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PGM-FI System




DTC Troubleshooting: U0121

DTC U0121:

F-CAN Malfunction (PCM-ABS Modulator-Control Unit)

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information.

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

2. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

Are DTC U0029 and U0121 indicated at the same time?

YES -

Go to the troubleshooting for DTC U0029.�

NO -

Go to step 3.

3. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

4. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC U0121 indicated?

YES -

Go to step 5.

NO -

Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the ABS modulator-control unit and the PCM.�

5. Check for communication to the ABS system with the HDS.

Does the HDS communicate with the ABS modulator-control unit?

YES -

Go to step 6.

NO -

Go to symptom troubleshooting for ABS indicator, brake system indicator do not go off Symptom Troubleshooting.�

6. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

7. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.

8. Disconnect the ABS modulator-control unit 47P connector.

9. Disconnect PCM connector A (44P).

10. Check for continuity between PCM connector terminal A36 and ABS modulator-control unit 47P connector terminal No. 12.





Is there continuity?

YES -

Go to step 11.

NO -

Repair an open in the wire between the PCM(A36) and the ABS modulator-control unit, then go to step 12.

11. Check for continuity between PCM connector terminal A37 and ABS modulator-control unit 47P connector terminal No. 13.





Is there continuity?

YES -

Substitute a known-good ABS modulator-control unit Service and Repair, then go to step 12 and recheck. If DTC U0121 is not indicated after substitution, replace the original ABS modulator-control unit Service and Repair, then go to step 12.

NO -

Repair an open in the wire between the PCM(A37) and the ABS modulator-control unit, then go to step 12.

12. Reconnect all connectors.

13. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

14. Reset the PCM with the HDS.

15. Do the PCM idle learn procedure PCM Idle Learn Procedure.

16. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC U0121 indicated?

YES -

Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the gauge control module, the ABS modulator-control unit, and the PCM, then go to step 1.

NO -

Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.�