DTC Troubleshooting: U0121
DTC U0121: F-CAN Malfunction (PCM-ABS Modulator-Control Unit)
NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information.

DTC Description
Confirmed DTC
Pending DTC
Freeze Frame
F-CAN Malfunction (PCM-ABS Modulator-Control Unit)
     

1.
Problem verification:

Problem verification
?1.
Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

?2.
Clear the DTC with the HDS.


?3.
Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.
DTC Description
Confirmed DTC
Pending DTC
Freeze Frame
F-CAN Malfunction (PCM-ABS Modulator-Control Unit)
     

Is DTC U0121 indicated?

     
YES
     
     
     
The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.
     
NO
     
     
     
Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the ABS modulator-control unit and the PCM. If the freeze data/on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the freeze data/on-board snapshot.?
2.
ABS check:

ABS check
?1.
Check for communication to the ABS with the HDS.

Does the HDS communicate with the ABS?

     
YES
     
     
     
Go to step 3.
     
NO
     
     
     
3.
Open wire check (F-CAN_H line):

Open wire check (F-CAN_H line)
?1.
Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

?2.
Jump the SCS line with the HDS.


?3.
Disconnect the following connectors.
PCM connector A (51P)
ABS modulator-control unit 38P connector

?4.
Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.
Test condition
Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
 
PCM connector A (51P): disconnected
 
ABS modulator-control unit 38P connector: disconnected
Test point 1
Test point 2

Is there continuity?

     
YES
     
     
     
The F-CAN_H wire is OK. Go to step 4.
     
NO
     
     
     
Repair an open in the F-CAN_H wire between the PCM (A2) and the ABS modulator-control unit.?
4.
Open wire check (F-CAN_L line):

Open wire check (F-CAN_L line)
?1.
Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.
Test condition
Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
 
PCM connector A (51P): disconnected
 
ABS modulator-control unit 38P connector: disconnected
Test point 1
Test point 2

Is there continuity?

     
YES
     
     
     
The F-CAN_L wire is OK. Replace the ABS modulator-control unit.?
     
NO
     
     
     
Repair an open in the F-CAN_L wire between the PCM (A1) and the ABS modulator-control unit.?