DTC U0231:68 [FRONT BODY CONTROL MODULE (FBCM)]


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System malfunction location

Communication error with auto-light sensor/rain sensor

Detection condition
•  The front body control module (FBCM) receives error signals from the auto-light sensor/rain sensor for 5 s or more with the ignition switched ON (engine off or on).
Fail-safe
Possible cause
•  Auto-light sensor/rain sensor connector or terminal malfunction
•  Front body control module (FBCM) connector or terminal malfunction
•  Short to ground in wiring harness between auto-light sensor/rain sensor terminal A and front body control module (FBCM) terminal 2G
•  Short to power supply in wiring harness between auto-light sensor/rain sensor terminal A and front body control module (FBCM) terminal 2G
•  Open circuit in wiring harness between auto-light sensor/rain sensor terminal A and front body control module (FBCM) terminal 2G
•  Auto-light sensor/rain sensor malfunction
•  Front body control module (FBCM) malfunction

Diagnostic Procedure

Step

Inspection

Action

1
VERIFY FRONT BODY CONTROL MODULE (FBCM) DTCs AGAIN
•  Clear front body control module (FBCM) DTCs using the M-MDS.
•  Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on) and wait for 5 s or more.
•  Perform the front body control module (FBCM) DTC inspection using the M-MDS.
•  Is the DTC U0231:68 displayed?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Go to Step 9.
2
INSPECT AUTO-LIGHT SENSOR/RAIN SENSOR CONNECTOR CONDITION
•  Switch the ignition to off.
•  Disconnect the auto-light sensor/rain sensor connector.
•  Inspect the connector engagement and connection condition and inspect the terminals for damage, deformation, corrosion, or disconnection.
•  Is the connector normal?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Repair or replace the connector, then go to Step 8.
3
INSPECT FRONT BODY CONTROL MODULE (FBCM) CONNECTOR CONDITION
•  Disconnect the front body control module (FBCM) connector.
•  Inspect the connector engagement and connection condition and inspect the terminals for damage, deformation, corrosion, or disconnection.
•  Is the connector normal?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Repair or replace the connector, then go to Step 8.
4
INSPECT AUTO-LIGHT SENSOR/RAIN SENSOR CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GROUND
•  Verify that the auto-light sensor/rain sensor and front body control module (FBCM) connectors are disconnected.
•  Inspect for continuity between front body control module (FBCM) terminal 2G (vehicle wiring harness side) and body ground.
•  Is there continuity?
Yes
Repair or replace the wiring harness which is shorted to ground, then go to Step 8.
No
Go to the next step.
5
INSPECT AUTO-LIGHT SENSOR/RAIN SENSOR CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO POWER SUPPLY
•  Verify that the auto-light sensor/rain sensor and front body control module (FBCM) connectors are disconnected.
•  Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
•  Measure the voltage at front body control module (FBCM) terminal 2G (vehicle wiring harness side).
•  Is the voltage 0 V?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Repair or replace the wiring harness which is shorted to power supply, then go to Step 8.
6
INSPECT AUTO-LIGHT SENSOR/RAIN SENSOR CIRCUIT FOR OPEN CIRCUIT
•  Verify that the auto-light sensor/rain sensor and front body control module (FBCM) connectors are disconnected.
•  Switch the ignition to off.
•  Inspect the wiring harness for continuity between auto-light sensor/rain sensor terminal A (vehicle wiring harness side) and front body control module (FBCM) terminal 2G (vehicle wiring harness side).
•  Is there continuity?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Repair or replace the wiring harness which has an open circuit, then go to Step 8.
7
PERFORM DTC INSPECTION AND VERIFY IF MALFUNCTIONING PART IS AUTO-LIGHT SENSOR/RAIN SENSOR
•  Reconnect all the disconnected connectors.
•  Clear front body control module (FBCM) DTCs using the M-MDS.
•  Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on) and wait for 5 s or more.
•  Perform the front body control module (FBCM) DTC inspection using the M-MDS.
•  Is the DTC U0231:68 displayed?
Yes
Replace the auto-light sensor/rain sensor, then go to the next step.
No
Go to Step 9.
8
VERIFY THAT REPAIRS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED
•  Reconnect all the disconnected connectors.
•  Clear front body control module (FBCM) DTCs using the M-MDS.
•  Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on) and wait for 5 s or more.
•  Perform the front body control module (FBCM) DTC inspection using the M-MDS.
•  Is the DTC U0231:68 displayed?
Yes
replace the front body control module (FBCM), then go to the next step.
No
Go to the next step.
9
VERIFY IF OTHER DTCs DISPLAYED
•  Are any other DTCs displayed?
Yes
Repair the malfunctioning part according to the applicable DTC troubleshooting.
No
DTC troubleshooting completed.