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DTC B1512-87: Lost Communication with Steering Switch Control Module Missing Message; DTC B1513-87: Lost Communication with Steering Switch Control Module (Multiplex Switch) Missing Message [11/2021 - ]: Description

w/ Touch Tracer Operation 

  1. The multiplex network steering ECU and steering pad switch assembly are connected to the combination meter assembly via CXPI communication line. If a CXPI communication malfunction is detected, the combination meter assembly stores DTC B1512-87 or B1513-87.

w/o Touch Tracer Operation 

  1. The multiplex network steering ECU is connected to the combination meter assembly via CXPI communication line. If a CXPI communication malfunction is detected, the combination meter assembly stores DTC B1512-87.
DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area DTC Output from Priority
B1512-87 Lost Communication with Steering Switch Control Module Missing Message Diagnosis Condition: 
  • Ignition switch ON
  • IG power source voltage is 9.5 V or more

Malfunction Status: 

  1. No communication with multiplex network steering ECU

Malfunction Time: 

  1. 10 seconds or more
  • Spiral cable sub-assembly
  • Multiplex network steering ECU
  • Harness or connector
  • Combination meter assembly
Combination Meter A
B1513-87 Lost Communication with Steering Switch Control Module (Multiplex Switch) Missing Message Diagnosis Condition: 
  • Ignition switch ON
  • IG power source voltage is 9.5 V or more

Malfunction Status: 

  1. No communication with steering pad switch assembly

Malfunction Time: 

  1. 10 seconds or more
  • Spiral cable sub-assembly
  • Steering pad switch assembly
  • Harness or connector
  • Combination meter assembly
Combination Meter A