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DTC U1281, U128D, U1299 (Multiplex Control Unit, Door)

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DTC U1281  : Power Window Master Switch Lost Communication with MICU (Body Control Module)DTC U128D  : Power Window Master Switch Lost Communication with Gauge Control Module DTC U1299  : Power Window Master Switch Lost Communication with Climate Control Unit

NOTE: 

DTC Description DTC
U1281 Power window master switch lost communication with MICU (body control module)  
U128D Power window master switch lost communication with gauge control module  
U1299 Power window master switch lost communication with climate control unit  

DTC (Door Multiplex Control Unit)

  1. Problem verification

    -1. Clear the DTC 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
    U1281 Power window master switch lost communication with MICU (body control module)  
    U128D Power window master switch lost communication with gauge control module  
    U1299 Power window master switch lost communication with climate control unit  

    Are any DTCs indicated?

    YES 

    Go to step 2.

    NO 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the transmitting control units and the power window master switch.

  2. Open wire check (B-CAN_H line, B-CAN_L line)

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

    -2. Disconnect the receiving control unit connector.

    Power window master switch 37P connector

    -3. According to the detected DTC on the following table, disconnect the transmitting control unit connector (s).

    DTC Connector
    U1281 Body control module connector A (66P)
    U128D Gauge control module connector A (32P)
    U1299 Climate control unit connector A (32P)

    -4. Check for continuity between the receiving control unit and the transmitting control unit on the B-CAN_H circuit and the B-CAN_L circuit.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    Power window master switch 37P connector: disconnected
    Transmitting control unit connector (s) for indicated DTCs: disconnected
    DTC Circuit name Receiving control unit Transmitting control unit
    Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
    U1281 B-CAN_H Power window master switch 37P connector No. 32 Body control module connector A (66P) No. 54
    B-CAN_L No. 31 No. 55
    U128D B-CAN_H Power window master switch 37P connector No. 32 Gauge control module connector A (32P) No. 22
    B-CAN_L No. 31 No. 23
    U1299 B-CAN_H Power window master switch 37P connector No. 32 Climate control unit connector A (32P) No. 25
    B-CAN_L No. 31 No. 8

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The B-CAN_H wire and the B-CAN_L wire are OK.

    Refer to the DTC shown on the display, then substitute or replace the control unit based on the instructions (see table).

    DTC Operation for transmitting control unit
    U1281 Substitute a known-good body control module , then recheck. If DTC U1281 goes away after substitution, replace the original body control module .
    U128D Substitute a known-good gauge control module , then recheck. If DTC U128D goes away after substitution, replace the original gauge control module .
    DTC Operation for transmitting control unit
    U1299 Substitute a known-good climate control unit , then recheck. If DTC U1299 goes away after substitution, replace the original climate control unit .

    NO 

    Repair an open in the B-CAN_H wire and/or the B-CAN_L wire between the power window master switch and the transmitting control unit.