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DTC U0038: IMA-CAN Malfunction (BUS-OFF)

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2010 Model 

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot with the HDS, and review General Troubleshooting Information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION  ).
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  3. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs in the PGM-FI SYSTEM with the HDS.

    Is DTC U0037 indicated in the PGM-FI SYSTEM? 

    YES  -Go to the DTC U0037 troubleshooting in the PGM-FI System (see DTC U0037: IMA-CAN MALFUNCTION (BUS-OFF); DTC U1205: IMA-CAN MALFUNCTION (PCM-MOTOR CONTROL MODULE (MCM)) ).

    NO  -Go to step 4.

  4. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs in the A/T SYSTEM with the HDS.

    Is DTC U0038 indicated in the A/T SYSTEM? 

    YES  -Go to step 5.

    NO  -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs were indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

  5. Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software (see PCM UPDATE ), or substitute a known-good PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE PCM ).
  6. Start the engine, and let it idle for at least 2 minutes.
  7. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs in the A/T SYSTEM with the HDS.

    Is DTC U0038 indicated in the A/T SYSTEM? 

    YES  -Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the PCM. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE PCM ), then go to step  6. If the PCM was substituted, go to step  1.

    NO  -Go to step 8.

  8. Monitor the OBD STATUS for U0037 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

    Does the HDS indicate PASSED? 

    YES  -If the PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the PCM was substituted, replace the original PCM (see PCM REPLACEMENT ). If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs were indicated in step 7, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

    NO  -If the HDS indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the PCM. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE PCM ), then go to step  6. If the PCM was substituted, go to step  1. If the HDS indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step  6.



2011 Model 

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot with the HDS, and review General Troubleshooting Information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  3. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs in the PGM-FI SYSTEM with the HDS.

    Is DTC U0038 indicated in the PGM-FI SYSTEM? 

    YES  -Go to the DTC U0038 troubleshooting in the PGM-FI System. (see DTC U0038: IMA-CAN MALFUNCTION (BUS-OFF); DTC U1205: IMA-CAN MALFUNCTION (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)-MOTOR CONTROL MODULE (MCM)) ).

    NO  -Go to step 4.

  4. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs in the A/T SYSTEM with the HDS.

    Is DTC U0038 indicated in the A/T SYSTEM? 

    YES  -Go to step 5.

    NO  -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs were indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

  5. Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software (see PCM UPDATE ), or substitute a known-good PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE PCM ).
  6. Start the engine, and let it idle for at least 2 minutes.
  7. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs in the A/T SYSTEM with the HDS.

    Is DTC U0038 indicated in the A/T SYSTEM? 

    YES  -Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the PCM. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE PCM ), then go to step 6. If the PCM was substituted, go to step  1.

    NO  -Go to step 8.

  8. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC U0038 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

    Does the HDS indicate PASSED? 

    YES  -If the PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the PCM was substituted, replace the original PCM (see PCM REPLACEMENT ). If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs were indicated in step 7, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

    NO  -If the HDS indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the PCM. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE PCM ), then go to step  6. If the PCM was substituted, go to step  1. If the HDS indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step  6.

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