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DTC : U0199, U1281, U128D (Power Seat Control Unit) (2016 2017 2018)

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  : Power seat control unit lost communication with gauge control module (VSP/NE frame)

NOTE: 

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 Power seat control unit lost communication with gauge control module (VSP/NE frame)  

DTC (Power Seat Control Unit)

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 .

  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 Power seat control unit 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.

    Power window master switch 37P connector
    Gauge control module 32P connector
    Under-dash fuse/relay box connector M (12P)

    - 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 Power seat control unit lost communication with door multiplex control unit (DRLockSW frame) 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 (2016 2017 2018)
    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 (2016 2017 2018)
    U1281 Power seat control unit lost communication with MICU (MICU frame) B-CAN_H Power Seat Control Unit Connector A (20P) No. 16 Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box Connector M (12P) No. 7
    B-CAN_L Power Seat Control Unit Connector A (20P) No. 17 Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box Connector M (12P) No. 1
    U128D Power seat control unit lost communication with gauge control module (VSP/NE frame) B-CAN_H Power Seat Control Unit Connector A (20P) No. 16 Gauge control module 32P connector No. 26 -
    Refer to:
    Gauge Control Module Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2016 2017 2018)
    B-CAN_L Power Seat Control Unit Connector A (20P) No. 17 Gauge control module 32P connector No. 27 -
    Refer to:
    Gauge Control Module Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2016 2017 2018)

    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
    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 Power seat control unit lost communication with gauge control module (VSP/NE frame)  

    Are DTC U0199, U1281 and U128D indicated?

    YES 

    Check for loose terminals and poor connections in the power seat control unit connector. Check is OK, replace the Power Seat Control Unit - Removal and Installation .

    NO 

    The power seat 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
    U0199 Power seat control unit lost communication with door multiplex control unit (DRLockSW frame) Replace the Power Window Master Switch - Removal and Installation
    U1281 Power seat control unit lost communication with MICU (MICU frame) Update MICU or replace the MICU Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box - Removal and Installation
    U128D Power seat control unit lost communication with gauge control module (VSP/NE frame) Replace the Gauge Control Module - Removal and Installation