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DTC B2301: Communication Error from Electronic Shift Lever System to Sub Battery Module [12/2017 - 10/2023]: Description

The sub-battery module assembly receives BUBO signals from the shift control ECU.

BUBO signals are PWM communication (Pulse Width Modulation: Modulates pulse width according to duty ratio) and indicates the backup request condition of the shift control ECU.

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DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area Warning Indicate Memory
B2301 Communication Error from Electronic Shift Lever System to Sub Battery Module This DTC is stored when a malfunction is detected in communication from the shift control ECU to the sub-battery module assembly continuously for 10 seconds.
(3 trip detection logic)
  • Harness or connector
  • Shift control ECU
  • Sub-battery module assembly
Comes on DTC stored

HINT: 

The details of a DTC can be checked by using the DTC Sub Code of the freeze frame data that was recorded when the DTC was output.

DTC Sub Code Detail
"4B" Open or short to +B in shift control ECU signal line (BR (BRin))
"4C" Short to ground in shift control ECU signal line (BR (BRin))
"4D" Waveform malfunction in shift control ECU signal line (BR (BRin))