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DTC U0154: Occupant classification-ECU CAN timeout
 
 
caution
  • If DTC U0154 is set, be sure to diagnose the CAN bus line.
  • When replacing the ECU, always check that the communication circuit is normal.
 
 
DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION
When the signals from occupant classification-ECU cannot be received, the WCM sets DTC U0154.
 
 
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
  • The CAN bus line may be defective.
  • The WCM may be defective.
  • The occupant classification-ECU may be defective.
 
 
DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Using scan tool MB991958, diagnose the CAN bus line.
(1)
cautionTo 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.
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 SRS-ECU diagnostic trouble code.
Check if DTC is set to the SRS-ECU.
Is the DTC set?
Troubleshoot the SRS (Refer to GROUP 52B, Diagnosis ).
Go to Step 3.
 
STEP 3. Using scan tool MB991958, read the other system diagnostic trouble code.
Check if DTC U0154 is set to the combination meter.
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 to the WCM.
(1) Erase the DTC.
(2) Turn the ignition switch from "LOCK" (OFF) position to "ON" position.
(3) Check if DTC is set.
(4) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Is the DTC set?
Replace the occupant classification-ECU.
The trouble can be an intermittent malfunction (Refer to GROUP 00 - How to use Troubleshooting/inspection Service Points - How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction ).
 
STEP 5. Recheck for diagnostic trouble code.
Check again if the DTC is set to the WCM.
(1) Erase the DTC.
(2) Turn the ignition switch from "LOCK" (OFF) position to "ON" position.
(3) Check if DTC is set.
(4) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Is the DTC set?
Replace WCM and register the ID codes (Refer to ).
The trouble can be an intermittent malfunction (Refer to GROUP 00 - How to use Troubleshooting/inspection Service Points - How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction ).