DTC Troubleshooting: U129C
DTC U129C: Gauge Control Module Lost Communication With Multi Purpose Camera Unit
DTC Description
DTC
U129C Gauge control module lost communication with multi purpose camera unit
 

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information.

1.
Problem verification:

?1.
Clear the DTCs with the HDS.


?2.
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
U129C Gauge control module lost communication with multi purpose camera unit
 

Is DTC U129C indicated?

     
YES
     
     
     
Go to step 2.
     
NO
     
     
     
Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections.?
2.
Open wire check (F-CAN lines):

Open wire check (F-CAN lines)
?1.
Disconnect the following connector.

?2.
Connect terminals A and B with a jumper wire.
Terminal A
Multipurpose camera unit 20P connector No. 2 (WHT)
Terminal B
Multipurpose camera unit 20P connector No. 13 (RED)


?3.
Disconnect the following connector.

?4.
Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2 respectively.
Test condition
OFF mode
Multipurpose camera unit 20P connector: disconnected
Gauge control module connector A (32P): disconnected
Test circuit
F-CAN_H, F-CAN_L
Test point 1
Gauge control module connector A (32P) No. 19 (WHT)
Test point 2
Gauge control module connector A (32P) No. 20 (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 multipurpose camera unit and the gauge control module.?