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DTC U0141: ETACS-ECU Time-out



caution
  • If the ECM output the DTC U0141, make sure to diagnose the CAN bus line.
  • Before replacing the ECU, make sure that the communication circuit is operating normally.

DESCRIPTIONS OF MONITOR METHODS


There is no data from ETACS-ECU for the specified time. (ETACS-ECU also detect communication error with ECM.)

MONITOR EXECUTION




MONITOR EXECUTION CONDITIONS (Other monitor and Sensor)


Other Monitor (There is no temporary DTC stored in memory for the item monitored below)
Sensor (The sensor below is determined to be normal)

DTC SET CONDITIONS


Logic Flow Chart

Check Condition
Judgement Criterion

COMMENT


Current Trouble
Past Trouble
note If a malfunction occurred in the past, a failure cannot be discovered through the MB991958 CAN bus diagnosis even if there might be a problem with the CAN bus. In this case, refer to GROUP 00, How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points - How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunctions . Furthermore, it is possible to narrow down the areas of the possible failures from the DTCs that are output by the ECUs, which are communicating on the CAN bus [Refer to GROUP 54C, Explanation about the Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III) CAN Bus Diagnostics ].

FAIL-SAFE AND BACKUP FUNCTION




OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE PATTERN


None.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS (The most likely causes for this code to be set are:)




DIAGNOSIS


Required Special Tools:
  • MB991958: Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly)

    • MB991824: V.C.I.
    • MB991827: USB Cable
    • MB991910: Main Harness A

STEP 1. Using scan tool MB991958, diagnose CAN bus line.



caution To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958, always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991958.
(1)Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connector.
(2)Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(3)Diagnose CAN bus line.
(4)Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

Q. Is the CAN bus line normal?

Go to Step 2.

Repair the CAN bus line. Refer to GROUP 54C, Diagnosis - CAN Bus Diagnostics Table . Then go to Step 6.

STEP 2. Using scan tool MB991958, read the diagnostic trouble code (DTC).


(1)Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(2)Read the ETACS-DTC.
(3)Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

Q. Is the ETACS-DTC set?

Refer to GROUP 54A, ETACS - Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart .
Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Using scan tool MB991958, read the diagnostic trouble code (DTC).


(1)Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(2)Read the AWC-DTC, TC-SST-DTC, Shift lever-DTC, ASC-DTC, KOS-DTC or WCM-DTC, SRS-DTC, Occupant classification-DTC, Combination meter-DTC, CAN box unit-DTC, Satellite radio tuner-DTC, A/C-DTC and Heater control unit-DTC.
(3)Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

Q. Is DTC U0141 set?

Go to Step 4.
Go to Step 5.

STEP 4. Using scan tool MB991958, read the diagnostic trouble code (DTC).


(1)Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(2)After the MFI-DTC has been deleted, read the MFI-DTC again.
(3)Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

Q. Is DTC U0141 set?

Replace the ETACS-ECM. Then go to Step 6.
It can be assumed that this malfunction is intermittent of CAN bus line between ECM and ETACS-ECU. Refer to GROUP 00, How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points - How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunctions .

STEP 5. Using scan tool MB991958, read the diagnostic trouble code (DTC).


(1)Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(2)After the MFI-DTC has been deleted, read the MFI-DTC again.
(3)Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

Q. Is DTC U0141 set?

Replace the ECM. When the ECM is replaced, register the ID code. Refer to GROUP 42B, Diagnosis - ID Code Registration Necessity Judgment Table <Vehicles with KOS> or GROUP 42C, Diagnosis - ID Codes Registration Judgment Table <Vehicles with WCM> . Then go to Step 6.
It can be assumed that this malfunction is intermittent of CAN bus line between ECM and ETACS-ECU. Refer to GROUP 00, How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points - How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunctions .

STEP 6. Using scan tool MB991958, read the diagnostic trouble code (DTC).


(1)Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(2)After the MFI-DTC has been deleted, read the MFI-DTC again.
(3)Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

Q. Is DTC U0141 set?

Retry the troubleshooting.
The inspection is complete.