Pinpoint Test H: DTC U0121

Auxiliary Brake System - Trailer Brake Control (TBC) Module

Pinpoint Test H: DTC U0121

Normal Operation

- DTC U0121 (Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module)- this DTC sets in continuous memory or on-demand in the Trailer Brake Control (TBC) module if data messages such as brake torque information are not received from the ABS module. For a complete list of all network messages, refer to Information Bus.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:



- ABS module

- TBC (Trailer Brake Control) module

PINPOINT TEST H : DTC U0121

H1 VERIFY THE CUSTOMER CONCERN

- Ignition ON.

- Verify that there is an observable symptom present.

Is an observable symptom present?

Yes
GO to H2.
No
The system is operating normally at this time. The DTC may have been set due to high network traffic or an intermittent fault condition.

H2 CHECK THE COMMUNICATION NETWORK

- Ignition ON.

- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: Network Test.

- Carry out the network test.

Does the ABS module pass the network test?

Yes
GO to H3.
No
REFER to Information Bus to diagnose the ABS module does not respond to the scan tool.

H3 RETRIEVE THE RECORDED DTCs FROM THE TBC (Trailer Brake Control) MODULE AND ABS MODULE SELF-TESTS

- Check for recorded TBC (Trailer Brake Control) module and ABS module DTCs from the self-test.

Is DTC U3003:16 (or B1318) or DTC U3003:17 (or B1317) recorded?

Yes
For DTC B1317, GO to Pinpoint Test D. Pinpoint Test D: DTC B1317

For DTC B1318, GO to Pinpoint Test E. Pinpoint Test E: DTC B1318

For the ABS module, REFER to Antilock Brakes / Traction Control Systems.
No
GO to H4.

H4 CHECK FOR DTC U0121:00 SET IN OTHER MODULES

- Clear the DTCs.

- Ignition OFF.

- Ignition ON.

- Wait 10 seconds.

- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: Self-Test.

- Retrieve the continuous memory DTCs from the following modules:
- Body Control Module (BCM)

- Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)

- Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) (if equipped)

- Transfer Case Control Module (TCCM) (if equipped)


Is DTC U0121:00 set in any of these modules?

Yes
INSTALL a new ABS module. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the ABS module self-test.
No
INSTALL a new TBC (Trailer Brake Control) module. REFER to Trailer Brake Control (TBC) Module . TEST the system for normal operation.