DTC Troubleshooting: U0131
DTC U0131: Gauge Control Module Lost Communication With EPS Unit
DTC Description
DTC
U0131 Gauge control module lost communication with EPS Unit
  

NOTE:
If you have any loss of communication DTCs for the PCM, troubleshoot those DTCs first.
If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow the instructions in B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A.
1.
Problem verification:

Problem verification
?1.
Clear the DTCs with the HDS.


?2.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) and then back to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode and then the ON mode.

?3.
Wait for at least 6 seconds.

?4.
Check for DTCs with the HDS.
DTC Description
DTC
U0131 Gauge control module lost communication with EPS Unit
  

Is DTC U0131 indicated?

     
YES
     
     
     
Go to step 2.
     
NO
     
     
     
Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections.?
2.
Fuse check:

Fuse check
?1.
Check the following fuse.
Fuse
No. B10 (7.5 A)
Location
Under-dash fuse/relay box

Is the fuse OK?

     
YES
     
     
     
Go to step 3.
     
NO
     
     
     
Replace the fuse. If the fuse blows again, repair a short to ground in the No. B10 (7.5 A) fuse circuit.?
3.
Open wire check (IG1 VSA/ABS line):

Open wire check (IG1 VSA/ABS line)
?1.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

?2.
Disconnect the following connector.

?3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.

?4.
Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.
Test condition
IG ON (II) or ON mode
EPS control unit connector A (11P): disconnected
Test circuit
IG1 VSA/ABS
Test point 1
EPS control unit connector A (11P) No. 9 (YEL)
Test point 2
Body ground


Is there battery voltage?

     
YES
     
     
     
The IG1 VSA/ABS wire is OK. Go to step 4.
     
NO
     
     
     
Repair an open or high resistance in the wire.?
4.
Open wire check (GND line):

Open wire check (GND line)
?1.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

?2.
Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.
Test condition
OFF mode
EPS control unit connector A (11P): disconnected
Test circuit
GND
Test point 1
EPS control unit connector A (11P) No. 1 (BLK)
Test point 2
Body ground


Is there continuity?

     
YES
     
     
     
The GND wire is OK. Go to step 5.
     
NO
     
     
     
Repair an open or high resistance in the ground wire or poor ground (G402).?
5.
Open wire check (F CAN lines):

Open wire check (F CAN lines)
?1.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

?2.
Disconnect the following connector.

?3.
Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2 respectively.
Test condition
IG LOCK (0) or OFF mode
EPS control unit connector A (11P): disconnected
Gauge control module connector A (32P): disconnected
Test circuit
F CAN-H
Test point 1
Gauge control module connector A (32P) No. 19 (WHT)
Test point 2
EPS control unit connector A (11P) No. 10 (WHT)

Test circuit
F CAN-L
Test point 1
Gauge control module connector A (32P) No. 20 (RED)
Test point 2
EPS control unit connector A (11P) No. 11 (RED)


Is there continuity?

     
YES
     
     
     
The F CAN wires are OK. Replace the gauge control module.?
     
NO
     
     
     
An open or poor connection in the F CAN wires between the EPS control unit and the gauge control module.?