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Nissan Sentra B18 (2020-2025) Service Manual: U2118-87 Can Comm Err (intelligent Key)

Dtc Description

DTC Description

DESCRIPTION

CAN (Controller Area Network) is a serial communication line for real time applications. It is an on-Nissan Sentra vehicle multiplex communication line with high data communication speed and excellent error detection ability. Modern Nissan Sentra vehicle is equipped with many electronic control unit, and each control unit shares information and links with other control units during operation (not independent). In CAN communication, control units are connected with 2 communication lines (CAN-High line, CAN-Low line) allowing a high rate of information transmission with less wiring. Each control unit transmits/receives data but selectively reads required data only. CAN Communication Signal Chart. Refer to CAN Communication Signal Chart.

DTC DETECTION LOGIC

DTC No.

CONSULT screen items

(Trouble diagnosis content)

DTC Detection Condition

U2118–87

CAN comm err (Intelligent Key)

[CAN communication error (Intelligent Key)]

Diagnosis condition

Ignition switch ON

Signal (terminal)

CAN communication signal

Threshold

Transmission error or reception error

Diagnosis delay time

2 second or more

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CAN communication system

FAIL-SAFE

Dtc Confirmation Procedure

DTC Confirmation Procedure

  1. DTC CONFIRMATION

    1. CONSULT

      1. Ignition switch ON and wait for 2 seconds or more.

      2. Select “Self Diagnostic Result” mode of “BCM”.

    Is DTC detected?

    YES >>

    Refer to DTC Diagnosis Procedure.

    NO >>

    To check malfunction symptom before repair: Refer to Intermittent Incident.

    NO >>

    Confirmation after repair: Inspection End.

Dtc Diagnosis Procedure

DTC Diagnosis Procedure

  1. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION

    1. Check CAN communication. Refer to Trouble Diagnosis Flow Chart.

    Is DTC “U2118–87” detected?

    YES >>

    Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

    NO >>

    Inspection End.

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