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DTC U0164: A/C-ECU CAN timeout
 
 
caution
  • If the DTC U0164 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 A/C-ECU cannot be received, the KOS-ECU sets the DTC U0164.
 
 
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
  • The CAN bus line may be defective.
  • The A/C-ECU may be defective.
  • The KOS-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 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 A/C diagnostic trouble code
Check if DTC is set to the A/C-ECU.
Is the DTC set?
Troubleshoot the A/C-ECU (Refer to GROUP 55A, Manual A/C and heater Diagnosis or GROUP 55B, Auto A/C Diagnosis ).
Go to Step 3.
 
STEP 3. Using scan tool MB991958, read the other system diagnostic trouble code.
Check if DTC U0164 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 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 A/C-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 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 ).