DTC U0199: Power Seat Control Unit Lost Communication With Door Multiplex Control Unit (DRLockSW frame)

NOTE: If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow the instructions in B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A (see TROUBLESHOOTING - B-CAN SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS TEST MODE A ).

Clear the DTCs with the HDS.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) and then back to ON (II).
Wait for at least 6 seconds.
Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC U0199 indicated?

YES -Go to step 5.

NO -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections between the power seat control unit and the door multiplex control unit.
From the BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SELECT menu, select B-CAN CONTROL UNITS INFORMATION, and then select CHECK CONNECTED CONTROL UNITS.
Is the power window unit detected?

YES -Go to step 9.

NO -Go to step 6.
Measure the voltage between body ground and power window master switch 37P connector terminal No. 13.

Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between Body Ground And Power Window Master Switch 37P Connector Terminal No. 13
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Is there battery voltage?

YES -Go to step 8.

NO -Go to step 7.
Check the No. 23 (10 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box.
Is the fuse OK?

YES -Repair an open or high resistance in the No. 23 (10 A) fuse circuit.

NO -Replace the fuse. If the fuse blows again, repair a short to ground in the No. 23 (10 A) fuse circuit.
Measure the voltage between body ground and power window master switch 37P connector terminals No. 32 and No. 37 individually.

Fig 2: Measuring Voltage Between Body Ground And Power Window Master Switch 37P Connector Terminals No. 32 And 37
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Is there less than 0.2 V?

YES -Go to step 9.

NO -Repair an open or high resistance in the ground wire or poor ground (G401).
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
Disconnect the power window master switch 37P connector.
Disconnect power seat control unit connector B (40P).
Check for continuity between power seat control unit connector B (40P) terminals No. 39 and No. 40 and the power window master switch 37P connector terminals No. 33 and No. 35 respectively.

Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Power Seat Control Unit Connector B (40P) Terminals No. 39 And 40 And Power Window Master Switch 37P Connector Terminals No. 33 And 35
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Is there continuity?

YES -Faulty door multiplex control unit; replace the power window master switch (see REAR POWER WINDOW SWITCH TEST/REPLACEMENT ).

NO -Repair an open or poor connection in the B-CAN wire between the door multiplex control unit and the power seat control unit.