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Diagnostic Procedure

DTC B14F1:54 [VEHICLE CONTROL MODULE] DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

Step Inspection Results Action
1 INSPECT VEHICLE CONTROL MODULE (VCM) AND BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) FOR MALFUNCTION
  • Switch the ignition OFF, and then switch it ON (engine off).
  • Perform the DTC inspection for the vehicle control module (VCM) and the body control module (BCM). (See DTC INSPECTION .)
  • Is a DTC related to an internal malfunction displayed?
Yes Repair the malfunctioning location according to the applicable DTC troubleshooting.
(See DTC TABLE [VEHICLE CONTROL MODULE (US)] .)
(See DTC TABLE [BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) (US)] .)
No Go to the next step.
2 INSPECT FRONT SIDE RADAR SENSOR (RH/LH) FOR MALFUNCTION
  • Perform the DTC inspection for the front side radar sensor (RH/LH). (See DTC INSPECTION .)
  • Is a DTC displayed?
Yes Repair the malfunctioning location according to the applicable DTC troubleshooting.
(See DTC TABLE [FRONT SIDE RADAR SENSOR (US)] .)
No Go to the next step.
3 VERIFY FRONT SIDE RADAR SENSOR (RH/LH) REPLACEMENT RECORD
  • Before performing the troubleshooting diagnostic procedure this time, verify if the front side radar sensor (RH/LH) was replaced.
  • Has the front side radar sensor (LH) or front side radar sensor (RH) been replaced?
Yes After re-implementing the required servicing when replacing the front side radar sensor in accordance with front side radar sensor removal/installation, perform the repair completion verification.
(See FRONT SIDE RADAR SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
No Go to the next step.
4 VERIFY IF MALFUNCTION IS CAUSED BY BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) CONFIGURATION ERROR
  • Switch the ignition OFF and wait for 30 s or more.
  • Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on) and wait for 30 s or more.
  • Clear the DTC recorded in the memory. (See CLEARING DTC .)
  • Perform the DTC inspection for the vehicle control module (VCM). (See DTC INSPECTION .)
  • Is the same Pending DTC present?
Yes Go to the next step.
No Go to repair completion verification 2.
5 VERIFY BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) CONFIGURATION-RELATED DTCs
  • Clear the DTC recorded in the memory. (See CLEARING DTC .)
  • Perform the DTC inspection for the body control module (BCM). (See DTC INSPECTION .)
  • Is a configuration related DTC displayed?
Yes Repair the malfunctioning location according to the applicable DTC troubleshooting.
(See DTC TABLE [BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) (US)] .)
No Go to the next step.
6 RESET CONFIGURATION DATA FOR BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM)
  • Using the M-MDS, perform the body control module (BCM) configuration. (See CONFIGURATION .)
  • Clear the DTC recorded in the memory. (See CLEARING DTC .)
  • Perform the DTC inspection for the vehicle control module (VCM). (See DTC INSPECTION .)
  • Is the same Pending DTC present?
Yes Replace the front side radar sensor (LH), then go to the next step.
(See FRONT SIDE RADAR SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
No Go to repair completion verification 2.
7 INSPECT FRONT SIDE RADAR SENSOR (RH) FOR MALFUNCTION DEPENDING ON REPEATABILITY
  • Install/connect the part removed/disconnected during the troubleshooting procedure.
  • Clear the DTC recorded in the memory. (See CLEARING DTC .)
  • Perform the DTC inspection for the vehicle control module (VCM). (See DTC INSPECTION .)
  • Is the same Pending DTC present?
Yes Refer to the controller area network (CAN) malfunction diagnosis flow to inspect for a CAN communication error.
(See CONTROLLER AREA NETWORK (CAN) MALFUNCTION DIAGNOSIS FLOW (US) .)
If the CAN communication is normal, replace the front side radar sensor (RH) and perform the repair completion verification.
(See FRONT SIDE RADAR SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
No Go to repair completion verification 2.
Repair completion verification 1 VERIFY THAT VEHICLE IS REPAIRED
  • Install/connect the part removed/disconnected during the troubleshooting procedure.
  • Clear the DTC recorded in the memory. (See CLEARING DTC .)
  • Perform the DTC inspection for the vehicle control module (VCM). (See DTC INSPECTION .)
  • Is the same Pending DTC present?
Yes Refer to the controller area network (CAN) malfunction diagnosis flow to inspect for a CAN communication error.
(See CONTROLLER AREA NETWORK (CAN) MALFUNCTION DIAGNOSIS FLOW (US) .)
If the CAN communication is normal, perform the diagnosis from Step 1.
No Go to the next step.
Repair completion verification 2 VERIFY IF OTHER DTC IS DISPLAYED
  • Perform the DTC inspection. (See DTC INSPECTION .)
  • Are any other DTCs displayed?
Yes Repair the malfunctioning location according to the applicable DTC troubleshooting.
No DTC troubleshooting completed.