1997 MITSUBISHI TRITON check engine

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL ± Ignition Switch and Immobilizer System54-17
Inspection Procedure 5
Malfunction of the immobilizer-ECU power source and earth circuit
Measure at the immobilizer-ECU con-
nector C-36.

Disconnect the connector and
measure at the harness side.

Ignition switch: ON
1. Voltage between 1 and body earth,
2 and body earth vehicles> and between 9 and body
earth.
OK:System voltage
2. Continuity between 8 and body earth
and between 16 and body earth.
OK:Continuity(1) NGCheck the following connectors:

C-19, C-36, C-87, C-83

C-36, C-87, C-83NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptom.NG
Check the harness between the immobi-
lizer-ECU and engine control relay, and
repair if necessary.

Check the harness between the immobi-
lizer-ECU and junction block, and repair
if necessary.
(2) NG
Check the following connector:
C-36NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptom.NGCheck the harness between the immobi-
lizer-ECU and body earth and repair if
necessary.
Inspection Procedure 6
Malfunction of the fuel cut valve controller power source and earth circuit

OK
Check trouble symptom.NGCheck the harness between the fuel cut
valve controller and junction block, and
repair if necessary.
(2) NGCheck the following connector:
A-90NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptom.NGCheck the harness between the fuel cut
valve controller and earth, and repair
if necessary.
Measure at the fuel cut valve controller
connector A-90.

Disconnect the connector and
measure at the harness side.

Ignition switch: ON
1. Voltage between 2 and body earth.
OK:System voltage
2. Continuity between 3 and body
earth.
OK:Continuity(1) NGCheck the following connectors:
A-90, C-19, C-87NG
Repair

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL ± Ignition Switch and Immobilizer System54-24
3. Use the ignition key that is to be registered to turn on
the ignition switch.
4. Use the MUT-II to register the ID code. If you are
registering two or more codes, use the next key to the
registered to turn on the ignition switch without
disconnecting the MUT-II.
5. Disconnect the MUT-II. This complete the registration
operation.
6. Check that the engine can be started with each of the
ignition keys.
7. Check the diagnosis output from the engine-ECU, and
erase code No.54 if it appears.
Resetting the code to the factory setting

Refer to the MUT-II INSTRUCTION MANUAL on handling
the MUT-II.
NOTE
Resetting the code to the factory setting refers to the process
of clearing the identification code which has been recorded
in the fuel cut valve controller and switching the controller
to learning mode. After this resetting is carried out, the
identification code in the immobilizer-ECU will be recorded
in the controller the next time the ignition switch is turned
to the ON.
1. Connect the MUT-II to the diagnosis connector.
Caution
Turn off the ignition switch before connecting or
disconnecting of the MUT-II.
2. Turn on the ignition switch.
3. Use the MUT-II to reset the code to the factory setting.
NOTE
Approximately 16 minutes are required to complete
resetting the code to the factory setting.
4. Disconnect the MUT-II

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL ± Combination Meters54-27
TROUBLESHOOTING54300720259
INSPECTION CHART FOR TROUBLE SYMPTOMS
Trouble symptomInspection
procedureReference
page
Tachometer does not work.154-27
INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR TROUBLE SYMPTOMS
Inspection Procedure 1
Tachometer does not work.
Probable cause
The ignition signal may not be input from the engine, or there may be a malfunction
in the power supply or earth circuit.
Malfunction of tachometer

Malfunction of harness or connector
Disconnect the combination meter con-
nector C-04 and measure at the harness
sides.
1. Measure the voltage between
terminal No.11 and body earth.
OK: 5 V
2. Continuity between the terminal
No.21 and body earth
OK: Continuity
3. Voltage between the terminal No.43
and body earth
OK: System voltage1. NGCheck the following connectors:
C-04, C-19
A-91, A-93,
C-04, C-19NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptom.NGCheck the harness wire between the
noise filter
or revolution pick-up sensor powered vehicles> and combination me-
ter, and repair if necessary.
2. NGCheck the following connectors:
C-05
A-91,
C-05, C-19NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptom.NGCheck the harness wire between the
combination meter and the body earth,
and repair if necessary. OK
Replace the tachometer.
3. NG
Check the following connectors:
C-06, C-79, C-88NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptom.NGCheck the harness wire between the
power supply and combination meter,
and repair if necessary.

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL ± Radio and Tape Player54-66
A-5 There is more noise either on AM or on FM.
1. There is much noise only on AM.
Due to differences in AM and FM systems,
AM is more susceptible to noise interference.
Were conditions such as the following present when noise was
received?

Lightning was flashing. A motorcycle was passing.

A vehicle passed close by, but it appeared to be a vehicle
generating a particularly large amount of noise radiation.

Passed beneath a power line. Passed under a bridge.

Passed beneath a telephone line.

Passed close by a signal generator.

Passed close by some other source of electrical noise.
Ye s
No
Continue to check for static; when static is detected, check for
the conditions listed above.Ye sNoise prevention on the radio side is difficult. If the problem is
particularly worse than other radios, consult a service centre.
No
If the problem is particularly worse than other radios, consult a
service centre.
2. There is much noise only on FM.
Due to differences in FM and AM systems,
FM is not as susceptible as AM to interference
from engines, power lines, lightning, etc. On
the other hand, there are cases due to the
characteristics of FM waves of noise ordistortion generated by typical noise
interference (first fading and multipath). (Refer
to A-2) areas such as mountainous regions, but this
is not due to a problem with the radio.>

55-2
Vacuum Actuator Check Vehicles> 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Idle-up Solenoid Valve Check Vehicles> 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lever Position Switch Check Vehicles (A/T)> 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HEATER CONTROL ASSEMBLY AND A/C
SWITCH 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HEATER UNIT AND HEATER CORE* 24. . . .
BLOWER ASSEMBLY AND RESISTOR
26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EVAPORATOR
28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COMPRESSOR AND TENSION
PULLEY* 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CONDENSER AND CONDENSER FAN
MOTOR 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REFRIGERANT LINE* 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
SWITCH 37. . . .
IDLE-UP SYSTEM Vehicles> 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LEVER POSITION SWITCH
40. . . . . . . .
VENTILATORS* 41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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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.
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TROUBLESHOOTING35201110501
STANDARD FLOW 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 hear
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 1.
Sound of the motor inside the ABS hydraulic unit operation (whine).
2.
Sound is generated along with vibration of the brake pedal (scraping)
3.
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 suck as snow-covered roads a 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 suck roads by lowering the vehicle speed and not being to
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 FUNCTION35201120351
DIAGNOSIS CODES CHECK
Read a diagnosis code by the MUT-II or ABS warning
lamp. (Refer to GROUP 00 - How to Use Trouble-
shooting/Inspection Service Points.)
ERASING DIAGNOSIS CODES
With the MUT-II
Refer to GROUP 00 – How to Use
Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points

When diagnostic trouble codes (Nos. 21 to 24) (for vehicle wheel speed sensor system failures) occur,
normal MUT-II operation may not erase those codes. In that case, erase the diagnostic trouble codes
using the following procedures.
1.
Perform erasing of the diagnostic trouble codes by special operation of the brake pedal. (See erasing
procedure for the diagnostic trouble codes without use of the MUT-II.)
2.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
3.
Perform erasing of the diagnostic trouble codes by use of the MUT-II.
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