CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM(for LHD without Central Gateway ECU)

DTC Code DTC Name
HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

  1. IMPORTANT POINTS CONCERNING TROUBLESHOOTING

    Note:

    • 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. If the CAN communication system is malfunctioning.

    • If the CAN communication system is malfunctioning, check the contact pressure of the terminals in connectors, as insufficient terminal contact pressure may be the cause.

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    • Refer to Diagnosis System for the DTCs for the CAN communication system.

    • Refer to troubleshooting of each system if DTCs regarding the CAN communication system are not output.

    • 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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    1. CAN communication DTCs are output for CAN main bus and CAN branch malfunctions as well as for internal malfunctions or power source malfunctions of ECUs or sensors for systems using CAN communication. Therefore, when DTCs for internal malfunctions or power source malfunctions of corresponding systems are output at the same time as CAN communication DTCs, troubleshoot according to the internal malfunction and power source malfunction DTCs.

    2. The DLC3 CAN branch wire and V bus main bus circuits can be checked for malfunctions by inspecting at the DLC3 terminals using an electrical GTS.

      Note:

      • When inspecting at the DLC3, do not connect the GTS directly to the terminals. Instead, connect using service wires.

      • Inspections for an open in an ECU or sensor branch, or inspections for buses other than the V bus cannot be performed from the DLC3.

    3. An open in a branch for ECUs or sensors that are connected to the CAN main bus can be checked by performing a CAN bus check using the GTS. (This inspection is possible when the DLC3 branch and V bus CAN main wire are normal.)

    4. If the V bus had a communication error, the probable ECU or sensor for which communication stopped can be determined using the combination of communication DTCs (DTCs that start with U) that are output.

    5. When an open circuit is detected, before disconnecting related connectors for inspection, push in on the connector body to check that the connector is not loose or disconnected.

    6. When a connector is disconnected, check that the terminals and connector body are not cracked, deformed or corroded.

PROCEDURE

  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP

    Tip:

    • If the ignition switch can be turned to ON when the vehicle is brought in for repair, check for DTCs and check the illumination condition of the indicators in the combination meter assembly and the basic operation of the vehicle (such as steering operation) promptly.

    • Do not turn the ignition switch off until the inspection of the vehicle is finished, as some fail-safe functions are canceled when the ignition switch is turned off.

    • If the ignition switch cannot be turned to ON when the vehicle is brought in, measure the voltage of the battery. If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before performing troubleshooting.

    Result

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  2. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE

    1. Measure the vehicle battery voltage.

      Standard voltage

      11 to 14 V

      If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the vehicle battery before proceeding to the next step.

    Result

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  3. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS

    Tip:

    • When troubleshooting, confirm that the problem symptoms have been accurately identified. Preconceptions should be discarded in order to make an accurate judgment. To clearly understand what the problem symptoms are, it is extremely important to ask the customer about the problem and the conditions at the time the malfunction occurred.

    • Ask the customer if the vehicle is/was equipped with additional devices such as a theft deterrent device or monitor. (If equipped, explain the customer that the additional devices will be removed before performing troubleshooting as the malfunction cannot be checked properly.)

    1. It is useful to confirm the symptoms and the conditions in which the vehicle was operating at the time when a malfunction occurred. This helps to narrow down the malfunctioning part.

      Tip:

      • What was affected (system, part or meter warning indicators)

      • What happened (details of the malfunction)

      • When (occurrence date and time, frequency and if it recurs or not)

      • Under what kind of situation did the problem occur (driving and operating condition at the occurrence and weather)

      • Road type or condition (city, suburb, paved road, unpaved road, highway, etc.)

      • Return conditions (what made the vehicle return to normal. Example: ignition switch was turned off)

      Table 1. Points to be confirmed

      Symptom

      Air conditioning system

      • Was the air conditioner operating

      Power steering system

      • Was the power steering operating

      • How was the electronic power steering force

      • Did the steering feel strange at all

      Drive monitor display

      • Did the display update properly

      • Were numbers displayed for the estimated distance to empty

      Was there any other system behavior that you noticed

      Combination meter assembly warning lights

      State of the warning lights and the order in which they illuminate

      • Brake warning light / yellow (minor malfunction) or red(malfunction)

      • ABS warning light

      • SRS warning light

      • EPS warning light

      • SLIP warning light

      • CRUISE indicator blinks

      • Other lights

      Gauges/indicators in the combination meter

      • Speedometer

      • Tachometer

      • Fuel gauge

      • Shift indicator

      • Other gauges or indicators

    Result

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  4. CHECK GTS OPERATION

    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the GTS on.

    4. Check that the GTS and ECUs can communicate with the ignition switch ON.

      Tip:

      • If communication is impossible, the GTS screen will indicate an error.

      • If communication between the GTS and ECUs is impossible, either the GTS or vehicle has a malfunction.

      • When communication between the GTS and the vehicle is impossible, but communication is possible when the GTS is connected to another vehicle, the vehicle has the malfunction. Inspect the CANH and CANL branch lines of the DLC3 and the ECU power source circuits (in this case perform steps 7 to 9 first). In addition, check that the BAT terminal of the DLC3 receives battery voltage (11 V or more).

      • If communication between the GTS and ECUs is still impossible even when the GTS is connected to another vehicle, the GTS has a malfunction. Perform the self tests described in the GTS operator's manual. (The GTS may be malfunctioning or its battery may be discharged.)

    Result

    Result

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    OK (Communication between the GTS and the vehicle is possible.)

    A

    OK (Communication between the GTS and the vehicle is impossible but communication is possible when connected to another vehicle.)

    B

    NG (Communication is not possible between the GTS and the vehicle, nor between the GTS and another vehicle.)

    C
    B

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    C

    Refer to GTS operator's manual

    A

  5. CHECK DTC

    1. Using the GTS, perform Health Check to read current and history DTCs and record them.

      Note:

      • CAN communication DTCs are output when there is an open or short in any of the communication lines. Any problems with the power source of a corresponding ECU or sensor, or problems in the ECU or sensor itself also cause these DTCs to be output.

      • If a CAN communication line connector is disconnected with the ignition switch ON, the ECUs of the corresponding system and related systems store a DTC.

      Tip:

      • If an open in a CAN main bus line, a short between the CAN bus lines (CANH and CANL) or a +B or ground short in a CAN bus occurs, DTCs of almost all ECUs and sensors on the CAN bus may be output (or a message indicating a communication error may be displayed on the GTS screen). In this case, check the resistance of the CAN bus (steps 7 to 9) first.

      • If an open occurs in just one of the lines of a CAN branch, DTCs which are not related to malfunctioning parts may be output (DTCs may be displayed randomly), or a message indicating a communication error may be displayed on the GTS.

    2. Read the freeze frame data using the GTS and record it.

    Result

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  6. PERFORM COMMUNICATION MALFUNCTION CHECK (CONNECTION STATUS CHECK USING GTS)

    1. Select "Communication Malfunction Check" from the screen on the GTS.

    2. Record all the DTCs stored for ECUs and sensors.

    Result

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  7. PERFORM CAN BUS CHECK (CONNECTION STATUS CHECK USING GTS)

    1. Based on the vehicle equipment and specifications, confirm the systems that use CAN communication.

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    2. Select "CAN Bus Check" from the screen on the GTS.

      CAN Bus Check

    3. Observe the screen for approximately 2 minutes to check the ECUs and sensors displayed on the screen.

    Result

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  8. CHECK FOR DLC3 CAN BRANCH WIRE AND V BUS MAIN WIRE (CANH - CANL)

    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.

    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.

    1. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal before measuring the resistances of the CAN main wire and the CAN branch wire.

    2. C201374C29

      *a

      Front view of DLC3

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

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection

      Condition

      Specified Condition

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      G14-6 (CANH) - G14-14 (CANL)

      Cable disconnected from negative (-) battery terminal

      OK (54 to 69 Ω)

      A

      G14-6 (CANH) - G14-14 (CANL)

      Cable disconnected from negative (-) battery terminal

      NG (Higher than 70 Ω)

      B

      G14-6 (CANH) - G14-14 (CANL)

      Cable disconnected from negative (-) battery terminal

      NG (Below 53 Ω)

      C
    B

    GO TO "Open in CAN Main Wire"

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    C

    GO TO "Short in CAN Bus Lines"

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    A

  9. CHECK FOR SHORT TO +B IN CAN V BUS (CANH, CANL - BAT)

    1. C201374C30

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      Front view of DLC3

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

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection

      Condition

      Specified Condition

      G14-6 (CANH) - G14-16 (BAT)

      Cable disconnected from negative (-) battery terminal

      6 kΩ or higher

      G14-14 (CANL) - G14-16 (BAT)

      Cable disconnected from negative (-) battery terminal

      6 kΩ or higher

    Result

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    OK

    NG
    NG

    GO TO "Short to B+ in CAN Bus Line"

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    OK

  10. CHECK FOR SHORT TO GND IN CAN V BUS (CANH, CANL - CG)

    1. C201374C31

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      Front view of DLC3

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

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection

      Condition

      Specified Condition

      G14-6 (CANH) - G14-4 (CG)

      Cable disconnected from negative (-) battery terminal

      200 Ω or higher

      G14-14 (CANL) - G14-4 (CG)

      Cable disconnected from negative (-) battery terminal

      200 Ω or higher

    Result

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    OK

    NG
    NG

    GO TO "Short to GND in CAN Bus Line"

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    OK

  11. CHECK RESULT OF CAN BUS CHECK (CONNECTION STATUS CHECK USING GTS)

    1. Inspect or repair the probable malfunctioning part based on the check result of step 6 (the step in which CAN bus check was performed).

      CAN Bus Check

    Result of CAN Bus Check (Connection Status Check Using GTS)

    Result

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    All ECUs and sensors connected to CAN communication are displayed (CAN bus circuit currently normal)

    A

    An ECU (sensor) that is supposed to be connected to the CAN communication system (V bus) is not detected and does not appear on the screen (the CAN branch wire of the ECU (sensor) has an open circuit or there is a loss of communication)

    B

    ECUs (sensors) that are supposed to be connected to the CAN communication system do not appear on the screen and other ECUs (sensors) appear and reappear on the screen during confirmation (one of the CAN branch wire of the ECU [sensor] has an open circuit)

    C
    Note:

    • Non-installed ECUs or sensors will not be displayed. Do not mistake them for being in communication stop mode.

    • It may be possible to select buses that do not have ECUs or sensors from the bus selection pull-down menu on the GTS. This is not a malfunction.

    Tip:

    • Regarding CAN Bus Check, refer to How to Interpret CAN Bus Check Screen.

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    • If the detection status of ECUs changes during the inspection, one of the CAN branch wires of a connected ECU or sensor may be open. (Signals from the ECU or sensor that has an open in one of its CAN branch wires create electrical noise, affecting response to the GTS and whether or not the ECUs and sensors are displayed.)

    B

    GO TO "PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE"

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    C

    GO TO "Open in One Side of CAN Branch Line"

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    A

  12. CHECK RESULT OF CHECK COMMUNICATION MALFUNCTION CHECK (SELECT THE MALFUNCTIONING BUS)

    1. Inspect or repair the probable malfunctioning part based on the check result of step 5 (the step in which checking for communication malfunction DTCs was performed).

      CAN Bus Check

      Tip:

      • When checking for communication DTCs, refer to How to Interpret Communication DTCs (DTCs that start with U).

      • If communication DTCs are stored, and all ECUs and sensors connected to the CAN communication system are displayed on the Communication Bus Check (CAN bus check) screen of the GTS, a past malfunction that is currently not occurring is suspected.

      • Malfunctions in a CAN branch wire of the V bus are detected by the corresponding ECUs (sensors). Therefore, determine the location of the malfunction using the combination of output DTCs.

    Result

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  13. DTC COMBINATION TABLE

    1. Confirm the problem according to the combination of output DTCs regarding the CAN communication system.

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      Tip:

      CAN communication system history DTCs may indicate the problem if CAN communication system DTCs are output and all ECUs and sensors connected to the CAN communication system are displayed on the CAN Bus Check screen of the GTS.

    Result

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    Combination of DTCs is not in DTC Combination Table

    A

    Combination of DTCs is in DTC Combination Table

    B
    B

    GO TO COMMUNICATION STOP MODE TABLE

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    A

  14. IDENTIFICATION OF PROBLEM (PAST MALFUNCTION IN MAIN BUS OF V BUS)

    1. Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.

    2. Clear the DTCs using the GTS.

    3. Perform a malfunction simulation test on all harnesses and connectors related to the V bus CAN main wire.

    4. Based on the results of the check, inspect the parts that output DTCs to determine the malfunctioning part.

      Tip:

      If DTCs are output, do not turn the ignition switch off.

    Result

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  15. REPAIR AND REPLACE

    Result

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  16. CONFIRMATION TEST

    Result

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