DTC 23

DTC 23: ECM and Its Related Component

DTC SET CONDITIONS
This DTC is set when there is failure in the ECM and its related components.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS (The most likely causes for this case:)
- Malfunction of the MFI system.
- Malfunction of the ECM.

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tools:
- MB991958: Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly)
- MB991824: V.C.I.
- MB991827: M.U.T.-III USB Cable
- MB991910: M.U.T.-III Main Harness A

STEP 1. Using scan tool MB991958, read the MFI system diagnostic trouble code.






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 to the data link connector. Scan Tool Connecting
2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
3. Check for MFI system diagnostic trouble code (Refer to MFI, Diagnostic Function- How to Read and Erase Diagnostic Trouble Codes) [2.4L Engine] or (Refer to MFI, Diagnostic Function- How to Read and Erase Diagnostic Trouble Codes) [3.0L Engine]. With Manufacturer's Scan Tool
4. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
5. Disconnect scan tool MB991958.

Q: Is any DTC set?

YES : Diagnose the MFI system (Refer to MFI, Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart) [2.4L Engine] or (Refer to MFI, Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart) [3.0L Engine]. Then go to Step 3. Diagnostic Trouble Code Descriptions

NO : Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Read the cruise control system diagnostic trouble code.

1. Erase diagnostic trouble code. Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position, and press the "ON/OFF" switch to turn the cruise control system to ON (turn on the "CRUISE" indicator light).
3. After turning the cruise control system to ON, when 2 minutes or more has elapsed without operating the cruise control switches, read the diagnostic trouble code of the cruise control system. Reading Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Q: Is DTC 23 set?

YES : Replace the ECM [Refer to MFI, Engine Control Module (ECM))] [2.4L Engine] or [Refer to MFI, Engine Control Module (ECM))] [3.0L Engine]. Then go to Step 3.

NO : It can be assumed that this malfunction is intermittent (Refer to General (Body and Chassis), How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points- How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunctions).

STEP 3. Read the cruise control system diagnostic trouble code.

1. Erase diagnostic trouble code. Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position, and press the "ON/OFF" switch to turn the cruise control system to ON (turn on the "CRUISE" indicator light).
3. After turning the cruise control system to ON, when 2 minutes or more has elapsed without operating the cruise control switches, read the diagnostic trouble code of the cruise control system. Reading Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Q: Is DTC 23 set?

YES : Return to Step 1.

NO : The procedure is complete.