DTC U0164: A/C-ECU CAN timeout: 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

1. STEP 1. Using scan tool MB991958, diagnose the CAN bus 
   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 Scan Tool To Data Link Connector

      Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
2. STEP 2. Using scan tool MB991958, read the A/C diagnostic trouble code 

   Check if DTC is set to the A/C-ECU.

   Q: Is the DTC set? 

   1. YES:  Troubleshoot the A/C (Refer to DIAGNOSIS ).
   2. NO:  Go to Step 3.
3. STEP 3. Using scan tool MB991958, read the other system diagnostic trouble code. 

   Check if DTC U0164 is set to the combination meter.

   Q: Is the DTC set? 

   1. YES:  Go to Step 4.
   2. NO:  Go to  Step 5.
4. STEP 4. Recheck for diagnostic trouble code. 

   Check again if the DTC is set to the WCM.

   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 A/C-ECU.
   2. NO:  The trouble can be an intermittent malfunction (Refer to HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION ).
5. STEP 5. Recheck for diagnostic trouble code. 

   Check again if the DTC is set to the WCM.

   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 WCM and register the ID codes (Refer to ID CODES REGISTRATION PROCEDURE  ).
   2. NO:  The trouble can be an intermittent malfunction (Refer to HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION ).