DTC U1281: Gauge Control Module Lost Communication With MICU (MICU frame)

DTC (Gauge Control Module)

NOTE:  If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow the instructions in B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A - Refer to: Body Electrical Troubleshooting - B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A - Initial Communication and DTC ChecksBody Electrical Troubleshooting - B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode 1 and Test Mode 2 (without the HDS)Body Electrical Troubleshooting - B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode B - Control Unit Not CommunicatingBody Electrical Troubleshooting - B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode C - No DTCs and Output Won't Shut OFFBody Electrical Troubleshooting - B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode D - No DTCs and Output Won't Turn ON .

• 1. Problem verification:

  1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

  2. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode and then the ON mode.

  3. Wait for at least 6 seconds.

  4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

  DTC Description	DTC
  U1281 Gauge control module lost communication with MICU (MICU frame)

  Is DTC U1281 indicated?

  YES 

  Go to MICU DTC U1280 troubleshooting .

  NO 

  Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.