B1015

Factory Manual References

Factory service manual diagnostic procedure for 2005 acura rl

A L L Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC )

B1000

DTC B1000: Communication Bus Line Error (BUS-OFF)

1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.
2. Turn the ignition switch OFF and then back ON (II).
3. Wait for 6 seconds.
4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC B1000 indicated?

YES - Go to step 5.

NO - Intermittent failure. The communication bus line is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections, or worn/shorted wires. If the connections are good, check the battery condition and the charging system.

5. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Are DTCs B1005, B1007, B1008, B1011, B1013, B1014, B1015, and B1016 also indicated?

YES - Go to step 6.

NO - Replace the MICU.

Factory service manual diagram



6. Disconnect the appropriate connector at each control unit in the table one at a time. Clear the DTC and wait for 6 seconds, then recheck for DTCs after each unit is disconnected,

Is DTC B1000 indicated with each individual unit disconnected?

YES - Go to step 7.

NO - Replace the control unit that was disconnected and B1000 did not reset.

Factory service manual diagram



7. Disconnect all of the appropriate connectors for each of the units in the table.

Factory service manual diagram



8. Disconnect driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connectors X (39P), N (45P), J (30P), G (8P), D (17P), and T (6P).
9. Check for continuity between each of the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box terminals listed in the table below and body ground.

Is there continuity?

YES - Repair the short in the wire between the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box and the affected control unit.

NO - Go to step 10.

10. Check for voltage between each of the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box terminals listed in the table above and body ground.

Is there less than 1 V?

YES - Replace the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box.

NO - Repair the short in the wire between the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box and the affected control unit.

B1015

DTC B1015: MICU Lost Communication with Driver's MPCS Unit (DRLOCKSW Message)

1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.
2. Turn the ignition switch OFF and then back ON (II).
3. Wait for 6 seconds.
4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC B1015 indicated?

YES - Go to step 5.

NO - Intermittent failure. The system is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections.

5. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Are DTCs B1065, B1182, B1406, and B1614 also indicated?

YES - Go to Driver's MPCS Input Test. Driver's MPCS Unit Input Test

NO - Check for an open in the communication circuit between the MICU and the gauge control module. If the circuit is OK, replace the MICU. If the circuit is bad, repair the open.

Supporting Diagrams & Locations

Reference material from the factory manual for this diagnostic procedure.

Diagram

A/C Leak Detection (B07-025)

Location

CHRYSLER Group LLC

Location

Ford Motor Co.

Location

General Motors

Location

CHRYSLER Group LLC

Fuse/Relay

External Pages

Fuse/Relay

Electronic Throttle Control DTCS

Fuse/Relay

Gauges DTCS

Fuse/Relay

CHRYSLER Group LLC

Related Procedures

Procedure

External Pages

Procedure

Fluids

Procedure

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump (07V097000)

Procedure

A/C Refrigerant (Compressor) Oil Guide (BJA34004)

Procedure

A/C Refrigerant And Oil Type Guide (BJA1330)

Procedure

A/C Refrigerant Type Guide (BJA11220)