LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Acura >> 2014 >> MDX SH-AWD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Engine Performance >> Testing & Diagnosis >> Engine Control System - DTC Diagnostics (5 Of 5) (Except Hybrid) >> DTC Troubleshooting >> DTC U0131 (2016 2017 2018 PGM-FI System) (Without CAN Gateway)

DTC U0131 (2016 2017 2018 PGM-FI System) (Without CAN Gateway)

DTC U0131  : F-CAN Malfunction (PCM-EPS Control Unit)

DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
U0131 F-CAN Malfunction (PCM-EPS Control Unit)      

DTC (PGM-FI)

  1. 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
    U0131 F-CAN Malfunction (PCM-EPS Control Unit)      

    Is DTC U0131 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 EPS 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. EPS system check

    -1. Check that the HDS communicates with the EPS system.

    Does the HDS communicate with the EPS system?

    YES 

    Go to step 3.

    NO 

    Go to the symptom troubleshooting for an EPS indicator does not go off, and no DTCs are stored - Refer to: the appropriate procedure in Symptom Troubleshooting .

  3. Open wire check (F-CAN A_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)
    EPS control unit connector A (11P)

    - 4. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      PCM connector A (51P): disconnected
      EPS control unit connector A (11P): disconnected
    Test point 1 EPS control unit connector A (11P) No. 10 - Refer to: EPS Control Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2017 2018 2019 2020), or EPS Control Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2016)
    Test point 2 PCM connector A (51P) No. 9 - Refer to: PCM Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2016), or PCM Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2017 2018 2019 2020)

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The F-CAN A_H wire is OK. Go to step 4.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the F-CAN A_H wire between the PCM (A9) and the EPS control unit.

  4. Open wire check (F-CAN A_L line)

    -1. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      PCM connector A (51P): disconnected
      EPS control unit connector A (11P): disconnected
    Test point 1 EPS control unit connector A (11P) No. 11 - Refer to: EPS Control Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2017 2018 2019 2020), or EPS Control Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2016)
    Test point 2 PCM connector A (51P) No. 10 - Refer to: PCM Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2017 2018 2019 2020), or PCM Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2016)

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The F-CAN A_L wire is OK. Update the EPS control unit if it does not have the latest software, then recheck. If DTC U0131 is indicated after the EPS control unit was updated, replace the EPS control unit .

    NO 

    Repair an open in the F-CAN A_L wire between the PCM (A10) and the EPS control unit.