LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:U0246

DTC Code DTC Name
U0246 Lost Communication with Rear Seat Control ECU LH

DESCRIPTION

This DTC is output when LIN communication between the position control ECU LH and rear power seat module switch stops for 10 seconds or more.

DTC Code DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
U0246 No communication between position control ECU LH and rear power seat module switch for 10 seconds or more

  • Position control ECU LH

  • Rear power seat module switch

  • Harness or connector

WIRING DIAGRAM

A00101QE11

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note


  • When using the intelligent tester with the power switch off to troubleshoot:

    Connect the intelligent tester to the vehicle, and turn a courtesy switch on and off at 1.5 second intervals until communication between the tester and vehicle begins.

  • Inspect the fuses for circuits related to this system before performing the following inspection procedure.

Tech Tips

When DTC U0211, U0246, U1130 and U1131 are output simultaneously, perform troubleshooting for "Rear Side Switch Module LIN Communication Malfunction" first Click here.

PROCEDURE


  1. CLEAR DTC


    1. Clear the DTC Click here.


    NEXT

  2. CHECK FOR DTC


    1. Recheck for DTC Click here.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTC U0246 output reoccurs A
      DTC U0246 output does not reoccur B

    B

    USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK Click here

    A

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (REAR POWER SEAT MODULE SWITCH - POSITION CONTROL ECU LH)


    1. Disconnect the z54*1 or S15*2 module switch connector.


      • *1: except 4-Passenger with Ottoman

      • *2: for 4-Passenger with Ottoman

      A000XCKE10

    2. Disconnect the f43 ECU connector.

    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance
      except 4-Passenger with Ottoman:
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      z54-12 (MPX) - f43-19 (LIN) Always Below 1 Ω
      for 4-Passenger with Ottoman:
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      S15-5 (MPX) - f43-19 (LIN) Always Below 1 Ω

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  4. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (POSITION CONTROL ECU LH - BATTERY AND BODY GROUND)


    1. A000VWPE02
      *1 Front view of wire harness connector: (to Position Control ECU LH)

      Disconnect the f43 ECU connector.

    2. Measure the resistance and voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      f43-6 (GND) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
      Standard voltage
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      f43-16 (SYSB) - Body ground Always 11 to 14 V

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  5. CHECK POSITION CONTROL ECU LH (OPERATION)


    1. Temporarily replace the position control ECU LH with a new or normally functioning one.


    2. Clear the DTC Click here.


    NEXT

  6. CHECK FOR DTC


    1. Recheck for DTC Click here.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTC U0246 output does not reoccur A
      DTC U0246 output reoccurs (for 4-Passenger with Ottoman) B
      DTC U0246 output reoccurs (for 5-Passenger with Ottoman) C
      DTC U0246 output reoccurs (for Power Seat) D

    A

    END (POSITION CONTROL ECU LH IS DEFECTIVE)

    B

    REPLACE REAR POWER SEAT MODULE SWITCH Click here

    C

    REPLACE REAR POWER SEAT MODULE SWITCH Click here

    D

    REPLACE REAR POWER SEAT MODULE SWITCH Click here