Troubleshooting - B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A

Multiplex Integrated Control System Troubleshooting - B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A

Check the PCM for DTCs and troubleshoot PCM Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview or F-CAN loss of communication errors first, then do this diagnosis if the symptom is related to the B-CAN system.

NOTE: Always cycle the ignition switch within 3 seconds when prompted by the DTC troubleshooting procedures in this section.

1. Compare the symptom with this list of B-CAN related systems:

- Gauge control module
- Exterior lights
- Turn signals
- Entry light control
- Interior lights
- Safety indicators
- Horns (security and panic)
- Beepers (key-in, seat belt, lights-on, and parking brake)
- Power window/moonroof timer
- Wiper/washer
- Security
- Keyless entry
- Power door locks
- Key interlock
- Dash lights brightness
- Immobilizer
- Daytime running lights
- Driving position memory system
- XM radio
- AcuraLink
- HandsFreeLink
- Climate control

Is the symptom related to the B-CAN system?

YES -

Go to step 2.

NO -

Go to the system troubleshooting for the system with the symptom.�

2. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A), then turn the ignition switch to ON (II).






3. From the BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SELECT menu, select B-CAN CONTROL UNITS INFORMATION, and then select CHECK CONNECTED CONTROL UNITS listed to see if the following control units are communicating with the HDS.

- Driver's MICU
- Passenger's MICU
- Door multiplex control unit (HDS name: Power window unit)
- Gauge control module
- Immobilizer-keyless control unit
- Climate/HVAC control unit
- HandsFreeLink control unit
- Audio unit
- Power seat control unit (HDS name: Memory seat control unit)
- AcuraLink control unit (XM receiver) (HDS name: HIP (Honda Information Platform) unit)

NOTE:

- If a unit is communicating with the HDS, DETECT will be displayed.
- If a unit is not communicating or the vehicle is not equipped, "NOT AVAILABLE" will be displayed.
- The HDS only checks the status one time when BODY ELECTRICAL is selected. To recheck the status after repair, reboot the HDS.

Are all control units communicating with the HDS?

YES -

Go to step 4.

NO -

If any of the control units are not communicating, go to B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode B Troubleshooting - B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode B. If all units are not communicating or only the driver's MICU is communicating, go to DTC U1280 troubleshooting U1280.�

4. Select the system that has the problem from the BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SELECT menu, then select DTCs.

Are any DTCs indicated?

YES -

Go to step 5.

NO -

If the problem is related to one of the following items and the system that is malfunctioning does not stop or turn off, go to B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode C Troubleshooting - B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode C. If the problem is related to one of the following items and the system that is malfunctioning does not run or turn on, go to B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode D Troubleshooting - B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode D.

- Exterior lights
- Turn signals
- Entry light control
- Interior lights
- Horns (security and panic)
- Wiper/washer
- Power window
- Power door locks

If the problem is related to one of the following items, go to the troubleshooting for that individual system.�

- Gauge control module
- Safety indicators
- Beepers (key-in, seat belt, lights-on, and parking brake)
- Security
- Keyless entry
- Key interlock
- Dash lights brightness
- Audio system
- Navigation (if equipped)
- HandsFreeLink
- Immobilizer
- Driving position memory system
- Climate control

5. Record all DTCs, and troubleshoot the DTC(s) in this order:

- Battery voltage DTCs.
- Internal error DTCs.
- Loss of communication DTCs.
- Signal error DTCs.