DTC U1288: Gauge Control Module Lost Communication With PARKSR

NOTE: If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow the instructions in B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A (see TROUBLESHOOTING - B-CAN SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS TEST MODE A ).

Clear the DTCs with the HDS.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and then back to ON (II).
Wait for at least 6 seconds.
Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC U1288 indicated?

YES -Go to step 5.

NO -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections between the parking and back-up sensor control unit and the gauge control module.
From the BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SELECT menu, select B-CAN CONTROL UNITS INFORMATION, and then select CHECK CONNECTED CONTROL UNITS.
Is the parking sensor module detected?

YES -Go to step 10.

NO -Go to step 6.
Measure the voltage between body ground and parking and back-up sensor control unit 24P connector terminal No. 24.

Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between Body Ground And Parking And Back-Up Sensor Control Unit 24P Connector Terminal No. 24
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Is there battery voltage?

YES -Go to step 9.

NO -Go to step 7.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
Check the No. C11 (7.5 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box.
Is the fuse OK?

YES -Repair an open or high resistance in the No. C11 (7.5 A) fuse circuit.

NO -Replace the fuse. If the fuse blows again, repair a short to ground in the No. C11 (7.5 A) fuse circuit.
Measure the voltage between body ground and parking and back-up sensor control unit 24P connector terminal No. 3, No. 7, and No. 13 individually.

Fig 2: Measuring Voltage Between Body Ground And Parking And Back-Up Sensor Control Unit 24P Connector Terminals
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Is there less than 0.2 V?

YES -Go to step 10.

NO -Repair an open or high resistance in the ground wire or poor ground (G402).
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
Disconnect the parking and back-up sensor control unit 24P connector.
Disconnect the gauge control module 32P connector.
Check for continuity between parking and back-up sensor control unit 24P connector terminals No. 5 and No. 6 and gauge control module 32P connector terminals No. 29 and No. 30 respectively.

Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Parking And Back-Up Sensor Control Unit 24P Connector Terminals And Gauge Control Module 32P Connector Terminals
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Is there continuity?

YES -Replace the parking and back-up sensor control unit (see PARKING AND BACK-UP SENSOR CONTROL UNIT INPUT TEST/REPLACEMENT ).

NO -An open or poor connection in the B-CAN wire between the gauge control module and the parking and back-up sensor control unit.