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DTC U0104

DTC U0104:  F-CAN Malfunction (Powertrain Control Module (PCM)-ACC Unit/Multipurpose Camera Unit)

General Description 

Without CAN gateway 

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With CAN gateway 

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The controller area network (CAN) transmits/receives pulsing signals to/from the control modules simultaneously by using two signal lines (H line and L line). When the information is not sent from the multipurpose camera unit via the F-CAN lines and this condition continues for a specified time or when the information sent from the multipurpose camera unit is abnormal and this condition continues for a specified cycle, the powertrain control module (PCM) detects a malfunction and stores a DTC.

Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type 

Execution Continuous
Sequence None
Duration 1 second or more
DTC Type One drive cycle, MIL off

Enable Conditions 

Condition Minimum Maximum
Elapsed time after the vehicle condition is turned to the ON mode 3 seconds -
12 volt battery voltage [BATTERY] 10.0 V -

[ ]: HDS Parameter

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.

*3: Without CAN gateway (6-Speed A/T)*4: With CAN gateway (6-Speed A/T), 9-Speed A/T

Diagnosis Details 

Conditions for setting the DTC 

When a malfunction is detected, a Pending DTC, a Confirmed DTC, and the freeze data are stored in the PCM memory. The MIL does not come on.

Conditions for clearing the DTC 

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.