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DTC U0168: WCM or KOS-ECU CAN timeout
 
 
caution
  • If DTC U0168 is set to the ETACS-ECU, always diagnose the CAN bus line.
  • Before replacing the ECU, ensure that the communication circuit is normal.
 
 
TROUBLE JUDGMENT
If the signal from WCM or KOS-ECU cannot be received, the ETACS-ECU sets DTC U0168.
 
 
JUDGMENT CRITERIA
After the following statuses continue to be true for 5 seconds, if the communication with the WCM or KOS-ECU cannot be established for 0.6 second or more, the ETACS-ECU determines that a problem has occurred.
  • No abnormality is present to the network.
  • Ignition switch is in the ON position.
  • No abnormality is present to the power supply fuse (IOD fuse), or the odometer value is at 80.5 km (50.0 miles) or more.
  • ETACS-ECU system voltage is at 10-16 volts.
 
 
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
  • The WCM may be defective.
  • The KOS-ECU may be defective.
  • The ETACS-ECU may be defective.
  • The CAN bus 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 WCM or KOS-ECU diagnostic trouble code.
Check if DTC is set to the WCM or KOS-ECU.
Is the DTC set?
Troubleshoot the WCM or KOS. (Refer to GROUP 42B, Diagnosis <KOS> or GROUP 42C, Diagnosis <WCM>.)
Go to Step 3.
 
STEP 3. Using scan tool MB991958, read the diagnostic trouble code.
Check if the DTC U0168 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 ETACS-ECU.
(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 WCM or KOS-ECU.
The trouble can be an intermittent malfunction such as a poor connection or open circuit in the CAN bus lines between the WCM or KOS-ECU and the ETACS-ECU. (Refer to GROUP 00, How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction )
 
STEP 5. Recheck for diagnostic trouble code.
Check again if the DTC is set to the ETACS-ECU.
(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 ETACS-ECU.
The trouble can be an intermittent malfunction such as a poor connection or open circuit in the CAN bus lines between the WCM or KOS-ECU and the ETACS-ECU. (Refer to GROUP 00, How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction )