Keyless Operation System (KOS)

DTC U0184: Audio CAN timeout

CAUTION:
- If DTC U0184 is set, be sure to diagnose the CAN bus line.
- When replacing the ECU, always check that the communication circuit is normal.

DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION
When the signals from radio and CD player or CD changer cannot be received, the KOS-ECU sets DTC U0184.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
- The CAN bus line may be defective.
- The KOS-ECU may be defective.
- The radio and CD player or CD changer may be defective.

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tools:
- MB991958: Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly)
- MB991824: Vehicles 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)

STEP 1. Using scan tool MB991958, diagnose the CAN busline






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)." 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 Controller Area Network (CAN), Diagnosis).

STEP 2. Using scan tool MB991958, read the audio diagnostic trouble code

Check again if the DTC is set to the audio.

Q: Is the DTC set?

YES: Troubleshoot the radio and CD player (Refer to Chassis Electrical - Radio and CD player, Diagnosis [radio and CD player]).

NO: Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Recheck for diagnostic trouble code.

Check again if the DTC is set to the KOS-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 KOS-ECU and register the ID codes. (Refer to ID Code Registration Necessity Judgment Table)

NO: The trouble can be an intermittent malfunction (Refer to general (body and chassis) - How to use Troubleshooting/inspection Service Points - How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction).