B12E3 | Electric steering lock high level failure of MTRCUT1 | Signal error | (see DTC B12E3 ) |
| B12E4 | Electric steering lock high level failure of MTRCUT2 | Signal error | (see DTC B12E4 ) |
| B12F0 | Power control unit lost communication with electric steering lock | Loss of communication | (see DTC B12F0 ) |
| B12F1 | Power control unit lost communication with Remote slot control unit | Loss of communication | (see DTC B12F1 ) |
| B12F2 | Power control unit lost communication with keyless access control unit | Loss of communication | (see DTC B12F2 ) |
| U0155 | Power control unit lost communication with gauge control module | Loss of communication | (see DTC U0155 ) |
| U0199 | Power control unit lost communication with door multiplex control unit | Loss of communication | (see DTC U0199 ) |
| U1280 | Communication bus line error (BUS-OFF) | Loss of communication | (see DTC U1280: Communication bus Line Error (BUS-OFF) ) |
Remote Slot Control Unit
REMOTE SLOT CONTROL UNIT DTC TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX
| DTC | Description | DTC Type | Refer To |
|---|---|---|---|
| B1901 | Remote slot control unit internal error (CPU error) | Internal error | (see DTC B1901 ) |
| B1902 | Remote slot control unit internal error (EEPROM error) | Internal error | (see DTC B1902 ) |
| B1926 | Remote slot control unit antenna open or short | Internal error | (see DTC B1926 ) |
| B1927 | MTRCONT signal error | Signal error | (see DTC B1927 ) |
| B1930 | Remote slot control unit LOCK/UNLOCK error | Signal error | (see DTC B1930 ) |
| B1931 | Remote slot control unit no response | Signal error | (see DTC B1931 ) |
| U0155 | Remote slot control unit lost communication with gauge control module | Loss of communication | (see DTC U0155 ) |
| U1280 | Communication bus line error (BUS-OFF) | Loss of communication | (see DTC U1280: Communication bus Line Error (BUS-OFF) ) |
Keyless Access Control Unit
KEYLESS ACCESS CONTROL UNIT DTC TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX
| DTC | Description |
|---|---|
| DTC B12A1 | Power Control Unit Internal (CPU) Error |
| DTC B12C5 | Engine Start/Stop Switch Failure |
| DTC B12C6 | Electric Steering Lock Switch C/D Monitor Circuit Failure |
| DTC B12C7 | Electric Steering Lock Motor Circuit Failure |
| DTC B12D0 | Power Control Unit IG1A Circuit Error; DTC B12D1: Power Control Unit IG1B Circuit Error; DTC B12D2: Power Control Unit IG2 Circuit Error; DTC B12D3: Power Control Unit IG Latch Circuit Error |
| DTC B12E0 | Electric Steering Lock Switch Internal Error |
| DTC B12E1 | Electric Steering Lock Motor Internal Error; DTC B12E2: Electric Steering Lock Low Level Failure of MTRCUT1; DTC B12E3: Electric Steering Lock High Level Failure of MTRCUT1; DTC B12E4: Electric Steering Lock High Level Failure of MTRCUT2 |
| DTC B12F0 | Power Control Unit Lost Communication With Electric Steering Lock |
| DTC B12F1 | Power Control Unit Lost Communication With Remote Slot Control Unit |
| DTC B12F2 | Power Control Unit Lost Communication With Keyless Access Control Unit |
| DTC U0155 | Power Control Unit Lost Communication With Gauge Control Module |
| DTC U0199 | Power Control Unit Lost Communication With Door Multiplex Control Unit |
| DTC B1601 | Keyless Access Control Unit Internal (CPU) Error; DTC B1602: Keyless Access Control Unit Internal (EEPROM) Error |
| DTC B1632 | MTR CONT Signal Error; DTC B1927: MTR CONT Signal Error |
| DTC B1640 | RF Unit 1 Not Connected |
| DTC B1641 | RF Unit 2 Not Connected |
| DTC B1646 | Driver's Door LF Antenna Circuit Open or Short |
| DTC B1648 | Passenger's Door LF Antenna Circuit Open or Short |
| DTC B1658 | Rear Bumper LF Antenna Circuit Open or Short |
| DTC B1660 | Front Interior LF Antenna Circuit Open or Short |
| DTC B1664 | Rear Interior LF Antenna Circuit Open or Short |
| DTC B1668 | Rear Shelf LF Antenna Circuit Open or Short |
| DTC U0155 | Keyless Access Control Unit Lost Communication With Gauge Control Module |
| DTC U0199 | Keyless Access Control Unit Lost Communication With Door Multiplex Control Unit |
| DTC U1282 | Keyless Access Control Unit Lost Communication With Driver's MICU |
| DTC U1283 | Keyless Access Control Unit Lost Communication With Passenger's MICU |
| DTC B1901 | Remote Slot Control Unit Internal Error (CPU Error); DTC B1902: Remote Slot Control Unit Internal Error (EEPROM Error) |
| DTC B1926 | Remote Slot Antenna Open or Short |
| DTC B1930 | Remote Slot Control Unit LOCK/UNLOCK Error |
| DTC B1931 | Remote Slot Control Unit no Response |
| DTC U0155 | Remote Slot Control Unit Lost Communication With Gauge Control Module |