DTC U0155-00 (E-Pretensioner Unit) (2014 2015)

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DTC U0155-00 : Lost Communication With the Gauge Control Module

NOTE:

Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, review General Troubleshooting Information .
Before replacing the E-pretensioner unit, check the E-pretensioner unit software version with the HDS. If the software version is not the latest, update the E-pretensioner unit software , and retest.

DTC Description	DTC
U0155-00 Lost Communication With the Gauge Control Module

DTC Description	DTC
U0155-00 Lost Communication With the Gauge Control Module

DTC (E-pretensioner)

CAN gateway system DTC check

-1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

-2. Check for CAN gateway system DTCs with the HDS.

DTC Description	DTC
U0029-00 CAN Gateway F-CAN ch A Bus Off
U0047-00 CAN Gateway F-CAN ch B Bus Off
U0056-00 CAN Gateway F-CAN ch C Bus Off
U3000-49 CAN Gateway Internal Failure

Is DTC U0029-00, U0047-00, U0056-00, and/or U3000-49 indicated?

YES

Go to the troubleshooting for CAN gateway system DTC (s) .

Go to step 2.

F-CAN circuit communication check
-1. Select the FUNCTION TEST in the CAN gateway with the HDS, then select the F-CAN Bus Connected Unit Check.

F-CAN Bus Connected Unit Check

Which result is indicated?

GAUGE CONTROL MODULE is Not Available

Go to step 3.

DRIVER'S E-PRETENSIONER UNIT is Not Available

Go to step 4.

FRONT PASSENGER'S E-PRETENSIONER UNIT is Not Available

Go to step 5.

GAUGE CONTROL MODULE and E-PRETENSIONER UNITs are Detected

Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Refer to intermittent failures troubleshooting.

Open wire check (F-CAN A_H, F-CAN A_L lines)

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

-2. Disconnect the following connectors.

Gauge control module connector A (32P)

CAN gateway 24P connector

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

Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
	CAN gateway 24P connector: disconnected
	Gauge control module connector A (32P): disconnected
Test circuit	F-CAN A_H
Test point 1	CAN gateway 24P connector No. 14 (BLU)
Test point 2	Gauge control module connector A (32P) No. 27 (BLU)

Test circuit	F-CAN A_L
Test point 1	CAN gateway 24P connector No. 15 (PNK)
Test point 2	Gauge control module connector A (32P) No. 28 (PNK)

Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

Is there continuity?

YES

The F-CAN A_H and F-CAN A_L wires are OK. Check for loose terminals in the CAN gateway and the gauge control module. If the connection is OK, replace the gauge control module .

Repair an open in the wire between the gauge control module and the CAN gateway.

Open wire check (F-CAN A_H, F-CAN A_L lines)

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

-2. Disconnect the following connectors.

E-pretensioner unit connector A (16P)

CAN gateway 24P connector

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

Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
	E-pretensioner unit connector A (16P): disconnected
	CAN gateway 24P connector: disconnected
Test circuit	F-CAN A_H
Test point 1	E-pretensioner unit connector A (16P) No. 12 (BLU)
Test point 2	CAN gateway 24P connector No. 14 (BLU)

Test circuit	F-CAN A_L
Test point 1	E-pretensioner unit connector A (16P) No. 13 (PNK)
Test point 2	CAN gateway 24P connector No. 15 (PNK)

Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

Is there continuity?

YES

The F-CAN A_H and F-CAN A_L wires are OK. Replace the E-pretensioner unit .

Repair an open in the wire between the CAN gateway and E-pretensioner unit connector A (16P) of the E-pretensioner unit.

Open wire check (F-CAN A_H, F-CAN A_L lines)

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

-2. Disconnect the following connectors.

E-pretensioner unit connector B (14P)

CAN gateway 24P connector

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

Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
	E-pretensioner unit connector B (14P): disconnected
	CAN gateway 24P connector: disconnected
Test circuit	F-CAN A_H
Test point 1	E-pretensioner unit connector B (14P) No. 10 (BLU)
Test point 2	CAN gateway 24P connector No. 14 (BLU)

Test circuit	F-CAN A_L
Test point 1	E-pretensioner unit connector B (14P) No. 11 (PNK)
Test point 2	CAN gateway 24P connector No. 15 (PNK)

Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

Is there continuity?

YES

The F-CAN A_H and F-CAN A_L wires are OK. Replace the E-pretensioner unit .

Repair an open in the wire between the CAN gateway and E-pretensioner unit connector B (14P) of the E-pretensioner unit.