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DTC U1674: Lin Communication Bus 2 Error Body Control Module

DTC detecting condition  :

Integrated unit communication is shut down because of LIN error.

Trouble symptom  :

LIN communication is not normal.

CAUTION: Before performing diagnosis, refer to "CAUTION" in "General Description". Ref. to BODY CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .

Wiring diagram  :

Power window system Ref. to WIRING SYSTEM>POWER WINDOW SYSTEM .

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  1. CHECK DTC  .
    1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Wait for 10 seconds.
    4. Read the DTC of [Body Control] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to BODY CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

    Is DTC U1674 displayed? (Current code)

    Yes:  Go to  2.

    No:  Even if DTC is displayed, the circuit has returned to a normal condition at this time. Reproduce the failure, and then perform the diagnosis again.

    NOTE: In this case, temporary poor contact of connector, temporary open or short circuit of harness may be the cause.
  2. CHECK BODY INTEGRATED UNIT CUSTOMIZATION  .

    Using Subaru Select Monitor, make sure the [Customize] setting values of [Body Control] correspond to the vehicle.

    Does the set value of [P/W ECU Setting] correspond to the vehicle?

    Yes:  Go to  3.

    No:  Change the set value according to the vehicle.

  3. CHECK CONTROL MODULE  .
    1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
    2. Disconnect the power window main switch connector.
    3. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    4. Wait for 10 seconds.
    5. Read the DTC of [Body Control] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to BODY CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

    Is DTC U1674 displayed? (Current code)

    Yes:  Go to  4.

    No:  Replace the power window main switch. Ref. to GLASS/WINDOWS/MIRRORS>POWER WINDOW CONTROL SWITCH .

  4. CHECK CONTROL MODULE  .
    1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
    2. Disconnect the connector from the front regulator & motor assembly (driver's side). (With the power window main switch connector disconnected)
    3. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    4. Wait for 10 seconds.
    5. Read the DTC of [Body Control] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to BODY CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

    Is DTC U1674 displayed? (Current code)

    Yes:  Go to  5.

    No:  Replace the front regulator & motor assembly (driver's side). Ref. to GLASS/WINDOWS/MIRRORS>FRONT REGULATOR AND MOTOR ASSEMBLY .

  5. CHECK CONTROL MODULE  .
    1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
    2. Disconnect the connector from the front regulator & motor assembly (passenger's side). (With the power window main switch connector and the front regulator & motor assembly (driver's side) connector disconnected)
    3. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    4. Wait for 10 seconds.
    5. Read the DTC of [Body Control] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to BODY CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

    Is DTC U1674 displayed? (Current code)

    Yes:  Go to  6.

    No:  Replace the front regulator & motor assembly (passenger's side). Ref. to GLASS/WINDOWS/MIRRORS>FRONT REGULATOR AND MOTOR ASSEMBLY .

  6. CHECK CONTROL MODULE  .
    1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
    2. Disconnect the connector from the rear regulator and motor assembly RH. (With the power window main switch connector, the front regulator & motor assembly (driver's side) connector, and the front regulator & motor assembly (passenger's side) connector disconnected)
    3. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    4. Wait for 10 seconds.
    5. Read the DTC of [Body Control] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to BODY CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

    Is DTC U1674 displayed? (Current code)

    Yes:  Go to  7.

    No:  Replace the rear regulator and motor assembly RH. Ref. to GLASS/WINDOWS/MIRRORS>REAR REGULATOR AND MOTOR ASSEMBLY .

  7. CHECK CONTROL MODULE  .
    1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
    2. Disconnect the connector from the rear regulator and motor assembly LH. (With the power window main switch connector, the front regulator & motor assembly (driver's side) connector, and the front regulator & motor assembly (passenger's side) connector, and the rear regulator and motor assembly RH connector disconnected)
    3. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    4. Wait for 10 seconds.
    5. Read the DTC of [Body Control] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to BODY CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

    Is DTC U1674 displayed? (Current code)

    Yes:  Go to  8.

    No:  Replace the rear regulator and motor assembly LH. Ref. to GLASS/WINDOWS/MIRRORS>REAR REGULATOR AND MOTOR ASSEMBLY .

  8. CHECK HARNESS (OPEN CIRCUIT)  .
    1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
    2. Disconnect the body integrated unit connector.
    3. Using a tester, measure the resistance between the body integrated unit connector and each unit connector.

      Connector & terminal 

      (i83) No. 2 - (Df34) No. 13:

      (i83) No. 2 - (Df51) No. 7:

      (i83) No. 2 - (Df52) No. 7:

      (i83) No. 2 - (Dr41) No. 7:

      (i83) No. 2 - (Dr42) No. 7:

    Is the resistance less than 10 Ω?

    Yes:  Go to  9.

    No:  Repair the open circuit of harness.

  9. CHECK HARNESS (SHORT CIRCUIT TO POWER SUPPLY)  .
    1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    2. Using a tester, measure the voltage between each unit connector and the chassis ground.

      Connector & terminal 

      (i83) No. 2 (+) - Chassis ground (-):

      (Df34) No. 13 (+) - Chassis ground (-):

      (Df51) No. 7 (+) - Chassis ground (-):

      (Df52) No. 7 (+) - Chassis ground (-):

      (Dr41) No. 7 (+) - Chassis ground (-):

      (Dr42) No. 7 (+) - Chassis ground (-):

    Is the voltage less than 1 V?

    Yes:  Go to  10.

    No:  Repair the short circuit to power supply in harness.

  10. CHECK HARNESS (GROUND SHORT CIRCUIT)  .

    Using a tester, measure the resistance between each unit connector and the chassis ground.

    Connector & terminal 

    (i83) No. 2 - Chassis ground:

    (Df34) No. 13 - Chassis ground:

    (Df51) No. 7 - Chassis ground:

    (Df52) No. 7 - Chassis ground:

    (Dr41) No. 7 - Chassis ground:

    (Dr42) No. 7 - Chassis ground:

    Is the resistance 1 MΩ or more?

    Yes:  Replace the body integrated unit. Ref. to BODY CONTROL/COMMUNICATION SYSTEM>BODY INTEGRATED UNIT .

    No:  Repair the ground short circuit of harness.