DTC U0197: Hands Free Module Time-out: Diagnosis

Required Special Tools: 

• MB991223: Harness Set
• MB992006: Extra Fine Probe
• 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

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 whether an hands free module DTCs are set or not.

   1. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
   2. Check for hands free module DTCs.
   3. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

   Q: Is the DTC set? 

   YES  : Diagnose the hands free module (Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE ).

   NO  : Go to Step 3.

3. STEP 3. Using scan tool MB991958, check for any diagnostic trouble code. 

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

   • ETACS-ECU

     DTC indicating a time-out error related to the hands free module system

   1. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
   2. Check for a DTC related to the relevant system.
   3. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

   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.

   1. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
   2. Check if the DTC is set.
   3. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

   Q: Is the DTC set? 

   YES  : Replace the SRS-ECU. On completion, check that the DTC is not reset.

   NO  : There is an intermittent malfunction such as poor engaged connector(s) or open circuit (Refer to HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTIONS .)

5. STEP 5. Recheck for diagnostic trouble code. 

   Check again if the DTC is set.

   1. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
   2. Check if the DTC is set.
   3. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

   Q: Is the DTC set? 

   YES  : Replace the A/C-ECU. On completion, check that the DTC is not reset.

   NO  : There is an intermittent malfunction such as poor engaged connector(s) or open circuit (Refer to HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTIONS .)