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DTC U128D (Keyless Access Control Unit)

DTC U128D  : Keyless Access Control Unit Lost Communication With Gauge Control Module

NOTE: 

DTC Description DTC
U128D Keyless Access Control Unit Lost Communication with Gauge Control Module  

DTC (Keyless Access Control Unit)

  1. Problem verification

    -1. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

    -2. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode and then the ON mode.

    -3. Wait for at least 6 seconds.

    -4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC
    U128D Keyless Access Control Unit Lost Communication with Gauge Control Module  

    Is DTC U128D indicated?

    YES 

    Go to step 2.

    NO 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the transmitting control units and the body control module.

  2. Open wire check (B-CAN_H line, B-CAN_L line)

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

    -2. Disconnect the receiving control unit connector.

    Body control module connector A (66P)

    -3. According to the detected DTC on the following table, disconnect the transmitting control unit connector.

    DTC Connector
    U128D Gauge control module connector A (32P)

    -4. Check for continuity between the receiving control unit and the transmitting control unit on the B-CAN_H circuit and the B-CAN_L circuit.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    Body control module connector A (66P): disconnected
    Transmitting control unit connector for indicated DTC: disconnected
    DTC Circuit name Receiving control unit Transmitting control unit
    Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
    U128D B-CAN_H Body control module connector A (66P) No. 54 Gauge control module connector A (32P) No. 22
    B-CAN_L No. 55 No. 23

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The B-CAN_H wire and the B-CAN_L wire are OK. Go to step 3.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the B-CAN_H wire and/or the B-CAN_L wire between the body control module and the transmitting control unit.

  3. Determine possible failure area (the receiving control unit or the transmitting control unit)

    -1. Reconnect all the connectors.

    -2. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

    -3. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode and then the ON mode.

    -4. Wait for at least 6 seconds.

    -5. Select the HVAC from the BODY ELECTRICAL system select menu with the HDS, and enter the DTC.

    -6. Check the DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC
    U128D Climate Control Unit Lost communication with gauge control module  

    Is DTC U128D indicated?

    YES 

    The body control module is OK at this time. According to the detected DTC on the following table, substitute or replace the control unit based on the instructions (see table).

    DTC Operation for transmitting control unit
    U128D Substitute a known-good gauge control module , then recheck. If DTC U128D goes away after substitution, replace the original gauge control module .

    NO 

    Check for loose terminals and poor connections in the body control module connectors. If they are OK, replace the body control module .