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DTC U1280 (Telematics Control Unit)

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DTC U1280  : Communication Bus Line Error (BUS-OFF)

DTC Description DTC
U1280 Communication bus line Error (BUS-OFF)  

DTCs (Telematics System)

NOTE: 

  1. Body control module DTC check

    -1. Check for Body Control Module DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC
    U1280 Communication bus line Error (BUS-OFF)  

    Is DTC U1280 indicated?

    YES 

    Go to body control module DTC U1280 troubleshooting .

    NO 

    Go to step 2.

  2. Problem verification

    -1. Check for DTCs without the HDS .

    Is DTC U1280 indicated?

    YES 

    The failure is duplicated, go to step 3.

    NO 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.

  3. Open wire check (B-CAN H line, B-CAN L line)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Open the driver's door, and wait more than 1 minute.

    -3. Disconnect the following connectors.

    Telematics control unit connector A (32P)
    Body control module connector B (36P)

    -4. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      Telematics control unit connector A (32P): disconnected
      Body control module connector B (36P): disconnected
    Test point 1 Telematics control unit connector A (32P) No. 23
    Test point 2 Body control module connector B (36P) No. 20
    Test point 1 Telematics control unit connector A (32P) No. 22
    Test point 2 Body control module connector B (36P) No. 21

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Replace the telematics control unit .

    NO 

    Repair an open in the wire (s).