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Body Electrical Troubleshooting - B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode 1 and Test Mode 2 (without the HDS) (2016)

Shift to Test Mode 1 

Check the PCM for DTCs and troubleshoot PCM or F-CAN loss of communication errors first, then do this diagnosis if the HDS is not available.

1. Check the No. C16 (10 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box, and the No. D11 (7.5 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box. If a fuse is blown, find and correct the cause, then replace the fuse.

2. Move the interior light switch to the DOOR position, and close all doors

NOTE:  Do steps 3-7 within 10 seconds.

3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

4. Pull and hold the passing switch in its PASSING position.

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5. While holding the passing switch, turn the headlight switch to the PARKING position, then release, pull, and hold the passing switch in its PASSING position.

6. Turn the combination light switch to AUTO, then turn the headlight switch to the PARKING position, and turn the lights to AUTO two more times.

7. Release the passing switch.

8. Wait 5 seconds, and watch the front individual map lights and ceiling light. When the lights flash quickly once, the system enters in Test Mode 1.

9. If individual map lights keeps blinking after entering Test Mode 1. Check for B-CAN unit communication error.

Error Display code (blinking pattern)
Communication bus line error (BUS OFF). 1
The MICU cannot receive signals from the relay control module. 2
The MICU cannot receive signals from the door multiplex control unit. 3
The MICU cannot receive signals from the gauge control module. 5
The MICU cannot receive signals from the rear MICU. 7

10. Check for B-CAN DTCs indicated by the LCD display while still in Test Mode 1. Press the TRIP button to display the next code. After you get to the last code, the display shows END. If no DTCs are stored, the display reads NO.NOTE:  If the test times out, turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode, and repeat steps 3-7.

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The control unit that has stored the code can be identified by the number shown after the letter "PA" on the multi-information display (MID).

Control Unit Control Unit I. D. Number
MICU 10
Relay control module 11
Rear MICU 12
Power window master switch 30
Power tailgate control unit 31
Gauge control module 50
Climate control unit 51
Automatic lighting/rain sensor 74
Headlight leveling control unit 75
Keyless access/TPMS control unit 90
Telematics control unit 91
HandsFreeLink control unit 94
Power seat control unit 95
Parking and back-up control unit 9A
Multi view camera unit 9C
Left side BSI radar unit 9F
Front seat heater control unit A2
Right side BSI radar unit A7
Second row seat heater control unit AC

NOTE:  You can also check B-CAN communication status by the following methods:

11. Record all DTCs and sort them by DTC type, then troubleshoot them in this order:

12. Clear the DTCs by pressing and holding the TRIP button for about 10 seconds.

13. You will hear a beep to confirm the codes have been cleared. Operate the devices that failed, and recheck for codes.

Shift to Test Mode 2 

NOTE:  Do steps 14-17 within 10 seconds.

14. Pull and hold the combination light switch in its Passing position.

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15. While holding the switch, turn the headlight switch to the PARKING position, then release, pull, and hold the combination switch in its Passing position.

16. Turn off the headlights, then turn the headlight switch to the PARKING position, and turn the lights ON and OFF two more times.

17. Release the combination light switch.

18. Wait 5 seconds, and watch the individual map lights. When the lights flash two times quickly and then go off, the system is in Test Mode 2.

NOTE:  If you repeat this procedure, the system automatically returns to Test Mode 1.

19. The following tables list the circuits that can be checked in Test Mode 2. Operate the switch that is most closely related to the problem. If the circuit is OK, the individual map lights, and ceiling light blink once. If the circuit is faulty, there is no such indication.

MICU 

Item
Driver's door switch Turn signal switch (LEFT)
Front passenger's door switch Turn signal switch (RIGHT)
Transmission range switch Hazard warning switch
Audio switch Headlight switch (ON)
Windshield wiper HI/LO switch Headlight switch (OFF)
Windshield wiper INT/LO switch Lighting switch
Windshield wiper MIST switch Dimmer switch
Windshield wiper intermittent dwell time controller Passing switch
Windshield washer switch Ignition key switch
Rear window wiper switch Brake pedal position switch
Rear wiper intermittent dwell time controller Headlight washer switch
Rear washer switch Rear window defogger switch

Rear MICU 

Item
Left rear door switch Left rear door lock knob switch (UNLOCK)
Right rear door switch Right rear door lock knob switch (UNLOCK)
Full latch switch (closer unit)  

Relay Control Module 

Item
Security hood switch A/C switch

Door Multiplex Control Unit 

Item
Driver's door lock switch (UNLOCK) Power window master switch (Driver's window UP, DOWN, AUTO)
Driver's door lock switch (LOCK)
Driver's door lock knob switch (UNLOCK) Power window master switch (Front passenger's window UP, DOWN)
Driver's door lock knob switch (LOCK)
Driver's door key cylinder switch (UNLOCK) * Power window master switch (Left rear window UP, DOWN)
Driver's door key cylinder switch (LOCK) *
Driving position memory switch (SET) Power window master switch (Right rear window UP, DOWN)
Driving position memory switch (POSITION 1)
Driving position memory switch (POSITION 2) Driver's door power tailgate/fuel fill door opener switch

*: A second key is necessary to check the key cylinder inputs. Be sure to rotate the key cylinder switch two times to each position (lock and lock, unlock and unlock) to ensure the door lock knob switch is in the appropriate position.

Gauge Control Module 

Item
CMBS OFF switch Idle stop OFF switch
ACC/Cruise control combination switch LDW OFF switch
Audio remote/HFL-navigation voice control switch TRIP switch
Right multi-function Steering Wheel Controller Audio remote/HFL switch
Left multi-function Steering Wheel Controller Integrated dynamics system switch
VSA OFF switch  

Power Seat Control Unit 

Item
Slide switch (Forward) Front UP-DOWN switch (UP)
Slide switch (Rearward) Front UP-DOWN switch (Down)
Recline switch (Forward) Rear UP-DOWN switch (Up)
Recline switch (Rearward) Rear UP-DOWN switch (Down)