DTC U0164: A/C-ECU CAN timeout: Diagnosis

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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

STEP 1. Using scan tool MB991958, diagnose the CAN bus
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) " .
  
  Fig 1: Connecting Special Tool MB991910 To Data Link Connector
  Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
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 DIAGNOSIS ).
STEP 2. Using scan tool MB991958, read the A/C diagnostic trouble code
Check if DTC is set to the A/C-ECU.

Q: Is the DTC set?

YES : Troubleshoot the A/C (Refer to A/C DIAGNOSIS ).

NO : Go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Recheck for diagnostic trouble code.
Check again if the DTC is set to the WCM.
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 WCM and register the ID codes (Refer to ID CODES REGISTRATION JUDGMENT TABLE ).

NO : The trouble can be an intermittent malfunction (Refer to HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION ).