Safety Warning
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DTC U0076-88: Control Module Communication Bus "D" Off Bus Off; DTC U0077-88: Control Module Communication Bus "E" Off Bus Off; DTC U0078-88: Control Module Communication Bus "F" Off Bus Off; DTC U0129-87: Lost Communication with Brake System Control Module "A" Missing Message; DTC U0155-87: Lost Communication with Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Control Module Missing Message; DTC U1170-87: Lost Communication with Brake System Control Module (ch2) Missing Message; DTC U1171-87: Lost Communication with Brake System Control Module (ch3) Missing Message [12/2024 - ]: Procedure
- CLEAR DTC
Pre-procedure1
- None
Procedure1
- Clear the DTCs.
Chassis > Trailer Brake Controller > Clear DTCs
Result
Proceed to NEXT Post-procedure1
- Turn the ignition switch off.
Result:
NEXT
See step 2
- None
- CHECK DTC
Pre-procedure1
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Procedure1
- Check if the same DTC is output.
Chassis > Trailer Brake Controller > Trouble Codes
HINT:
If a CAN communication malfunction DTC and a related sensor malfunction DTC are output at the same time, the CAN communication malfunction must be repaired before troubleshooting the sensor malfunction DTC.
Result
Result Proceed to CAN communication system DTCs are output. A DTCs are not output. B Post-procedure1
- None
Result:
A
REFER TO "CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM". Refer To CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (EXCEPT HEV) - DIAGNOSTICS - INTRODUCTION , or Refer To CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (HEV) - DIAGNOSTICS - INTRODUCTION
Result:
B
USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.