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DTC B13C3-29: Communication Error Between Body Control Module (BCM) And LF Control Unit

B13C3:29 (BCM) DETECTION CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSE

System malfunction location Communication error between the body control module (BCM) and the LF control module
Detection condition
  • The body control module (BCM) detects communication error with the LF control module for 10 times.
Fail-safe
  • Inhibits the door lock/unlock control using the advanced keyless entry system.
Vehicle status when DTCs are output
  • Not applicable
Repeatability verification procedure
  1. Clear the DTC recorded in the memory. (See CLEARING DTC .)
Inspection/action procedure
  • Proceed with the inspection/action in the order from Step 1 below.
  • After part repair or replacement, perform the repeatability verification procedure and perform a DTC inspection. (See DTC INSPECTION )
  • If the DTC inspection indicates the same DTC again, go to the next step.
  1. Inspect the wiring harness (including connector/terminal) between the LF control module and the body control module (BCM).

    Purpose/reason (possible cause) 

    Malfunction in wiring harness (including connector/terminal) between the LF control module and the body control module (BCM)

    Referred to service information item 

    (See CIRCUIT INSPECTION .) (See CONNECTOR INSPECTION .)

  2. Inspect the LF control module.

    Purpose/reason (possible cause) 

    LF control unit malfunction

    Referred to service information item 

    (See LF CONTROL UNIT INSPECTION .)

  3. Body control module (BCM) malfunction (Refer to [BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ] ).

    Purpose/reason (possible cause) 

    Body control module (BCM) malfunction (no other possible malfunction considered)

    Referred to service information item 

    (See BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )

Refer to SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS .
G16690569Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
1 Body control module (BCM)
2 LF control unit
Function explanation (DTC detection outline)
  • Not applicable