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DTC U1293-87: Lost Communication between Hybrid Powertrain Control Module and Active Grille Air Shutter Missing Message [08/2020 - 08/2021]: Description

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The grille shutter ECU and hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly send and receive signals via CAN communication.

If a communication error occurs between the grille shutter ECU and hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly, the ECM stores this DTC.

DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area MIL Memory Note
U1293-87 Lost Communication between Hybrid Powertrain Control Module and Active Grille Air Shutter Missing Message All of the following conditions are met and the ECM receives a malfunction signal 17 times* (1 trip detection logic):
  • Power switch on (IG)
  • The grille shutter is not in winter control mode.
  • No communication between grille shutter ECU and hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly
  • CAN communication system
  • Hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly
  • Swing grille actuator assembly (grille shutter ECU)
Comes on DTC stored SAE Code: U1293

HINT: 

*: For every 65 ms that the ECM receives a grille shutter system malfunction signal from the grille shutter ECU the ECM determines it has received the signal 1 time. If the ECM determines the malfunction signal has been received 17 consecutive times (the signal is received for approximately 1 second continuously), it will store a DTC.