DTC U0184: AUDIO CAN Timeout: Diagnosis

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STEP 1. Using scan tool (M.U.T.-III), diagnose the CAN bus line
CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool (M.U.T.-III), always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool (M.U.T.-III).
1. Connect scan tool (M.U.T.-III). 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?
1. YES: Go to Step 2.
2. NO: Repair the CAN bus line (Refer to DIAGNOSIS ).
STEP 2. Using scan tool (M.U.T.-III), read the radio and CD player diagnostic trouble code
Check if DTC is stored in the radio and CD player.

Q: Is the DTC stored?
1. YES: Troubleshoot the radio and CD player. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART .
2. NO: Go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Using scan tool (M.U.T.-III), read the ETACS diagnostic trouble code.
Check if the DTC No. U0184 stored in ETACS-ECU.

Q: Is the DTC stored?
1. YES: Go to Step 4.
2. NO: Go to Step 5.
STEP 4. Recheck for diagnostic trouble code.
Recheck if the DTC is stored.
1. Erase the DTC.
2. Turn the ignition switch to "ON" position.
3. On completion, check that the DTC is not stored again.
Q: Is the DTC stored?
1. YES: Replace radio and CD player and then go to Step 6.
2. NO: A poor connection, open circuit or other intermittent malfunction is present in the CAN bus lines between the radio and CD player and the combination meter (Refer to HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING/INSPECTION SERVICE POINTS ).
STEP 5. Recheck for diagnostic trouble code.
Recheck if the DTC is stored.
1. Erase the DTC.
2. Turn the ignition switch to "ON" position.
3. On completion, check that the DTC is not stored again.
Q: Is the DTC stored?
1. YES: Replace combination meter and then go to Step 6.
2. NO: A poor connection, open circuit or other intermittent malfunction is present in the CAN bus lines between the radio and CD player and the combination meter (Refer to HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING/INSPECTION SERVICE POINTS ).
STEP 6. Recheck for diagnostic trouble code.
Recheck if the DTC is stored.
1. Erase the DTC.
2. Turn the ignition switch to "ON" position.
3. On completion, check that the DTC is not stored again.
Q: Is the DTC stored?
1. YES: Go to Step 1.
2. NO: The procedure is complete.