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DTC Advanced Diagnostics: U1603 (301) (Generator Motor Control Module)

DTC U1603 (301):  F-CAN Malfunction (Generator Motor Control Module - Battery Condition Monitor Module A)

General Description 

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The controller area network (CAN) transmits/receives pulsing signals to/from the control modules simultaneously by using two signal lines (F-CAN A_H and F-CAN A_L). When the information is not sent from the battery condition monitor module A via the F-CAN lines and this condition continues for a specified time or when the information sent from the battery condition monitor module A is abnormal and this condition continues for a specified time, the motor control module detects a malfunction and stores a DTC.

Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type 

Execution Continuous
Sequence None
Duration 2.0 seconds or more
DTC Type Two drive cycles, MIL off, 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 5 seconds -
12 volt battery voltage 10.2 V -

Malfunction Threshold 

One of these conditions is met:

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 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 POWER SYSTEM indicator is cleared if the malfunction does not return in three consecutive trips in which the diagnostic runs. 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.