Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2026 Repair Manual: Control Module Communication Bus Off (U0073)

Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2026 Repair Manual / Drivetrain / Mf1a (transfer / 4wd / Awd) / Dynamic Torque Control Awd System / Control Module Communication Bus Off (U0073)

DESCRIPTION

The 4WD ECU assembly stores this DTC when a communication malfunction is detected.

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

U0073

Control Module Communication Bus Off
  • When the following continues for 5 seconds or more:
    • Signals from the 4WD ECU assembly are not received.
  • When the following occurs 10 times consecutively:
    • A communication malfunction (bus off) occurs one or more times within 0.1 seconds.
  • CAN communication system
  • 4WD ECU assembly

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

When the 4WD ECU assembly is replaced with a known good one from another vehicle, it is necessary to perform calibration.

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PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

(a) Check for malfunctions in the CAN communication system.

Click here

Result

Proceed to

CAN communication DTCs are not output

A

CAN communication DTCs are output

B
B

GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING)

A

2.

RECONFIRM DTC

(a) Clear the DTCs.

Click here

Chassis > Four Wheel Drive > Clear DTCs

(b) Turn the engine switch off.

(c) Check if the same DTC is output.

Click here

Chassis > Four Wheel Drive > Trouble Codes

Result

Proceed to

DTC U0073 is output

A

DTC U0073 is not output

B
A

REPLACE 4WD ECU ASSEMBLY

B

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