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DTC U1281 (I-A3), U128D (I-A2), U1290 (I-A6), I-A4

DTC U1281 or DTC screen I-A3  : Climate Control Unit Lost Communication With MICU

DTC U128D or DTC screen I-A2  : Climate Control Unit Lost Communication With Gauge Control Module

DTC U1290 or DTC screen I-A6  : Climate Control Unit Lost Communication With Seat Heater Control Unit

DTC screen I-A4  : Climate Control Unit Lost Communication With Audio-navigation Unit

NOTE:
  • According to the detected DTC(s), check for the power circuit and the ground circuit of the control unit which cannot communicate with the climate control unit.
  • Refer to the DTC shown on the display, then inspect the connectors and terminals based on the instructions.
DTC Description DTC
U1281 Climate Control Unit Lost Communication with MICU  
U128D Climate Control Unit Lost communication with gauge control module  
U1290 Climate Control Unit Lost Communication With Seat Heater Control Unit  

DTC (AC)

  1. Problem verification

    -1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

    -2. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode and then the ON mode.

    -3. Do the Self-Diagnostic Function with the climate control unit .

    -4. Wait for at least 6 seconds.

    -5. Check for the climate control unit DTCs.

    DTC Description DTC
    U1281 Climate Control Unit Lost Communication with MICU  
    U128D Climate Control Unit Lost communication with gauge control module  
    U1290 Climate Control Unit Lost Communication With Seat Heater Control Unit  

    Is DTC U1281, U128D, U1290 or Error on the DTC screen I-A2, I-A3, I-A4, I-A6 indicated?

    YES 

    Go to step 2.

    NO 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.

  2. Open wire check (B-CAN_H line)

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

    -2. Disconnect the following connectors.

    DTC Connector
    U1281 (I-A3) Body control module connector B (36P)
    U128D (I-A2) Gauge control module connector A (32P)
    U1290 (I-A6) Front seat heater control unit 14P connector
    I-A4 Audio-navigation unit connector A (24P)
    - Climate control unit connector A (32P)

    -3. Check for continuity between the receiving control unit and the transmitting control unit on the B-CAN_H circuit.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    Climate control unit connector A (32P): disconnected
    Transmitting control unit connector(s) for indicated DTCs: disconnected
    DTC Connector Terminal
    U1281 (I-A3) Body control module connector B (36P) No. 20
    U128D (I-A2) Gauge control module connector A (32P) No. 30
    U1290 (I-A6) Front seat heater control unit 14P connector No. 11
    I-A4 Audio-navigation unit connector A (24P) No. 14
    - Climate control unit connector A (32P) No. 28

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Go to step 3.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the B-CAN_H wire between the climate control unit and the transmitting control unit.

  3. Open wire check (B-CAN_L line)

    -1. Check for continuity between the receiving control unit and the transmitting control unit on the B-CAN_L circuit.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    Climate control unit connector A (32P): disconnected
    Transmitting control unit connector(s) for indicated DTCs: disconnected
    DTC Connector Terminal
    U1281 (I-A3) Body control module connector B (36P) No. 21
    U128D (I-A2) Gauge control module connector A (32P) No. 31
    U1290 (I-A6) Front seat heater control unit 14P connector No. 10
    I-A4 Audio-navigation unit connector A (24P) No. 24
    - Climate control unit connector A (32P) No. 11

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Replace the climate control unit .

    NO 

    Repair an open in the B-CAN_L wire between the climate control unit and the transmitting control unit.