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U0122

DTC U0122: F-CAN Malfunction (VSA-PCM)

NOTE: If DTC U0073 is stored at the same time as DTC U0122, troubleshoot DTC U0073 first, then recheck for DTC U0122.

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
3. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC U0122 indicated?

YES - Go to step 4.

NO - Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the gauge assembly, the VSA control unit and the PCM.

4. Check for a DTC in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Is VSA DTC 86 indicated?

YES - Go to step 5.

NO - Go to step 9.

5. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
6. Disconnect the VSA control unit 47P connector.




7. Check for continuity between VSA control unit 47P connector terminals No.14 and No.30.

Is there continuity?

YES - Go to step 8.

NO - Repair open in the wire between the VSA control unit (No.14 (No.30)*) and the PCM (A36 (A1)*), then go to step 14.

* : CANL line

8. Check for poor connection at the left engine compartment wire harness/dashboard wire harness B 6P connector.

Is it OK?

YES - Substitute a known-good VSA control unit, then go to step 14 and recheck. If no DTC is indicated, replace the original VSA control unit, then go to step 14.

NO - Reconnect the left engine compartment wire harness/dashboard wire harness B 6P connector, then go step 14.

9. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
10. Disconnect the VSA control unit 47P connector.
11. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).




12. Measure voltage between VSA control unit 47P connector terminal No.16 and body ground.

Is there battery voltage?

YES - Go to step 13.

NO - Check the No.3 VSA MTR (30 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box. If the fuse is OK, repair open in the wire between the No.3 VSA MTR (30 A) fuse and the VSA control unit, then go to step 14.




13. Check for continuity between VSA control unit 47P connector terminal No.32 and body ground.

Is there continuity?

YES - Substitute a known-good VSA control unit, then go to step 14 and recheck. If no DTC is does not indicated, replace the original VSA control unit, then go to step 14.

NO - Repair open in the wire between the VSA control unit and G302, then go to step 14.

14. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
15. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
16. Do the PCM idle learn procedure.
17. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

Are any Temporary DTCs or DTCs indicated?

YES - If DTC U0122 is indicated, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the gauge assembly, the VSA control unit and the PCM, then go to step 1. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

NO - Troubleshooting is complete.