Combination Meter

DTC U0184: Audio CAN Timeout

CAUTION:
- If DTC U0184 is set, be sure to diagnose the CAN bus line.
- When replacing the ECU, always check that the communication circuit is normal.

DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION
When the signals from radio and CD player or CD changer cannot be received, the combination meter sets the DTC U0184.

JUDGEMENT CRITERIA
With the ignition switch in the ON position, system voltage between 10 - 16 volts (data from ETACS-ECU), power supply fuse is OK, or odometer value is 80.5 km (50 miles) or more, and the communications with radio and CD player or CD changer cannot be established for 2,500 ms or more, the combination meter determines that a problem has occurred.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
- The CAN bus line may be defective.
- The combination meter may be defective.
- The radio and CD player or CD changer 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.






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.

1. Connect scan tool MB991958. Refer to "How to connect the Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III)." How to Connect the Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III)
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 (Refer to Controller Area Network, Diagnosis).

STEP 2. Using scan tool MB991958, read the audio diagnostic trouble code.

Check again if the DTC is set to the audio.

Q : Is the DTC set?

YES : Troubleshoot the radio and CD player. Diagnostic Trouble Code Descriptions

NO : Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Recheck for diagnostic trouble code.

Check again if the DTC is set to the combination meter.

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 combination meter.

NO : The trouble can be an intermittent malfunction (Refer to General (Body and Chassis) -How to use Troubleshooting/inspection Service Points -How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction).