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DTC : U0155, U0199, U1281 (2016 2017 2018)

DTC U0155  : Lost communication with Gauge Control Module (VSP/NE, AT frame)

DTC U0199  : Lost Communication With P/W (DRLOCKSW, KLDRLOCK Frame)

DTC U1281  Lost communication with MICU (MICU frame)

NOTE: 

DTC Description DTC
U0155 Lost communication with Gauge Control Module (VSP/NE, AT frame)  
U0199 Lost Communication With P/W (DRLOCKSW, KLDRLOCK Frame)  
U1281 Lost communication with MICU (MICU frame)  

DTCs (Power Tailgate Control Unit)

NOTE:  If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow the instructions in B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A - Initial Communication and DTC Checks .

  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
    U0155 Lost communication with Gauge Control Module (VSP/NE, AT frame)  
    U0199 Lost communication with P/W (DRLOCKSW, KLDRLOCK frame)  
    U1281 Lost communication with MICU (MICU frame)  

    Are DTC U0155, U0199 or U1281 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 tailgate control unit connector C (14P)

    - 3. Disconnect the transmitting control unit connectors.

    Gauge control module 32P connector
    Power window master switch 37P connector
    Under-dash fuse/relay box connector R (16P)

    - 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
    U0155 Lost communication with Gauge Control Module (VSP/NE, AT frame) B-CAN_H Power tailgate control unit connector C (14P) No. 1 -
    Refer to:
    Power Tailgate Control Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2016 2017 2018) or
    Power Tailgate Control Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2019 2020 2021)
    Gauge control module 32P connector No. 26 -
    Refer to:
    Gauge Control Module Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2016 2017 2018) or
    Gauge Control Module Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2019) or
    Gauge Control Module Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2020 2021) .
    B-CAN_L Power tailgate control unit connector C (14P) No. 2 -
    Refer to:
    Power Tailgate Control Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2016 2017 2018) or
    Power Tailgate Control Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2019 2020 2021)
    Gauge control module 32P connector No. 27 -
    Refer to:
    Gauge Control Module Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2016 2017 2018) or
    Gauge Control Module Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2019) or
    Gauge Control Module Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2020 2021) .
    U0199 Lost communication with P/W (DRLOCKSW, KLDRLOCK frame) B-CAN_H Power tailgate control unit connector C (14P) No. 1 -
    Refer to:
    Power Tailgate Control Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2016 2017 2018) or
    Power Tailgate Control Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2019 2020 2021)
    Power window master switch 37P connector No. 28 -
    Refer to:
    Power Window Master Switch Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2016 2017 2018) or
    Power Window Master Switch Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2019 2020 2021)
    B-CAN_L Power tailgate control unit connector C (14P) No. 2 -
    Refer to:
    Power Tailgate Control Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2016 2017 2018) or
    Power Tailgate Control Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2019 2020 2021)
    Power window master switch 37P connector No. 30 -
    Refer to:
    Power Window Master Switch Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2016 2017 2018) or
    Power Window Master Switch Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2019 2020 2021)
    U1281 Lost communication with MICU (MICU frame) B-CAN_H Power tailgate control unit connector C (14P) No. 1 -
    Refer to:
    Power Tailgate Control Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2016 2017 2018) or
    Power Tailgate Control Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2019 2020 2021)
    Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box Connector R (16P) No. 10
    B-CAN_L Power tailgate control unit connector C (14P) No. 2 -
    Refer to:
    Power Tailgate Control Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2016 2017 2018) or
    Power Tailgate Control Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2019 2020 2021)
    Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box Connector R (16P) No. 11

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The B-CAN_L to B-CAN_H wire is OK. Go to step 3.

    NO 

    Repair an open or high resistance in the B-CAN_H and/or B-CAN_L wire (S) between the receiving control unit and the transmitting control unit.

  3. Determine possible failure area (the receiving control unit or the transmitting control unit)

    - 1. Reconnect all connectors.

    - 2. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    - 3. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

    Clear DTCs

    - 4. Check for DTCs with the HDS

    DTC Description DTC
    U0155 Lost communication with Gauge Control Module (VSP/NE, AT frame)  
    U0199 Lost communication with P/W (DRLOCKSW, KLDRLOCK frame)  
    U1281 Lost communication with MICU (MICU frame)  

    Are DTC U0155, U0199 and U1281 indicated?

    YES 

    Check for loose terminals and poor connections in the power tailgate control unit connector. Check is OK, replace Power Tailgate Control Unit .

    NO 

    The power tailgate control unit is OK at this time. Update or replace the transmitting control unit. (Refer to the DTC code shown on the display, and then update or replace the control unit based on the instructions in the table below.)

    DTC TRANSMITTING CONTROL UNIT
    U0155 Lost communication with Gauge Control Module (VSP/NE, AT frame) Replace the Gauge Control Module
    U0199 Lost communication with P/W (DRLOCKSW, KLDRLOCK frame) Replace the Power Window Master Switch
    U1281 Lost communication with (MICU frame) Update MICU or replace the MICU