Safety Recall Campaign 386, Air Bag Control Module Replacement – 2015-2018 Maserati Granturismo & 2016-2018 Granturismo Convertible

June 14, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V461000

Air Bags May Not Deploy Properly

A deactivated air bag increases the risk of injury. An inadvertent deployment of the air bag increases the risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V461

Manufacturer Maserati North America, Inc.

Components AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 739

 

Summary

Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Granturismo and 2016-2018 Granturismo Convertible vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can cause a deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bag.

 

Remedy

Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag ECU, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 30, 2019. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati’s number for this recall is 386.

 

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

 

Check if your Maserati has a Recall

 

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Date: July 15, 2019
Bulletin Number: MAS001916 – MTB -1912 –
Recall 386 – Air Bag Control Module
Replacement_US
Supersedes: N/A
Section: Compliance

 

Model Type: GranTurismo & GranCabrio (M145)

Model Years: 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018

Subject: Vehicle Safety Recall Campaign 386, Air Bag Control Module replacement

NOTE:  Some vehicles above may have been identified as not involved in this  recall and therefore have been excluded from this recall. 

 

NOTE: Before starting this procedure, you MUST read these instructions carefully and completely.

 

MASERATI SAFETY RECALL NOTIFICATION

 

PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES BEFORE CUSTOMER DELIVERY OR THE NEXT TIME THE CAR IS IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS.

 

Maserati dealers must ensure recalls are completed after having been notified by Maserati North America, Inc. (MNA) that a safety-related defect or noncompliance exists in any motor vehicle or item of replacement equipment in the dealer’s possession at the time of notification.  In MNA’s case, this notification would typically be made by the issuance of a recall notification in the form of a Technical Bulletin. 

 

Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer new vehicle inventory.  The National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966, as amended (or in the case of Canadian vehicles, Motor Vehicle Safety Act S.C. 1993, as amended), requires you to complete this recall service on these vehicles before retail delivery. This means that dealers cannot legally deliver new motor vehicles or new items of replacement equipment to consumers with an open recall.

 

Dealers should also consider this requirement to apply to used vehicle inventory and should perform this recall on vehicles in for service.  This also pertains to vehicles in the Certified Pre-Owned program, and to items of replacement equipment. 

 

Finally, MNA dealers should not sell or use parts that have been recalled by MNA.  Please follow the specific instructions provided by MNA on the return or disposition of the parts.   

 

Maserati S.p.A. and MNA have determined that the above described vehicles were manufactured with an Air Bag Control Module (Fig.1) that may contain a voltage supply capacitor that was improperly manufactured.  If the voltage supply capacitor fails, the air bag may inadvertently deploy or not deploy at all.

Out of an abundance of caution, Maserati has decided to initiate this Voluntary Safety Recall #386 to replace the Air Bag Control Module with a new Module.

 

This repair procedure will be performed free of charge to the customer.

 

Which Vehicles Are Affected

Please refer to the VIN List in ModisCS+ for the affected vehicles in the U.S. and Canada.

 

Vehicle Remedy Information

1. Check that the vehicle is included in this Recall Campaign, and that the repair has not been previously performed.
2. Replace the Air Bag Control Module as shown in:

Attachment “A” for Model Years 2015, 2016 and 2017 vehicles

Attachment “B” for Model Year 2018 vehicles

 

3. Initialization Procedures for New Airbag Control Modules.

Attachment “C” for all vehicle involved in this Safety Recall

 

4. The recall procedure is now complete.

 

Parts Needed For The Recall

For this Recall Campaign the Air Bag Control Module must be ordered with a “PHD” from the Maserati Parts Dept.

P/N: 319505 GranCabrio (Convertible vehicles)

P/N: 304783 GranTurismo (Coup vehicles)

 

OPERATING PROCEDURES

1. Disconnect the battery.

NOTE: Before disconnecting the battery, lower the front and rear door windows a few centimeters then set the “KIN” to the “OFF” position.

 

2. For 2015, 2016 and 2017 Model year vehicles, follow the procedures in Attachment “A” and Attachment “C”.

For Model Year 2018 vehicles, follow the procedures in Attachment “B” and Attachment “C”.

 

Entering A Warranty Claim

Warranty Information:

• Campaign Number……………………………………..386
• Cost Code……………………………………………….24
• Defect Code…………………………………………….063
• Component code……………………………………….7.00.003
• Labor Operation for Model Year 18………………….7.00.003.9 (3.75h)
• Labor Operation for Model Years 16 and 17.………7.00.003.1 (1.65h)
• Component Part Number………………………………See parts section

 

Attachment “A”

2015, 2016 and 2017 Model Year vehicles

1. Disconnect the battery.
2. Remove the central fixing plate on the center console as shown below and in Section 09.51.084 of the Workshop Manual.
   1. Remove the two pressure-fitted side panels (Fig.1 and Fig.2).
   2. Lift and remove the rubber base from both cup holders (Fig.3) and remove the 2 fastening screws (Fig.4)
   3. Remove the fastening screw above the power outlet (Fig.5).
   4. Working from the left side, push the gear selector display upward, unhook the electrical connector, remove the display unit, then remove the screw below it that secures the center console to the mounting bracket (Fig.6).
   5. Pull the knob off the gearshift lever (Fig.7)
   6. Lift the front panel on the center console, remove the electrical connectors then remove the panel (Fig.8).
3. Remove the center console side covering on both sides as shown below (Fig.9), and in Section 09.51.000 2 of the Workshop Manual.
4. With the appropriate tools, remove the radio (Fig.10.

5. Remove (pull) the aesthetic moulding from the center of the dashboard (Fig.11).
6. Remove the screws from the center of the dashboard (Fig.12).

7. Open the glove compartment and remove the upper securing screws (Fig.13).
8. Remove the glove compartment side screws (Fig.14).
9. Lower the glove compartment and remove the housing side screws (Fig.15).
10. Remove the lower central dashboard screws (Fig.16).
11. Remove the 2 screws inside the radio compartment (Fig.17) then gently, pull back the  central dashboard trim panel (Fig.18).
12. While supporting the central dashboard trim panel, disconnect the wire connecters (Fig.19 and Fig.20) and then remove the panel.
13. Working through area’s A ,B and C (Fig.21), unhook the electrical connectors, unscrew the fastening nuts and remove the AIRBAG ECU (Fig.22).
14. Install the new airbag control module. Torque the securing fasteners to 10 N-m (7.4ft-lbf).

20. Reinstall all of the parts you have removed following the removal procedures in reverse order.
21. Perform a vehicle Proxy Alignment for the new Airbag ECU.
22. Perform the Airbag Control Module Initialization Procedure as described in Attachment “C”.

 

Attachment “B”

2018 Model Year vehicles

1. Disconnect the battery.
2. Remove the center console as shown below and in Section 09.51.001 of the Workshop Manual.
   1. Remove the rear seat cushions (bottoms) by removing the 2 securing bolts on each side (Fig.1) and then lifting up and out with the cushion (Fig.2).
   2. Remove the rear trim panel caps (Fig.3), remove the securing screws and then remove the trim panel (Fig.4).
   3. Remove the screws from the cup holder trim panel (Fig.5)
   4. Remove the screws located on the front of the trim panel (Fig.6)
   5. Remove the cover plate (Fig.7) on the rear of the trim panel. Remove the screws from underneath and from the bottom of the cup holders (Fig.8)
   6. Unhook the wire connecter (1) and remove the screws (2) from the shifter (Fig.9).  Move the lever over to the side (Fig.10).
   7. With the front seats fully forward, remove the center console caps and securing screws at the rear (Fig.11)
   8. Move the seats forward and remove the caps and securing screws from the center of the console (Fig.12).
   9. Remove the caps and screws then remove the carpet side panels (Fig.13).
   10. Disconnect the 2 wire connecters (Fig.14) then remove the center console (Fig.15)
3. Using a Teflon wedge, carefully remove the trim from the bottom of the MTC (Fig.16) and then remove the securing bolts (Fig.17)
4. Pull out the MTC (Fig.18) and disconnect the wire connecters (Fig.19)
5. Remove the a/c control panel (Fig.20) and the wire connecter (Fig.21)
6. Remove (pull) the aesthetic moulding from the center of the dashboard (Fig.21).

7. Open the glove box and remove the securing screws (Fig.22).
8. Remove the glove box frame screws (Fig.23).
9. Remove the central dash trim panel (Fig.24)
10. Remove the MTC mounting frame (Fig.25) and remove the bracket (Fig.26).
11. Remove the central dash lower support bracket (Fig.27)

12. Slide the bracket mount over to the side to gain access to the air bag ecu mounting nuts as shown in Fig.28.
13. Remove the lower r/s mounting bolt (Fig.29).

14. Slide the r/s air duct union down away from the housing (Fig.30).
15. Slide the l/s air duct union down away from the housing (Fig.31).
16. Unlock the safety locks and disconnect the wire connecters from the air bag control unit (Fig.32).

17. Remove the lower mounting screws from the air bag control unit (Fig.33).
18. Remove the upper mounting nuts from the air bag control unit (Fig.33).
19. Install the new air bag control unit by following the instructions in reverse order.
20. Tighten the fastening screws to a torque of 10 N⋅m (7.4 ft⋅lbf)
21. Proceed to the Initialization procedures in Attachment “C” of this bulletin.

 

Attachment “C” 

Initialization Procedures for Installing a New Airbag Module

All Vehicles Involved in this Recall

 

IMPORTANT NOTE: A Proxy Alignment must be performed before beginning the below procedures.

 

1. When replacing the Airbag Node, it is necessary to carry out the initialization procedure listed below after performing a Proxy Alignment.
2. To perform the initialization procedure it is necessary to disconnect the driver side, passenger side and Side Airbag electric connections located under the front seats.
3. Remove the steering wheel airbag using special tool 900027310. There are two holes behind the steering wheel. Unclip the airbag using the special tool and then disconnect the electrical connecters from the airbag (Fig.1).
4. Disconnect the electric connector of the passenger side Airbag module (Fig.2).

5. Disconnect the electrical connections of the driver and passenger – Side Air Bag Modules located under the front seats (Fig.3).
6. Using the MDEVO, select the vehicle type; in the “CLASS” menu, select “SAFETY” and in the “SYSTEM” menu, select “NAB -AIR BAG NODE – TRW”.

7. Select “CYCLE” in the “TEST” menu.
8. The initialization cycle prompts you to check whether the wiring Compliance label is present or not, and then shows the initial conditions to which the vehicle must be at to continue. Press the skip test button at the bottom of the screen.
9. The diagnostic equipment performs the first test on the driver and passenger side airbag. During this phase, the diagnostic equipment must detect faults with both airbags since the connectors are disconnected.
10. Then you are prompted to connect the two connectors of the driver side airbag leaving the Secondary Lock open as shown in Fig.4.

11. The system will now test the two lines of the driver side airbag.
12. If the test of line 1 is successful, you will be prompted to close the Yellow Line 1 Secondary Lock (the Yellow one in Fig’s.4 and 5).
13. The same test will be performed on line 2, after which it will be necessary to close the Green Secondary Lock (the Green one in Fig’s.4 and 5).
14. After the driver side Airbag diagnosis, reinstall the airbag onto the steering wheel.
15. The system will automatically move to the passenger airbag and it will prompt you to connect the dummy connector, Special Tool p/n: 900028133 (Fig.6) to the passenger airbag wire connector (Fig.7).

16. Once the test on line 1 of the passenger side airbag has been performed, the next screen will prompt you to remove the dummy connector p/n: 900028133 to continue testing Line 2 of the passenger side airbag.
17. Once diagnosis is completed, reconnect the passenger side airbag wiring connector. The system will then automatically start to diagnose the two side airbags: first the driver side and then the passenger side.
18. Next, the system checks for errors concerning the safety belts and the remaining modules.
19. The next screen shows the status of the detected buckle switches: red for not acceptable, green for acceptable status.
20. The check sequence starts from the driver’s front side safety belt and then continues with the passenger’s side safety belt. During these phases the system will prompt you to fasten the belts to the relevant buckles.
21. After the front belts, the system will try to perform the same diagnosis on the rear pre-tensioner modules. There are no rear pre-tensioners so press the “Skip Test” button on the bottom of the screen.
22. Next, the system checks the passenger side airbag occupant detection system and the airbag system failure warning light status.
23. When the display shows the message “ENDED CYCLE”, the initialization procedure has been completed.
24. Restore the vehicle to its original condition by installing the previously removed components and reattaching all of the airbag connections.
25. View and print the report saved by the diagnostic equipment. This report is saved in the dedicated section called “DIAGNOSIS REPORT LIST” which includes all diagnosis operations performed on the vehicle, categorized by Date and Type of diagnosis on the vehicles control units.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL INFORMATION 

 

July 22, 2019

NHTSA Recall#: 19V461

 

John Q. Smith
12345 Main Street
Anytown, USA  55555

 

This Notice Applies To Your Vehicle, Vehicle Identification Number: 99999999999999999

 

Dear Maserati Customer:

This notification is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

Maserati S.p.A. and Maserati North America, Inc. (MNA), have decided that a defect that relates to motor vehicle safety exists in 2015-2018 Model Year Maserati Granturismo vehicles and 2016-2018 Model Year Maserati Granturismo Convertible vehicles.

Maserati S.p.A. and MNA have determined that the above-described vehicles were manufactured with an airbag electronic control unit (ECU) that may have a defective power supply capacitor.  The airbag ECU may inhibit a proper airbag deployment in a crash or command an inadvertent deployment of the airbag or seatbelt pretensioners.  An inhibited airbag deployment in a crash or an inadvertent deployment of the airbag or seatbelt pretensioners may result in an increased risk of occupant injury.

Your Maserati Dealer will replace the airbag ECU on the affected vehicles, free of charge. Since your vehicle is among those that may be affected by the above condition, we ask you to contact any Authorized Maserati Dealer in order to arrange for this recall action to be performed to your vehicle. The repair will take approximately 2.5 hours to complete. Please prepare to leave your vehicle with the dealership to allow the dealer to complete your repairs. Your Authorized Maserati Dealers have the necessary instructions and components to remedy your vehicle.

If the dealer fails or is unable to make the necessary repairs free of charge within a reasonable time, or if you have any problem obtaining the needed repair, you should inform the national headquarters of Maserati North America, Inc., at:

Maserati North America, Inc.
1 Chrysler Drive
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(877) 696-2737 (Customer Care)

 

If you believe that Maserati has failed to remedy the defect described in this letter free of charge to you and within a reasonable time, you may submit a complaint to the

Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E., Washington DC 20590; or call the toll- free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to  https://www.safercar.gov.

 

Federal regulation requires that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten working days. If you no longer own this vehicle or your address has changed, please complete the enclosed prepaid yellow card and return it to Maserati North America, Inc.

 

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.

Sincerely,

Maserati Vehicle Safety and Regulatory Compliance

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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL INFORMATION 

 

July 22, 2019

NHTSA Recall#: 19V461

 

Dear Maserati Dealer:

This notification is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

Maserati S.p.A. and Maserati North America, Inc. (MNA), have decided that a defect that relates to motor vehicle safety exists in 2015-2018 Model Year Maserati Granturismo vehicles and 2016-2018 Model Year Maserati Granturismo Convertible vehicles.

Maserati S.p.A. and MNA have determined that the above-described vehicles were manufactured with an airbag electronic control unit (ECU) that may have a defective power supply capacitor.  The airbag ECU may inhibit a proper airbag deployment in a crash or command an inadvertent deployment.  An inhibited airbag deployment in a crash or an inadvertent deployment may result in an increased risk of occupant injury.

The remedy is to replace the airbag ECU on the affected vehicles.  The remedy will be performed free of charge to the vehicle owner.  We will, of course, reimburse you for the labor necessary to carry out this recall campaign.  The necessary components for this recall are currently available to dealers, and owners will be directed to call their dealers for repairs.

Maserati dealers must ensure safety recalls are completed after having been notified by MNA that a safety-related defect or noncompliance exists in any motor vehicle or item of replacement equipment in the dealer’s possession at the time of notification. In MNA’s case, this notification would typically be made by the issuance of a safety recall notification in the form of a Technical Bulletin.  

Under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966, as amended, if a safety recall campaign is announced by MNA, dealers must ensure that all recalls on new vehicles and new items of replacement equipment are completed BEFORE delivery to the consumer. This means that dealers may not legally deliver new motor vehicles or new items of replacement equipment to consumers with an open safety recall.

The Safety Act also prohibits dealers from selling or leasing the motor vehicle or item of replacement equipment, unless and until the open safety recall has been completed BEFORE delivery.

Under the terms of the Certified Pre-Owned (“CPO”) program, CPO vehicles with an open safety recall may not be sold or delivered to the consumer.

Finally, MNA dealers should not sell or use parts that have been recalled by MNA. Please follow the specific instructions provided by MNA on the return or disposition of the parts.

Obviously, if you have any of the affected vehicles in your stock, you must not sell them until you have performed the necessary repairs on the vehicle.

If you have already sold any of the vehicles with the indicated VIN in the enclosed instructions and have not yet sent in the new owner information to MNA, please do so at once so we may notify these owners.

 

Thank you for your cooperation.

 

Sincerely,

Maserati Vehicle Safety and Regulatory Compliance

 

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SAFETY RECALL NOTICE
STOP SALE COMMUNICATION

 

Date: June 21, 2019

To:	All U.S. Maserati Dealers
Subject:	Safety Recall 386 – MY 2015 – MY 2018 Maserati Granturismo vehicles and MY 2016 – MY 2018 Maserati Granturismo Convertible vehicles.

 

Effective immediately, the vehicles listed in the attachment must not be delivered to customers. The subject vehicles are included in a safety recall related to an airbag electronic control unit (ECU) that may have a defective power supply capacitor.  The airbag ECU may inhibit an airbag deployment or command an inadvertent deployment.  An inhibited airbag deployment or an inadvertent deployment may result in an increased risk of occupant injury.

Vehicles in the recall will require replacement of the airbag ECU. Maserati intends to notify owners on or before 07/22/2019 to schedule appointments to have their vehicles fixed.

The remedy for this condition is currently available. Dealers will be notified of the launch of this safety recall by way of established communication methods. This recall is estimated to launch in June 2019.

Please be reminded that it is a violation of Federal law for you to deliver a new motor vehicle covered by this notification under a sale or lease until the defect is remedied.  Violation of this requirement by could result in a civil penalty of up to $21,000 per vehicle. You must correct all vehicles in your new vehicle inventory before delivery.

 

Thank you very much for your support.

Maserati North America Inc.

Technical Operations Team

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4 Affected Products

Vehicle

MASERATI

GRANTURISMO

2015-2018

 

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9 Associated Documents

Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-19V461-7448.PDF 214.193KB

 

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Subject: Safety Recall 386 – MY 2015 – MY 2018 Maserati Granturismo vehicles and MY 2016 – MY 2018 Maserati Granturismo Convertible vehicles.

RCMN-19V461-4721.pdf 27.106KB

 

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Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-19V461-8357.pdf 276.394KB

 

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL INFORMATION notification.

RCMN-19V461-3484.pdf 140.079KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2020-1

RCLQRT-19V461-3476.PDF 211.317KB

 

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Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-19V461-0034.pdf 7916.819KB

 

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ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-19V461-3269.pdf 103.204KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-3

RCLQRT-19V461-7013.PDF 211.134KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-4

RCLQRT-19V461-7140.PDF 211.236KB

 

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Reprogramming

Technical Documentation CD/FlashDrive purchase

To purchase Technical Documentation CD/FlashDrive, please contact any Maserati Dealer.

 

Diagnostic Tool/Diagnostic Software

To purchase Diagnostic Tool, please contact any Maserati Dealer.

The validity of the diagnostic software is one year, renewable through the section Maserati Diagnosi annual license for Independent Operators (you must be registered and logged in to access)

 

Training

Maserati S.p.A provides a wide technical training courses catalogue, specific for different Brand and open to everyone: Authorized and Independent Repairers. The training's offer concerns the development of the technical competences typical of the post-sell sector, allowing also to a Independent repairer to plan his own and collaborators professional development.

For further information, please contact us at [email protected]

 

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13. Maserati Diagnosi EVO tool purchasing, use regulation and purchase of licenses Maserati Diagnosi / Maserati Diagnosi EVO

13.1 click here for Maserati Diagnosi EVO purchasing and use regulation.

13.2 click here for Maserati Diagnosi / Maserati Diagnosi EVO purchase of licenses.

13.3 click here 2017 new Help Desk.

 

14. ECU Software Programming and other operations, Purchasing and Usage.

14.1 According to requirements of R692/R715 on Euro 5 vehicles, Maserati S.p.A provides Independent Operators with two working options.

14.1.1 First option
To use "Maserati Diagnosi / Maserati Diagnosi EVO" tool for Independent Operators, that provides the same functionalities of the "Maserati Diagnosi / Maserati Diagnosi EVO" tool for Official Dealers.
Independent Operator needs:

• • to purchase "Maserati Diagnosi EVO" tool for Independent Operators

• • to purchase ECU Software Programming Services on demand.

Programming Services are available for purchase singularly or in packages (see site section Purchase Credits).

14.1.2 Second option
To use a generic PC together with a standard VCI interface.
Independent Operator needs:

• • to purchase the standard VCI interface

• • to purchase every operation / ECU Software Programming Service on demand.

• • to connect to TechInfo website

14.1.3 Services for vehicle M139 and M145 can be purchased only one by one (see site section Purchase ECU Programming)
Available services are:

• • ECU Software Programming (to be executed when replacing the ECU or in case of software update needed). Software Programmable ECU are: ECM, BCM, TCMR, TCMA, IPC, NCP,NIM e PAM.

• • PROXI Alignment Procedure (to be executed when replacing with spare parts).

• • KEY Programming Procedure (to be executed in case of purchase of new Key from the official dealer network).

• • VIN Write Procedure(to be executed when replacing ECM).

14.1.4 Services for vehicle M156 and M157 can be purchased only one by one (see site section Purchase ECU Programming)
Available services are:

• • ECU Software Programming (to be executed when replacing with spare parts or in case of software update needed). Software Programmable ECU are: ADCM, AFLS, AFLS_M157, AFLS_LED, AFLS_LED_157, ANC, ASCM, BCM, BCM_M157, CVPM, DDM, DMRL, DMRR, EPB, ECM, ECM_V6, ECM_V6D, HVAC, HVACR, LBSS, IPC, MSM, PDM, PLGM, PTS, RFH , RBSS, TCM, TPM, TTM.

• • VIN Write Procedure(to be executed when replacing ECM).

• • VC Vehicle Configuration Download Procedure.

• • EPB Check Procedure.

• • ORC Replace Procedure.

• • IPC Replace Procedure.

• • ECM_V6D Replace Procedure.

• • ECM_V6D DPF Regeneration Procedure

• • ECM_V6D First Filling Procedure

• • AFLS Configuration Procedure.

14.1.5 Prices of ECU Software Programming and other operations.
Due to the different used technologies, the prices of the two options are different.

14.2 Protocols and ECU

14.2.1 When using "Maserati Diagnosi or Maserati Diagnosi EVO" for Independent Operators, the tool automatically manages the programming software protocol choice and activate other operations.

14.2.2 When using generic PC together with a standard VCI interface, for the vehicle M139 and M145 the operator needs to manually select the right protocol (ISO 22900 or SAE J2534).

• • To use SAJ2534 to program Software into ECM, TCMR e TCMA.

• • To use ISO22900 to program Software on all ECU and to activate other operations.

14.2.3 When using generic PC together with a standard VCI interface, for the vehicle M156 and M157 the selection of protocols is automatic.

14.2.4 Glossary:

ECM - Engine Control Module

BCM - Body Control Module

TCMR - Transmission Control Module Robotized

TCMA - Transmission Control Module Automatic

IPC – Instrument Panel Cluster

NCP – Capote Control Module

NIM – Imperiale Control Module

PAM - Park assistant Module

VIN - Vehicle Identification Number

 

Vehicle M156, M157 and M161:

DDM - Drive Door Module / Nodo Porta Guida

PDM - Passenger Door Module / Nodo Porta Passeggero

DMRL - Door Modul Rear Left / Nodo Porta Posteriore Sinistra

DMRR - Door Modul Rear Right / Nodo Porta Posteriore Destra

HVAC - Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning / Nodo Clima Anteriore

HVACR - Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Rear / Nodo Clima Posteriore

AFLS - Adaptive Front Lighting System M156 / Nodo Fari Adattativi M156

AFLS_M157 - Adaptive Front Lighting System M157 / Nodo Fari Adattativi M157

AFLS_LED - Adaptive Front Lighting System FULL LED M156 / Nodo Fari Adattativi FULL LED M156

AFLS_LED_157 - Adaptive Front Lighting System FULL LED M157 / Nodo Fari Adattativi FULL LED M157

ADCM - Active Dumpening Control Module / Nodo Sospensioni Attive

EPB - Electronic Parking Brake / Nodo Stazionamento Elettronico

RFH - Radio Frequency Hub / Radio Frequency Hub

MSM - Memory Seat Module / Nodo Memoria Sedili

TCM - Transmission Control Module / Nodo Cambio Automatico

ECM - Engine Control Module V8 / Nodo Controllo Motore V8

ECM_V6 - Engine Control Module V6 gasoline / Nodo Controllo Motore V6 benzina

ECM_V6D - Engine Control Module V6 diesel / Nodo Controllo Motore V6 diesel

BCM - Body Control Module M156 / Nodo Body Computer M156

BCM_M157 - Body Control Module M157 / Nodo Body Computer M157

IPC - Instrument Panel Cluster / Nodo Quadro di Bordo

ORC - Occupant Restraint Controller / Nodo Air Bag

ANC - Active Noise Control / Controllo Rumorosità Attivo

TTM - Trailer Tow Module / Modulo Gancio Traino

LBSS - Left Blind Spot Sensor / Sensore Punto Cieco Sinistro

RBSS - Right Blind Spot Sensor / Sensore Punto Cieco Destra

PLGM - Power Lift Gate Module / Modulo Portellone Elettrico Posteriore

CVPM - Central Vision Processing Module / Modulo Centrale Elaborazione Video

ASCM - Air Suspension Control Module / Modulo controllo sospensioni pneumatiche

PTS - Parktronics System / Sistema Parktronics

TPM - Tyre Pressure Module / Modulo monitoraggio pressione pneumatici

VC - Vehicle Configuration / Configurazione Vettura

VIN - Vehicle Identification Number

 

techinfo.maserati.com

 

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