DTC U0047-00: CAN Communication Failure (Bus OFF Ch 2)

2018 Acura RLX BaseSECTION DTC U0047-00: CAN Communication Failure (Bus OFF Ch 2)
Confirmation Procedure Basic Condition:
  • 12 volt battery voltage 9.6 - 16.5 V

Operating Condition:

  • 1.

    Start the engine.

Execution Initial Diagnosis/Regular Diagnosis
Duration About 2 seconds
DTC Type
  • 1 drive cycle
  • Brake system indicator (amber) on
  • VSA indicator on
Fail Safe Action
  • Stop CAN communication (Dependent upon the conditions)
  • Degrade ABS performance
  • Stop engine drag torque control function
  • Stop TCS function (Fade out)
  • Stop VSA function
  • Stop agile handling assist function
  • Stop brake assist function
  • Stop hill start assist function
  • Stop automatic brake hold function (Fade out)
  • Stop hydraulic brake booster function
  • Stop driving support system's brake function
Possible Cause
  • Open, Short to ground, Short to power, or Short to another line between the VSA modulator-control unit and other control units (F-CAN C_H, F-CAN C_L lines)
  • Internal failure of other unit on F-CAN C
  • VSA modulator-control unit internal failure
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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