Occupant Classification-ECU

DTC U0197: Hands Free Module CAN Timeout

CAUTION:
- If the DTC U0197 is set in the occupant classification - ECU, always diagnose the CAN main bus lines.
- When replacing the ECU, always check that the communication circuit is normal.

DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION
When the signals from hands free module cannot be received, the occupant classification-ECU sets the DTC U0197.

DTC SET CONDITIONS
Because of the CAN-B bus circuit malfunction, if occupant classification-ECU becomes unable to perform the normal data transmission, occupant classification - ECU determines that an abnormality is present.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
- The CAN bus line may be defective.
- The hands free module may be defective.
- The occupant classification-ECU 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 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." 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.

STEP 2. Using scan tool MB991958, read the hands free module diagnostic trouble code. Check if the DTC is set to the hands free module.

Q: Is the DTC set?

YES: Diagnose the hands-free cellular phone system. Then go to Step 4.

NO: Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Using scan tool MB991958, read diagnostic trouble code No. U0197 for other system.

Check if the DTC U0197 is set in ETACS-ECU, SRS-ECU, combination meter, A/C-ECU, KOS-ECU or WCM, CAN box unit, radio and CD player, satellite radio tuner.

Q: Is the DTC set?

YES: Replace the hands free module.

NO: Go to Step 4.

STEP 4. Recheck for diagnostic trouble code. Check again if the DTC is set to the occupant classification - 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 the slide adjuster (RH).

NO: There is an intermittent malfunction such as poor engaged connector(s) or open circuit.