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DTC B109E 87: Communication Error With Start Stop Unit: Notes

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DTC B109E:87 (REAR BODY CONTROL MODULE) DETECTION CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSES

Description  Communication error with start stop unit 
Detection condition 
  • Rear body control module (RBCM) detects a communication error with the start stop unit for 10 times continuously  .
Fail-safe function  Not applicable
Possible cause 
  • Start stop unit connector or terminal malfunction
  • Rear body control module (RBCM) connector or terminal malfunction
  • Short to ground in wiring harness between rear body control module (RBCM) terminal 3B and start stop unit terminal 1Q
  • Open circuit in wiring harness between rear body control module (RBCM) terminal 3B and start stop unit terminal 1Q
  • Start stop unit malfunction
  • Rear body control module (RBCM) malfunction
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