1997 MITSUBISHI TRITON check engine

ABS <4WD> ± Troubleshooting35C-13
Connector
terminal
No.SignalChecking requirementsNormal condition
37Output to valve relayIgnition
switch: ONApproximately 1 second
after engine is started.
The relay is on.2 V or less
The system runs down.
The relay is off.System voltage
38Output to motor relayIgnition switch: ON
(Approximately 1 second
Motor is on2 V or less
(A roximately 1 second
after engine is started)Motor is offSystem voltage
39Idle-up solenoid valve (+)Ignition switch: ON (When motor is on
approximately 1 second after engine is
started)System voltage
41Output to front-right hydraulic
unit solenoid valve (OUT side)Ignition switch: ON (When solenoid valve
is off approximately 1 second after
engine is started)System voltage
43Idle-up solenoid valve (±)Ignition switch: ON (When motor is on
approximately 1 second after engine is
started)2 V or less
45Input from free wheel engage
switch
Ignition
switch: ON
Engage 2WDSystem voltage
switchswitch: ON
Engage 4WD1 V or less
46*1Ignition switchIgnition switch: ONSystem voltage
Ignition switch: START0 V
46*2Input from rear differential
lock detection switchIgnition
switch: ONRear differential lock
switch: ON0 V
Rear differential lock
switch: OFFSystem voltage
47Input from diagnosis
indication selection
Connect the MUT-II.0 V
indication selection
Do not connect the MUT-II.Approx. 12 V
48Input from valve relay monitorIgnition switch: ONSystem voltage
49Motor monitorIgnition switch: ON
(Approximately 1 second
Motor is onSystem voltage
(A roximately 1 second
after engine is started)Motor is off0.5 V or less
50Output to ABS warning lampIgnition
switch: ON
The lamp is switched offSystem voltage
switch: ON
The lamp illuminates0 ± 2 V
52Output to front-right hydraulic
unit solenoid valve (IN side)Ignition switch: ON (When solenoid valve
is off approximately 1 second after
engine is started)System voltage
NOTE
*1: Vehicles without rear differential lock
*2: Vehicles with rear differential lock

SRS ± Troubleshooting52B-14
Code No.43 SRS warning lamp drive circuit system
(Lamp does not switch off.)Probable cause
This diagnosis code is output when a short to earth occurs in the harness between
the lamp and the SDU while SDU is monitoring the SRS warning lamp and the lamp
is ON.
Malfunction of wiring harnesses or connectors

Malfunction of SDU

Malfunction of combination meter
SRS warning lamp inspection

Ignition switch: ON

Does lamp switch off when SDU connector C-27 is
disconnected?NoCheck the following
connectos:
C-06, C-27NG
Repair
Ye s
Replace the SDU.
OK
Check trouble symptoms.
NG
Check the harness wire
between the SDU and
combination meter, and
repair if necessary.
Code No.44 SRS warning lamp drive circuit systemProbable cause
This diagnosis code is output when a short occurs in the lamp drive circuit or a
malfunction of the output transistor inside the SDU is detected while the SDU is
monitoring the SRS warning lamp drive circuit.
Malfunction of wiring harnesses or connectors

Malfunction of SDU
Check the SRS warning lamp drive circuit system.
(Refer to P.52B-13.)OKReplace the SDU.
Code No.45 SDU non-volatile memory (EEPROM) and A/D
converter systemProbable cause
This diagnosis code is output if there is a malfunction in the SDU non-volatile memory
(EEPROM) and A/D converter.
Malfunction of SDU
Replace the SDU.
INSPECTION CHART FOR TROUBLE SYMPTOMS52400340126
Get an understanding of the trouble symptoms and check according to the inspection procedure chart.
Trouble symptomInspection procedure No.Reference page
Communication with
MUT-II is not possible.Communication with all systems is not
possible.152B-15
Communication is not possible with
SRS only.252B-15
When the ignition key is turned to ªONº (engine stopped), the
SRS warning lamp does not illuminate.Refer to diagnosis code No.43.52B-13
After the ignition switch is turned to ON, the SRS warning lamp
is still on after approximately 7 seconds have passed.Refer to diagnosis code No.43.52B-14

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL ± Ignition Switch and Immobilizer System54-10
Immobilizer System
Caution
1. The ID code should always be re-registered when replacing the immobilizer-ECU. vehicles>
2. If the immobilizer-ECU has been replaced, you will need to re-register the ignition key ID codes
and to reset the code for the fuel cut valve controller to the factory setting. vehicles>
3. If the immobilizer-ECU has been replaced with a new part, the password (vehicle secret code)
which has been stored in the immobilizer-ECU for each vehicle will be replaced by the password
(secret code) specified by the customer.
STANDARD FLOW OF DIAGNOSIS TROUBLESHOOTING54300690024
Refer to GROUP 00 ± How To Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points.
DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION54300700116
DIAGNOSIS CODES CHECK
Refer to GROUP 00 ± How To Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points.
ERASING DIAGNOSIS CODES
Refer to GROUP 00 ± How To Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points.
Caution
The diagnosis codes which result from disconnecting the battery cables cannot be erased.
INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS CODES

54300710027
Diagnosis code No.Inspection itemsReference
page
11Transponder communication system or radio interference of ID code54-11
12*ID code are not the same or are not registered54-11
21Communication system between MUT-II and engine-ECU54-12
31EEPROM abnormality inside immobilizer-ECU54-12
NOTE
*: Diagnosis code No. 12 is not recorded.

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL ± Ignition Switch and Immobilizer System54-11
INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR DIAGNOSIS CODES

Code No.11 Transponder communication system or radio
interference of ID codeProbable cause

The ID code of the transponder is not sent to the immobilizer-ECU immediately
after the ignition switch is turned to ON position.

If the engine is started while several ignition keys are in the vicinity, then interference
between the different keys may occur, which will cause this code to be generated.
Radio interference of ID code

Malfunction of transponder

Malfunction of ignition key ring antenna

Malfunction of harness or connector

Malfunction of immobilizer-ECU
Are there any other ignition keys in the
vicinity of the ignition key being used
to for starting?Ye sMove other keys well away from key
being used.
NoCheck trouble symptom.
NG
Does the engine start using the spare
ignition key which has had the ID code
registered?OKReplace the ignition key that does not
work.Re-register the ID code
(Refer to P.54-23.)
NG
Diagnosis code checkCode No.12
occurs.To INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR
DIAGNOSIS CODE No.12.
Code No.11 occurs.
Ignition key ring antenna continuity
check (Refer to P.54-22.)NG
Replace
OK
Check the following connectors:
C-36, C-71NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptom.NGCheck the harness between the immobi-
lizer-ECU and key ring antenna.NG
Repair
OK
Replace the immobilizer-ECU.Register the password (secret code)
and ID code. (Refer to P.54-23.)
Code No.12 ID codes are not the same or not registered.Probable cause
The ID code which is sent from the transponder is not the same as the ID code
which is registered in the immobilizer-ECU.
The ID code in the ignition key being used has not
been properly registered.

Malfunction of immobilizer-ECU
Re-register the ID code
(Refer to P.54-23.)Check trouble symptom.NGReplace the immobilizer-ECU.
Register the password (secret code)
and ID code. (Refer to P.54-23.)

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL ± Ignition Switch and Immobilizer System54-12
Code No.21 Communication system between MUT-II and
engine-ECUProbable cause
After the ignition switch turned to ON, the confirmation code is not received from
the engine-ECU within allowable time, or an abnormal code is received.
Malfunction of harness or connector

Malfunction of engine-ECU

Malfunction of immobilizer-ECU
Is diagnosis code No.54 displayed from
the engine-ECU?Ye sCheck the engine-ECU power source
and the earth circuit. (Refer to GROUP
13A ± Troubleshooting.)
No
Check the following connectors:
C-19, C-36, C-50NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptom.NGCheck the harness between the engine-
ECU and immobilizer-ECU.NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptom.
NG
Replace the immobilizer-ECU.
Register the password (secret code)
and ID code. (Refer to P.54-23.)
Check trouble symptom.NGReplace the engine-ECU.
Code No.31 EEPROM abnormality inside immobilizer-
ECUProbable cause
No data has been written to the EEPROM inside the immobilizer-ECU.
Malfunction of immobilizer-ECU
Check trouble symptom.NGReplace the immobilizer-ECU.Register the password (secret code)
and ID code. (Refer to P.54-23.)

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL ± Ignition Switch and Immobilizer System54-14
Code No.22 Malfunction of fuel cut valve controller
systemProbable cause
The cause is probably a malfunction of the fuel cut valve controller.
Malfunction of fuel cut valve controller
Check the fuel cut valve controller power source and earth circuit.
(Refer to P.54-17, Inspection Procedure 6.)
OK
Check trouble symptom.NGReplace the fuel cut valve controller (fuel injection pump assembly).
Code No.23 Identification codes are not identicalProbable cause
The identification code received from the immobilizer-ECU is not identical to the
identification code that has been recorded in the fuel cut valve controller.
Resetting the code to the factory setting is not made
using the MUT-II

Malfunction of fuel cut valve controller
Use the MUT-II to reset the code to the factory setting.
(Refer to P.54-23.)
Check trouble symptom.NGReplace the fuel cut valve controller (fuel injection pump assembly).
Check trouble symptom.
NG
Replace the immobilizer-ECU.
Register the password (secret code), reset the code to the factory
setting and register the ID code. (Refer to P.54-23.)
INSPECTION CHART FOR TROUBLE SYMPTOMS54300720242
Trouble symptomInspection procedure No.Reference page
Communication with MUT-II is impossible154-15
ID code cannot be registered using the MUT-II254-15
Engine does not start (Cranking but no initial combustion).
354-16
Engine does not start (Cranking but no initial combustion).
454-16
Malfunction of the immobilizer-ECU power source and
earth circuit554-17
Malfunction of the fuel cut valve controller power source
and earth circuit 654-17

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL ± Ignition Switch and Immobilizer System54-15
INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR TROUBLE SYMPTOMS
Inspection Procedure 1
Communication with MUT-II is impossible
Probable cause
The cause is probably that a malfunction of the diagnosis line or the immobilizer-ECU
ia not functioning.
Malfunction of diagnosis line

Malfunction of harness or connector

Malfunction of immobilizer
Ye sOK
Check trouble symptom.
NG
OK
Check trouble symptom.NG
Check the harness between the immobi-
lizer-ECU and diagnosis connector.NG
Repair
OK
Check the immobilizer-ECU power sup-
ply and earth circuit. (Refer to P.54-17,
Inspection Procedure 5.)
OK
Check trouble symptom.NGReplace the immobilizer-ECU.

Register the password (secret code)
and the ID code. (Refer to P.54-23.)

Register the password (secret code),
reset the code to the factory setting and
register the ID code. (Refer to P.54-23.)
Check the immobilizer-ECU connector
C-36.
(Short-circuited harness wire between
terminal No.14 and No.15)NG
Repair
Can the MUT-II communicate with the
engine-ECU?NoCheck the following connectors:
C-35, C-36NG
Repair
Inspection Procedure 2
ID code cannot be registered using the MUT-II
Probable cause
The cause is probably that there is no ID code registered in the immobilizer-ECU
or there is a malfunction of the immobilizer-ECU.
Malfunction of transponder

Malfunction of ignition key ring antenna

Malfunction of harness or connector

Malfunction of immobilizer-ECU
No ignition key can be registered.NoReplace the ignition key that cannot be
registered.Re-register the ID code.
(Refer to P.54-23.)
Ye s
Is a diagnosis code displayed?Ye sTo INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAG-
NOSIS CODE. (Refer to P.54-10, 13.)
No
Check the immobilizer-ECU power
source and the earth circuit. (Refer to
P.54-17, Inspection Procedure 5.)OKCheck trouble symptom.NGReplace the immobilizer-ECU.

Register the password (secret code)
and the ID code. (Refer to P.54-23.)

Register the password (secret code),
reset the code to the factory setting and
register the ID code. (Refer to P.54-23.)

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL ± Ignition Switch and Immobilizer System54-16
Inspection Procedure 3
Engine does not start (Cranking but no initial combus-
tion).
Probable cause
If the fuel injectors are not operating, there might be a problem with the MPI system
in addition to a malfunction of the immobilizer system.
It is normal for this to occur if an attempt is made to start the engine using a key
that has not been properly registered.
Malfunction of MPI system

Malfunction of immobilizer-ECU
Check the system voltage during crank-
ing
OK:8 V or moreNGCheck the battery.
OK
Is a diagnosis code displayed from the
immobilizer-ECU?Ye sTo INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAG-
NOSIS CODE. (Refer to P.54-10.)
No
Is a diagnosis code displayed from the
engine-ECU?Ye sRefer to GROUP 13A ± Troubleshoot-
ing.
No
Check the starting system. (Refer to
GROUP 13A ± Troubleshooting.)
OK
Check trouble symptom.
NG
Check the immobilizer-ECU power
source and the earth circuit. (Refer to
P.54-17, Inspection Procedure 5.)OKCheck trouble symptom.NGReplace the immobilizer-ECU.
Register the password (secret code)
and the ID code. (Refer to P.54-23.)
Inspection Procedure 4
Engine does not start (Cranking but no initial combus-
tion).
Probable cause
If no fuel injection, there might be a problem with the fuel injection system in addition
to a malfunction of the immobilizer system.
It is normal for this to occur if an attempt is made to start the engine using a key
that has not been properly registered.
Malfunction of diesel fuel injection system

Malfunction of immobilizer-ECU
Check the system voltage during crank-
ing
OK:8 V or moreNGCheck the battery.
OK
Is a diagnosis code displayed from the
immobilizer-ECU?Ye sTo INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAG-
NOSIS CODE. (Refer to P.54-13.)
No
Check the diesel fuel injection system.
(Refer to GROUP 13E ± On-vehicle Ser-
vice.)
OK
Check the immobilizer-ECU power sup-
ply and the earth circuit. (Refer to
P.54-17, Inspection Procedure 5.)OKCheck trouble symptom.NGReplace the immobilizer-ECU.
Register the password (secret code),
reset the code to the factory setting and
register the ID code. (Refer to P.54-23.)
Check trouble symptom.
NG
Replace the fuel cut valve controller
(fuel injection pump assembly).