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DTC U0131 (Gauge Control Module (With CAN Gateway)) (2019 2020)

DTC U0131  : Gauge control module lost communication with EPS unit

DTC Description DTC
U0131 Gauge control module lost communication with EPS unit  

DTC (Gauge Control Module)

NOTE:

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

How to Troubleshoot the Fuel and Emissions Systems (2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020) or

How to Troubleshoot the Fuel and Emissions Systems (With Auto Idle Stop System) (2016 2017 2018 2019 2020)

  1. Problem verification

    - 1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

    - 2. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode and then the ON mode.

    - 3. Wait for at least 6 seconds.

    - 4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC
    U0131 Gauge control module lost communication with EPS unit  

    Is DTC U0131 indicated?

    YES 

    Go to step 2.

    NO 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections.

  2. CAN gateway system DTC check

    - 1. Check for CAN gateway system DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC
    U0029-00 CAN Gateway F-CAN ch A Bus Off  
    U0047-00 CAN Gateway F-CAN ch B Bus Off  
    U3000-49 CAN Gateway Internal Failure  

    Is DTC U0029-00, U0047-00, and/or U3000-49 indicated?

    YES 

    Go to the troubleshooting for CAN gateway system DTC (s) .

    NO 

    Go to step 3.

  3. F-CAN circuit communication check

    - 1. Select the FUNCTION TEST in the CAN gateway with the HDS, then select the F-CAN Bus Connected Unit Check.

    F-CAN Bus Connected Unit Check

    Which result is indicated?

    GAUGE CONTROL MODULE (Bus A) is Not Available

    Go to step 4.

    EPS CONTROL UNIT (Bus A) is Not Available

    Go to step 6.

    GAUGE CONTROL MODULE and EPS CONTROL UNIT are Detected

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the gauge control module, the CAN gateway, and the EPS control unit.

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

    - 1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    - 2. Disconnect the following connectors.

    Gauge control module connector A (32P)
    CAN gateway 16P connector

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

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      Gauge control module connector A (32P): disconnected
      CAN gateway 16P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 Gauge control module connector A (32P) No. 27 - Refer to:
    Gauge Control Module Input Test (2017 2018 2019 2020)
    Test point 2 CAN gateway 16P connector No. 3
    GHH321764Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The F-CAN A_H wire is OK. Go to step 5.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the F-CAN A_H wire between the gauge control module and the CAN gateway.

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

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

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      Gauge control module connector A (32P): disconnected
      CAN gateway 16P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 Gauge control module connector A (32P) No. 28 - Refer to:
    Gauge Control Module Input Test (2017 2018 2019 2020)
    Test point 2 CAN gateway 16P connector No. 11
    GHH321765Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The F-CAN A_L wire is OK. Replace the gauge control module .

    NO 

    Repair an open in the F-CAN A_L wire between the gauge control module and the CAN gateway.

  6. Open wire check (F-CAN A_H line)

    - 1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    - 2. Disconnect the following connectors.

    EPS control unit connector A (11P)
    CAN gateway 16P connector

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

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      EPS control unit connector A (11P): disconnected
      CAN gateway 16P connector: 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),
    Test point 2 CAN gateway 16P connector No. 3
    GHH321766Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The F-CAN A_H wire is OK. Go to step 7.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the F-CAN A_H wire between the EPS control unit and the CAN gateway.

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

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

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      EPS control unit connector A (11P): disconnected
      CAN gateway 16P connector: 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)
    Test point 2 CAN gateway 16P connector No. 11
    GHH321767Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The F-CAN A_L wire is OK. Replace the EPS control unit .

    NO 

    Repair an open in the F-CAN A_L wire between the EPS control unit and the CAN gateway.