DTC : U0199, U1281, U128D (Power Seat Control Unit) (2019 2020 2021)

DTC U0199  : Power seat control unit lost communication with door multiplex control unit (DRLockSW frame)

DTC U1281  : Power seat control unit lost communication with MICU (MICU frame)

DTC U128D  : Lost Communication With Gauge Control Module (VSP/NE frame)

• NOTE:  If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow the instructions in B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A - Go to: Body Electrical Troubleshooting - B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A - Initial Communication and DTC Checks .
• Refer to the DTC code shown on the display, and then inspect the connectors and terminals based on the instructions in the table below.
• The DTC may be stored due to the grounding failure or the power source failure at the transmitting control unit

  (the grounding inspection and the power source inspection on each control unit are required prior to this checking process).

DTC (Power Seat Control Unit)

1. Problem verification

   - 1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

   Clear DTCs

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

   - 3. Wait for at least 6 seconds.

   - 4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

   DTC Description	DTC
   U0199 Power seat control unit lost communication with door multiplex control unit (DRLockSW frame)
   U1281 Power seat control unit lost communication with MICU (MICU frame)
   U128D Lost Communication With Gauge Control Module (VSP/NE frame)

   Are DTC U0199, U1281 or U128D indicated?

   YES 

   Go to step 2.

   NO 

   Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections.

2. Open wire check (B-CAN_H, B-CAN_L line)

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

   - 2. Disconnect the receiving control unit connector.

   Power seat control unit connector A (20P)

   - 3. Disconnect the transmitting control unit connectors.

   Refer to the DTC shown on the display, then disconnect the connector(s) based on the instructions (see table).

   DTC	Connector
   U0199	Power window master switch 37P connector
   U1281	Under-dash fuse/relay box connector R (16P)
   U128D	Gauge control module connector A (32P)

   - 4. Check for continuity between the receiving control unit and the transmitting control unit on the B-CAN_H circuit and the B-CAN_L circuit as specified in the table while in the vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode.

   DTC	CIRCUIT NAME	RECEIVING CONTROL UNIT	TRANSMITTING CONTROL UNIT
   U0199	B-CAN_H	Power Seat Control Unit Connector A (20P) No. 16	Power window master switch 37P connector No. 28 - Refer to: Power Window Master Switch Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2019 2020 2021)
   	B-CAN_L	Power Seat Control Unit Connector A (20P) No. 17	Power window master switch 37P connector No. 30 - Refer to: Power Window Master Switch Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2019 2020 2021)
   U1281	B-CAN_H	Power Seat Control Unit Connector A (20P) No. 16	Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box Connector R (16P) No. 10
   	B-CAN_L	Power Seat Control Unit Connector A (20P) No. 17	Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box Connector R (16P) No. 11
   U128D	B-CAN_H	Power Seat Control Unit Connector A (20P) No. 16	Gauge control module connector A (32P) No. 30 - Refer to: Gauge Control Module Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2019) or Gauge Control Module Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2020 2021) .
   	B-CAN_L	Power Seat Control Unit Connector A (20P) No. 17	Gauge control module connector A (32P) No. 31 - Refer to: Gauge Control Module Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2019) or Gauge Control Module Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2020 2021) .

   Is there continuity?

   YES 

   The B-CAN_L to B-CAN_H wire is OK.

   According to the detected DTC on the following table replace the correspond control unit.

   DTC	Operation for transmitting control unit
   U0199	Power window master switch
   U1281	Under-dash fuse/relay box
   U128D	Gauge control module

   NO 

   Repair an open or high resistance in the B-CAN_H and/or B-CAN_L wire.