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DTC U0164, U1281, U128D (Multiplex Control Unit, Door)

DTC U0164  : Door multiplex control unit lost communication with climate control unit

DTC U1281  : Door multiplex control unit lost communication with MICU

DTC U128D  : Door multiplex control unit lost communication with gauge control module

NOTE: 

DTC Description DTC
U0164 Door multiplex control unit lost communication with climate control unit  
U1281 Door multiplex control unit lost communication with MICU  
U128D Door multiplex control unit lost communication with gauge control module  

DTC (Door Multiplex Control Unit)

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

  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
    U0164 Door multiplex control unit lost communication with climate control unit  
    U1281 Door multiplex control unit lost communication with MICU  
    U128D Door multiplex control unit lost communication with gauge control module  

    Are any DTCs 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 lines)

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

    -2. Disconnect the receiving control unit connector.

    Power window master switch 37P connector

    -3. Disconnect the transmitting control unit connectors.

    Climate control unit connector A (32P)
    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
    U0164 B-CAN_H Power window master switch 37P connector No. 28 Climate control unit connector A (32P) No. 23
    B-CAN_L Power window master switch 37P connector No. 30 Climate control unit connector A (32P) No. 24
    U1281 B-CAN_H Power window master switch 37P connector No. 28 Under-dash fuse/relay box connector M (12P) No. 7
    B-CAN_L Power window master switch 37P connector No. 30 Under-dash fuse/relay box connector M (12P) No. 1
    U128D B-CAN_H Power window master switch 37P connector No. 28 Gauge control module 32P connector No. 26
    B-CAN_L Power window master switch 37P connector No. 30 Gauge control module 32P connector No. 27

    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 wire(s).

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

    -1. Reconnect all connectors.

    -2. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

    Clear DTCs

    -3. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode and then the ON mode.

    -4. Wait for at least 6 seconds.

    -5. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC
    U0164 Door multiplex control unit lost communication with climate control unit  
    U1281 Door multiplex control unit lost communication with MICU  
    U128D Door multiplex control unit lost communication with gauge control module  

    Are any DTCs indicated?

    YES 

    Check for loose terminals and poor connections in the power window master switch connector. Check is OK, replace the power window master switch .

    NO 

    The power window master switch is OK at this time. Replace the transmitting control unit.

    (Refer to the DTC code shown on the display, and then replace the control unit based on the instructions in the table below.)

    DTC TRANSMITTING CONTROL UNIT
    U0164 Replace the climate control unit
    U1281 Replace the MICU
    U128D Replace the gauge control module