DTC B1731: Engine Control Module Communication Timeout: Diagnosis

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Required Special Tools:

MB991958: Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly)
- MB991824: Vehicle Communication Interface (V.C.I).
- MB991827: M.U.T.-III USB Cable
- MB991910: M.U.T.-III Main Harness A (Vehicles with CAN communication system)

STEP 1. Using scan tool MB991958, diagnose the 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 the CAN bus line.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the CAN bus line found to be normal?

YES : Go to Step 2.

NO : Repair the CAN bus line (refer to DIAGNOSIS ).

Fig 1: Connecting Special Tool MB991910 To Data Link Connector
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
STEP 2. Using scan tool MB991958, read the engine control module diagnostic trouble code.
Check again if the DTC is set to the engine control module.

Q: Is the DTC set?

YES : Troubleshoot the MFI system. Refer to MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (MFI) DIAGNOSIS for 2.4L engines or MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (MFI) DIAGNOSIS for 3.0L engines.

NO : Go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Recheck for diagnostic trouble code.
Check again if the DTC is set to the WCM.
1. Turn the ignition switch from "LOCK" (OFF) position to "ON" position.
2. Check if DTC is set.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the DTC set?

YES : Replace WCM and register the ID codes (refer to ID CODES REGISTRATION JUDGMENT TABLE ). After registering the ID codes, go to Step 4

NO : The trouble can be an intermittent malfunction (refer to HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTIONS ).
STEP 4. Recheck for diagnostic trouble code.
Check again if the DTC is set to the WCM.
1. Turn the ignition switch from "LOCK" (OFF) position to "ON" position.
2. Check if DTC is set.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the DTC set?

YES : Replace the engine control module and record the VIN (refer to HOW TO PERFORM VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) WRITING ).

NO : The procedure is complete.