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DTC U0122-00: F-CAN Malfunction (EPS Control Unit-VSA Modulator-Control Unit)

Confirmation Procedure Basic Condition:
  • 12 volt battery voltage above 10 V
  • IG voltage continued more than 10 V more than 5 seconds

Operating Condition:

  1. Start the engine.
  2. Wait more than 60 seconds after the EPS indicator goes off.
Execution Initial Diagnosis/Regular Diagnosis
Duration About 60 seconds
DTC Type
  • 1 drive cycle
  • EPS indicator on
Fail Safe Action
  • Continue EPS function/assist(Continue system diagnosis: EPS function/assist will return to normal when the system returns to normal)
Possible Cause* 1
  • Open or Poor connection between the EPS control unit and the VSA modulator-control unit (F-CAN A_H, F-CAN A_L* 3 (F-CAN_H, F-CAN_L)* 4 lines)
  • VSA modulator-control unit internal failure
  • Steering column/EPS control unit internal failure
Possible Cause* 2
  • Open or Poor connection between the EPS control unit and the CAN gateway (F-CAN A_H, F-CAN A_L lines)* 5
  • Open or Poor connection between the CAN gateway and the VSA modulator-control unit (F-CAN A_H, F-CAN A_L lines)* 5
  • Open or Poor connection between the EPS control unit and the VSA modulator-control unit (F-CAN_H, F-CAN_L* 6 (F-CAN A_H, F-CAN A_L)* 7 lines)
  • VSA modulator-control unit internal failure
  • Steering column/EPS control unit internal failure

*1: '16-18

*2: '19-21

*3: With auto idle stop system

*4: Without auto idle stop system

*5: With CAN gateway

*6: Without CAN gateway (6 Speed A/T)

*7: Without CAN gateway (9 Speed A/T)