DTC U0197: Hands free module 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 (Vehicles with CAN communication system)

1. STEP 1. Using scan tool MB991958, diagnose the CAN bus line. 
   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? 

   YES:  Go to Step 2.

   NO:  Repair the CAN bus line (Refer to DIAGNOSIS ).

   Fig 1: Connecting Special Tool To Data Link Connector

   Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
2. STEP 2. Using scan tool MB991958, read the hands free module diagnostic trouble code. 

   Check if DTC is set to the hands free module.

   Q: Is the DTC set? 

   YES:  Troubleshoot the hands free telephone system (Refer to HOW TO DIAGNOSE THE CAN BUS LINES ).

   NO:  Go to Step 3.

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

   Check if the DTC U0197 is set to the SRS-ECU.

   Q: Is the DTC set? 

   YES:  Go to Step 4.

   NO:  Go to  Step 5.

4. STEP 4. Recheck for diagnostic trouble code. 

   Check again if the DTC is set to the ETACS-ECU.

   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? 

   YES:  Replace the hands free module.

   NO:  The trouble can be an intermittent malfunction such as a poor connection or open circuit in the CAN bus lines between the hands free module and the ETACS-ECU (Refer to HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTIONS )

5. STEP 5. Recheck for diagnostic trouble code. 

   Check again if the DTC is set to the ETACS-ECU.

   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? 

   YES:  Replace the ETACS-ECU.

   NO:  The trouble can be an intermittent malfunction such as a poor connection or open circuit in the CAN bus lines between the hands free module and the ETACS-ECU (Refer to HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTIONS )