B1142

Factory Manual References

Factory service manual diagnostic procedure for 2012 acura zdx

A L L Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC )

B1142




DTC Troubleshooting: B1142

DTC B1142:

Door Multiplex Control Unit Lost Communication With Other Units (UART communication error)

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.
- Before troubleshooting, make sure the No. 12 (7.5 A), No. 16 (7.5 A) and No. 24 (20 A) fuses in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box are OK.

1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and then back to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode and then the ON mode.

3. Open and close all power windows by using the power window master switch.

4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC B1142 indicated?

YES -

Go to step 5.

NO -

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

5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

6. Disconnect these items.

- Power window master switch 37P connector
- Panoramic glass roof control unit 10P connector
- Front passenger's power window switch 37P connector

7. Check for continuity between power window master switch 37P connector terminal No. 27 and front passenger's power windows switch 37P connector terminal No. 29.

Factory service manual diagram




Is there continuity?

YES -

Go to step 8.

NO -

Repair an open or high resistance in the wire.

8. Check for continuity between power window master switch 37P connector terminal No. 27 and panoramic glass roof control unit/motor 10P connector terminal No. 7.

Factory service manual diagram




Is there continuity?

YES -

Go to step 9.

NO -

Repair an open or high resistance in the wire.

9. Check for continuity between power window master switch 37P connector terminal No. 27 and body ground.

Factory service manual diagram




Is there continuity?

YES -

Repair a short to ground in the wire.

NO -

Go to step 10.

10. Reconnect the power window master switch 37P connector.

11. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.

12. Measure the voltage between power window master switch 37P connector terminal No. 27 and body ground.

Factory service manual diagram




Is there less than 0.2 V?

YES -

Go to the front passenger's power window switch input test, and do the power and ground input tests Front Passenger's Power Window Switch Input Test. If the tests prove OK, substitute a known good front passenger's power window switch. If the DTC goes away, replace the original front passenger's power window switch Front Passenger's Power Window Switch Replacement. If the DTC is still present, replace the power window master switch Power Window Master Switch Replacement.

NO -

Repair a short to power in the wire.

Supporting Diagrams & Locations

Reference material from the factory manual for this diagnostic procedure.

Diagram

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Fuse/Relay

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Fuse/Relay

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Fuse/Relay

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