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Reminder Systems (MICU And Gauge Control Module) (2019 2020 2021)

NOTE: 

*: With auto idle stop system

MICU 

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

2. Disconnect under-dash fuse/relay box connectors.

Under-dash fuse relay box connector D (44P) (female terminals): (1)

Under-dash fuse relay box connector F (18P) (female terminals): (2)

Under-dash fuse relay box connector M (12P) (female terminals): (3)

Under-dash fuse relay box connector N (20P) (female terminals): (4)

Under-dash fuse relay box connector P (24P) (female terminals): (5)

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3. Inspect the connectors and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact:

4. Reconnect the connectors to the under-dash fuse/relay box, and do the following input tests:

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result
is not obtained
M9 WHT Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground:
 
There should be battery voltage.
F2 WHT Vehicle ON mode Measure the voltage to ground:
 
There should be battery voltage.
D14 BLK In all power modes Measure the voltage to ground:
 
There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Poor ground (G601)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
D42 BLK In all power modes Measure the voltage to ground:
 
There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Poor ground (G601)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
P1 BLK In all power modes Measure the voltage to ground:
 
There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Poor ground (G401)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
D35 LT BLU Driver's door open Measure the voltage to ground:
 
There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty driver's door switch
  • Faulty driver's door switch ground
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Driver's door closed Measure the voltage to ground:
 
There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty driver's door switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
D37 BLU Front passenger's door open Measure the voltage to ground:
 
There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty front passenger's door switch
  • Faulty front passenger's door switch ground
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Front passenger's door closed Measure the voltage to ground:
 
There should be about battery voltage.
  • Faulty front passenger's door switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
D34 PNK Left rear door open Measure the voltage to ground:
 
There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty left rear door switch
  • Faulty left rear door switch ground
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Left rear door closed Measure the voltage to ground:
 
There should be about battery voltage.
  • Faulty left rear door switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
D28 GRN Right rear door open Measure the voltage to ground:
 
There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty right rear door switch
  • Faulty right rear door switch ground
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Right rear door closed Measure the voltage to ground:
 
There should be about battery voltage.
  • Faulty right rear door switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
D39 PNK Power tailgate closer unit connector B (6P) disconnected*1 Check for continuity between terminal D39 and power tailgate closer unit connector B (6P) terminal No. 1:
 
There should be continuity.
An open or high resistance in the wire
Tailgate open*2 Measure the voltage to ground:
 
There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty tailgate latch switch
  • Poor ground (G604) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Tailgate closed*2 Measure the voltage to ground:
 
There should be about battery voltage.
  • Faulty tailgate latch switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
P22 PNK Disconnect keyless access/TPMS control unit connector A (32P) Check for continuity between terminal P22 and keyless access/TPMS control unit connector A (32P) terminal No. 2:
 
There should be continuity.
An open or high resistance in the wire
N18

N1
PNK

BRN
Combination light switch OFF Measure the voltage between terminals N18 and N1:
 
There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty combination light switch
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Combination light switch in any position other than OFF Measure the voltage between terminals N18 and N1:
 
There should be about battery voltage.
  • Faulty combination light switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
N20

N1
WHT

BRN
Combination light switch (PARKING position) ON Measure the voltage between terminals N20 and N1: There should be about battery voltage.
 
There should be about battery voltage.
  • Faulty combination light switch
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Combination light switch OFF Measure the voltage between terminals N20 and N1:
 
There should be about battery voltage.
  • Faulty combination light switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
N19

N1
BRN

BRN
Combination light switch (headlight) ON Measure the voltage between terminals N19 and N1:
 
There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty combination light switch
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Combination light switch OFF Measure the voltage between terminals N19 and N1:
 
There should be about battery voltage
  • Faulty combination light switch
  • A short to ground in the wire

*1: With power tailgate

*2: Without power tailgate

Gauge Control Module 

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

6. Disconnect the gauge control module connector A (32P).

Gauge Control Module Connector A (32P) (female terminals) 

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7. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact:

8. Reconnect the connector, and do the following input tests:

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result
is not obtained
A1 WHT Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground:
 
There should be battery voltage.
A17 GRN Vehicle ON mode Measure the voltage to ground:
 
There should be battery voltage.
A4 BLK In all power modes Measure the voltage to ground:
 
There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Poor ground (G401)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
A32 BRN In all power modes Measure the voltage to ground:
 
There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Poor ground (G401)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire

*1: With auto idle stop system

*2: Without auto idle stop system

9. If multiple failures are found on more than one control unit, replace the Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box - Removal and Installation (includes the MICU). If input failures are related to a particular control unit, replace the Gauge Control Module - Removal and Installation .