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Continuously Variable Transaxle (CVT)

DTC U0121: CAN Time-out Error (ABS)

DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION
TCM determines that malfunction is present if the periodic communication data sent from the ABS-ECU via CAN bus lines is abnormal.

JUDGMENT CRITERIA
TCM cannot receive the periodic communication data from ABS-ECU.

PROBABLE CAUSES
^ Malfunction of the CAN bus
^ ABS-ECU malfunction
^ Malfunction of TCM

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

STEP 1. Using scan tool MB991958, diagnose the CAN bus lines.
Use scan tool MB991958 to perform the CAN bus diagnosis.
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES:
Go to Step 2.
NO: Repair the CAN bus lines (Refer to Troubleshooting, Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart CAN Bus Diagnostics Table).

STEP 2. M.U.T.-III diagnostic trouble code
Check if the ABS-related diagnostic trouble code is set.
Q: Is the ABS-related diagnostic trouble code set?
YES:
Carry out the appropriate troubleshooting.
NO: Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Symptom recheck after erasing diagnostic trouble code
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES:
Intermittent malfunction
NO: Replace TCM.