1997 MITSUBISHI TRITON service

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL ± Radio and Tape Player54-74
C-3 No sound from one speaker.
Clean the tape player head and check again.Ye sOK
No
Replace the tape player and check again.Ye sRepair or replace tape player.
No
Remove the connector on the back of the radio and check
the speaker harness for conductance.Ye sIt conducts electricity but is
shorted out.Repair harness.
No
Check the speaker for conductance.Ye sRepair harness.
No
Repair or replace speaker.
C-4 Sound quality is poor, or sound is weak.
Does the player play properly when another tape* is inserted?Ye sOK
No
*:

Ensure that the tape label is not loose, that the tape
itself is not deformed and that the tape is tightly wound.

Tapes of C-120 or greater length often get caught in
the mechanism and should not be used.
Does the player play properly when the tape player head is cleaned?Ye sOK
No
Is proper operation obtained when the tape player is replaced?Ye sRepair or replace tape player.
No
Repair or replace speaker.
C-5 Cassette tape will not be ejected.
The problems covered here are all the result of
the use of a bad tape (deformed or not properly
tightened) or of a malfunction of the tape player
itself. Malfunctions involving the tape becoming
caught in the mechanism and ruining the case arealso possible, and attempting to force the tape out
of the player can cause damage to the mechanism.
The player should be taken to a service dealer
for repair.

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL ± Radio and Tape Player54-76
C-8 Tape gets caught in mechanism*1.
*1
When the tape is caught in the mechanism, the case may
not eject. When this occurs, do not try to force the tape
out as this may damage the tape player mechanism. Take
the cassette to a service dealer for repair.
Does the player play OK if the tape*2 is changed?Ye sTape used is bad.
No
*2
Ensure that the tape label is not loose, that the tape itself
is not deformed and that the tape is tightly wound. Also,
tapes of C-120 or greater length often get caught in the
mechanism and should not be used.
Repair or replace tape player.

General Information/Service Specifications/
Lubricants/Sealant HEATER, AIR CONDITIONER
AND VENTILATION ±55-4
Caution
Do not heat R-134a above 40
C
In most instances, moderate heat is required to
bring the pressure of the refrigerant in its container
above the pressure of the system when charging
or adding refrigerant.
A bucket or large pan of hot water not over 40
C
is all the heat required for this purpose. Do not
heat the refrigerant container with a blow torch
or any other means that would raise temperature
and pressure above this temperature. Do not weld
or steam clean on or near the system components
or refrigerant lines.
Caution
Keep R-134a containers upright when charging
the system.When metering R-134a into the refrigeration system
keep the supply tank or cans in an upright position.
If the refrigerant container is on its side or upside
down, liquid refrigerant will enter the system and
damage the compressor.
Caution
1. The leak detector for R-134a should be used
to check for refrigerant gas leaks.
2. Do not allow liquid refrigerant to touch bright
metal.
Refrigerant will tarnish bright metal and chrome
surfaces, and in combination with moisture can
severely corrode all metal surfaces.
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS55200030141
ItemsStandard value
Idle speed r/min4G6750+100
4D5750+100
Idle up speed r/min900+50
Resistor (for blower motor) WLO: 2.21, ML: 0.97, MH: 0.35
Resistor (for blower motor) WLO: 2.81, ML: 1.28, MH: 0.33
Air gap (Magnetic clutch) mm0.3 ± 0.6
Engine coolant tempera-
ture switch (for A/C cut-off)
ON (continuity)108 or less
ture switch (for A/C cut-off)
<4D5> C
OFF (no continuity)115 or more
Engine coolant tempera-
ture switch (for condenser
ON (continuity)102 or more
ture switch (for condenser
fan) <4D5> C
OFF (no continuity)97 or less
LUBRICANTS55200040137
ItemsSpecified lubricantsQuantity
Each connection of refrigerant lineZXL100PGAs required
Compressor refrigerant unit lubricant m
ZXL100PG180
SEALANT55200050048
ItemSpecified sealantRemark
Engine coolant temperature switch threaded
part3M Nut Locking Part No. 4171 or equivalentDrying sealant

± On-vehicle Service HEATER, AIR CONDITIONER
AND VENTILATION55-14
Performance Temperature Chart
Garage ambient temperature
C20253540
Discharge air temperature
C3.6 ± 9.54.0 ± 11.07.0 ± 9.011.0 ± 13.8
Compressor high pressure kPa1,1201,2361,8142,050
Compressor low pressure kPa11 5131152175
REFRIGERANT LEAK REPAIR55200150083
LOST CHARGE
If the system has lost all charge due to a leak:
1. Evacuate the system. (See procedure.)
2. Charge the system with approximately one
pound of refrigerant.
3. Check for leaks.
4. Discharge the system.
5. Repair leaks.
6. Replace receiver drier.
Caution
Replacement filter-drier units must be
sealed while in storage. The drier used in
these units will saturate water quickly upon
exposure to the atmosphere. When
installing a drier, have all tools and supplies
ready for quick reassembly to avoid keeping
the system open any longer than necessary.
7. Evacuate and charge system.
LOW CHARGE
If the system has not lost all of its refrigerant charge;
locate and repair all leaks. If it is necessary to
increase the system pressure to find the leak
(because of an especially low charge) add
refrigerant. If it is possible to repair the leak without
discharging the refrigerant system, use the
procedure for correcting low refrigerant level.HANDLING TUBING AND FITTINGS
Kinks in the refrigerant tubing or sharp bends in
the refrigerant hose lines will greatly reduce the
capacity of the entire system. High pressures are
produced in the system when it is operating.
Extreme care must be exercised to make sure that
all connections are pressure tight. Dirt and moisture
can enter the system when it is opened for repair
or replacement of lines or components. The
following precautions must be observed. The
system must be completely discharged before
opening any fitting of connection in the refrigeration
system. Open fittings with caution even after the
system has been discharged. If any pressure is
noticed as a fitting is loosened, allow trapped
pressure to bleed off very slowly.
Never attempt to rebend formed lines to fit. Use
the correct line for the installation you are servicing.
A good rule for the flexible hose lines is keep the
radius of all bends at least 10 times the diameter
of the hose.
Sharper bends will reduce the flow of refrigerant.
The flexible hose lines should be routed so that
they are at least 80 mm from the exhaust manifold.
It is good practice to inspect all flexible hose lines
at least once a year to make sure they are in good
condition and properly routed.
Unified plumbing connections with O-rings, these
O-rings are not reusable.

± Heater Unit and Heater Core HEATER, AIR CONDITIONER
AND VENTILATION 55-25
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
A
SUCTION PIPE OR HOSE, DISCHARGE PIPE
DISCONNECTION
Plug the disconnected hose and the evaporator nipple not
to let foreign matter get into them.
Caution
Seal the hoses completely, otherwise the compressor
oil and receiver will absorb water vapor easily.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

AEVAPORATOR INSTALLATION
When replacing the evaporator, refill with a specified amount
of compressor oil and install it (to the vehicle).
Compressor oil: ZXL 100PG
Quantity: 50 m

Service Bulletin List
No. Subject Date
MSB-98E37-002 NEW SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR POWER
STEERING GEARBOX1999-08-15
MSB-00E35-001 CHANGE TO ERASING OF ASB DIAGNOSTICS
CODES2000-05-30
MSB-98E00-503 CORRECTION TO DIAGNOSIS CODE READING
PROCEDURE FOLLOWED WHEN USING
WARNING LAMP1998-12-15
MSB-98E52-502 CORRECTION TO ERASING OF DIAGNOSIS
CODES1999-10-31
ESB-97E52-502 CORRECTION TO CAUTION ON AIR BAG
MODULE AND CLOCK SPRING1997-09-26
MSB-97E52-004 CHANGE IN ATTACHMENT POSITION OF SR
AIR BAG CAUTION LABELS1998-02-15
MSB-99E23-001 ADDITION OF DESCRIPTION OF ABS IDLE-UP
SOLENOID VALVE ABOLISHMENT1999-12-15
MSB-98E27-501 CORRECTION TO THICKNESS OF
DIFFERENTIAL CASE FRICTION DISC1998-11-15
MSB-99E55-503 OMISSION OF DISASSEMBLY / REASSEMBLY
OF A/C COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY1999-12-15
MSB-97E52-001 ADDITION OF SRS AIR BAG MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURE1997-04-30
MSB-98E33-501REV CORRECTION OF PART NUMBER OF PINION
HEIGHT GAUGE SET’S COMPONENT PART
(REVISED)1999-09-30
MSB-98E33-501 CORRECTION OF PART NUMBER OF PINION
HEIGHT GAUGE SET’S COMPONENT PART1998-11-15
MSB-00E00-003 YEAR MODEL CHANGES FOR 2001 L200 2000-05-30
MSB-97E13-502 MPI TROUBLSHOOTING 1997-06-15

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TROUBLESHOOTING35201110129
STANDARD FOW OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING
Refer to GROUP 00 – How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points.
NOTES WITH REGARD TO DIAGNOSIS
The phenomena listed in the following table are not abnormal.
Phenomenon Explanation of phenomenon
System check sound When starting the engine, a thudding sound can sometimes
be heard coming from inside the engine compartment, but
this is because the system operation check is being
performed, and is not an abnormality.
ABS operation sound Sound of the motor inside the ABS hydraulic unit operation.
(whine)
Sound is the generated along with vibration of the brak
pedal. (Scraping).
When ABS operates, sound is generated from the vehicle
chassis due to repeated brake application and release.
(Thump: suspension; squeak: tyres)
ABS operation (Long braking distance) For road surfaces such as snow-covered roads and gravel
roads, the braking distance for vehicles with ABS can
sometimes be longer than that for other vehicles.
Accordingly, advise the customer to drive safely on suc
roads by lowering the vehicle speed and not being too
overconfident.
Diagnosis detection condition can vary depending on the diagnosis code.
Make sure that checking requirements listed in the “Comment” are satisfied when checking the trouble
symptom again.
DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION 35201120106
DIAGNOSIS CODES CHECK
Read a diagnosis code by the MUT-II or ABS
warning lamp. (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.

See next page.
ABS <2WD> - Troubleshooting35B-6

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4.
Remedy the malfunctions indicated by th
diagnosis codes, disconnect the diagnosis code
check harness, and then install the valve relay.
Then turn the ignition switch to ON again t
check the ABS warning lamp. (Refer to P.35-36-
16.) If the lamp indicates a malfunction, th
valve relay system may be detective. (Refer to
P.35-36-14.)
ERASING DIAGNOSIS CODES
With the MUT-II
Connect the MUT-II to the diagnosis connector (16-
pin), and then erase the diagnosis codes.
Without the MUT-II
Remove the battery cable from the battery (-)
terminal for 10 seconds or more, and the
reconnect the cable.
See next page.
SERVICEBRAKES – ABS Troubleshooting 35-36-4