Networking and the System

Diagnosis (SD) Control Module

318 PP Syst Diag (GC_JL_JM)

01-09-03
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 Objectives
• List the ECUs not on either CAN-B or CAN-C
• Locate four X30 connectors on an R230
• Explain System Diagnosis (SD)
• Explain what SD does
• Describe SD advantages
• Explain SD limitations
• Locate N55 on the vehicle
• Explain what to do when SD module or CAN-B modules are replaced

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 Networking Notes
• Control units connected to both CAN-B and CAN-C:
– EIS: Electronic Ignition Switch (N73); Also serving as a gateway for
diagnosing CAN-B components not hard-wired to X11/4
– ICM: Instrument Cluster (A1)
– SCM: Steering Column Module (N80)

• Control units not directly connected to either CAN-B or CAN-C:

– SRS: Supplemental Restraint System (N2/7)
– SBC: Sensotronic Braking Control (A73n1)
– MCS-L: Multi-Contour Seat-Left (N35/15)
– MCS-R: Multi-Contour Seat-Right (N35/16)

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 Networking
N3/10 N63/1 N51/2 N15/5 N15/3 N47-5 2-wire A73n1
ECM DTR ABC ESM ETC ESP SBC
SBC CAN

X30/18
CAN- C

Gn
Gn/Wh N35/15
MCS-L

N73 A1 N80 N69/1 N10/10 N22 N72 N32/1

EIS ICM SCM DCM-L SAM-FL AAC LCP ESA-L

X11/4
X30/15

CAN- B

CAN- B

A35/16
Br MCS-R
Rd
N10/11 N32/2 N70 N69/2 N55
SAM-FR ESA-R OCP DCM-R SD
N2/7
SRS
X30/16

CAN- B
D2B
Br N52 A2 A37
N10/8 N62 N88 N69/5 N82/1 A35/8
Bk RVC Rear SAM PTS TPC KG BNS TeleAid COMAND PSE
X30/17

CAN-C CAN-B not connected to either CAN 5

Configuration of R230 D2B Components

• D2B Master Head unit (COMAND)

• Component 1 Amplifier (sound system)
• Component 2 CD changer
• Component 3 E-call 2 (TELEAID)
• Component 4 Telephone
• Component 5 Voice recognition

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 CAN-C Connector X30/18
Inside driver’s side door sill
(next to X30/15)

EIS (N73)IC (A1)

X3 SCM (N80)
0/1
8 ECM (N3/10)
DTR (N63/1)
ABC (N5/12)
ESM (N15/5)
ETC (N15/3)
ESP (N47-5) SBC (A73n1)

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 CAN-B Connector X30/15
Inside driver’s side door sill
(next to X30/18) EIS (N73)
IC (A1)
SCM (N80)
DCM-L (N69/1)
SAM-FL (N10/10)
X3
0/1 AAC (N22)
5
LCP (N72)
ESA-L (N32/1) MCS-L (N35/15)

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 CAN-B Connector X30/16
Inside passenger side door sill

SAM-FR (N10/11)
OCP (N70)
DCM-R (N69/2)
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X 30/ SD (N55)
ESA-R (N32/2) MCS-R (A35/16)

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 CAN-B Connector X30/17
Behind passenger seat, next to SAM RVC )N52)
SAM-Rear (N10/8)
PTS (N62)
7 TPC (N88)
0/1
X3 KG (N69/5)
BNS (N82/1)
TeleAid (A35/8)
COMAND (A2) D2B
PSE (A37)

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Systems Diagnosis Control Module
(SD)

(N55)
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 SD Function
• Monitors CAN-B control modules during driving
• Provides DTCs related to CAN-B communication problems and for
modules which are not communicating properly
• Monitors DTCs plus information inputs & outputs of CAN-B modules
• Determines affected functions and suspected components
• Narrows down the list of suspected components
• Could decide that all components in a particular electrical “path”
category are suspected
• Informs DAS via X11/4:
– What might be wrong
– What to check in sequence
– Requests component activation
• Provides information on the cause of an ATA triggering event

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 SD Advantages
• Easier diagnosis of difficult CAN-B complaints in spite of
– Complexity of CAN-B
– Increased networking (sharing of components & wiring)
• Can be used in addition to a Short Test
• Provides 3 types of DTCs related to CAN-B communication problems
– SD “knowledge base” deficiencies
– Certain control modules communicating in single-wire mode
– Any CAN-B module no longer communicating
• All CAN-B module DTCs are registered and compared
• Logic used to identify shared failures
• Possible causes/remedies are listed in order of likelihood
• Will assist in diagnosing intermittent faults
• Can erase codes in CAN-B modules

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 SD Notes
• SD has no effect on vehicle operation if disconnected
• SD assistance is limited to CAN-B faults
• A DTC must be present before SD can help
• SD cannot diagnose software problems (erroneous codes) in the
monitored ECUs
• There is an “onboard knowledge base” within SD
– Matched to the vehicle (country, equipment and function)
– Matched to the capabilities of the CAN-B control modules
• SD cannot effectively diagnose CAN-B failures if the “onboard
knowledge base” is not updated when necessary
– Flashing of SD is required when SD is replaced
– Flashing of SD may be required when CAN-B modules are replaced

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 Location of N55

One 12-pin connector:

+ 12 volts (t.30)
Chassis ground
CAN-B wires
K-line to X11/4

Located at right in passenger side footwell

To access: Remove glovebox and A-pillar cover in footwell area
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 Flashing SD with SDS Equipment

• Attach SDS to vehicle and use DAS to complete the following steps:
Main groups > Control units > Body > System diagnosis > Program
control unit in compliance with factory specifications > don’t change
anything in the next screen, “Knowledge base configuration” > F2 >
don’t change anything in the next screen, “Knowledge base
configuration/special equipment” > F2
Flashing will then occur. Finish by erasing DTCs.

• Reference:
– NetStar website: Service > STAR TekInfo > STAR Bulletin Index
> Group 54 > “November 22, 2002, # P-B-54.21/74”

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 System Diagnosis (SD)
In Diagnostic Assistance System, from Main groups menu, select:
- Interior diagnosis covering all control units (system diagnosis)
or
- Control units > Body > System diagnosis

Group: 00.30 & 54.21

Control unit designation: N55
U.S. Introduction: MY2003 R230
Major components: SD control module
CAN-B connection to X30/16
MILs: No
Warning messages in IC? No
DTC capable? Yes
Control unit adaptation? Program “knowledge base” in SD when
it is exchanged
Update “knowledge base”after replacing
any CAN-B module
Requires Control unit adaptation in: No other control unit

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 Acronym List – Page 1
AAC Automatic Air Conditioning
ABC Active Body Control
BNS Board Net System (Vehicle Power Supply Control
Module)
COMAND Cockpit Management And Data system
D2B Digital Data Bus
DCM (L&R) Door Control Module-Left/Right
DTR Distronic
ECM Engine Control Module
EIS Electronic Ignition Switch
ESA (L/R) Electric Seat Adjustment-Left/Right
ESM Electronic Selector Module
ESP Electronic Stability Program
ETC Electronic Transmission Control
IC Instrument Cluster
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 Acronym List – Page 2
KG Keyless Go
LCP Lower Control Panel
MCS (L/R) MultiContour Seat-Left/Right
OCP Overhead Control Panel
PSE Pneumatic System Equipment
PTS Parktronic System
RVC Vario roof
SAM-FL/FR/Rear Signal Acquisition Module (Front Left/Front Right/Rear)
SBC Sensotronic Brake Control
SCM Steering Column Module
SD System Diagnosis
SRS Supplemental Restraint System
TeleAid Telematic Identification on Demand
TPC Tire Pressure Control
UCP Upper Control Panel
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 Appendix
System diagnosis function WIS: GF00.30-P-0001R
Remove, install system diagnosis control module WIS: AR54.21-P-0200R
System diagnosis control module, location/task/design WIS: GF54.21-P-4119R
Tasks of system diagnosis control module WIS: GF54.21-P-4119-01R

Networking, System diagnosis, D2B, CAN Introduction of the New SL-

Class Model Series 230,
pp.44-48

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