1900 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE brake light

II-14 TROUBLESHOOTING
b. Check for low voltage at the bulb socket positive terminal or a poor ground. If voltage
is low, or the ground marginal, trace the wiring to, and check for loose, damaged or
corroded wires and electrical terminals; repair as necessary.
c. Check the light switch operation and replace if necessary.
1. Interior light inoperative
a. Verify the interior light switch location and position(s), and set the switch in the cor-
rect position.
b. Check for battery voltage and ground at the interior light bulb socket. If battery voltage
and ground are present, replace the bulb. If voltage is not present, check the interior
light fuse for battery voltage. If the fuse is missing, replace the fuse. If the fuse has
blown, or if battery voltage is present, refer to the wiring diagram to troubleshoot the
cause for an open or shorted circuit. If ground is not present, check the door switch
contacts and clean or repair as necessary.
2. Interior light works intermittent/y
a. Check the bulb for a damaged filament, and replace if damaged.
b. Check the bulb and bulb socket for corrosion, and clean or replace the bulb and
socket.
c. Check for loose, damaged or corroded wires and electrical terminals; repair as neces-
sary.
d. Check the door and light switch operation, and replace if necessary.
3. Interior light very dim
a. Check the bulb and bulb socket for corrosion, and clean or replace the bulb and
socket.
b. Check for low voltage at the bulb socket positive terminal or a poor ground. If voltage
is low, or the ground marginal, trace the wiring to, and check for loose, damaged or
corroded wires and electrical terminals; repair as necessary.
c. Check the door and light switch operation, and replace if necessary.
1. One brake light inoperative
a. PressPress the brake pedal and check for battery voltage and ground at the brake light
bulb socket. If present, replace the bulb. If either battery voltage or ground is not pre-
sent, refer to the wiring diagram to troubleshoot.
2. Both brake lights inoperative
a. Press the brake pedal and check for battery voltage and grou’nd at the brake light bulb
socket. If present, replace both bulbs. If battery voltage is not present, check the brake
light switch adjustment and adjust as necessary. If the brake light switch is properly
adjusted, and battery voltage or the ground is not present at the bulb sockets, or at the
bulb electrical connector with the brake pedal pressed, refer to the wiring diagram to
troubleshoot the cause of an open circuit.
3. One or both brake lights very dim
a. Press the brake pedal and measure the voltage at the brake light bulb socket. If the
measured voltage is close to the battery voltage, check for a poor ground caused by a
loose, damaged, or corroded wire, terminal, bulb or bulb socket. If the ground is
bolted to a painted surface, it may be necessary to remove the electrical connector and
clean the mounting surface, so the connector mounts on bare metal. If battery voltage
is low, check for a poor connection caused by either a faulty brake light switch, a
loose, damaged, or corroded wire, terminal or electrical connector. Refer to the wiring
diagram to troubleshoot the cause of a voltage drop.
1. Warning light(s) stay on when the engine is started
Ignition, Battery or Alternator Warning light a. Check the alternator output and voltage regulator operation, and replace as necessary.
b. Check the warning light wiring for a shorted wire.
Check Engine Light a. Check the engine for routine maintenance and tune-up status. Note the engine tune-up
specifications and verify the spark plug, air filter and engine oil condition; replace
and/or adjust items as necessary.
b. Check the fuel tank for low fuel level, causing an intermittent lean fuel mixtur
e. Top off fuel tank and reset check engine light.
c. Check for a failed or disconnected engine fuel or ignition component, sensor or con-
trol unit and repair or replace as necessary.
d. Check the intake manifold and vacuum hoses for air leaks and repair as
necessary.
e. Check the engine’s mechanical condition for excessive oil consumption.
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Light a. Check the wheel sensors and sensor rings for debris, and clean as necessary.
b. Check the brake master cylinder for fluid leakage or seal failure and replace as neces-
sary.
c, Check the ABS control unit, pump and proportioning valves for proper operation; re-
place as necessary.
d. Check the sensor wiring at the wheel sensors and the ABS control unit for a loose or
shorted wire, and repair as necessary.
brake Warning Light a. Check the brake fluid level and check for possible leakage from the hydraulic lines and
seals. Top off brake fluid and repair leakage as necessary.
b. Check the brake linings for wear and replace as necessary.
c. Check for a loose or shot-ted brake warning light sensor or wire, and replace or repair
as necessary.
Oil Pressure Warning Light a. Stop the engine immediately. Check the engine oil level and oil filter condition, and
top off or change the oil as necessary.
b. Check the oil pressure sensor wire for being shorted to ground. Disconnect the wire
from the oil pressure sensor and with the ignition in the ON position, but not running,
the oil pressure light should not be working. If the light works with the wire discon-
nected, check the sensor wire for being shorted to ground. Check the wire routing to
make sure the wire is not pinched and check for insulation damage. Repair or replace
the wire as necessary and recheck before starting the engine.
c. Remove the oil pan and check for a clogged oil pick-up tube screen.
d. Check the oil pressure sensor operation by substituting a known good sensor.
e. Check the oil filter for internal restrictions or leaks, and replace as necessary.
WARNING: If the engine is operated with oil pressure below the manufac-
turer’s specification, severe (and costly) engine damage could occur. Low
oil pressure can be caused by excessive internal wear or damage to the en-
gine bearings, oil pressure relief valve, oil pump or oil pump drive mecha-
nism.
Before starting the engine, check for possible causes of rapid oil loss, such as leaking
oil lines or a loose, damaged, restricted, or leaking oil filter or oil pressure sensor. If the
engine oil level and condition are acceptable, measure the engine’s oil pressure using a
pressure gauge, or determine the cause for the oil pressure warning light to function
when the engine is running, before operating the engine for an extended period of time.
Another symptom of operating an engine with low oil pressure is the presence of severe
knocking and tapping noises.
Parking Brake Warning Light a. Check the brake release mechanism and verify the parking brake has been fully re-
leased.
b. CheckCheck the parking brake light switch for looseness or misalignment.
c. CheckCheck for a damaged switch or a loose or shorted brake light switch wire, and
replace or repair as necessary.
2. Warning light(s) flickers on and off when driving
Ignition, Battery or Alternator Warning Light a. Check the alternator output and voltage regulator operation. An intermittent condition
may indicate worn brushes, an internal short, or a defective voltage regulator. Replace
the alternator or failed component.
b. Check the warning light wiring for a shorted, pinched or damaged wire and repair as
necessary.
Check Engine Light a. Check the engine for required maintenance and tune-up status. Verify engine tune-up
specifications, as well as spark plug, air filter and engine oil condition; replace and/or
adjust items as necessary.
b. Check the fuel tank for low fuel level causing an intermittent lean fuel mixture. Top off
fuel tank and reset check engine light.
c. Check for an intermittent failure or partially disconnected engine fuel and ignition
component, sensor or control unit; repair or replace as necessary.
d. Check the intake manifold and vacuum hoses for air leaks, and repair as necessary.
e. Check the warning light wiring for a shorted, pinched or damaged wire and repair as
necessary.
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Light a. Check the wheel sensors and sensor rings for debris, and clean as necessary.
b. Check the brake master cylinder for fluid leakage or seal failure and replace as neces-
sary.
c. Check the ABS control unit, pump and proportioning valves for proper operation, and
replace as necessary.

TROUBLESHOOTING 1145
d. Check the sensor wiring at the wheel sensors and the ABS control unit for a loose or
shorted wire and repair as necessary.
Brake Warninu Liaht a. Check the brakefluid~evel and check for possible leakage from the hydraulic lines and
seals. Top off brake fluid and repair leakage as necessary.
b. Check the brake linings for wear and replace as necessary.
c. Check for a loose or shorted brake warning light sensor or wire, and replace or repair
as necessary.
Oil Pressure Warning Light a. Stop the engine immediately. Check the engine oil level and check for a sudden and
rapid oil loss, such as a leaking oil line or oil pressure sensor, and repair or replace as
necessary.
b. Check the oil pressure sensor operation by substituting a known good sensor.
c. Check the oil pressure sensor wire for being shorted to ground. Disconnect the wire
from the oil pressure sensor and with the ignition in the ON position, but not running,
the oil pressure light should not be working. If the light works with the wire discon-
nected, check the sensor wire for being shorted to ground. Check the wire routing to
make sure the wire is not pinched and check for insulation damage. Repair or replace
the wire as necessary and recheck before starting the engine.
d. Remove the oil pan and check for a clogged oil pick-up tube screen.
Parking Brake Warning Light a. Check the brake release mechanism and verify the parking brake has been fully re-
leased.
b. Check the parking brake light switch for looseness or misalignment.
c. Check for a damaged switch or a loose or shorted brake light switch wire, and replace
or repair as necessary.
3. Warning li#ht(s) inoperative with iflnition on,
and engine not started
a. Check for a defective bulb by installing a known good bulb.
b. Check for a defective wire using the appropriate wiring diagram(s).
c. Check for a defective sending unit by removing and then grounding the wire at the
sending unit. If the light comes on with the ignition on when grounding the wire, re-
place the sending unit.
1. Turn siflnais or hazard iiflhts come on, but do not flash
a. Check for a defective flasher unit and replace as necessary.
2. Turn signals or hazard iiflhts do not function on either side
a. Check the fuse and replace, if defective.
b. Check the flasher unit by substituting a known good flasher unit.
c. Check the turn signal electrical system for a defective component, open circuit, short
circuit or poor ground.
3. Turn siflnais or hazard lights only work on one side
a. Check for failed bulbs and replace as necessary.
b. Check for poor grounds in both housings and repair as necessary.
4. One siflnai light does not work
a. Check for a failed bulb and replace as necessary.
b. Check for corrosion in the bulb socket, and clean and repair as necessary.
c. Check for a poor ground at the bulb socket, and clean and repair as necessary.
5. Turn signals flash too slowly
a. Check signal bulb(s) wattage and replace with lower wattage bulb(s). 6. Turn signals flash too fast
a, Check signal bulb(s) wattage and replace with higher wattage bulb(s).
b. Check for installation of the correct flasher unit and replace if incorrect.
7. Four-way hazard flasher indicator iiflhi inoperative
a. Verify that the exterior lights are functioning and, if so, replace indicator bulb.
b. Check the operation of the warning flasher switch and replace if defective.
0. Turn signal indicator ii#ht(s) do not work in either direction
a. Verify that the exterior lights are functioning and, if so, replace indicator bulb(s).
b. Check for a defective flasher unit by substituting a known good unit.
9. One turn signal indicator liflht does not work
a. Check for a defective bulb and replace as necessary.
b. Check for a defective flasher unit by substituting a known good unit.
1. Horn does not operate
a. Check for a defective fuse and replace as necessary.
b. Check for battery voltage and ground at horn electrical connections when pressing the
horn switch. If voltage is present, replace the horn assembly. If voltage or ground is
not present, refer to Chassis Electrical coverage for additional troubleshooting tech-
niques and circuit information.
2. Horn has an unusual tone
a. On single horn systems, replace the horn.
b. On dual horn systems, check the operation of the second horn. Dual horn systems
have a high and low pitched horn. Unplug one horn at a time and recheck operation.
Replace the horn which does not function.
c. Check for debris or condensation build-up in horn and verify the horn positioning. If
the horn has a single opening, adjust the opening downward to allow for adequate
drainage and to prevent debris build-up.
1. Windshield wipers do not operate
a. Check fuse and replace as necessary.
b. Check switch operation and repair or replace as necessary.
c. Check for corroded, loose, disconnected or broken wires and clean or repair as neces-
sary.
d. Check the ground circuit for the wiper switch or motor and repair as necessary.
2. Windshield wiper motor makes a humming noise, gets hot or blows
fuses
a. Wiper motor damaged internally; replace the wiper motor.
b. Wiper linkage bent, damaged or seized. Repair or replace wiper linkage as necessary.
3. Windshield wiper motor operates, but one or both wipers fail to move
a. Windshield wiper motor linkage loose or disconnected. Repair or replace linkage as
necessary.
b. Windshield wiper arms loose on wiper pivots. Secure wiper arm to pivot or replace
both the wiper arm and pivot assembly.
4. Windshield wipers will not park
a. Check the wiper switch operation and verify that the switch properly interrupts the
power supplied to the wiper motor.
b. If the wiper switch is functioning properly, the wiper motor parking circuit has failed.
Replace the wiper motor assembly. Operate the wiper motor at least one time before
installing the arms and blades to ensure correct positioning, then recheck using the
highest wiper speed on a wet windshield to make sure the arms and blades do not
contact the windshield trim.
1. Speedometer does not work to minimize sharp bends or kinks.
If the sheathing has been
damaged, replace the ca-
a. Check and verify that the speedometer cable is properly seated into the speedometer ble assembly.
assembly and the speedometer drive gear. b. Check the speedometer cable for adequate lubrication. Remove the cable, inspect for
b. Check the speedometer cable for breakage or rounded-off cable ends where the cable damage, clean, lubricate and reinstall. If the cable has been damaged, replace the ca-
seats into the speedometer drive gear and into the speedometer assembly. If damaged, ble.
broken or the cable ends are rounded off, replace the cable.
c. Check speedometer drive gear condition and replace as necessary. 3. Speedometer works intermittently
d. Install a known good speedometer to test for proper operation. If the substituted a. Check the cable and verify that the cable is fully installed and the fasteners are secure.
speedometer functions properly, replace the speedometer assembly. b. Check the cable ends for wear and rounding, and replace as necessary.

ADJUSTMENTS 2-3
ADJUSTMENTS 2-5
ADJUSTMENTS 7-2
AIR BAG (SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM) 6-7
AIR CONDITIONING COMPONENTS 6-11
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 6-11
AIRCLEANER(ELEMENT) I-14
REMOVAL&INSTALLATION I-14
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM 1-28
ALLWHEELDRIVEMODELS l-44
ALTERNATOR 2-8
ALTERNATORPRECAUTIONS 2-8
ANTENNA IO-4
REPLACEMENT IO-4
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM 9-24
ANTI-LOCK CONTROL UNIT 9-27
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 9-27
AUTOMATICTRANSAXLEASSEMBLY 7-10
ADJUSTMENTS 7-13
REMOVAL&INSTALLATION 7-10
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE 7-10
AUTOMATICTRANSAXLE l-36
DRAIN &REFILL l-36
FLUIDRECOMMENDATIONS l-36
LEVELCHECK l-36
PAN&FILTER SERVICE l-36
AVOIDINGTHEMOSTCOMMON MISTAKES l-2
AVOIDINGTROUBLE l-2
AXLE HOUSING ASSEMBLY 7-16
REMOVAL&INSTALLATION 7-16
BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH 7-2
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 7-2
BALANCE SHAFT 3-54
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 3-54
BASIC ELECTRICAL THEORY 6-2
HOW DOES ELECTRlClTYWORK:THEWATERANALOGY 6-2
OHM'S LAW 6-2
BASIC FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS 5-2
BASIC OPERATING PRINCIPLES 9-2
DISC BRAKES 9-2
DRUMBRAKES 9-2 .
POWER BOOSTERS 9-2
BATTERY CABLES 6-7
BATTERY I-16
BATTERYFLUID I-16
CABLES I-17
CHARGING I-18
GENERALMAINTENANCE I-16
PRECAUTIONS 1-16
REPLACEMENT I-18
BELTS I-18
ADJUSTMENT I-18
INSPECTION I-18
REMOVAL &INSTALLATION 1-18
BLEEDING BRAKESYSTEM 9-7
BLEEDING THEABS SYSTEM 9-30
BLOWERMOTOR 6-7
REMOVAL &INSTALLATION 6-7
BODYLUBRICATIONANDMAINTENANCE l-43
BOLTS,NUTSANDOTHERTHREADED RETAINERS l-6
BRAKE CALIPER 9-11
OVERHAUL 9-12
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 9-11
BRAKE DISC (ROTOR) 9-13
1
INSPECTION 9-14
REMOVAL &INSTALLATION 9-13
BRAKEDRUMS 9-16
INSPECTION 9-16
REMOVAL&INSTALLATION. 9-16
BRAKE HOSESAND LINES 9-6
REMOVAL&INSTALLATION 9-6
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH 9-3

l
II-24 MASTER INDEX
ADJUSTMENT 8-25
REMOVAL &INSTALLATION 8-25
HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT 9-25
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 9-25
IDLE AIR CONTROLMOTOR 4-9
OPERATION 4-9
REMOVAL&INSTALLATION 4-9
TESTING 4-9
IDLESPEED 1-28
PREVENTIVEMAINTENANCE 1-28
SYSTEM INSPECTION 1-29
SYSTEMSERVlCE&REPAlR 1-28
IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER 8-29
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 8-29
IGNITION SWITCH 8-30
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 8-30
IGNITION COIL(s) 2-5
REMOVAL&INSTALLATION 2-6
TESTING . 2-5
IGNITION COIL 2-3
REMOVAL&INSTALLATION 2-3
TESTING 2-3
IGNITION TIMING l-25
GENERALINFORAMTION l-25
INSPECTION&ADJUSTMENT l-26
INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR
IO-IO
REPLACEMENT IO-IO
INSPECTION 3-55
REPLACEMENT 3-56
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 6-17
REMOVAL&INSTALLATION 6-I;
INSTRUMENTPANEL IO-6
REMOVAL &INSTALLATION IO-6
INSTRUMENTS AND SWITCHES 6-17
INTAKE MANIFOLD 3-7
REMOVAL &INSTALLATION 3-7
INTAKEAIRTEMPERATURESENSOR 4-10
OPERATION 4-10
REMOVAL&INSTALLATION 4-11
TESTING 4-11
INTERIOR 1 O-6
JACKING I-46
. JACKING PRECAUTIONS 1-47
JUMP STARTING A DEAD BATTERY 1-44
JUMPSTARTING PRECAUTIONS l-45
JUMPSTARTING PROCEDURE l-45
KNUCKLE,HUB, AND BEARING 8-13
REMOVAL &INSTALLATION 8-13
LIGHTING 6-19
LOWER BALLJOINT 8-10
INSPECTION 8-10
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 8-10
LOWER CONTROLARM 8-10
REMOVAL&INSTALLATION 8-10
LOWER CONTROL ARMS 8-23
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 8-23
MACPHERSONSTRUTAND COILSPRING
8-7
OVERHAUL 8-7
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 8-7
MAINTENANCEORREPAIR? l-2
MANIFOLDABSOLUTEPRESSURESENSOR
4-12
OPERATION 4-12
REMOVAL&INSTALLATION 4-13
TESTING 4-12
MANUAL RACK AND PINION STEERING GEAR
8-31
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 8-31
MANUALTRANSAXLEASSEMBLY 7-2
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. 7-2
MANUAL TRANSAXLE 7-2 MANUALTRANSAXLE l-35
DRAIN &REFILL l-36
FLUID RECOMMENDATIONS l-35
LEVEL CHECK l-35
MASSAIRFLOWSENSOR 4-11
OPERATION 4-11
REMOVAL&INSTALLATION 4-11
TESTING 4-11
MASTER CYLINDER 9-3
BRAKE PEDALADJUSTMENTS 9-4
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 9-3
MULTI-POINT FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM (MPI) 5-3
DBD-1 TROUBLE CODES 4-26
OBD-II TROUBLE CODES 4-27
OIL PAN 3-30
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 3-30
OIL PUMP 3-33
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 3-33
OIL PRESSURESENDING UNIT 2-12@T
REMOVAL&INSTALLATION 2-1.2
TESTING 2-12
OUTSIDE MIRRORS IO-3
REMOVAL&INSTALLATION IO-3
OXYGENSENSOR 4-8
OPERATION 4-8
REMOVAL&INSTALLATION 4-8
TESTING 4-8
PARK/NEUTRAL POSITIONSWITCH 7-10
ADJUSTMENT 7-10
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 7-10
PARKING BRAKE 9-20
PCVVALVE l-15
REMOVAL&INSTALLATION I-15
PINION SEAL 7-16
REMOVAL &INSTALLATION 7-16
POWER BRAKEBOOSTER 9-5
REMOVAL &INSTALLATION 9-5
POWER RACK AND PINION STEERING GEAR 8-32
REMOVAL &INSTALLATION 8-32
POWERSEATMOTOR IO-11
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION IO-11
POWER STEERING PUMP 8-34
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 8-34
SYSTEM BLEEDING 8-36
POWER TRANSlSTOR(IGNITION MODULE) 2-7
REMOVAL&INSTALLATION 2-7
POWERSTEERING PUMP l-42
FLUID RECOMMENDATIONS l-42
LEVELCHECK l-42
POWER TRANSlSTOR(Ignition Module) 2-4
REMOVAL&INSTALLATION 2-4
PRESSURERELIEFVALVE 5-9
REMOVAL&INSTALLATION 5-9
PROPORTIONING VALVE 9-6
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 9-6 *
RADIATOR 3-18
REMOVAL &INSTALLATION 3-18
RADIO RECEIVER/AMPLIFIER/TAPE PLAYER/CD PLAYER 6-14
READING CODES 4-26
WITHASCANTOOL 4-26
WITHOUTASCANTOOL 4-27
READING CODES 4-27
WITHASCANTOOL 4-27
WITHOUTASCANTOOL 4-27
REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL 7-15
REAR HALFSHAFTAND SEAL 7-15
REMOVAL&INSTALLATION 7-15
REAR MAIN SEAL 3-54
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 3-54