DTC U1673: Lin Communication Bus Error Body Control Module

DTC detecting condition: 

Integrated unit communication is shut down because of LIN error.

Trouble symptom: 

LIN communication is not normal.

Wiring diagram: 

Sunroof control system Ref. to WIRING SYSTEM>SUNROOF CONTROL SYSTEM>WIRING DIAGRAM .

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1. CHECK DTC  .
   1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
   2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
   3. Wait for 5 seconds.
   4. Read the DTC of [Body Control] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to Body Control (Diagnostics)>Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) .

   Is DTC U1673 displayed? (Current malfunction)

   Yes:  Go to  2 .

   No:  Even if DTC is displayed, the circuit has returned to a normal condition at this time. Reproduce the failure, and then perform the diagnosis again.

   NOTE: In this case, temporary poor contact of connector, temporary open or short circuit of harness may be the cause.
2. CHECK CONTROL MODULE  .
   1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
   2. Disconnect the sunroof unit connector.
   3. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
   4. Wait for 5 seconds.
   5. Read the DTC of [Body Control] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to Body Control (Diagnostics)>Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) .

   Is DTC U1673 displayed? (Current malfunction)

   Yes:  Go to  3 .

   No:  Replace the sunroof unit. Ref. to SUNROOF/T-TOP/CONVERTIBLE TOP (SUNROOF)>SUNROOF MOTOR .

3. CHECK HARNESS (OPEN CIRCUIT)  .
   1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
   2. Disconnect the body integrated unit connector.
   3. Measure the resistance between body integrated unit connector and sunroof unit connector.

      Connector and terminal 

      (i83) No. 18 - (Rf22) No. 11:

   Is the resistance less than 10 Ω?

   Yes:  Go to  4 .

   No:  Repair the open circuit of harness.

4. CHECK HARNESS (SHORT CIRCUIT TO POWER SUPPLY)  .
   1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
   2. Measure the voltage between the sunroof unit connector and chassis ground.

      Connector and terminal 

      (Rf22) No. 11 (+) - Chassis ground (-):

   Is the voltage less than 1 V?

   Yes:  Go to  5 .

   No:  Repair the short circuit to power supply in harness.

5. CHECK HARNESS (GROUND SHORT CIRCUIT)  .
   1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
   2. Measure the resistance between the sunroof unit connector and chassis ground.

      Connector and terminal 

      (Rf22) No. 11 - Chassis ground:

   Is the resistance 1 MΩ or more?

   Yes:  Replace the body integrated unit. Ref. to BODY CONTROL/COMMUNICATION SYSTEM>BODY INTEGRATED UNIT .

   No:  Repair the ground short circuit of harness.