DTC U0125: Lost Communication with Multi-axis Acceleration Sensor Module; DTC U0129: Lost Communication with Brake System Control Module [12/2019 - 11/2023]: Description

2025 Toyota Highlander XLE, FWDSECTION Description

The occupant detection ECU sends/receives signals to/from each ECU via CAN communication.

DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
U0125 Lost Communication with Multi-axis Acceleration Sensor Module CAN communication error between occupant detection ECU and acceleration sensor (CAN communication system malfunction) CAN communication system
U0129 Lost Communication with Brake System Control Module
  • CAN communication error between occupant detection ECU and skid control ECU (CAN communication system malfunction)*1
  • CAN communication error between occupant detection ECU and No. 2 skid control ECU (CAN communication system malfunction)*2
CAN communication system
  1. *1: for Gasoline Model
  2. *2: for HV Model
RENDER: 1.0x

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