DTC U0298:68 [FRONT BODY CONTROL MODULE (FBCM)]

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Description

Communication error with DC-DC converter

Detection condition

•  Front body control module (FBCM) could not receive the signals from the DC-DC converter for 5 s or more with the ignition switched ON (engine off or on).

Fail-safe function

Not applicable

Possible cause

•  DC-DC converter connector terminal malfunction

•  DC-DC converter power supply circuit malfunction

―  Short to ground in wiring harness between the following:

•  DCDC 50 A fuse—DC-DC converter terminal L (SKYACTIV-G 1.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5)

•  GLOW 80 A fuse—DC-DC converter terminal L (SKYACTIV-D 1.5, SKYACTIV-D 2.2)

―  DCDC 50 A fuse malfunction (SKYACTIV-G 1.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5)

―  DCDC DE 40 A fuse malfunction (SKYACTIV-D 1.5, SKYACTIV-D 2.2)

―  GLOW 80 A fuse malfunction (SKYACTIV-D 1.5, SKYACTIV-D 2.2)

―  Open circuit in wiring harness between battery positive terminal and DC-DC converter terminal L

•  DC-DC converter power supply circuit malfunction

―  Short to ground in wiring harness between C/U IG1 15 A fuse and DC-DC converter terminal H

―  C/U IG1 15 A fuse malfunction

―  Open circuit in wiring harness between IG1 relay and DC-DC converter terminal H

•  Front body control module (FBCM) connector or terminal malfunction

•  Short to ground in wiring harness between DC-DC converter terminal C and front body control module (FBCM) terminal 2H

•  Open circuit in wiring harness between DC-DC converter terminal C and front body control module (FBCM) terminal 2H

•  DC-DC converter malfunction

•  Front body control module (FBCM) malfunction

Description	Communication error with DC-DC converter
Detection condition	• Front body control module (FBCM) could not receive the signals from the DC-DC converter for 5 s or more with the ignition switched ON (engine off or on).
Fail-safe function	Not applicable
Possible cause	• DC-DC converter connector terminal malfunction • DC-DC converter power supply circuit malfunction ― Short to ground in wiring harness between the following: • DCDC 50 A fuse—DC-DC converter terminal L (SKYACTIV-G 1.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5) • GLOW 80 A fuse—DC-DC converter terminal L (SKYACTIV-D 1.5, SKYACTIV-D 2.2) ― DCDC 50 A fuse malfunction (SKYACTIV-G 1.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5) ― DCDC DE 40 A fuse malfunction (SKYACTIV-D 1.5, SKYACTIV-D 2.2) ― GLOW 80 A fuse malfunction (SKYACTIV-D 1.5, SKYACTIV-D 2.2) ― Open circuit in wiring harness between battery positive terminal and DC-DC converter terminal L • DC-DC converter power supply circuit malfunction ― Short to ground in wiring harness between C/U IG1 15 A fuse and DC-DC converter terminal H ― C/U IG1 15 A fuse malfunction ― Open circuit in wiring harness between IG1 relay and DC-DC converter terminal H • Front body control module (FBCM) connector or terminal malfunction • Short to ground in wiring harness between DC-DC converter terminal C and front body control module (FBCM) terminal 2H • Open circuit in wiring harness between DC-DC converter terminal C and front body control module (FBCM) terminal 2H • DC-DC converter malfunction • Front body control module (FBCM) malfunction

Diagnostic Procedure

Step	Inspection		Action
1	VERIFY FRONT BODY CONTROL MODULE (FBCM) DTCs AGAIN • Clear the DTC for the front body control module (FBCM) using the M-MDS. (See CLEARING DTC [FRONT BODY CONTROL MODULE (FBCM)].) • Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on) and wait for 5 s or more. • Retrieve the front body control module (FBCM) DTCs using the M-MDS. (See DTC INSPECTION [FRONT BODY CONTROL MODULE (FBCM)].) • Is the same DTC displayed?	Yes	Go to the next step.
1		No	Go to Step 10.
2	INSPECT DC-DC CONVERTER CONNECTOR CONDITION • Switch the ignition off. • Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 1.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5].) (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-D 1.5].) (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-D 2.2].) • Disconnect the DC-DC converter connector. • Inspect the connector engagement and connection condition and inspect the terminals for damage, deformation, corrosion, or disconnection. • Is the connector normal?	Yes	Go to the next step.
2		No	Repair or replace the connector, then go to Step 9.
3	INSPECT FOR OPEN CIRCUIT OR SHORT TO GROUND IN DC-DC CONVERTER POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT • Verify that the DC-DC connector is disconnected. • Reconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 1.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5].) (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-D 1.5].) (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-D 2.2].) • Measure the voltage at the DC-DC converter terminal L (wiring harness-side). • Is the voltage B+?	Yes	Go to the next step.
3		No	Inspect the DCDC 50 A fuse (SKYACTIV-G 1.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5), DCDC DE 40 A fuse (SKYACTIV-D 1.5, SKYACTIV-D 2.2) and GLOW 80 A fuse (SKYACTIV-D 1.5, SKYACTIV-D 2.2). • If the fuse is blown: ― Refer to the wiring diagram and verify whether or not there is a common connector between the following: • DCDC 50 A fuse—DC-DC converter terminal L (SKYACTIV-G 1.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5) • GLOW 80 A fuse—DC-DC converter terminal L (SKYACTIV-D 1.5, SKYACTIV-D 2.2) If there is a common connector: • Determine the malfunctioning part by inspecting the common connector and the terminal for corrosion, damage, or pin disconnection, and the common wiring harness for a short to ground. • Repair or replace the malfunctioning part. If there is no common connector: • Repair or replace the wiring harness which has a short to ground. • Replace the fuse. • If the fuse is damaged: ― Replace the fuse. • If the fuse is normal: ― Refer to the wiring diagram and verify whether or not there is a common connector between battery positive terminal and DC-DC converter terminal L. If there is a common connector: • Determine the malfunctioning part by inspecting the common connector and the terminal for corrosion, damage, or pin disconnection, and the common wiring harness for an open circuit. • Repair or replace the malfunctioning part. If there is no common connector: • Repair or replace the wiring harness which has an open circuit. Go to Step 9.
4	INSPECT FOR OPEN CIRCUIT OR SHORT TO GROUND IN DC-DC CONVERTER POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT • Verify that the DC-DC connector is disconnected. • Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on). • Measure the voltage at the DC-DC converter terminal H (wiring harness-side). • Is the voltage B+?	Yes	Go to the next step.
4		No	Inspect the C/U IG1 15 A fuse. • If the fuse is blown: ― Refer to the wiring diagram and verify whether or not there is a common connector between C/U IG1 15 A fuse and DC-DC converter terminal H. If there is a common connector: • Determine the malfunctioning part by inspecting the common connector and the terminal for corrosion, damage, or pin disconnection, and the common wiring harness for a short to ground. • Repair or replace the malfunctioning part. If there is no common connector: • Repair or replace the wiring harness which has a short to ground. • Replace the fuse. • If the fuse is damaged: ― Replace the fuse. • If the fuse is normal: ― Refer to the wiring diagram and verify whether or not there is a common connector between IG1 relay and DC-DC converter terminal H. If there is a common connector: • Determine the malfunctioning part by inspecting the common connector and the terminal for corrosion, damage, or pin disconnection, and the common wiring harness for an open circuit. • Repair or replace the malfunctioning part. If there is no common connector: • Repair or replace the wiring harness which has an open circuit. Go to Step 9.
5	INSPECT FRONT BODY CONTROL MODULE (FBCM) CONNECTOR CONDITION • Switch the ignition off. • Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 1.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5].) (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-D 1.5].) (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-D 2.2].) • Disconnect the front body control module (FBCM) connector. • Inspect the connector engagement and connection condition and inspect the terminals for damage, deformation, corrosion, or disconnection. • Is the connector normal?	Yes	Go to the next step.
5		No	Repair or replace the connector, then go to Step 9.
6	INSPECT FOR SHORT TO GROUND IN DC-DC CONVERTER LIN COMMUNICATION CIRCUIT • Verify that the DC-DC converter and front body control module (FBCM) connectors are disconnected. • Inspect for continuity between DC-DC converter terminal C (wiring harness-side) and body ground. • Is there continuity?	Yes	Refer to the wiring diagram and verify whether or not there is a common connector between DC-DC converter terminal C and front body control module (FBCM) terminal 2H. If there is a common connector: • Determine the malfunctioning part by inspecting the common connector and the terminal for corrosion, damage, or pin disconnection, and the common wiring harness for a short to ground. • Repair or replace the malfunctioning part. If there is no common connector: • Repair or replace the wiring harness which has a short to ground. Go to Step 9.
6		No	Go to the next step.
7	INSPECT FOR OPEN CIRCUIT IN DC-DC CONVERTER LIN COMMUNICATION CIRCUIT • Verify that the DC-DC converter and front body control module (FBCM) connectors are disconnected. • Inspect for continuity between DC-DC converter terminal C (wiring harness-side) and front body control module (FBCM) terminal 2H (wiring harness-side). • Is there continuity?	Yes	Go to the next step.
7		No	Refer to the wiring diagram and verify whether or not there is a common connector between DC-DC converter terminal C and front body control module (FBCM) terminal 2H. If there is a common connector: • Determine the malfunctioning part by inspecting the common connector and the terminal for corrosion, damage, or pin disconnection, and the common wiring harness for an open circuit. • Repair or replace the malfunctioning part. If there is no common connector: • Repair or replace the wiring harness which has an open circuit. Go to Step 9.
8	INSPECT DC-DC CONVERTER • Inspect the DC-DC converter. (See DC-DC CONVERTER INSPECTION [SKYACTIV-G 1.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5 (WITHOUT i-ELOOP)].) (See DC-DC CONVERTER INSPECTION [SKYACTIV-D 1.5].) (See DC-DC CONVERTER INSPECTION [SKYACTIV-D 2.2 (WITHOUT i-ELOOP)].) • Is the DC-DC converter normal?	Yes	Go to the next step.
8		No	Replace the DC-DC converter, then go to the next step. (See DC-DC CONVERTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 1.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5 (WITHOUT i-ELOOP)].) (See DC-DC CONVERTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-D 1.5].) (See DC-DC CONVERTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-D 2.2 (WITHOUT i-ELOOP)].)
9	VERIFY THAT REPAIRS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED • Always reconnect all disconnected connectors. • Reconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 1.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5].) (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-D 1.5].) (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-D 2.2].) • Clear the DTC for the front body control module (FBCM) using the M-MDS. (See CLEARING DTC [FRONT BODY CONTROL MODULE (FBCM)].) • Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on) and wait for 5 s or more. • Retrieve the front body control module (FBCM) DTCs using the M-MDS. (See DTC INSPECTION [FRONT BODY CONTROL MODULE (FBCM)].) • Is the same DTC displayed?	Yes	Repeat the inspection from Step 1. • If the malfunction recurs, replace the front body control module (FBCM). (See FRONT BODY CONTROL MODULE (FBCM) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) Go to the next step.
9		No	Go to the next step.
10	VERIFY IF OTHER DTCs DISPLAYED • Are any other DTCs displayed?	Yes	Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the applicable DTC troubleshooting. (See DTC TABLE [FRONT BODY CONTROL MODULE (FBCM)].)
10		No	DTC troubleshooting completed.