U0171

DTC U0171: Front Impact Sensor (RH) Communication Error

















CAUTION:
If DTC U0171 is set in the SRS-ECU, always diagnose the CAN main bus line.

CIRCUIT OPERATION

If an impact of set value or more is detected, the front impact sensor sends the coded acceleration data to SRS-ECU. Based on the acceleration data, SRS-ECU determines the necessity of driver's and front passenger's air bag deployment, and then turns ON the power supply circuit to the inflator.

DTC SET CONDITIONS

These DTCs are set if communication between the front impact sensor (RH) and the SRS-ECU is not possible or faulty.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS

- Damaged wiring harnesses or connectors
- Malfunction of the front impact sensor (RH)
- Malfunction of the SRS-ECU

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tools:

- MB991958: Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly)
- MB991824: Vehicle 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. Recheck for diagnostic trouble code.

Check again if the DTC is set.

(1)Erase the DTC.

(2)Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.

(3)Check if the DTC is set.

(4)Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

Q. Is the DTC set?

YES Go to Step 3.
NO There is an intermittent malfunction such as poor engaged connector(s) or open circuit How to Cope With Intermittent Malfunctions).
STEP 3. Check for any diagnostic trouble code.

Check the front impact sensor (RH).

(1)Disconnect the negative battery terminal.

(2)Alternate the front impact sensor (RH) and front impact sensor (LH), and then install the alternated sensors.

(3)Connect the negative battery terminal.

(4)Erase diagnostic trouble code from memory, and check the diagnostic trouble code.

Q. Is DTC U0170 set?

YES Replace the front impact sensor (RH) with a new one (Refer to Removal and Installation).
Go to Step 5.
NO Go to Step 4.
STEP 4. Check the harness wires for open circuit and short circuit between SRS-ECU connector C-37 (terminal No.23 and 24) and front impact sensor (RH) connector A-52 (terminal No.2 and 1).

NOTE:
After inspecting intermediate connector A-42, C-131 inspect the wiring harness. If the intermediate connector A-42, C-131 is damaged, repair or replace it.

Q. Are the harness wires between SRS-ECU connector C-37 (terminal No.23 and 24) and front impact sensor (RH) connector A-52 (terminal No.2 and 1) in good condition?

YES Go to Step 5.
NO Repair the harness wires between SRS-ECU connector C-37 and front impact sensor
(RH) connector A-52.
STEP 5. Recheck for diagnostic trouble code.

Check again if the DTC is set.

(1)Erase the DTC.

(2)Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.

(3)Check if the DTC is set.

(4)Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

Q. Is DTC U0171 set?

YES Replace the SRS-ECU (Refer to Service and Repair).
NO There is an intermittent malfunction such as poor engaged connector(s) or open circuit How to Cope With Intermittent Malfunctions).