Mitsubishi Outlander: General Information

By using the cruise control system, the driver can drive at preferred speeds in a range of approximately 40 to 160 km/h (25 to 100 mph) without depressing the accelerator pedal.

For this cruise control system, in conjunction with the electronic throttle valve control system, the engine control module (ECM) electronically controls the throttle valve.

CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM

CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS

INTRODUCTION TO CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS

The cruise control system allows driving without stepping on the accelerator pedal by setting a random speed between 40 km/h (25 mph) and 160 km/h (100 mph). Malfunctions in this system can be investigated by the following methods.

Cruise control system diagnostic trouble codes

The cruise control system consists of the engine control module (ECM), control switches and sensors.

The switches and sensors monitor the state of the vehicle. The ECM controls the throttle valve opening angle in the throttle body in accordance with the input signals from the switches and sensors. If the ECM detects a malfunction on any of those components, the ECM estimates where the problem may be occurring, and will set a diagnostic trouble code.

Diagnostic trouble codes cover the cruise control switch, stoplight switch and ECM.

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING STRATEGY

Use these steps to plan your diagnostic strategy. If you follow them carefully, you will check most of the possible causes of an cruise control system malfunction.

1. Gather information from the customer.

2. Verify that the condition described by the customer exists.

3. Check the vehicle for any cruise control system DTC. 4. If you can verify the condition but no cruise control system DTCs are set, the malfunction may be intermittent.

5. If you can verify the condition but there are no cruise control system DTCs, find the fault.

6. If there is an cruise control system DTC, record the number of the code, then erase the code.

7. Re-create the cruise control system DTC set conditions to see if the same cruise control system DTC will set again.

• If the same cruise control system DTC sets again, perform the diagnostic procedures for the set code.

DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION

HOW TO READ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES

1. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position while press the "COAST/SET" switch. Then, within one second, release the "COAST/SET" switch and press the "ACC/RES" switch.

2. Read a DTC by observing the flash display pattern of the "CRUISE" indicator light in the combination meter.

DIAGNOSTIC RESULT DISPLAY METHOD WHEN USING THE "CRUISE" INDICATOR LIGHT

NOTE: Other on-board diagnostic items are also output as voltage waveforms corresponding to diagnostic trouble code numbers.

HOW TO ERASE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES

Disconnect the negative (−) battery cable.

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

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.

1. Start up the personal computer.

2. Connect special tool MB991827 to special tool MB991824 and the personal computer.

3. Connect special tool MB991910 to special tool MB991824.

4. Connect special tool MB991910 to the data link connector.

5. 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 green color.

6. 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.

HOW TO READ DATA LIST

Required Special Tools:

• 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

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 "AUTO CRUISE" from "System List", and press the "OK" button.

NOTE: When the "Loading Option Setup" list is displayed, check the applicable item.

6. Select the "MITSUBISHI".

7. Select the "Data List".

NOTE: When the "Data List Reference Table" button is selected, the service data reference table is displayed, and the normal values can be checked.

8. Choose an appropriate item.

HOW TO DIAGNOSE THE CAN BUS LINE

Required Special Tools:

• 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

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

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

3. Select the "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.

• If they match, go to step 8.
• If not, go to step 5.

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 which whose CAN bus lines will be diagnosed.

• If they match, go to step 8.
• If not, go to step 5.

8. Press 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.

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART

Check according to the inspection chart that is appropriate for the diagnostic trouble code.

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