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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMITSUBISHI2011OUTLANDER SPORT AWD L4-2.0L (4B11)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISA L L DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES ( DTC )TESTING AND INSPECTIONU CODE CHARTSU0141CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE, CVT
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport AWD L4-2.0L (4B11)
Continuously Variable Transmission/Transaxle, CVT
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport AWD L4-2.0L (4B11)SECTION Continuously Variable Transmission/Transaxle, CVT
DTC U0141: CAN Time-out Error (ETACS)
DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION
TCM determines that malfunction is present if the periodic communication data sent from ETACS-ECU via the CAN bus lines is abnormal.
JUDGMENT CRITERIA
TCM cannot receive the periodic communication data from ETACS-ECU.
PROBABLE CAUSES
- Malfunction of the CAN bus
- Malfunction of ETACS-ECU
- Malfunction of TCM
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
STEP 1. Using scan tool MB991958, diagnose the CAN bus line.
Use scan tool MB991958 to perform the CAN bus diagnosis.
Q. Is the check result normal?
YES Go to Step 2.
NO Repair the CAN bus lines. CAN Bus Diagnostics Chart.)
STEP 2. M.U.T.-III diagnostic trouble code
Check if ETACS-related diagnostic trouble code is set.
Q. Is the ECU-related diagnostic trouble code set?
YES Carry out the appropriate troubleshooting.
NO Go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Symptom recheck after erasing diagnostic trouble code
Q. Is the check result normal?
YES Intermittent malfunction
NO Replace TCM.
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.