DTC U0141: CAN Time-out Error (ETACS): Diagnosis

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Required Special Tools:

MB992744: Vehicle communication interface-Lite (V.C.I.-Lite)
MB992745: V.C.I.-Lite main harness A
MB992747: V.C.I.-Lite USB cable short
MB992748: V.C.I.-Lite USB cable long
MB991958: Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly)
- MB991824: Vehicles 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)

CAUTION:

If the TCM is stored the DTC U0141, make sure to diagnose the CAN bus line.
If there is any problem in the CAN bus lines, an incorrect DTC may be stored. Prior to this diagnosis, diagnose the CAN bus lines.
Before replacing the ECU, ensure that the CAN bus line is normal.

STEP 1. Using scan tool (M.U.T.-III), diagnose the CAN bus lines.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool (M.U.T.-III), always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool (M.U.T.-III).

Using scan tool (M.U.T.-III), perform CAN bus diagnosis

DIAGNOSIS ].

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES: Go to Step 3.

NO: Repair the CAN bus lines (Refer to CAN BUS DIAGNOSTICS TABLE ).

Then go to Step 2.
STEP 2. Using scan tool (M.U.T.-III), DTC recheck after repairing CAN bus lines.
Check again if the DTC is stored.
1. Erase the DTC.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
3. Carry out a test drive with the OBD-II drive cycle pattern.
4. Recheck the DTC.
  Q: Is DTC U0141 stored?
  
  YES: Go to Step 3.
  
  NO: This diagnosis is complete.
STEP 3. Using scan tool (M.U.T.-III), check the DTC of other system.
Using scan tool (M.U.T.-III), check if the DTC is stored in ETACS-ECU (Refer to HOW TO READ AND ERASE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES ).

Q: Is any DTC stored?

YES: Perform the ETACS system diagnosis (Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART ). Then go to Step 4.

NO: Go to Step 4.
STEP 4. Using scan tool (M.U.T.-III), check the DTC of other system.
Using scan tool (M.U.T.-III), check whether an ETACS "time-out" related DTC is stored in other ECU (ECM, ASC-ECU, combination meter, etc.).

Q: Is any DTC stored?

YES: Replace ETACS-ECU (Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ). Then go to Step 6.

NO: Go to Step 5.
STEP 5. Using scan tool (M.U.T.-III), recheck the DTC.
Check again if the DTC is stored.
1. Erase the DTC.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
3. Carry out a test drive with the OBD-II drive cycle pattern.
4. Recheck the DTC.
  Q: Is DTC U0141 stored?
  
  YES: Replace the TCM (Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ). Then go to Step 6.
  
  NO: The trouble can be an intermittent malfunction (Refer to
  
  COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTIONS ).
STEP 6. Using scan tool (M.U.T.-III), recheck the DTC.
Check again if the DTC is stored.
1. Erase the DTC.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
3. Carry out a test drive with the OBD-II drive cycle pattern.
4. Recheck the DTC.
  Q: Is DTC U0141 stored?
  
  YES: Return to Step 1.
  
  NO: This diagnosis is complete.