Electronic Time and Alarm Control System (ETACS)

DTC U0141: ETACS CAN Time-out

CAUTION:

- If the DTC U0141 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

If the signal from ETACS-ECU cannot be received, the occupant classification-ECU sets the DTC U0141.

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 ETACS-ECU 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





(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 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 again if the DTC is set to the ETACS-ECU.

Q. Is the DTC set?

YES Diagnose the ETACS-ECU. Then go to Step 4.
NO Go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Using scan tool MB991958, read diagnostic trouble code No.
U0141 for other system.

Check if the DTC U0141 is set in SRS-ECU, combination meter, A/C-ECU, KOS-ECU or WCM, hands free module, CAN box unit, radio and CD player, satellite radio tuner.

Q. Is the DTC set?

YES Replace the ETACS-ECU Electronic Time and Alarm Control System (ETACS).
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) Front Seat Assembly Disassembly and Assembly).
NO There is an intermittent malfunction such as poor engaged connector(s) or open circuit How to Cope With Intermittent Malfunctions).