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Combination Meter Assembly

DTC U1100: Powertrain Control Module Time-out (Related to Engine)
DTC U1101: Powertrain Control Module Time-out (Related to A/T)

CAUTION:
- If DTC U1100 or U1101 is set in the combination meter, always diagnose the CAN bus lines.
- Whenever the ECU is replaced, ensure that the communication circuit is normal.

NOTE: When the DTC relating to the CAN communication error are set, make sure of the vehicle equipment. When the vehicle is not equipped with the system the combination meter communicates to, the DTC is always set. This is not abnormal.

DTC SET CONDITION

U1100
- The combination meter receives engine control system-related signals from the powertrain control module via CAN bus lines. If the display unit can not receives the necessary signals, DTC U1100 will be set.

U1101
- The combination meter receives A/T control system- related signal from the powertrain control module via CAN bus lines. If the display unit can not receive the necessary signals, DTC U1101 will be set.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)

CAUTION: If the ignition switch is turned to the ON position without starting the engine, DTC (past trouble) 017 and 018 may be set on the combination meter (incorporating meter-ECU) after three minutes.

Current trouble
- Connector(s) or wiring harness in the CAN bus lines between the powertrain control module and the combination meter, the power supply system to the powertrain control module, the powertrain control module itself, or the combination meter may be defective.

Past trouble
- Carry out diagnosis with particular emphasis on connector(s) or wiring harness in the CAN bus lines between the powertrain control module and the combination meter, and the power supply system to the powertrain control module.

NOTE: For a past trouble, you may not find it by the M.U.T.-III CAN bus diagnostics even if there is any failure in CAN bus lines. And check the CAN bus lines. You can narrow down the possible cause of the trouble by referring to the DTC, which is set regarding the CAN communication-linked ECUs. (Refer to CAN bus line Diagnostics Flow. Explanation About the Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III) CAN Bus Diagnostics

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
- The wiring harness or connectors may have loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector
- Malfunction of powertrain control module
- Malfunction of combination meter

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.

Use scan tool MB991958 to diagnose the CAN bus lines.







1. Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connector.
2. Turn the ignition switch to "ON" position.
3. Diagnose the CAN bus line.

Q: Is the check result satisfactory?

YES : Go to Step 2.

NO : Repair the CAN bus lines. On completion, go to Step 6.

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

Check if an MFI system DTC is set.

Q: Is the DTC set?

YES : Diagnose the MFI system by referring to MFI Diagnosis - Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart [2.4L ENGINE] Diagnostic Trouble Code Descriptions or MFI Diagnosis - Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart [3.8L ENGINE]. Diagnostic Trouble Code Descriptions

NO : Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Using scan tool MB991958, read the diagnostic trouble code related to the other system.

Check if a DTC, which relates to CAN communication-linked systems below, is set.

ABS-ECU
- DTC U1100: Powertrain control module time-out (related to Engine) [Vehicles with TCL]
- DTC U1101: Powertrain control module time-out (related to automatic transaxle) [Vehicles with TCL]

Multi-center display
- DTC U1100: Powertrain control module time-out (related to Engine)
- DTC U1101: Powertrain control module time-out (related to A/T)

ETACS-ECU
- DTC U1100: Powertrain control module time-out (related to Engine)
- DTC U1101: Powertrain control module time-out (related to A/T)

A/C-ECU
- DTC U1100: Powertrain control module time-out (related to Engine)

Q: Is the DTC set?

YES : Go to Step 4.

NO : Go to Step 5.

STEP 4. Recheck for diagnostic trouble code.

Recheck if the DTC is set.

1. Erase the DTC.
2. Turn the ignition switch to "ON" position.
3. Check if the DTC is set.

Q: Is the DTC set?

YES : Replace powertrain control module and then go to Step 6.

NO : A poor connection, open circuit or other intermittent malfunction is present in the CAN bus lines between the powertrain control module and the combination meter.

STEP 5. Recheck for diagnostic trouble code.

Recheck if the DTC is set.

1. Erase the DTC.
2. Turn the ignition switch to "ON" position.
3. Check if the DTC is set.

Q: Is the DTC set?

YES : Replace combination meter and then go to Step 6.

NO : A poor connection, open circuit or other intermittent malfunction is present in the CAN bus lines between the powertrain control module and the combination meter.

STEP 6. Recheck for diagnostic trouble code.

Recheck if the DTC is set.

1. Erase the DTC.
2. Turn the ignition switch to "ON" position.
3. Check if the DTC is set.

Q: Is the DTC set?

YES : Go to Step 1.

NO : The procedure is complete.
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