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DTC U1280: Communication Bus Line Error (A Bus OFF State Is Detected By Telematics-ECU) (Telematics Control Unit)

DTC Description DTC
U1280 Communication Bus Line Error (a bus OFF state is detected by Telematics-ECU)  

DTC (Telematics System)

NOTE:
  1. MICU DTC check

    - 1. Check for MICU DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC
    U1280 Communication bus line error (BUS-OFF)  

    Is DTC U1280 indicated?

    YES 

    Go to MICU DTC U1280 troubleshooting - Refer to: DTC Troubleshooting: U1280 (MICU) (2015-17), or DTC Troubleshooting: U1280 (MICU) (2018-19) .

    NO 

    Go to step 2.

  2. Problem verification

    - 1. Check for DTCs without the HDS.

    Is DTC U1280 indicated?

    YES 

    The failure is duplicated, go to step 3.

    NO 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.

  3. Open wire check (B CAN-H line, B CAN-L line)

    - 1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    - 2. Disconnect the following connectors.

    Telematics control unit connector A (36P)
    Under-dash fuse/relay box connector M (12P)

    - 3. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      Telematics control unit connector A (36P): disconnected
      Under-dash fuse/relay box connector M (12P): disconnected
    Test point 1 Telematics control unit connector A (36P) No. 33 - Refer to: Telematics Control Unit Connector For Inputs And Outputs (With Auto Idle Stop System) (2015-17) , or Telematics Control Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (Without Auto Idle Stop System) (2015-17), or Telematics Control Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2018-19)
    Test point 2 Under-dash fuse/relay box connector M (12P) No. 4
    Test point 1 Telematics control unit connector A (36P) No. 34 - Refer to: Telematics Control Unit Connector For Inputs And Outputs (With Auto Idle Stop System) (2015-17) , or Telematics Control Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (Without Auto Idle Stop System) (2015-17), or Telematics Control Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2018-19)
    Test point 2 Under-dash fuse/relay box connector M (12P) No. 5
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    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Replace the telematics control unit .

    NO 

    Repair an open in the wire (s) between the telematics control unit and the under-dash fuse/relay box.