Mitsubishi Outlander XL. Manual - part 1010

STEP 6. Retest the system.
Check that the taillight illuminates normally.

Q:Does the taillight work normally?

YES:

 The trouble can be an intermittent malfunction

(Refer to GROUP 00 - How to use Troubleshooting/
inspection Service Points - How to Cope with Intermittent
Malfunction P.00-15).

NO:

 Replace the rear combination light unit.

DIAGNOSIS

STANDARD FLOW OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING

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Refer to GROUP 00 - Contents of troubleshooting P.
00-6.

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: Vehicle 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)

ZC501967

AC404789

ZC5019680000

MB991824

MB991827

MB991910

Data link

connector

To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958, always turn the
ignition  switch  to  the  "LOCK"  (OFF)  position  before
connecting 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.

LIGHTING

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DIAGNOSIS

HOW TO READ AND ERASE DIAGNOSTIC

TROUBLE CODES

Required Special Tools:

｠

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

｠

MB991824: Vehicle 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)

To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958, always turn the
ignition  switch  to  the  "LOCK"  (OFF)  position  before
connecting 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" of "Model Year." When the "Vehicle
Information" is displayed, check the contents.

5.

Select  "ETACS"  from  "System  List",  and  press  the  "OK"
button.

NOTE: 

When the "Loading Option Setup" list is displayed,

check the applicable item.

6.

Select "Diagnostic Trouble Code."

7.

If a DTC is set, it is shown.

8.

Choose "Erase DTCs" to erase the DTC.

TROUBLE SYMPTOM CHART

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Trouble symptom

Inspection
Procedure No.

Reference
page

Fog lights do not illuminate normally.

1

 P.54Ac-114

The right or left fog light does not illuminate.

2

 P.54Ac-120

Fog light indicator does not illuminate/go out normally.

3

 P.54Ac-124

SYMPTOM PROCEDURES

Inspection Procedure 1: Fog lights do not illuminate normally.

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Whenever the ECU is replaced, ensure that the input and
output signal circuits are normal.

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LIGHTING

DIAGNOSIS

FUSIBLE
LINK

36

FOG LIGHT
RELAY

FRONT
FOG 
LIGHT

RELAY BOX

ENGINE 
COMPARTMENT

ETACS-ECU

Fog Light and ETACS-ECU Communication Circuit

ZC600878003

Connector: C-312

C-312

ZC6041270002

Connector: A-14X

LIGHTING

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DIAGNOSIS

ZC6008720009

Connector: A-41, A-46

A-41 (B)

A-41 (B)

A-46 (B)

ZC6008710012

Connector: A-51

A-51 (B)

CIRCUIT OPERATION
If the fog lights do not illuminate normally, the input signal circuit
(s) below or the ETACS-ECU may be defective.

｠

Tail light switch

｠

Headlight switch

｠

Fog light switch

｠

Option coding information

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
When the fog lights do not illuminate normally, the mentioned
input signal circuit(s) or ETACS-ECU may be defective.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS

｠

Malfunction of the column switch

｠

Malfunction of the ETACS-ECU

｠

Damaged harness wires and connectors

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tools:

｠

MB991223: Harness Set

｠

MB992006: Extra Fine Probe

｠

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

｠

MB991824: V.C.I.

｠

MB991827: M.U.T.-III USB Cable

｠

MB991910: M.U.T.-III Main Harness A

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LIGHTING

DIAGNOSIS