DTC U0122: Lost Communication with Vehicle Dynamics Control Module: Procedure

2012 Toyota Prius ThreeSECTION Procedure
  1. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Select "Bus Check" from the "System Select".
    3. Select "Communication Malfunction DTC" from the "Bus Check" screen, and then select "Enter".

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      CAN communication system DTC is not output A
      CAN communication system DTC is output B

    B → See step   3 

    A → See step   2 

  2. USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING 
  3. GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING 
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