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Mitsubishi Multi Communication System (MMCS)




DTC U1415: Coding not completed/Data fail

CAUTION:
If DTC U1415 is set, diagnose the CAN bus lines.

CAUTION:
When replacing the CAN box unit, always check that the communication circuit is normal. (Check that the voltage is 10 V or more.)

DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION

If the vehicle information data is not registered to the CAN box unit, the CAN box unit sets DTC U1415.

JUDGMENT CRITERIA

With the global coding counter value "0," if all the global coding data (vehicle information) are not stored, the CAN box unit determines that a problem has occurred.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS

- The CAN bus line may be defective.
- The CAN box unit may be defective.
- The ETACS-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.





(1)
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.

Connect scan tool MB991958. Refer to "How to connect the Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III) Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes."
(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 CAN Bus Diagnostics Chart).

STEP 2. Using scan tool MB991958, read the ETACS-ECU diagnostic trouble code.

Check if the diagnosis code relating to the coding error is set to the ETACS-ECU.

Q. Is the DTC set?

YES Troubleshoot the ETACS-ECU (Refer to Electronic Time and Alarm Control System (ETACS)), and then go to Step 3.
NO Go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Recheck for diagnostic trouble code.

Check again if the DTC is set to the CAN box unit.

(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 CAN box unit.
NO The trouble can be an intermittent malfunction How to Cope With Intermittent Malfunctions).