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DTC Advanced Diagnostics: U0029 (298) (Generator Motor Control Module)

DTC U0029 (298):  F-CAN Malfunction (Generator Motor Control Module Bus-Off)

General Description 

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The controller area network (CAN) transmits/receives pulsing signals to/from the control modules simultaneously by using F-CAN A_H and F-CAN A_L lines. If the bus-off occurs due to an open or a short circuit in the F-CAN line is detected for a prescribed time, the CAN controller in the motor control module detects a malfunction and a DTC is stored.

Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type 

Execution Continuous
Sequence None
Duration 2.5 seconds or more
DTC Type Two drive cycles, MIL on, POWER SYSTEM indicator on, 12 volt battery charging system indicator off

Enable Conditions 

Condition Minimum Maximum
Elapsed time since the 12 volt battery voltage reaches to a specified value after the vehicle condition is turned to the ON mode 50 milliseconds -
12 volt battery voltage 10.2 V -

Malfunction Threshold 

The F-CAN line bus-off continues for at least 2.5 seconds.

Possible Cause 

NOTE:  The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.

Diagnosis Details 

Conditions for setting the DTC 

When a malfunction is detected during the first drive cycle, a Pending DTC is stored in the motor control module memory. If the malfunction returns in the next (second) drive cycle, the MIL comes on, the POWER SYSTEM indicator comes on and a Confirmed DTC and the freeze data are stored in the motor control module memory.

Conditions for clearing the DTC 

The MIL and the POWER SYSTEM indicator is cleared if the malfunction does not return in three consecutive trips in which the diagnostic runs. The MIL, the POWER SYSTEM indicator, the Pending DTC, the Confirmed DTC, and the freeze data can be cleared with the scan tool Clear command or by disconnecting the 12 volt battery.