DTC 11: Powertrain Control Module Time-Out (Related To Engine); DTC 12: Powertrain Control Module Time-Out (Related To A/T): 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)

STEP 1. Using scan tool MB991958, diagnose the CAN bus line.
Use scan tool MB991958 to diagnose the CAN bus lines.
1. Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connector.
2. Turn the ignition switch to "ON" position.
3. Diagnose the CAN bus line.
  Q: Is the check result satisfactory?
  1. YES: Go to Step 2.
  2. NO: Repair the CAN bus lines (Refer to CAN BUS DIAGNOSTIC CHART ). On completion, go to Step 6.
    
    Fig 1: Connecting Scan Tool To Data Link Connector
    Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
STEP 2. Using scan tool MB991958, read MFI diagnostic trouble code
Check if an MFI system DTC is set.

Q: Is the DTC set?
1. YES: Diagnose the MFI system by referring to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART <2.4L ENGINE>.
2. NO: Go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Using scan tool MB991958, read the diagnostic trouble code related to the other system.
Check if a DTC, which relates to CAN communication-linked systems below, is set.

ABS-ECU
- DTC U1100: Powertrain control module time-out (related to Engine)
- DTC U1101: Powertrain control module time-out (related to automatic transaxle)
Combination meter
- DTC U1100: Power train control module time-out (related to Engine)
- DTC U1101: Power train control module time-out (related to A/T)
ETACS-ECU
- DTC U1100: Power train control module time-out (related to Engine)
- DTC U1101: Power train control module time-out (related to A/T)
A/C-ECU
- DTC U1100: Power train control module time-out (related to Engine)
  Q: Is the DTC set?
  1. YES: Go to Step 4.
  2. NO: Go to Step 5.
STEP 4. Recheck for diagnostic trouble code.
Recheck if the DTC is set.
1. Erase the DTC.
2. Turn the ignition switch to "ON" position.
3. Check if the DTC is set.
  Q: Is the DTC set?
  1. YES: Replace powertrain control module and then go to step 6.
  2. NO: A poor connection, open circuit or other intermittent malfunction is present in the CAN bus lines between the powertrain control module and the multi-center display (Refer to HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION ).
STEP 5. Recheck for diagnostic trouble code.
Recheck if the DTC is set.
1. Erase the DTC.
2. Turn the ignition switch to "ON" position.
3. Check if the DTC is set.
  Q: Is the DTC set?
  1. YES: Replace multi-center display and then go to step 6.
  2. NO: A poor connection, open circuit or other intermittent malfunction is present in the CAN bus lines between the powertrain control module and the middle-grade multi-center display unit (Refer to HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION ).
STEP 6. Recheck for diagnostic trouble code.
Recheck if the DTC is set.
1. Erase the DTC.
2. Turn the ignition switch to "ON" position.
3. Check if the DTC is set.
  Q: Is the DTC set?
  1. YES: Go to Step 1.
  2. NO: The procedure is complete.