DTC U1280: B-CAN Communication Bus Line Error (BUS-OFF) (MICU) (2015-17)

2018 Acura TLX Base, 2.4L EngSECTION DTC U1280: B-CAN Communication Bus Line Error (BUS-OFF) (MICU) (2015-17)
DTC Description DTC
U1280 B-CAN Communication Bus Line Error (BUS-OFF)  

DTC (MICU)

NOTE:  If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow the instructions in B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A - Refer to: Body Electrical Troubleshooting - B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A - Initial Communication and DTC Checks (2015-17), or Body Electrical Troubleshooting - B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A - Initial Communication and DTC Checks (2018-19) .

  1. Problem verification

    -1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

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

    - 3. Wait for at least 6 seconds.

    - 4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC
    U1280 B-CAN Communication Bus Line Error (BUS-OFF)  

    Is DTC U1280 indicated?

    YES 

    Go to step 2.

    NO 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections.

  2. B-CAN related units check

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

    - 2. Disconnect the appropriate connector at each control unit in the table one at a time. Clear the DTC, then recheck for DTCs after each unit is disconnected.

    Control Unit Connector
    Gauge control module 32P connector
    Climate control unit Connector A (40P)
    Power window master switch 37P connector
    Automatic lighting/rain sensor 5P connector
    Keyless access/TPMS control unit Connector C (20P)
    Parking and back-up sensor control unit 24P connector
    Power seat control unit Connector A (20P)
    Audio unit Connector A (24P)
    Audio-navigation unit Connector A (24P)
    Telematics control unit 36P connector
    Ventilated seat control unit 14P connector
    Left side BSI radar unit 6P connector
    Right side BSI radar unit 6P connector
    DTC Description DTC
    U1280 B-CAN Communication Bus Line Error (BUS-OFF)  

    Is DTC U1280 indicated with each individual unit disconnected?

    YES 

    Leave the connectors disconnected, and go to step 3.

    NO 

    Replace the control unit that was disconnected when DTC U1280 did not reset.

  3. Shorted wire check (B-CAN lines)

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

    - 2. Disconnect the following connector.

    Under-dash fuse/relay box connector M (12P)

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

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode

    Under-dash fuse/relay box connector M (12P): disconnected

    Test point 1 Under-dash fuse/relay box connector M (12P) No. 5 - Refer to: MICU Input Test (2015-17) or MICU Input Test (2018-19)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    Test point 1 Under-dash fuse/relay box connector M (12P) No. 4 - Refer to: MICU Input Test (2015-17) or MICU Input Test (2018-19)
    Test point 2 Body ground

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Repair a short to ground in the B-CAN wires.

    NO 

    Go to step 4.

  4. Shorted wire check (B-CAN_L to B-CAN_H line)

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

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode

    Under-dash fuse/relay box connector M (12P): disconnected

    Test point 1 Under-dash fuse/relay box connector M (12P) No. 5 - Refer to: MICU Input Test (2015-17) or MICU Input Test (2018-19)
    Test point 2 Under-dash fuse/relay box connector M (12P) No. 4 - Refer to: MICU Input Test (2015-17) or MICU Input Test (2018-19)

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Repair a short in the B-CAN_L to B-CAN_H wire.

    NO 

    The B-CAN_L to B-CAN_H wire is OK. Faulty MICU; replace the under-dash fuse/relay box .

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