Mitsubishi Outlander: Inspection Procedure
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: Communication between scan tool and AWC-ECU cannot be established
CAUTION
- If there is any problem in the CAN bus lines,
an incorrect trouble symptom may occur.
Prior to this diagnosis, always diagnose the CAN bus lines.
- Whenever the ECU is replaced, ensure that the CAN bus lines are normal.
SYMPTOMS
CAN bus line, AWC-ECU power supply circuit, or AWC-ECU may have a problem.
PROBABLE CAUSES
- Wrong M.U.T.-III wiring harness
- The CAN bus line is defective
- AWC-ECU power supply circuit malfunction
- Malfunction of AWC-ECU
- ECU malfunction of other system
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
STEP 1. M.U.T.-III CAN bus diagnostics.
Use scan tool to perform the CAN bus diagnosis.
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES : Check/repair the AWC-ECU power supply circuit.
NO : Repair the CAN bus lines.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2 : Malfunction of power supply circuit system
Power supply system circuit
COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM
AWC-ECU power supply circuit, ground circuit, or AWC-ECU may have a problem.
PROBABLE CAUSES
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Malfunction of the ETACS-ECU
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Damaged harness wires and connectors
-
Malfunction of AWC-ECU
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
STEP 1. Check the fuse No.12, No.17
Visually check for open circuit in the fuse No.12, No.17.
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES : Go to Step 14.
NO : Go to Step 2.
STEP 2. Electronic control coupling solenoid (front) connector, intermediate connector, AWC-ECU connector check: B-28, A-13, C-42, C-139
Q: Is the check result normal? YES : Go to Step 3.
NO : Repair the defective connector. Then go to Step 26.
STEP 3. Check the wiring harness between B-28 electronic control coupling solenoid (front) connector terminal No.1 and C-139 AWC-ECU connector terminal No.1.
Check the power supply line for short circuit.
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES : Go to Step 4.
NO : Repair the wiring harness. Then go to Step 26.
STEP 4. Check the wiring harness between B-28 electronic control coupling solenoid (front) connector terminal No.2 and C-139 AWC-ECU connector terminal No.14.
Check the ground line for short circuit.
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES : Go to Step 5.
NO : Repair the wiring harness. Then go to Step 26.
STEP 5. Check of the electronic control coupling solenoid (Front)
Q: Is the check result normal? YES : Go to Step 6.
NO : Replace the transfer assembly.
Then go to Step 26.
STEP 6. Electronic control coupling solenoid (center) connector, intermediate connector, AWC-ECU connector check: D-138, C-138, D-113, C-139
Q: Is the check result normal? YES : Go to Step 7.
NO : Repair the defective connector. Then go to Step 26.
STEP 7. Check the wiring harness between D-138 electronic control coupling solenoid (center) connector terminal No.2 and C-139 AWC-ECU connector terminal No.2.
Check the power supply line for short circuit.
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES : Go to Step 8.
NO : Repair the wiring harness. Then go to Step 26.
STEP 8. Check the wiring harness between D-138 electronic control coupling solenoid (center) connector terminal No.1 and C-139 AWC-ECU connector terminal No.3.
Check the ground line for short circuit.
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES : Go to Step 9.
NO : Repair the wiring harness. Then go to Step 26.
STEP 9. Check of the electronic control coupling solenoid (center)
Q: Is the check result normal? YES : Go to Step 10.
NO : Replace the electronic control coupling (center). Then go to Step 26.
STEP 10. Intermediate connector, AWC-ECU connector, ETACS-ECU connector check: C-31, C-138, C-139, C-315
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES : Go to Step 11.
NO : Repair the defective connector. Then go to Step 26.
STEP 11. Check the wiring harness between C-139 AWC-ECU connector terminal No.12 and C-315 ETACS-ECU connector terminal No.4.
Check the power supply line for short circuit.
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES : Go to Step 12.
NO : Repair the wiring harness, and then replace the fuse No.17. Then go to Step 26.
STEP 12. Intermediate connector, AWC-ECU connector, ETACS-ECU connector check: C-138, C-139, C-313
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES : Go to Step 13.
NO : Repair the defective connector. Then go to Step 26.
STEP 13. Check the wiring harness between C-139 AWC-ECU connector terminal No.16 and C-313 ETACS-ECU connector terminal No.2.
Check the power supply line for short circuit.
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES : Replace the fuse No.12, No.17. Then go to Step 24.
NO : Repair the wiring harness, and then replace the fuse No.12. Then go to Step 26.
STEP 14. Voltage measurement at C-309 ETACS-ECU connector
Disconnect the connector, and measure the voltage between terminal No.1 and ground at the wiring harness side.
OK: Battery positive voltage Q: Is the check result normal?
YES : Go to Step 16.
NO : Go to Step 15.
STEP 15. ETACS-ECU connector check: C-309
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES : The short or open circuit may be present in the power supply circuit. Repair the wiring harness between the C-309 ETACS-ECU connector terminal No.1 and fusible link No.34. Then go to Step 26.
NO : Repair the defective connector. Then go to Step 26.
STEP 16. Voltage measurement at C-317 ETACS-ECU connector
- Disconnect the connector, and measure the voltage between terminal No.6 and ground at the wiring harness side.
- Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
OK: Battery positive voltage
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES : Go to Step 18.
NO : Go to Step 17.
STEP 17. ETACS-ECU connector check: C-317
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES : The short or open circuit may be present in the power supply circuit. Repair the wiring harness between the C-317 ETACS-ECU connector terminal No.6 and ignition switch. Then go to Step 26.
NO : Repair the defective connector. Then go to Step 26.
STEP 18. Voltage measurement at C-139 AWC-ECU connector
Disconnect the connector, and measure the voltage between terminal No.12 and ground at the wiring harness side.
OK: Battery positive voltage
Q: Is the check result normal? YES : Go to Step 20.
NO : Go to Step 19.
STEP 19. Intermediate connector, AWC-ECU connector, ETACS-ECU connector check: C-31, C-138, C-139, C-315
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES : The open circuit may be present in the power supply circuit. Repair the wiring harness between the C-139 AWC-ECU connector terminal No.12 and C-315 ETACS-ECU connector terminal No.4. Then go to Step 26.
NO : Repair the defective connector. Then go to Step 26.
STEP 20. Voltage measurement at C-139 AWC-ECU connector
- Disconnect the connector, and measure the voltage between terminal No.16 and ground at the wiring harness side.
- Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
OK: Battery positive voltage
Q: Is the check result normal? YES : Go to Step 22.
NO : Go to Step 21.
STEP 21. Intermediate connector, AWC-ECU connector, ETACS-ECU connector check: C-138, C-139, C-313
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES : The open circuit may be present in the power supply circuit. Repair the wiring harness between the C-139 AWC-ECU connector terminal No.16 and C-313 ETACS-ECU connector terminal No.2. Then go to Step 26.
NO : Repair the defective connector. Then go to Step 26.
STEP 22. Resistance measurement at C-139 AWC-ECU connector
Disconnect the connector, and measure the resistance between terminal No.13 and ground at the wiring harness side.
OK: Continuity (Less than 2 Ω)
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES : Go to Step 24.
NO : Go to Step 23.
STEP 23. Intermediate connector, AWC-ECU connector check: C-138, C-139
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES : The open circuit may be present in the ground circuit.
Repair the wiring harness between the C-139 AWC-ECU connector terminal No.13 and body ground. Then go to Step 26.
NO : Repair the defective connector. Then go to Step 26.
STEP 24. Retest the system.
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES : Intermittent malfunction.
NO : Replace the ETACS-ECU. Then go to Step 25.
STEP 25. Retest the system.
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES : Intermittent malfunction.
NO : Replace the AWC-ECU.
STEP 26. Retest the system.
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES : This diagnosis is complete.
NO : Return to Step 1.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 3: Shifting the S-AWC control mode selector does not change the mode
S-AWC drive mode selector system circuit
CAUTION
- If there is any problem in the CAN bus lines,
an incorrect trouble symptom may occur.
Prior to this diagnosis, always diagnose the CAN bus lines.
- Whenever the ECU is replaced, ensure that the CAN bus lines are normal.
SYMPTOMS
S-AWC control mode selector or AWC-ECU may have a problem.
PROBABLE CAUSES
- S-AWC control mode selector malfunction
- Malfunction of the combination meter
- Damaged harness wires and connectors
- Malfunction of AWC-ECU
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
STEP 1. M.U.T.-III CAN bus diagnostics.
Use scan tool to perform the CAN bus diagnosis.
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES : Go to Step 3.
NO : Repair the CAN bus lines. After repairing the CAN bus line, go to Step 2.
STEP 2. Retest the system.
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES : Intermittent malfunction.
NO : Go to Step 3.
STEP 3. M.U.T.-III actuator test.
Combination meter item No.2: LCD(AUTO).
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES : Go to Step 4.
NO : Replace the combination meter. Then go to Step 13.
STEP 4. S-AWC control mode selector inspection
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES : Go to Step 5.
NO : Replace the S-AWC control mode selector. Then go to Step 13.
STEP 5. Measure the voltage at C-41 S-AWC control mode selector connector.
- Disconnect the connector, and measure the voltage between terminal No.1, No.3 and ground at the harness side.
- Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
OK: Battery positive voltage
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES : Go to Step 8.
NO : Go to Step 6.
STEP 6. S-AWC control mode selector connector, intermediate connector, AWC-ECU connector check: C-41, C-32, C-138, C-139
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES : Go to Step 7.
NO : Repair the defective connector. Then go to Step 13.
STEP 7. Check the wiring harness between C-41 S-AWC control mode selector connector terminal No.1 and C-139 AWC-ECU connector terminal No.6, and between C-41 S-AWC control mode selector connector terminal No.3 and C-139 AWC-ECU connector terminal No.7.
Check the output line for short or open circuit.
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES : Go to Step 11.
NO : Repair the wiring harness. Then go to Step 13.
STEP 8. Measure the resistance at C-41 S-AWC control mode selector connector.
Disconnect the connector, and measure the resistance between terminal No.2 and ground at the harness side.
OK: Continuity (Less than 2 Ω)
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES : Go to Step 11.
NO : Go to Step 9.
STEP 9. S-AWC control mode selector connector check: C-41
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES : Go to Step 10.
NO : Repair the defective connector. Then go to Step 13.
STEP 10. Check the wiring harness between C-41 S-AWC control mode selector connector terminal No.2 and body ground.
Check the ground line for open circuit.
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES : Go to Step 11.
NO : Repair the wiring harness. Then go to Step 13.
STEP 11. M.U.T.-III data list.
Check the following data list.
- Item 41: SW1 status (NORMAL)
- Item 42: SW2 status (OFF LOAD)
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES : Go to Step 13.
NO : Go to Step 12.
STEP 12. Retest the system.
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES : Intermittent malfunction.
NO : Replace the AWC-ECU. Then go to Step 13.
STEP 13. Retest the system.
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES : This diagnosis is complete.
NO : Return to Step 1.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 4: The tight corner braking phenomenon (difficult to turn) appears frequently with the S-AWC control mode selector in the NORMAL or SNOW mode
CAUTION
- If there is any problem in the CAN bus lines,
an incorrect trouble symptom may occur.
Prior to this diagnosis, always diagnose the CAN bus lines.
- Whenever the ECU is replaced, ensure that the CAN bus lines are normal.
SYMPTOMS
The electronic control coupling (Front), electronic control coupling (center) or AWC-ECU may have a problem.
PROBABLE CAUSES
- Malfunction of electronic control coupling (Front)
- Malfunction of electronic control coupling (center)
- Damaged harness wires and connectors
- Malfunction of AWC-ECU
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
STEP 1. M.U.T.-III CAN bus diagnostics.
Use scan tool to perform the CAN bus diagnosis.
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES : Go to Step 3.
NO : Repair the CAN bus lines. After repairing the CAN bus line, go to Step 2.
STEP 2. Retest the system.
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES : Intermittent malfunction.
NO : Go to Step 3.
STEP 3. M.U.T.-III data list
Item 1: S-AWC control mode.
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES : Go to Step 4.
NO : Check/repair the S-AWC control mode selector. Then go to Step 9.
STEP 4. Check of the electronic control coupling (Front)
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES : Go to Step 5.
NO : Replace the transfer assembly.
Then go to Step 9.
STEP 5. Check of the electronic control coupling (center)
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES : Go to Step 6.
NO : Replace the electronic control coupling (center). Then go to Step 9.
STEP 6. M.U.T.-III data list
Item No.13: Engine torque (Driver request).
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES : Go to Step 7.
NO : Perform the troubleshooting for the engine. Then go to Step 9.
STEP 7. M.U.T.-III data list
Check the following data list.
- Item No.8: Steering angle sensor
- Item No.21: Wheel speed sensor <FL>
- Item No.22: Wheel speed sensor <FR>
- Item No.23: Wheel speed sensor <RL>
- Item No.24: Wheel speed sensor <RR>
- Item No.25: Yaw rate sensor
- Item No.26: Lateral G sensor
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES : Go to Step 8.
NO : Perform the troubleshooting for the ASC. Then go to Step 9.
STEP 8. Retest the system.
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES : Intermittent malfunction.
NO : Replace the AWC-ECU. Then go to Step 9.
STEP 9. Retest the system.
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES : This diagnosis is complete.
NO : Return to Step 1.
DATA LIST REFERENCE TABLE
SPECIAL FUNCTION
RESET
TEST
1. The test can be performed only when all the following conditions are satisfied.
- Every wheel speed sensor input is 20 km/h (12 mph) or less.
- No system malfunction is detected.
- The steering angle of steering wheel is within +-30º from the neutral position.
2. With the test, when any of the conditions below is met, the forced activation will be cancelled.
- Any of the wheel speed sensors detects an input of 20 km/h (12 mph) or more (excluding item No.4 "Control OFF").
- A system malfunction is detected.
- The forced activation time has elapsed.
- M.U.T.-III is removed.
- M.U.T.-III clear key is operated.
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Special Tools
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
WARNING
When removing and installing the transaxle
control cable and shift lock cable unit, be
careful not to hit the SRS-ECU.
Pre-removal operation
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Transaxle Assembly
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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Transmission fluid draining
Air cleaner bracket removal
Battery and Battery Tray Removal
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
WARNING
Before removing the steering wheel and driver's air bag module
assembly, refer to
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When removing and installing the steering wheel, do not let it
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Reduction gear bearing
Reduction gear bearing
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Adjusting shim
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MB990947: Lower arm push arbor
MD999566: Crow
MB990984: Mount bushing lower roll insulator
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