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Mitsubishi Outlander: Diagnostic Trouble Code Diagnosis

ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS

The CAN is a communication method which the ECUs use in order to communicate each other. The CAN-related diagnostic trouble codes will be stored in the following ECUs, which use the CAN communication.

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

Required Special Tools:

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

Mitsubishi Outlander. Controller Area Network (CAN)

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 scan tool 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.

HOW TO DIAGNOSE THE CAN BUS LINE

Required Special Tools:

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

Mitsubishi Outlander. Controller Area Network (CAN)

1. Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connector.

2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.

3. Select "CAN Bus Diagnosis" from the start-up screen.

4. When the vehicle information is displayed, confirm that it matches the vehicle whose CAN bus lines will be diagnosed.

5. Select the "view vehicle information" button.

6. Enter the vehicle information and select the "OK" button.

7. When the vehicle information is displayed, confirm again that it matches the vehicle whose CAN bus lines will be diagnosed.

8. Select the "OK" button.

9. When the optional equipment screen is displayed, choose the one which the vehicle is fitted with, and then select the "OK" button.

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 Diagnosis

CAN BUS DIAGNOSTICS TABLE CAUTION A diagnostic trouble code may not also be set in the CAN-B lines under the conditions below. If no diagnostic trouble code has been set due to electrical noise, confi

 Diagnostic Item 1-5

DIAGNOSTIC ITEM 1: Diagnose when the scan tool cannot receive the data sent by ETACS-ECU CAUTION When servicing a CAN bus line, ground yourself by touching a metal object such as an unpainted water

 Diagnostic Item 6-13

DIAGNOSTIC ITEM 6: Diagnose when the scan tool cannot receive the data sent by AWD-ECU <Electronic controlled AWD>. CAUTION When servicing a CAN bus line, ground yourself by touching a metal ob

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 Steering Wheel

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION WARNING Before removing the steering wheel and driver's air bag module assembly, refer to GROUP 52B, Service Precautions and Driver's Air Bag Module and Clock Spring. When removing and installing the steering wheel, do not let it bump against the driver's air bag mo

 Transaxle

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY CAUTION Only use transmission fluid of the specified brand. Use of transmission fluid other than specified will impair driveability and CVT endurance, and may lead to breakage of CVT. Only use the specified vaseline. Use of vaseline other than specified will impair d

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