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Body Electrical Troubleshooting - B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode 1 and Test Mode 2 (without the HDS)

Shift to Test Mode 1 

Check the PCM for DTCs and troubleshoot PCM or F-CAN loss of communication errors first, then do this diagnosis if the HDS is not available.

1. Check the +B_BACK_UP and the IG1_FUEL_PUMP fuses. If a fuse is blown, find and correct the cause, then replace the fuse(s).

2. Turn the front individual map light switch OFF, the interior light switch to the DOOR position, and close all doors.

NOTE:

Do steps 3-7 within 10 seconds.

3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

4. Pull and hold the passing switch in its PASSING position.

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5. While holding the combination light switch in the PASSING position, turn to the PARKING position, then release, pull, and hold the combination light switch in its PASSING position.

6. Turn the combination light switch to OFF, then turn it to the PARKING position, and turn to the OFF position two more times.

7. Release the combination light switch.

8. Wait 5 seconds, and watch the individual map lights. When the lights flash quickly once, the system enters in Test Mode 1.

9. If the individual map lights keeps blinking after entering Test Mode 1. Check for B-CAN unit communication error.

Error Display code(blinking pattern)
Communication bus line error (BUS OFF). 1
The body control module cannot receive signals from the gauge control module. 5

10. If there is a malfunction when the display code is checked, the code will be displayed. If there is no malfunction, nothing will be displayed. When the display code is displayed, it is displayed ON/OFF in 0.5 second intervals, repeating the display every 3 seconds. The codes are displayed repeatedly in ascending order starting from the smallest value code.

NOTE: If the test times out, turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode, and repeat steps 3

7 inch MID 

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10 inch MID 

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The control unit that has stored the code can be identified by the number shown after the letter "PA" on the multi-information display (MID).

Control Unit Control Unit I.D. Number
Relay control module 11
Body control module 18
Driver's door control unit 30
Power tailgate control unit 31
Gauge control module 50
Climate control unit 51
Automatic lighting control unit-sensor 72
Left front lighting control unit 7A
Right front lighting control unit 7B
Telematics control unit 91
Power seat control unit 95
Multi view camera unit 9C
Left side BSI radar unit 9F
Ventilated seat control unit A2
Front seat heater control unit A2
Right side BSI radar unit A7
Second row seat heater control unit AC
Wireless charger AF

NOTE:  You can also check B-CAN communication status by the following methods:

11. Record all DTCs and sort them by DTC type, then troubleshoot them in this order:

12. Clear the DTCs by pressing and holding the right multi-function steering wheel controller for about 10 seconds.

13. You will hear a beep to confirm the codes have been cleared. Operate the devices that failed, and recheck for codes.

Shift to Test Mode 2 

NOTE:  Do steps 14-17 within 10 seconds.

14. Pull and hold the passing switch in its PASSING position

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15. While holding the combination light switch is in PASSING position, turn to the PARKING position, then release, pull, and hold the combination light switch in its PASSING position.

16. Turn the combination light switch to OFF, then turn to the PARKING position, and turn to OFF two more times.

17. Release the combination light switch.

18. Wait 5 seconds, and watch the individual map lights. When the lights flash two times quickly and then turn off, the system is in Test Mode 2.

NOTE:

If you repeat this procedure, the system automatically returns to Test Mode 1.

19. The following table list the relevant units that have circuits that can be checked in Test Mode 2. Operate the switch that is most closely related to the problem. If the circuit is OK, the individual map lights blink once. If the circuit is faulty, there is no such indication.