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DTC U0141: ETACS-ECU CAN timeout
 
 
caution
  • If DTC U0141 is set, be sure to diagnose the CAN bus line.
  • When replacing the ECU, always check that the communication circuit is normal.
 
 
DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION
If the signal from ETACS-ECU cannot be received, the KOS-ECU sets DTC U0141.
 
 
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
  • Malfunction of CAN bus line
  • Malfunction of KOS-ECU
  • Malfunction of ETACS-ECU
 
 
DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Using scan tool MB991958, diagnose the CAN bus line
(1)
cautionTo prevent damage to scan tool (MB991958), always turn the power supply mode of the engine switch to the 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 power supply mode of the engine switch to ON.
(3) Diagnose the CAN bus line.
(4) Turn the power supply mode of the engine switch to OFF.
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 ETACS-ECU diagnostic trouble code
Check again if the DTC is set in the ETACS-ECU.
Is the DTC set?
Diagnose the ETACS-ECU (Refer to GROUP 54A - Diagnosis ).
Go to Step 3.
 
STEP 3. Using scan tool MB991958, read the other system diagnostic trouble code.
Check whether an ETACS "time-out" related DTC is set in other ECUs (Refer to GROUP 54C - CAN-Related DTC Table ).
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 in the KOS-ECU.
(1) Erase the DTC.
(2) Turn the power supply mode of the engine switch from OFF to ON.
(3) Check if DTC is set.
(4) Turn the power supply mode of the engine switch to OFF.
Is the DTC set?
Replace the ETACS-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 in the KOS-ECU.
(1) Erase the DTC.
(2) Turn the power supply mode of the engine switch from OFF to ON.
(3) Check if DTC is set.
(4) Turn the power supply mode of the engine switch to OFF.
Is the DTC set?
Replace KOS-ECU 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 ).