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Keyless Operation System (KOS)




DTC B2204: Coding data mismatch

CAUTION:

- When DTC B2204 is set, be sure to diagnose the CAN bus line.
- When replacing the ECU, always check that the communication circuit is normal.

DTC SET CONDITION

If the vehicle information data transmitted from the ETACS-ECU via the CAN bus lines is different from that registered in the KOS-ECU, the KOS-ECU sets DTC No. B2204.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)

KOS-ECU determines that the abnormality is present when the vehicle information registered in it does not match the vehicle information on the CAN bus lines.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS

- Malfunction of CAN bus line
- Malfunction of KOS-ECU
- Malfunction of ETACS-ECU

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

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 to the data link connector.
(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 a coding-related DTC is set in the ETACS-ECU.

Q. Is the DTC set?

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

Check again if the DTC is set to the WCM.

(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 registration procedure manual - ID codes registration judgement table).
NO The trouble can be an intermittent malfunction How to Cope With Intermittent Malfunctions).