Mitsubishi Montero (2004+). Manual - part 1045

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DTC 21, 22, 23, 24: ABS Sensor

AC204644AB

ABS Sensor Circuit

AC000709AF

CONNECTOR: A-03

AC000710

CONNECTOR: A-24

AJ

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CIRCUIT OPERATION

• A toothed ABS rotor generates a voltage pulse as 

it moves across the pickup field of each ABS sen-
sor.

• The amount of voltage generated at each wheel 

is determined by the clearance between the ABS 
rotor teeth and the ABS sensor, and by the speed 
of rotation.

• The ABS sensors transmit the frequency of the 

voltage pulses and the amount of voltage gener-
ated by each pulse to the Mitsubishi active skid 
and traction control system-electronic control unit 
(M-ASTC-ECU).

• The ABS hydraulic unit modulates the amount of 

braking force individually applied to each wheel 
cylinder.

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ABS DTC SET CONDITIONS
DTCs 21, 22, 23, 24 are output in the following 
cases:

• Open circuit is not found but no input is received 

by one or more of the four ABS sensors at 10 
km/h (6 mph) or more.

• Sensor output drops due to a malfunctioning sen-

sor or warped ABS rotor.

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TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
The most likely causes for these DTCs to set are:

• Malfunction of the ABS sensor

• Damaged wiring harness and connector

• Malfunction of the M-ASTC-ECU

• Malfunction of the ABS rotor

• Malfunction of the wheel bearing

• Excessive clearance between the sensor and 

ABS rotor

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AC000711

CONNECTOR: A-37

AF

ACX02283

CONNECTOR: D-111

AD

ACX01852

E-110

CONNECTORS: E-105, E-110

AM

E-105

ACX02289AK

CONNECTOR: F-11

ACX02290

CONNECTORS: G-14, G-21

AE

G-14

G-21

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DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tools:

• MB991958: Scan Tool (MUT-III Sub Assembly)

• MB991824: Vehicle Communication Interface (V.C.I.)

• MB991827: MUT-III USB Cable

• MB991911: MUT-III Main Harness B

• MB991223: Harness Set

STEP 1. Using scan tool MB991958, check data list.

CAUTION

To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958, always turn the 
ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before con-
necting or disconnecting scan tool MB991958.
(1) Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connector.
(2) Start the engine.

(3) Set scan tool MB991958 to the data reading mode, and 

check the data list items by driving the vehicle.

• Item 11 (DTC 21 is set): Front right wheel speed sensor

• Item 12 (DTC 22 is set): Front left wheel speed sensor

• Item 13 (DTC 23 is set): Rear right wheel speed sensor

• Item 14 (DTC 24 is set): Rear left wheel speed sensor

(4) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Does the speedometer indication match the scan tool 

indication?
YES : It can be assumed that this malfunction is intermittent. 

Refer to GROUP 00, How to Use 
Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points 

− How to 

Cope with Intermittent Malfunction 

P.00-6

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NO :  Go to Step 2.

AC307591 AB

MB991911

DATA LINK

CONNECTOR

MB991824

MB991827

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STEP 2. Check the ABS sensor installation.

Q: Is the ABS sensor bolted securely in place at the front 

knuckle or the rear knuckle?
YES : Go to Step 3.
NO :  Install it properly. Refer to 

P.35B-129

. Then go to Step 

11.

STEP 3. Inspect the ABS sensor or ABS rotor.

 Refer to 

P.35B-130

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Check items:

• ABS sensor internal resistance: 1.0 − 1.5 kΩ

• Insulation between the ABS sensor body and the connector 

terminals

• Toothed ABS rotor check

Q: Is the ABS sensor or ABS rotor damaged?

YES :  Replace it and then go to Step 11.
NO :  Go to Step 4.

ACX01221

ABS SENSOR <FRONT>

AD

ACX01227AD

ABS SENSOR <REAR>