Code No. U0164: A/C-ECU CAN timeout



caution
  • If diagnosis code No. U0164 is set, be sure to diagnose the CAN bus line.
  • When replacing the ECU, always check that the communication circuit is normal.

DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION


If the signal from A/C-ECU cannot be received, the KOS-ECU sets diagnosis code No. U0164.

PROBABLE CAUSES




DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE


STEP 1. M.U.T.-III CAN bus diagnostics


Use M.U.T.-III to diagnose the CAN bus lines.

Q. Is the check result normal?

Go to Step 2.

Repair the CAN bus line (Refer to GROUP 54C - Troubleshooting ).

STEP 2. M.U.T.-III other system diagnosis code


Check if the A/C-ECU related diagnosis code is set.

Q. Is the diagnosis code set?

Troubleshoot the A/C or heater (GROUP 55, Auto A/C Diagnosis ).

Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. M.U.T.-III other system diagnosis code


Check if diagnosis code No.U0164 is set to the combination meter.

Q. Is the diagnosis code set?

Go to Step 4.

Go to Step 5.

STEP 4. Check whether the diagnosis code is reset.


Recheck if the diagnosis code is set to the KOS-ECU.
(1)Erase the diagnosis code.
(2)Turn the power supply mode of the engine switch from OFF to ON.
(3)Check if the diagnosis code is set.

Q. Is the diagnosis code set?

Replace the A/C-ECU.

Intermittent malfunction is suspected (Refer to GROUP 00 - How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points - How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction ).

STEP 5. Check whether the diagnosis code is reset.


Recheck if the diagnosis code is set.
(1)Erase the diagnosis code.
(2)Turn the power supply mode of the engine switch from OFF to ON.
(3)Check if the diagnosis code is set.

Q. Is the diagnosis code set?

Replace KOS-ECU and register the ID codes (Refer to ).

Intermittent malfunction is suspected (Refer to GROUP 00 - How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points - How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction ).