Mitsubishi Outlander GS45X. Manual - part 1321

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DIAGNOSIS

STANDARD FLOW OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING

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Refer to GROUP 00 

− Troubleshooting Contents 

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PRECAUTIONS FOR DIAGNOSIS

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• After troubleshooting, and removing/installing of 

the electronic control AWD system components, 
check the diagnostic trouble code using scan 
tool. If a diagnostic trouble code is set, erase it 
and check again that no diagnostic trouble code 
is set.

• Before performing a troubleshooting, check that 

all four wheels and tires are same in size, in type, 
and in brand. The electronic control AWD system 
will function correctly only when all four wheels 
and tires are same in size, and tire pressure is 
specified value.

• If any abnormality occurs in the electronic control 

AWD system, it flashes the indicators (4WD and 
LOCK) in the combination meter alternately to 
inform of the abnormality. 

• When the vehicle is used under some severe 

operational conditions (such as a long-time driv-
ing in AWD on a sandy road, slushy road or road 
with deep snows or towing or long hill-climbing), 
the electronic control AWD system illuminates the 
drive system fluid temperature warning display in 
the combination meter in order to protect the 
electronic control coupling fluid, at the same time 
it flashes the indicator (4WD or LOCK) corre-
sponding to the selected drive mode to inform of 
the abnormality.

• The electronic control AWD system is equipped 

with the fail-safe function which prohibits AWD 
control and shifts to FWD control if any abnormal-
ity occurs in the system. If there is a risk that the 
vehicle behavior suddenly changes, the gradual 
shifting to FWD control is chosen.

MB991223
Harness set
a: MB991219

Test harness

b: MB991220 

LED harness

c: MB991221

LED harness adapter

d: MB991222

Probe

MB991223

Continuity check and 
voltage measurement at 
the AWD-ECU wiring 
harness connector

MB992006
Extra fine probe

General service tool

Tool

Tool number and name Supersession

Application

MB991223

a

d

c

b

Do not use

BD

MB992006

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CHECK OF DRIVE MODE INDICATORS 
(4WD/LOCK)

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When the ignition switch is turned ON, check that the 
4WD/LOCK indicators illuminate as follows:

Otherwise, check the DTC.

DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION

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HOW TO CONNECT THE SCAN TOOL (M.U.T.-III)

Required Special Tools:

• MB991958: Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly)

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

• MB991827: M.U.T.-III USB Cable

• MB991910: M.U.T.-III Main Harness A (Vehicles with 

CAN communication system)

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. Ensure that the ignition switch is at the "LOCK" (OFF) 

position.

2. Start up the personal computer.
3. Connect special tool MB991827 to special tool MB991824 

and the personal computer.

4. Connect special tool MB991910 to special tool MB991824.
5. Connect special tool MB991910 to the data link connector.
6. Turn the power switch of special tool MB991824 to the "ON" 

position.
NOTE: When special tool MB991824 is energized, special 
tool MB991824 indicator light will be illuminated in a green 
color.

7. Start the M.U.T.-III system on the personal computer.
NOTE: Disconnecting scan tool MB991958 is the reverse of the 
connecting sequence, making sure that the ignition switch is at 
the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

Switch position

Indicator display

2WD (FWD)

− (Not illuminated)

4WD (AWD)

4WD

LOCK

4WD, LOCK

ACA00932

Drive mode indicator

AD

ZC501967

AC404789

AC702802

MB991824

MB991827

MB991910

Data link

connector

AB

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HOW TO READ AND ERASE DIAGNOSTIC 
TROUBLE CODES

Required Special Tools:

• MB991958: Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly)

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

• MB991827: M.U.T.-III USB Cable

• MB991910: M.U.T.-III Main Harness A (Vehicles with 

CAN communication system)

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.
NOTE: If the battery voltage is low, diagnostic trouble codes will 
not be set. Check the battery if scan tool MB991958 does not 
display.
1. Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connector.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
3. Select "System select" from the start-up screen.
4. Select "From 2006 MY" under "Model Year". Check that 

"Vehicle Information" contents are correct.

5. Select "ETACS" from "System List", and then press "OK" 

button.
NOTE: If "Loading Option Setup" list is shown, click appro-
priate box.

6. Select "Diagnostic Trouble Code."
7. If a DTC is set, it is shown.
8. Choose "Erase DTCs" to read the DTC.

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FREEZE FRAME DATA REFERENCE TABLE

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Scan tool can be used to read the freeze frame data 
(the driving status when the failure occurs) at each 
diagnostic trouble code detection.

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FREEZE FRAME DATA SPECIFICATIONS

NOTE: xxxx indicates the value.

Item No.

Item

Unit/Content

01

Odometer

xxxx mile

02

Ignition cycle

−

03

Coupling torque

xxxx N

⋅m

04

Current trouble accumulative time

xxxx min

06

Coupling temperature

xxxx 

°F

07

CAN communication (ABS/ASC) error flag OFF (Normal)/ON (Malfunction)

08

CAN communication (engine) error flag

OFF (Normal)/ON (Malfunction)

09

CAN communication (ETACS) error flag

OFF (Normal)/ON (Malfunction)

15

AWD mode

2WD
4WD
4WD LOCK

16

FL wheel speed sensor

xxxx mph

17

FR wheel speed sensor

xxxx mph

18

RL wheel speed sensor

xxxx mph

19

RR wheel speed sensor

xxxx mph