B1182

Factory Manual References

Factory service manual diagnostic procedure for 2012 acura mdx

A L L Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC )

B1013




DTC Troubleshooting: B1013, B1015

DTC B1013:

MICU Lost Communication with Driver's MPCS Unit (ASLOCKSW Message)

DTC B1015:

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

NOTE: If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow the instructions in B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A Troubleshooting - B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A.

1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) and then back to ON (II).

3. Wait for at least 6 seconds.

4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC B1013 and/or B1015 indicated?

YES -

Go to step 5.

NO -

Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections between the MICU and the driver's MPCS unit.

5. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Are DTCs B1065, B1182, B1356, B1358, and/or B1905 also indicated with B1013 and/or B1015?

YES -

Do the driver's MPCS unit input test Power Windows (Drivers MPCS Unit) Input Test.

NO -

Do the MICU input test MICU Input Test.

B1015




DTC Troubleshooting: B1013, B1015

DTC B1013:

MICU Lost Communication with Driver's MPCS Unit (ASLOCKSW Message)

DTC B1015:

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

NOTE: If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow the instructions in B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A Troubleshooting - B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A.

1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) and then back to ON (II).

3. Wait for at least 6 seconds.

4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC B1013 and/or B1015 indicated?

YES -

Go to step 5.

NO -

Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections between the MICU and the driver's MPCS unit.

5. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Are DTCs B1065, B1182, B1356, B1358, and/or B1905 also indicated with B1013 and/or B1015?

YES -

Do the driver's MPCS unit input test Power Windows (Drivers MPCS Unit) Input Test.

NO -

Do the MICU input test MICU Input Test.

Supporting Diagrams & Locations

Reference material from the factory manual for this diagnostic procedure.

Diagram

A/C Leak Detection (B07-025)

Diagram

Air Conditioning

Diagram

Anti-Lock Brakes

Diagram

Anti-Theft

Diagram

Body Control Modules

Diagram

Computer Data Lines

Location

Ac Power Outlet

Location

Accessory Power Sockets

Location

Active Damper System

Location

ACURALINK

Fuse/Relay

Acc/CMBS Indicator Is On With DTC 30 (14-022)

Fuse/Relay

Acc/CMBS Indicator Is On With DTC 30 (14-022)

Fuse/Relay

Acc/CMBS Indicator Is On With DTC 30 (14-022)

Fuse/Relay

2012 MDX: TQI Information (11-028)

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