Can't connect to Airbag ECU - Fiat Stilo 2.4 20v Selespeed

[demon333]

Hi,
I bought the multiplexed package for use with my 2004 Fiat Stilo Abarth 2.4l 20v (selespeed).

Loving the package - not having to swap cables etc is really nice!

I can connect to all ECUs except the Airbag one. Connection just times out with "can't connect, make sure blah blah" message.

Unfortunately, it is the airbags that I have a problem with, and got this kit, primarily, to sort it out! Initially, I thought that perhaps the Airbag ECU was completely dead, as it couldn't be connected to, and almost shelled out for a replacement. I've since seen on here that people do have issues with certain modules, and sometimes it's just that specific module/car is not supported by multiecuscan.

Does anyone have any tips/ideas?

[s130]

You should check the CantieCar website for any information, especially firmware updates. I could be that the wrong virtual cable connection is being used.

[demon333]

You should check the CantieCar website for any information, especially firmware updates. I could be that the wrong virtual cable connection is being used.

@s130 many thanks! Don't know why I didn't think to update the fw first!
I've updated the fw, and now the "Scan"/"Scan DTC" *does* find the "Siemens Airbag MY99", but still won't let me connect to it!

Have also checked the cantiecar forum, but no mention of stilo at all, and forum seems to be like a ghost town

Will pop a post in there too, but in the meantime, any other suggestions?

[s130]

Sorry I can't be of more help.

As an MES purchaser I think you need to contact MES support. You are entitled to their support.

A suggestion would be to get an "approved" ELM or OBDLINK interface and the required adapter cable and see if that solves your problem.

[demon333]

Sorry I can't be of more help.

As an MES purchaser I think you need to contact MES support. You are entitled to their support.

A suggestion would be to get an "approved" ELM or OBDLINK interface and the required adapter cable and see if that solves your problem.

Many thanks s130! I did, in fact contact MES support, and they were great! Solution (or workaround!) is to "Shift+F10" to connect to the airbag module, which forces the unit to switch into KKL compatibility mode It worked

[s130]

I'm pleased Yani/Support could sort you out.

Shift F10 , I'll have to try and remember that one as it is not in the documentation anywhere.