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DTC 85

DTC 85: F-CAN Communication Error

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
2. Check for DTCs in the ECM/PCM with the HDS.

Are there any DTCs indicated?

YES - Go to the indicated ECM/PCM troubleshooting.

NO - Go to step 3.

3. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
4. Turn the ignition switch OFF, then turn the ignition switch ON (II) again.
5. Wait about 5 seconds.
6. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 85 indicated?

YES - Go to step 7.

NO - The system is OK at this time.

7. Test-drive the vehicle.

Does the speedometer work?

YES - Go to step 11.

NO - Go to step 8.

8. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
9. Disconnect the TPMS control unit 20P connector.
10. Test-drive the vehicle.

Does the speedometer work?

YES - Check for loose terminals and poor connections at the TPMS control unit. If necessary, substitute a known-good TPMS control unit, and recheck.

NO - Substitute a known-good ECM/PCM and recheck.

11. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
12. Short the SCS line with the HDS.
13. Disconnect ECM/PCM connector E (31P).
14. Disconnect the TPMS control unit 20P connector.
15. Check for continuity between the TPMS control unit 20P connector terminals and ECM/PCM connector E (31P) terminals individually. (see table).





Is there continuity?

YES - Check for loose terminals and poor connections at the TPMS control unit. If necessary, substitute a known-good TPMS control unit, and recheck.

NO - Repair open in the wire between TPMS control unit and the ECM/PCM.