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DTC B1038 (Without CAN Gateway)

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DTC B1038  : IMMOBILIZER F-CAN Authentication ID Not Received

NOTE: 

DTC Description DTC
B1038 IMMOBILIZER F-CAN Authentication ID Not Received  

DTC (Body Control Module)

  1. Problem verification

    -1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

    -2. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode and then the ON mode.

    -3. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC
    B1038 IMMOBILIZER F-CAN Authentication ID Not Received  

    Is DTC B1038 indicated?

    YES 

    Go to step 2.

    NO 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections.

  2. Gauge control module DTC check

    -1. Check for gauge control module DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC
    U0122 Gauge Control Module Lost Communication with VSA Modulator-Control Unit  

    Is DTC U0122 indicated?

    YES 

    Go to step 3.

    NO 

    Go to step  4.

  3. Open wire check (F-CAN A lines)

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

    -2. Disconnect the following connectors.

    Body control module connector B (36P)VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector

    -3. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2 respectively.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    Body control module connector B (36P): disconnected
    VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 Body control module connector B (36P) No. 22
    Test point 2 VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector No. 20
    Test point 1 Body control module connector B (36P) No. 23
    Test point 2 VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector No. 21

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Replace the VSA modulator-control unit .

    NO 

    An open or poor connection in the F-CAN A H and/or F-CAN A L wire between the body control module and the transmitting control unit.

  4. Open wire check (F-CAN A lines)

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

    -2. Disconnect the following connectors.

    Body control module connector B (36P)VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector

    -3. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2 respectively.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    Body control module connector B (36P): disconnected
    VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 Body control module connector B (36P) No. 22
    Test point 2 VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector No. 20
    Test point 1 Body control module connector B (36P) No. 23
    Test point 2 VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector No. 21

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Replace the body control module .

    NO 

    An open or poor connection in the F-CAN A H and/or F-CAN A L wire between the body control module and the transmitting control unit.