CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM Check CAN Bus Lines for Short Circuit (LHD Models)

DTC Code DTC Name
Check CAN Bus Lines for Short Circuit (LHD Models)

DESCRIPTION

There may be a short circuit between the V bus main lines and/or CAN branch lines when the resistance between terminals 6 (CANH) and 14 (CANL) of the DLC3 is below 54 Ω.

Symptom

Trouble Area

Resistance between terminals 6 (CANH) and 14 (CANL) of DLC3 is below 54 Ω.

  • Short in CAN main bus line

  • Short in CAN branch line

  • Combination meter assembly

  • Certification ECU (Smart key ECU assembly)*1

  • Steering sensor (Spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly)*2

  • Radio and display receiver assembly*3

  • Airbag sensor assembly

  • Power steering ECU assembly

  • Air conditioning amplifier assembly*4

  • Clearance warning ECU assembly*5

  • Engine stop and start ECU*6

  • Brake actuator assembly

  • Main body ECU (Multiplex network body ECU)

  • AFS ECU (Headlight swivel ECU assembly)*7

  • ECM

  • No. 1 CAN junction connector

  • No. 3 CAN junction connector

  • *1: w/ Entry and start system

  • *2: w/ VSC

  • *3: for Radio and display type

  • *4: w/ Automatic air conditioning system

  • *5: w/ Simple intelligent parking assist system

  • *6: w/ Stop and start system

  • *7: w/ AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System)

WIRING DIAGRAM

C274993E02
C274994E02

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note:

  • Before measuring the resistance of the CAN bus, turn the ignition switch off and leave the vehicle for 1 minute or more without operating the key, switches or opening or closing the doors. After that, disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal and leave the vehicle for 1 minute or more before measuring the resistance.

  • After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

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  • Because the order of diagnosis is important to allow correct diagnosis, make sure to begin troubleshooting using How to Proceed with Troubleshooting when CAN communication system related DTCs are output.

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  • After performing repairs, perform the DTC check procedure and confirm that the DTCs are not output again.

  • DTC check procedure: Turn the ignition switch to ON and wait at least 31 seconds, and then drive the vehicle at a speed of 20 km/h (12 mph) or more.

  • After the repair, perform the CAN bus check and check that all the ECUs and sensors connected to the CAN communication system are displayed.

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Tip:

  • Operating the ignition switch, any other switches or a door triggers related ECU and sensor communication on the CAN. This communication will cause the resistance value to change.

  • Even after DTCs are cleared, if a DTC is stored again after driving the vehicle for a while, the malfunction may be occurring due to vibration of the vehicle. In such a case, wiggling the ECUs or wire harness while performing the inspection below may help determine the cause of the malfunction.

PROCEDURE

  1. CHECK FOR SHORT IN CAN BUS LINES (COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY - NO. 3 CAN JUNCTION CONNECTOR)

    1. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

    2. C263368C22

      *a

      Front view of wire harness connector

      (to Combination Meter Assembly)

      Disconnect the E46 combination meter assembly connector.

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

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection

      Condition

      Specified Condition

      E46-32 (CANH) - E46-31 (CANL)

      Cable disconnected from negative (-) battery terminal

      108 to 132 Ω

    Result

    Result

    Proceed to

    OK

    A

    NG (for 1NR-FE engine or 1ZR-FAE engine)

    B

    NG (for 1ND-TV engine)

    C

    NG (for 1AD-FTV engine)

    D
    A

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY

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    C

    CHECK FOR SHORT IN CAN BUS LINES (ECM - NO. 1 CAN JUNCTION CONNECTOR)Click here

    D

    CHECK FOR SHORT IN CAN BUS LINES (ECM - NO. 1 CAN JUNCTION CONNECTOR)Click here

    B

  2. CHECK FOR SHORT IN CAN BUS LINES (ECM - NO. 1 CAN JUNCTION CONNECTOR)

    1. Reconnect the E46 combination meter assembly connector.

    2. C243831C17

      *a

      Front view of wire harness connector

      (to ECM)

      Disconnect the A50 ECM connector.

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

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection

      Condition

      Specified Condition

      A50-13 (CANH) - A50-26 (CANL)

      Cable disconnected from negative (-) battery terminal

      108 to 132 Ω

    Result

    Result

    Proceed to

    OK (for 1NR-FE engine)

    A

    OK (for 1ZR-FAE engine)

    B

    NG

    C
    A

    REPLACE ECM

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    B

    REPLACE ECM

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    C

    CHECK FOR SHORT IN CAN BUS LINES (NO. 3 CAN JUNCTION CONNECTOR)Click here

  3. CHECK FOR SHORT IN CAN BUS LINES (ECM - NO. 1 CAN JUNCTION CONNECTOR)

    1. Reconnect the E46 combination meter assembly connector.

    2. C163583C03

      *a

      Front view of wire harness connector

      (to ECM)

      Disconnect the A101 ECM connector.

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

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection

      Condition

      Specified Condition

      A101-3 (CANH) - A101-4 (CANL)

      Cable disconnected from negative (-) battery terminal

      108 to 132 Ω

    Result

    Result

    OK

    NG
    OK

    REPLACE ECM

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    NG

    CHECK FOR SHORT IN CAN BUS LINES (NO. 3 CAN JUNCTION CONNECTOR)Click here

  4. CHECK FOR SHORT IN CAN BUS LINES (ECM - NO. 1 CAN JUNCTION CONNECTOR)

    1. Reconnect the E46 combination meter assembly connector.

    2. A192807C02

      *a

      Front view of wire harness connector

      (to ECM)

      Disconnect the A118 ECM connector.

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

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection

      Condition

      Specified Condition

      A118-7 (CANH) - A118-6 (CANL)

      Cable disconnected from negative (-) battery terminal

      108 to 132 Ω

    Result

    Result

    OK

    NG
    OK

    REPLACE ECM

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    NG

  5. CHECK FOR SHORT IN CAN BUS LINES (NO. 3 CAN JUNCTION CONNECTOR)

    1. Reconnect the A50, A101 or A118 ECM connector.

    2. C270411C25

      *a

      Front view of wire harness connector

      (to No. 3 CAN Junction Connector)

      *b

      to Airbag Sensor Assembly

      *c

      to Air Conditioning Amplifier Assembly*1

      *d

      to Radio and Display Receiver Assembly*2

      *e

      to Combination Meter Assembly

      *f

      to No. 1 CAN Junction Connector

      *g

      to Certification ECU (Smart Key ECU Assembly)*3

      *h

      to Clearance Warning ECU Assembly*4

      *i

      to Engine Stop and Start ECU*5

      *j

      to Power Steering ECU Assembly

      *k

      to Steering Sensor (Spiral Cable with Sensor Sub-assembly)*6

      Disconnect the E57 No. 3 CAN junction connector.

      • *1: w/ Automatic air conditioning system

      • *2: for Radio and display type

      • *3: w/ Entry and start system

      • *4: w/ Simple intelligent parking assist system

      • *5: w/ Stop and start system

      • *6: w/ VSC

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

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection

      Condition

      Specified Condition

      Connected to

      E57-1 (CANH) - E57-12 (CANL)

      Cable disconnected from negative (-) battery terminal

      200 Ω or higher

      Airbag sensor assembly

      E57-2 (CANH) - E57-13 (CANL)

      Cable disconnected from negative (-) battery terminal

      200 Ω or higher

      Air conditioning amplifier assembly*1

      E57-3 (CANH) - E57-14 (CANL)

      Cable disconnected from negative (-) battery terminal

      200 Ω or higher

      Radio and display receiver assembly*2

      E57-4 (CANH) - E57-15 (CANL)

      Cable disconnected from negative (-) battery terminal

      108 to 132 Ω

      Combination meter assembly

      E57-5 (CANH) - E57-16 (CANL)

      Cable disconnected from negative (-) battery terminal

      108 to 132 Ω

      No. 1 CAN junction connector

      E57-6 (CANH) - E57-17 (CANL)

      Cable disconnected from negative (-) battery terminal

      200 Ω or higher

      Certification ECU (Smart key ECU assembly)*3

      E57-7 (CANH) - E57-18 (CANL)

      Cable disconnected from negative (-) battery terminal

      200 Ω or higher

      Clearance warning ECU assembly*4

      E57-8 (CANH) - E57-19 (CANL)

      Cable disconnected from negative (-) battery terminal

      200 Ω or higher

      Engine stop and start ECU*5

      E57-9 (CANH) - E57-20 (CANL)

      Cable disconnected from negative (-) battery terminal

      200 Ω or higher

      Power steering ECU assembly

      E57-10 (CANH) - E57-21 (CANL)

      Cable disconnected from negative (-) battery terminal

      200 Ω or higher

      Steering sensor (Spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly)*6

      • *1: w/ Automatic air conditioning system

      • *2: for Radio and display type

      • *3: w/ Entry and start system

      • *4: w/ Simple intelligent parking assist system

      • *5: w/ Stop and start system

      • *6: w/ VSC

    Result

    Result

    Proceed to

    OK

    A

    NG (No. 1 CAN junction connector main line)

    B

    NG (ECU or sensor branch line)

    C

    NG (Combination meter assembly main line)

    D
    A

    REPLACE NO. 3 CAN JUNCTION CONNECTOR

    C

    CHECK FOR SHORT IN CAN BUS LINES (ECU, SENSOR)Click here

    D

    REPAIR OR REPLACE CAN MAIN BUS LINE OR CONNECTOR (COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY - NO. 3 CAN JUNCTION CONNECTOR)

    B

  6. CHECK FOR SHORT IN CAN BUS LINES (NO. 1 CAN JUNCTION CONNECTOR)

    1. C270411C23

      *a

      Front view of wire harness connector

      (to No. 1 CAN Junction Connector)

      *b

      to No. 3 CAN Junction Connector

      *c

      to DLC3

      *d

      to Main Body ECU (Multiplex Network Body ECU)

      *e

      to AFS ECU (Headlight Swivel ECU Assembly)*1

      *f

      to Brake Actuator Assembly

      *g

      to ECM

      Disconnect the A32 No. 1 CAN junction connector.

      *1: w/ AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System)

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

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection

      Condition

      Specified Condition

      Connected to

      A32-1 (CANH) - A32-12 (CANL)

      Cable disconnected from negative (-) battery terminal

      1 MΩ or higher

      No. 3 CAN junction connector

      A32-2 (CANH) - A32-13 (CANL)

      Cable disconnected from negative (-) battery terminal

      1 MΩ or higher

      DLC3

      A32-3 (CANH) - A32-14 (CANL)

      Cable disconnected from negative (-) battery terminal

      200 Ω or higher

      Main body ECU (Multiplex network body ECU)

      A32-4 (CANH) - A32-15 (CANL)

      Cable disconnected from negative (-) battery terminal

      200 Ω or higher

      AFS ECU (Headlight swivel ECU assembly)*1

      A32-5 (CANH) - A32-16 (CANL)

      Cable disconnected from negative (-) battery terminal

      200 Ω or higher

      Brake actuator assembly

      A32-6 (CANH) - A32-17 (CANL)

      Cable disconnected from negative (-) battery terminal

      108 to 132 Ω

      ECM

      *1: w/ AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System)

    Result

    Result

    Proceed to

    OK

    A

    NG (No. 3 CAN junction connector main line)

    B

    NG (ECU or sensor branch line)

    C

    NG (DLC3 branch line)

    D

    NG (ECM main line)

    E
    A

    REPLACE NO. 1 CAN JUNCTION CONNECTOR

    B

    REPAIR OR REPLACE CAN MAIN BUS LINE OR CONNECTOR (NO. 1 CAN JUNCTION CONNECTOR - NO. 3 CAN JUNCTION CONNECTOR)

    D

    REPAIR OR REPLACE CAN BRANCH LINE CONNECTED TO DLC3

    E

    REPAIR OR REPLACE CAN MAIN BUS LINE OR CONNECTOR (ECM - NO. 1 CAN JUNCTION CONNECTOR)

    C

  7. CHECK FOR SHORT IN CAN BUS LINES (ECU, SENSOR)

    1. Reconnect all wire harness connectors (No. 1 CAN junction connector and No. 3 CAN junction connector).

    2. Disconnect the connector that includes terminals CANH and CANL from the ECU (or sensor) to which the short circuited branch line is connected.

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    3. C151827C19

      *1

      DLC3

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

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection

      Condition

      Specified Condition

      E11-6 (CANH) - E11-14 (CANL)

      Cable disconnected from negative (-) battery terminal

      54 to 69 Ω
      Tip:

      If the resistance becomes normal (between 54 and 69 Ω) when the connector is disconnected from the ECU (or sensor), there may be a short in the ECU (or sensor).

    Result

    Result

    OK

    NG
    OK

    REPLACE CORRESPONDING ECU OR SENSOR

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE CORRESPONDING ECU OR SENSOR BRANCH LINES OR CONNECTOR