DTC U1108: Excess CAN-B ECU Detection: Diagnosis

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)

1. 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. 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.

      Q: Is the CAN bus line found to be normal? 

      1. YES:  Go to Step 2.
      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.
2. STEP 2. Variant code check. 

   Check the variant code written to the ETACS-ECU, and check whether it matches the ECU connected to the CAN-B line.

   Q: Is the check result normal? 

   1. YES:  Go to Step 3.
   2. NO:  Make a correction so that the ECU connected to the CAN-B line matches with the variant code information, and then go to Step 3.
3. STEP 3. 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.

      Q: Is the DTC set? 

      1. YES:  Replace the ETACS-ECU.
      2. NO:  This diagnosis is complete.