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DTC U0029-00 (VSA Control Unit: Without ACC)

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DTC U0029-00  : CAN Communication Failure (Bus OFF Ch 1)

NOTE: 

DTC Description DTC
U0029-00 CAN Communication Failure (Bus OFF Ch 1)  

DTC (VSA)

  1. VSA modulator-control unit communication check

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -2. Check for communication between the VSA modulator-control unit and the HDS.

    Is there communication between the VSA modulator-control unit and the HDS?

    YES 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Refer to intermittent failures troubleshooting .

    NO 

    Go to step 2.

  2. Open wire check (F-CAN A H, F-CAN A L lines)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode with driver's door open.

    -2. Jump the SCS line with the HDS, and wait more than 1 minute.

    -3. Wait for 3 minutes.

    NOTE:  Do not close the driver's door.

    -4. Disconnect the following connectors.

    VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector
    PCM connector A (50P)

    -5. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector: disconnected
      PCM connector A (50P): disconnected
    Test point 1 VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector No. 20
    Test point 2 PCM connector A (50P) No. 37
    Test point 1 VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector No. 21
    Test point 2 PCM connector A (50P) No. 36

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The F-CAN A H and F-CAN A L wires are OK. Check for loose terminals and poor connections in the VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector. Check for any authorized service information related to the DTCs or symptoms you are troubleshooting. If they are OK, replace the VSA modulator-control unit .

    NO 

    Repair an open in the wire between the VSA modulator-control unit and the PCM.