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DTC U1281, U1288, U128F (Gauge Control Module) (2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023)

DTC U1281  : Gauge control module lost communication with MICU (MICU frame)

DTC U1288  : Gauge control module lost communication with PARKSR

DTC U128F  : Gauge control module lost communication with BSI unit

NOTE: 

DTC Description DTC
U1281 Gauge control module lost communication with MICU (MICU frame)  
U1288 Gauge control module lost communication with PARKSR  
U128F Gauge control module lost communication with BSI unit  

DTC (Gauge Control Module)

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
    U1281 Gauge control module lost communication with MICU (MICU frame)  
    U1288 Gauge control module lost communication with PARKSR  
    U128F Gauge control module lost communication with BSI unit  

    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.

    Gauge control module 32P connector

    -3. Disconnect the transmitting control unit connectors.

    Under-dash fuse/relay box connector M (12P)
    Parking and back-up sensor control unit 16P connector
    Left side BSI radar unit 6P connector

    -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
    U1281 B-CAN_H Gauge control module 32P connector No. 26 Under-dash fuse/relay box connector M (12P) No. 7
    B-CAN_L Gauge control module 32P connector No. 27 Under-dash fuse/relay box connector M (12P) No. 1
    U1288 B-CAN_H Gauge control module 32P connector No. 26 Parking and back-up sensor control unit 16P connector No. 9
    B-CAN_L Gauge control module 32P connector No. 27 Parking and back-up sensor control unit 16P connector No. 2
    U128F B-CAN_H Gauge control module 32P connector No. 26 Left side BSI radar unit 6P connector No. 3
    B-CAN_L Gauge control module 32P connector No. 27 Left side BSI radar unit 6P connector No. 5

    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
    U1281 Gauge control module lost communication with MICU (MICU frame)  
    U1288 Gauge control module lost communication with PARKSR  
    U128F Gauge control module lost communication with BSI unit  

    Are any DTCs indicated?

    YES 

    Check for loose terminals and poor connections in the gauge control module connector. Check is OK, replace the gauge control module .

    NO 

    The gauge control module 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
    U1281 Replace the MICU
    U1288 Replace the parking and back-up sensor control unit
    U128F Replace the BSI radar unit