13C-DTC U0001: Bus Off

DTC U0001: Bus Off

caution

If the ECM sets DTC U0001, make sure to diagnose the CAN bus line.
Before replacing the ECU, make sure that the communication circuit is operating normally.

DTC SET CONDITIONS

Check Condition

Always.

Judgment Criterion

Bus off error detected.

FAIL-SAFE AND BACKUP FUNCTION

None

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

CAN line harness damage or connector damage.
ECM failed.

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tool:

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 the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

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 3.

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

(1) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.

(2) After the DTC has been deleted, read the DTC again.

(3) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

Is DTC U0001 set?

Replace the ECM (Refer to, Removal and Installation

). Then go to Step 3.

It can be assumed that this malfunction is intermittent. Refer to GROUP 00, How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points - How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunctions

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

(1) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.

(2) After the DTC has been deleted, read the DTC again.

(3) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

Is DTC U0001 set?

Retry the troubleshooting.

The inspection is complete.