INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: Communication with scan tool is not possible: Diagnosis

Required Special Tools: 

• MB991958: Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly)
  • MB991824: V. C. I.
  • MB991827: M.U.-III USB Cable
  • MB991910: M.U.T.-III Main Harness A

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.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

Q: Is the check result satisfactory? 

1. YES  : Diagnose the power supply circuit. Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2: POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT.; INSPECTION PROCEDURE 3: ODOMETER AND TRIP METER ARE NOT DISPLAYED.; INSPECTION PROCEDURE 4: NO NEEDLE METERS WORK.; INSPECTION PROCEDURE 5: WHEN THE IGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION, THE INDICATOR AND WARNING LIGHTS DO NOT ILLUMINATE .
2. NO  : Repair the CAN bus lines (Refer to CAN BUS DIAGNOSTIC CHART ).

Fig 1: Connecting Special Tool MB991910 To Data Link Connector

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