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DTC B2204: Coding data mismatch: Diagnosis

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Required Special Tools: 

  1. 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 to the data link connector.
    2. Fig 1: Connecting Special Tool MB991910 To Data Link Connector
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    3. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
    4. Diagnose the CAN bus line.
    5. 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 ).

  2. STEP 2. Using scan tool MB991958, read the ETACS-ECU diagnostic trouble code 

    Check again if the DTC is set to the ETACS-ECU.

    Q: Is the DTC set? 

    YES  : Troubleshoot the ETACS (Refer to DIAGNOSIS ).

    NO  : Go to Step 3.

  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 ).