DTC U0155: Lost Communication with Gauge Control Module (VSP/NE Frame)

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 to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode and then the ON mode
Wait for 6 seconds or more
Check for DTCs with the HDS
Is DTC U0155 indicated?

YES -Go to step 5

NO -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time Check for loose or poor connections between the power seat control unit and the gauge control module
From the BODY ELECTRICAL system select menu, select UNIT INFORMATION, and then select CONNECTED UNIT
Is the gauge control module detected?

YES -Go to the power seat control unit input test (see POWER SEAT CONTROL UNIT INPUT TEST/REPLACEMENT )

NO -Go to step 6
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode
Disconnect the gauge control module 32P connector
Disconnect power seat control unit connector B (40P)
Check for continuity between power seat control unit connector B (40P) terminals No 39 and No 40 and gauge control module 32P connector terminals No 25 and No 26 individually

Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Power Seat Control Unit Connector B (40P) And Gauge Control Module 32P Connector
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Is there continuity?

YES -Replace the gauge control module (see GAUGE CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT )

NO -Open or poor connection in the wire between the gauge control module and the power seat control unit