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DTC U0038 (98) (Motor Control Module)

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DTC U0038  : EP-CAN Malfunction (Traction Motor Control Module Bus-Off)

NOTE:  Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information .

DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
U0038 EP-CAN Malfunction (Traction Motor Control Module Bus-Off)      

DTC (Electric Powertrain)

  1. Problem verification

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

    -3. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -4. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, and wait 6 seconds.

    -5. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
    U0038 EP-CAN Malfunction (Traction Motor Control Module Bus-Off)      

    Is DTC U0038 indicated?

    YES 

    The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.

    NO 

    Intermittent failure. The system is OK at this time. If the freeze data/on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the freeze data/on-board snapshot.

  2. Shorted unit check (PCM)

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

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

    -3. Disconnect the following connector.

    PCM connector A (50P)

    -4. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -5. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

    -6. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -7. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, and wait 6 seconds.

    -8. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
    U0038 EP-CAN Malfunction (Traction Motor Control Module Bus-Off)      

    Is DTC U0038 indicated?

    YES 

    Go to step 3.

    NO 

    Check for any authorized service information related to the DTCs or symptoms you are troubleshooting, or substitute a known-good PCM .

  3. Shorted unit check (battery condition monitor module)

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

    -2. Remove the service plug and the IPU cover .

    -3. Disconnect the following connector.

    Battery condition monitor module connector E (32P)

    -4. Do the 12 volt battery terminal reconnection procedure .

    -5. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -6. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

    -7. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -8. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, and wait 6 seconds.

    -9. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
    U0038 EP-CAN Malfunction (Traction Motor Control Module Bus-Off)      

    Is DTC U0038 indicated?

    YES 

    Go to step 4.

    NO 

    Replace the battery condition monitor module .

  4. Shorted unit check (SBW shifter control module)

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

    -2. Disconnect the following connector.

    SBW shifter control module 20P connector

    -3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -4. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

    -5. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -6. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, and wait 6 seconds.

    -7. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
    U0038 EP-CAN Malfunction (Traction Motor Control Module Bus-Off)      

    Is DTC U0038 indicated?

    YES 

    Go to step 5.

    NO 

    Check for any authorized service information related to the DTCs or symptoms you are troubleshooting, or substitute a known-good SBW shifter assembly .

  5. Shorted unit check (park pawl actuator driver unit)

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

    -2. Disconnect the following connector.

    Park pawl actuator driver unit 26P connector

    -3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -4. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

    -5. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -6. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, and wait 6 seconds.

    -7. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
    U0038 EP-CAN Malfunction (Traction Motor Control Module Bus-Off)      

    Is DTC U0038 indicated?

    YES 

    Go to step 6.

    NO 

    Check for any authorized service information related to the DTCs or symptoms you are troubleshooting, or substitute a known-good park pawl actuator driver unit .

  6. Shorted wire check (EP-CAN A_H line)

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

    -2. Do the 12 volt battery terminal disconnection procedure .

    -3. Disconnect the following connector.

    PCU 33P connector

    -4. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      PCM connector A (50P): disconnected
      Battery condition monitor module connector E (32P): disconnected
      PCU 33P connector: disconnected
      SBW shifter control module 20P connector: disconnected
      Park pawl actuator driver unit 26P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 PCU 33P connector No. 27
    Test point 2 Body ground

    Is there 1 MΩ or more?

    YES 

    Go to step 7.

    NO 

    Repair a short in the EP-CAN A_H wire between the PCM, the battery condition monitor module, the SBW shifter control module, the park pawl actuator driver unit, and the PCU.

  7. Shorted wire check (EP-CAN A_L line)

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

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      PCM connector A (50P): disconnected
      Battery condition monitor module connector E (32P): disconnected
      PCU 33P connector: disconnected
      SBW shifter control module 20P connector: disconnected
      Park pawl actuator driver unit 26P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 PCU 33P connector No. 28
    Test point 2 Body ground

    Is there 1 MΩ or more?

    YES 

    Go to step 8.

    NO 

    Repair a short in the EP-CAN A_L wire between the PCM, the battery condition monitor module, the SBW shifter control module 20P connector, the Park pawl actuator driver unit 26P connector, and the PCU.

  8. Shorted wire check (EP-CAN A_H wire to EP-CAN A_L wire)

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

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      PCM connector A (50P): disconnected
      Battery condition monitor module connector E (32P): disconnected
      PCU 33P connector: disconnected
      SBW shifter control module 20P connector: disconnected
      Park pawl actuator driver unit 26P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 PCU 33P connector No. 27
    Test point 2 PCU 33P connector No. 28

    Is there 1 MΩ or more?

    YES 

    The EP-CAN A_H wire and the EP-CAN A_L wire are OK. Replace the PCU .

    NO 

    Repair a short in the EP-CAN A_H wire to the EP-CAN A_L wire between the PCM, the battery condition monitor module, the SBW shifter control module, the park pawl actuator driver unit, and the PCU.