DTC 013: A/C-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
  • MB991911: 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 the A/C diagnostic trouble code 

   Check if an A/C system DTC is set.

   Q: Is the DTC set? 

   YES:  Diagnose the A/C system by referring to or or .

   NO:  Go to Step 3.

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

   Check if a DTC, which relates to CAN communication-linked systems below, is set.

   Powertrain control module

   • DTC U1110: A/C-ECU time-out

   ETACS-ECU

   • DTC 013: A/C-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 CAN bus lines between the A/C-ECU and the middle grade multi-center display unit (Refer to "How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points - HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTIONS " ).

   NO:  Replace A/C-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 CAN bus lines between the A/C-ECU and the middle grade multi-center display unit (Refer to "How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points - HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTIONS " ).

   NO:  Replace the multi-center display unit (middle grade type) and then 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.