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DTC: U128F(Gauge Control Module) (2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022)

DTC U128F  : Gauge Control Module Lost Communication With BSI Radar Unit

DTC Description DTC
U128F Gauge Control Module Lost Communication With BSI Radar Unit  

DTC (Gauge Control Module)

NOTE:  If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow the instructions in B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A .

  1. Problem verification

    -1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

    -2. Press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode and then the ON mode.

    -3. Wait for at least 6 seconds.

    -4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC
    U128F Gauge Control Module Lost Communication With BSI Radar Unit  

    Is DTC U0128F indicated?

    YES 

    Go to step 2.

    NO 

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

  2. Determine possible failure area (BSI radar unit power and ground, B CAN line)

    -1. Select B-CAN CONTROL UNITS INFORMATION from the BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SELECT menu, and then select CHECK CONNECTED CONTROL UNITS.

    -2. Check the DETECT/NOT AVAILABLE information of the BSI RADAR UNIT

    Is DETECT indicated?

    YES 

    Go to step 5.

    NO 

    Go to step 3.

  3. Fuse check

    -1. Check the following fuse.

    Fuse No. B6 (7.5 A)
    Location Under-dash fuse/relay box

    Is the fuse OK?

    YES 

    Go to step 4.

    NO 

    Replace the fuse. If the fuse blows again, repair a short to ground in the No. B6 (7.5 A) fuse circuit.

  4. Open wire check (IG1 OPTION line)

    -1. Press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

    -2. Disconnect the following connector.

    Left side BSI radar unit 6P connector

    -3. Press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.

    -4. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition ON modeLeft side BSI radar unit 6P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit IG1 OPTION
    Test point 1 Left side BSI radar unit 6P connector No. 1 (WHT)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH470258Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there battery voltage?

    YES 

    Repair an open or high resistance in the ground wire or poor ground (G701).

    NO 

    Repair an open or high resistance in the wire.

  5. Open wire check (B CAN-H line)

    -1. Press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

    -2. Disconnect the following connector.

    Left side BSI radar unit 6P connector
    Gauge control module 32P connector

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

    Without color multi-information display (MID) 

    Test condition OFF modeLeft side BSI radar unit 6P connector: disconnectedGauge control module 32P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit B CAN-H
    Test point 1 Left side BSI radar unit 6P connector No. 3 (PNK)
    Test point 2 Gauge control module 32P connector No. 7 (PNK)
    GHH470259Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    With color multi-information display (MID) 

    Test condition OFF modeLeft side BSI radar unit 6P connector: disconnectedGauge control module 32P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit B CAN-H
    Test point 1 Left side BSI radar unit 6P connector No. 3 (PNK)
    Test point 2 Gauge control module 32P connector No. 25 (PNK)
    GHH470260Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The B CAN-H wire is OK. Go to step 6.

    NO 

    An open or poor connection in the B CAN-H wire between the left side BSI radar unit and the gauge control module.

  6. Open wire check (B CAN-L line)

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

    Without color multi-information display (MID) 

    Test condition OFF modeLeft side BSI radar unit 6P connector: disconnectedGauge control module 32P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit B CAN-L
    Test point 1 Left side BSI radar unit 6P connector No. 4 (BLU)
    Test point 2 Gauge control module 32P connector No. 8 (BLU)
    GHH470261Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    With color multi-information display (MID) 

    Test condition OFF modeLeft side BSI radar unit 6P connector: disconnectedGauge control module 32P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit B CAN-L
    Test point 1 Left side BSI radar unit 6P connector No. 4 (BLU)
    Test point 2 Gauge control module 32P connector No. 26 (BLU)
    GHH470262Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The B CAN-L wire is OK. Replace the left side BSI radar unit .

    NO 

    An open or poor connection in the B CAN-L wire between the left side BSI radar unit and the gauge control module.