IMA-CAN Malfunction (Powertrain Control Module (PCM)-Motor Control Module (MCM))

DTC U1205: IMA-CAN Malfunction (Powertrain Control Module (PCM)-Motor Control Module (MCM))




General Description
The integrated motor assist-controller area network (IMA-CAN) uses two signal lines, IMACANH and IMACANL, and it receives and transmits multiple signals simultaneously to/from multiple control modules.

When the information is not sent from the motor control module (MCM) through the IMA-CAN and this condition continues for a specified time or when the information sent from the MCM is abnormal and this condition continues for a specified cycle, the powertrain control module (PCM) detects a malfunction and a DTC is stored.




Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type, OBD Status




Enable Conditions

Malfunction Threshold
One of these conditions occurs.
- The information is not sent from the MCM through the IMA-CAN for at least 1 second.
- The information sent from the MCM through the IMA-CAN is abnormal at least 20 times.

Diagnosis Details

Conditions for illuminating the MIL
When a malfunction is detected, the MIL comes on and the DTC and the freeze frame data are stored in the PCM memory.

Conditions for clearing the MIL
The MIL will be cleared if the malfunction does not recur during three consecutive trips in which the diagnostic runs.

The MIL, the DTC, and the freeze frame data can be cleared by using the scan tool Clear command or by disconnecting the battery.