DTC U1102: ABS-ECU Time-out: 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. 

   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? 

   YES:  Go to Step 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.
2. STEP 2. Using scan tool MB991958, read ABS diagnostic trouble code. 

   Check that the ABS-ECU sets a DTC.

   Q: Is the DTC set? 

   YES:  Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART .

   NO:  Go to Step 3.

3. STEP 3. Using scan tool MB991958, read the MFI diagnostic trouble code. 

   Check if the powertrain control module has set DTC U1102 (ABS-ECU time-out).

   Q: Is the DTC set? 

   YES:  Go to Step 4.

   NO:  Go to Step  5.

4. 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 check result satisfactory? 

   YES:  A poor connection, open circuit or other intermittent malfunction is present in the lines between the ABS-ECU and the combination meter (Refer to "How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points - HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTIONS " ).

   NO:  Replace ABS-ECU and then go to Step  6.

5. 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 check result satisfactory? 

   YES:  A poor connection, open circuit or other intermittent malfunction is present in the lines between the ABS-ECU and the combination meter (Refer to "How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points - HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTIONS " ).

   NO:  Replace combination meter and go to Step 6.

6. 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 check result satisfactory? 

   YES:  The procedure is complete.

   NO:  Go to Step  1.