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DTC U0197: Hands Free Module Time-out



caution If DTC U0197 is set in the A/C-ECU or heater control unit <vehicles without A/C>, diagnose the CAN main bus line.
caution Whenever the ECU is replaced, ensure that the communication circuit is normal.


TROUBLE JUDGMENT


The A/C-ECU or heater control unit <vehicles without A/C> receives the air conditioning control-related signals from the hands-free module via the CAN bus lines. If any of the air conditioning control-related signals from the SRS-ECU cannot be received, the diagnostic trouble code U0197 is stored.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)


Current trouble
Past trouble

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS




DIAGNOSIS


Required Special Tools:
  • MB991223: Harness Set
  • MB992006: Extra Fine Probe
  • MB991958: Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly)

    • MB991824: V.C.I.
    • MB991827: M.U.T.-III USB Cable
    • MB991910: M.U.T.-III Main Harness A

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



(1)
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.
Connect scan tool MB991958. Refer to "How to connect the Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III) ."
(2)Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(3)Diagnose the CAN bus line.
(4)Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

Q. Is the CAN bus line found to be normal?

Go to Step 2.

Repair the CAN bus line. (Refer to GROUP 54C, Diagnosis ).

STEP 2. Using scan tool MB991958 read the hands free module diagnostic trouble code.


Check whether an hands free module DTCs are set or not.
(1)Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(2)Check for hands free module DTCs.
(3)Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

Q. Is the DTC set?

Diagnose the hands free module (Refer to GROUP 54A, Diagnostic Trouble Code ).
Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Using scan tool MB991958, check for any diagnostic trouble code.


Check if a DTC, which relates to CAN communication-linked systems below, is set.

  • ETACS-ECU
    DTC indicating a time-out error related to the hands free module system
(1)Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(2)Check for a DTC related to the relevant system.
(3)Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

Q. Is the DTC set?

Go to Step 4.
Go to Step 5.

STEP 4. Recheck for diagnostic trouble code.


Check again if the DTC is set.
(1)Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(2)Check if the DTC is set.
(3)Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

Q. Is the DTC set?

Replace the SRS-ECU. On completion, check that the DTC is not reset.
There is an intermittent malfunction such as poor engaged connector(s) or open circuit (Refer to GROUP 00, How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points - How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunctions .)

STEP 5. Recheck for diagnostic trouble code.


Check again if the DTC is set.
(1)Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(2)Check if the DTC is set.
(3)Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

Q. Is the DTC set?

Replace the A/C-ECU or heater control unit <vehicles without A/C>. On completion, check that the DTC is not reset.
There is an intermittent malfunction such as poor engaged connector(s) or open circuit (Refer to GROUP 00, How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points - How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunctions .)