DTC U0195: Satellite Radio Can Timeout: Diagnosis

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Required Special Tools:

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

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.
STEP 2. Using scan tool MB991958 read the satellite radio tuner diagnostic trouble code.
Check whether a satellite radio tuner DTCs are set or not.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
2. Check for satellite radio tuner DTCs.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the DTC set?

YES : Diagnose the satellite radio tuner. (Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART ).

NO : Go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Recheck for diagnostic trouble code.
Check again if the DTC is set to the radio and CD player.
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 radio and CD player.

NO : The trouble can be an intermittent malfunction (Refer to HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION ).