DTC U128D

2018 Acura ILXSECTION DTC U128D

DTC U128D  : Lost Communication with Meter on B-CAN

DTC Description DTC
U128D Lost Communication with Meter on B-CAN  

DTC (Telematics System)

NOTE:
  • If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow the instructions in B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A .
  • Check the connectors for poor connections or loose terminals.
  1. Problem verification

    -1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

    -2. Press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode and then select the ON mode.

    -3. Wait for at least 6 seconds.

    -4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC
    U128D Lost Communication with Meter on B-CAN  

    Is DTC U128D indicated?

    YES 

    The failure is duplicated, go to step 2.

    NO 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.

  2. Open wire check (B-CAN_H line, B-CAN_L line)

    -1. Press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

    -2. Disconnect the following connectors.

    Telematics control unit connector A (36P)
    Gauge control module 32P connector

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

    Test condition OFF mode
      Telematics control unit connector A (36P): disconnected
      Gauge control module 32P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit B-CAN_H
    Test point 1 Telematics control unit connector A (36P) No. 33 (PNK)
    Test point 2 Gauge control module 32P connector No. 25 (PNK)
    Test circuit B-CAN_L
    Test point 1 Telematics control unit connector A (36P) No. 34 (BLU)
    Test point 2 Gauge control module 32P connector No. 26 (BLU)
    GHH475944Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Replace the gauge control module .

    NO 

    Repair an open in the wire(s) between the telematics control unit and the gauge control module.

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