DTC 2721 (2019 2020)

2015 Acura RLXSECTION DTC 2721 (2019 2020)

DTC 2721  : TCU Diag

NOTE: 

  1. Problem verification

    -1. Clear the hard error codes .

    -2. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -3. Wait for at least 2 minutes.

    -4. Check for hard error codes .

    Is DTC 2721 indicated?

    YES 

    The failure is duplicated, go to step 2.

    NO 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.

  2. DTC check

    -1. Check for hard error codes .

    Is DTC 2601 indicated?

    YES 

    Go to DTC 2601 troubleshooting .

    NO 

    Go to step 3.

  3. HFL diagnosis check

    -1. Go into the System Diagnostic Mode, and select the HFL in the Unit Check menu, and check GA-NET and USB status .

    Are GA-NET OK and USB OK indicated?

    YES 

    Replace the audio-navigation unit .

    NO: GA-NET OK and USB NG are indicated

    Go to step 4.

    NO: GA-NET NG and USB OK are indicated

    Go to step 5.

    NO: GA-NET NG and USB NG are indicated

    Go to step 6.

  4. Open wire check (HFT USB lines)

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

    -2. Disconnect the following connectors.

    Audio-navigation unit connector J (5P)
    Telematics control unit connector B (5P)

    -3. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      Audio-navigation unit connector J (5P): disconnected
      Telematics control unit connector B (5P): disconnected
    Test circuit  Test point 1:Audio-navigation unit connector J (5P)  Test point 2:Telematics control unit connector B (5P) 
    USB GND No. 1 No. 4
    USB VBUS No. 2 No. 1
    USB DATA+ No. 3 No. 3
    USB DATA- No. 4 No. 2
    GHH340663Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    GHH340664Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Replace the telematics control unit .

    NO 

    There is an open in the wire (s). Replace the affected shielded harness.

  5. Open wire check (GA BUS+ line, GA BUS- line)

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

    -2. Disconnect the following connectors.

    Telematics control unit connector A (36P)
    Audio-navigation unit connector D (12P)

    -3. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      Telematics control unit connector A (36P): disconnected
      Audio-navigation unit connector D (12P): disconnected
    Test circuit GA BUS+
    Test point 1 Audio-navigation unit connector D (12P) No. 7 (PNK)
    Test point 2 Telematics control unit connector A (36P) No. 15 (PNK)
    Test circuit GA BUS
    Test point 1 Audio-navigation unit connector D (12P) No. 1 (BLU)
    Test point 2 Telematics control unit connector A (36P) No. 14 (BLU)
    GHH340665Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Replace the telematics control unit .

    NO 

    There is an open in the wire (s). Replace the affected shielded harness.

  6. Open wire check (+B BACK UP AUDIO line)

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

    -2. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    Test circuit +B BACK UP AUDIO
    Test point 1 Telematics control unit connector A (36P) No. 36 (PUR)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH340666Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there battery voltage?

    YES 

    The +B BACK UP AUDIO wire is OK. Go to step 7.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the wire.

  7. Open wire check (ACC/ACC RLY CL+/AUDIO DIODE- line)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -2. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode
    Test circuit ACC/ACC RLY CL+/AUDIO DIODE-
    Test point 1 Telematics control unit connector A (36P) No. 35 (YEL)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH340667Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there battery voltage?

    YES 

    Repair an open in the wire.

    NO 

    The ACC/ACC RLY CL+/AUDIO DIODE- wire is OK. Go to step 8.

  8. Open wire check (IG1 METER line)

    -1. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode
    Test circuit IG1 METER
    Test point 1 Telematics control unit connector A (36P) No. 30 (TAN)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH340668Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there battery voltage?

    YES 

    The IG1 METER wire is OK. Go to step 9.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the wire.

  9. Open wire check (GND line)

    -1. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode
    Test circuit GND
    Test point 1 Telematics control unit connector A (36P) No. 18 (BLK)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH340669Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there less than 0.2 V?

    YES 

    Replace the telematics control unit .

    NO 

    Repair an open or high resistance in the wire or poor ground (G601).

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