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DTC U0029: F-CAN Circuit Malfunction (BUS OFF)

NOTE:
  1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS
  2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) and then back to ON (II)
  3. Wait for 6 seconds or more
  4. Check for DTCs with the HDS

    Is DTC U0029 indicated? 

    YES  -Go to step 5

    NO  -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time Check for loose or poor connections, or worn/shorted wires If the connections are good, check the battery condition (see BATTERY TEST ) and the charging system

  5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0)
  6. Disconnect the appropriate connector at each control unit in the table one at a time Clear the DTC, then recheck for DTCs after each unit is disconnected
    CONTROL UNIT CONNECTOR REFERENCE CHART

    Control Unit Connector
    Gauge control module 32P connector
    ECM/PCM Connector A (49P)
    VSA modulator-control unit 32P connector
    SRS unit Connector A (39P)
    Navigation unit(1) 32P connector
    TPMS control unit 20P connector
    EPS control unit 28P connector
    Yaw rate-lateral acceleration sensor 4P connector
    AcuraLink control unit(2) Connector B(14P)
    (1) With navigation
    (2) With AcuraLink

    Is DTC U0029 indicated with each individual unit disconnected? 

    YES  -Go to step 7

    NO  -Replace the control unit that was disconnected when DTC U0029 is not reset

  7. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0)
  8. Disconnect each control unit connectors in the table
    CONTROL UNIT CONNECTOR REFERENCE CHART

    Control Unit Connector
    Gauge control module 32P connector
    ECM/PCM Connector A (49P)
    VSA modulator-control unit 32P connector
    SRS unit Connector A (39P)
    Navigation unit(1) 32P connector
    TPMS control unit 20P connector
    EPS control unit 28P connector
    Yaw rate-lateral acceleration sensor 4P connector
    AcuraLink control unit(2) Connector B(14P)
    (1) With navigation
    (2) With AcuraLink
  9. Disconnect the HDS from the data link connector
  10. Check for continuity between body ground and gauge control module 32P connector terminals No 21 and No 22 individually
    Fig 1: Identifying Continuity Between Body Ground And Gauge Control Module 32P Connector Terminals No 21 And No 22
    G05995095Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Repair a short to ground in the wire

    NO  -Go to step 11

  11. Check for continuity between gauge control module 32P connector terminals No 21 and No 22
    Fig 2: Identifying Continuity Between Gauge Control Module 32P Connector Terminals No 21 And No 22
    G05995096Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Repair a short in the F-CAN wires

    NO  -Replace the gauge control module (see GAUGE CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT )