Diagnostic Item 11
DIAGNOSTIC ITEM 11: Diagnose the lines between CAN main bus line and the powertrain control moduleCAUTION: When servicing a CAN bus line, ground yourself by touching a metal object such as an unpainted water pipe. If you fail to do so, a component connected to the CAN bus line may be damaged.
TROUBLE JUDGMENT
If the M.U.T.-III cannot received signals from the powertrain control module, CAN bus line connectors) are broken or an open circuit has occurred.
COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM
The wiring harness wire or connectors may have loose, corroded, or damage terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector, or the powertrain control module may be defective.
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
- The wiring harness or connectors may have loose, corroded, or damage terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector
- The powertrain control module may be defective
- The TCL/ASC-ECU may be defective
DIAGNOSIS
Required Special Tools:
- MB991223: Harness Set
- MB991970: ABS Check Harness
- MB991923: Power Plant ECU Check Harness
STEP 1. Check TCL/ASC-ECU connector A-42 and powertrain control module connector B-19 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector.
CAUTION: The strand end of the twisted wire should be within 10 cm (4 inches) from the connector.
Q: Are TCL/ASC-ECU connector A-42 and powertrain control module connector B-19 in good condition?
YES : Go to Step 2.
NO : Repair the damaged parts.
STEP 2. Check the CAN bus lines between the TCL/ASC-ECU and the powertrain control module. Measure the resistance between TCL/ASC-ECU connector A-42 and powertrain control module connector B-19.
CAUTION:
- A digital multimeter should be used.
- The test wiring harness should be used.
1. Disconnect TCL/ASC-ECU connector A-42 and powertrain control module connector B-19, and measure the resistance between each wiring harness side connector.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
CAUTION: Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
3. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
4. Measure the resistance between TCL/ASC-ECU connector terminal 15 and powertrain control module connector terminal 18.
OK: 2 ohms or less
5. Measure the resistance between TCL/ASC-ECU connector terminal 11 and powertrain control module connector terminal 17.
OK: 2 ohms or less
CAUTION: Strictly observe the specified wiring harness repair procedure.
Q: Do all the resistances measure 2 ohms or less?
YES : If all the resistances measure 2 ohms or less, go to Step 3.
NO : If either of the resistances measures more than 2 ohms or all the resistances measure more than 2 ohms, repair the wiring harness between TCL/ASC-ECU connector and the powertrain control module connector.
STEP 3. Check the CAN bus lines inside the TCL/ASC-ECU. Measure the resistance at TCL/ASC-ECU connector A-42.
CAUTION:
- A digital multimeter should be used.
- The test wiring harness should be used.
1. Disconnect TCL/ASC-ECU connector A-42, and measure the resistance at the component side of TCL/ASC-ECU connector A-42.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
CAUTION: Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
3. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
4. Measure the resistance between TCL/ASC-ECU connector terminals 13 and 15.
OK: 2 ohms or less
5. Measure the resistance between TCL/ASC-ECU connector terminals 27 and 11.
OK: 2 ohms or less
CAUTION: Strictly observe the specified wiring harness repair procedure.
Q: Do all the resistances measure 2 ohms or less?
YES : If all the resistances measure 2 ohms or less, power supply to the powertrain control module may be suspected. Diagnose the engine. Refer to MFI diagnosis Inspection Procedure 1 [2.4L engine] or MFI diagnosis Inspection Procedure 1 [3.8L engine].
NO : If either of the resistances measures more than 2 ohms or all the resistances measure more than 2 ohms, replace the TCL/ASC-ECU.