1997 MITSUBISHI TRITON turn signal

MPI ± Troubleshooting13A-57
DATA LIST REFERENCE TABLE13100890180
Caution
When shifting the select lever to D range, the brakes should be applied so that the vehicle does
not move forward.
NOTE
*1. In a new vehicle [driven approximately 500 km or less], the air flow sensor output frequency is sometimes
10% higher than the standard frequency.
*
2. The idle position switch normally turns off when the voltage of the throttle position sensor is 50 ±
100 mV higher than the voltage at the idle position. If the idle position switch turns back on after
the throttle position sensor voltage has been by 100 mV and the throttle valve has been opened,
the idle position switch and the throttle position sensor need to be adjusted.
*3. The injector drive time represents the time when the cranking speed is at 250 r/min or below when
the power supply voltage is 11 V.
*4. In a new vehicle [driven approximately 500 km or less], the injector drive time is sometimes 10%
longer than the standard time.
*5. In a new vehicle [driven approximately 500 km or less], the step of the stepper motor is sometimes
30 steps greater than the standard value.
Item
No.Inspection
itemInspection contentsNormal conditionInspection
procedure
No.Reference
page
11Oxygen
sensorEngine:After having
warmed up
Air/fuel mixture is
made leaner when de-
When at 4,000 r/min,
engine is suddenly
decelerated200 mV or lessCode No.
1113A-11
made leaner when de-
celerating, and is made
richer when racing.
When engine is
suddenly raced600 ± 1,000 mV
Engine:After having
warmed up
The oxygen sensor
signal is used to check
the air/fuel mixture
ratio and control
Engine is idling400 mV or less
(Changes)
600 ± 1,000 mV
ratio, and control
condition by the en-
gine-ECU.2,500 r/min400 mV or less
(Changes)
600 ± 1,000 mV
12Air flow
sensor*1
Engine coolant
temperature:
80 ± 95C

Lamps and all
accessories: OFF
Engine is idling22 ± 48 Hz
<4G63>
19 ± 45 Hz
<4G64>±±
accessories: OFF

Transmission:
Neutral (A/T:
P range)2,500 r/min80 ± 120 Hz
<4G63>
67 ± 107 Hz
<4G64>
Engine is racedFrequency
increases in
response to
racing

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ± Troubleshooting23-6
Ye s
Carry out TEST 4 again.
Ye s
Does the engine brake function in L range?NoBrake No. 3 malfunction
No
Does the engine brake function in 2 range?NoBrake No. 1 malfunction
TEST 4
When traveling in 3-speed or 4-speed, shift to 2 and L. Does the
engine brake function in each range?Ye sTEST 5
Ye s

High line pressure

Accumulator malfunction

Check ball malfunctionCarry out TEST 5 again.
TEST 5
Is there abnormal noise(s) during acceleration and deceleration?
Is there shocks when slipping and changing speed?NoTEST 6
Ye s

Incorrect torque converter installation

Oil pump malfunction

Shifting gear not meshing correctly

Incorrect drive plate installationCarry out TEST 6 again.
TEST 6
Is there abnormal noise(s) or vibration when traveling in 3-speed
or 4-speed?NoTEST 7
NOTE
Abnormal noises and vibrations are often caused by an unbalanced propeller shaft, differential, tyre,
torque converter, engine, etc. Extremely thorough inspection is therefore required.
Ye s
Carry out TEST 7 again.
Ye s
Does lock up go on, off?No
Lock up signal valve malfunction

Lock up relay valve malfunction

Lock up clutch malfunction
No
Does the moment when lock up turns ON or OFF conform with
the shift pattern?No
Governor malfunction

Line pressure malfunction
TEST 7
Check that lock up ON, OFF. Does the shifting points conform
with shift pattern?Ye sCarry out the road test in 2 range.
NOTE
(1) Determine the moment when lock up turns ON by decreased engine r/min or by a slight shock back
and forth.
(2) Determine the moment when lock up turns OFF by increased engine r/min.
(3) Check lock up condition by pumping the accelerator slightly. If engine r/min rises in accordance with
throttle valve opening size, determine that the lock up is OFF, if not, determine it ON.
(When lock up is OFF, drive power is transferred through the fluid in the torque converter and therefore,
when the accelerator pedal is depressed, slipping occurs inside the torque converter with a resulting
large increase in engine r/min.)

ABS <2WD> ± Troubleshooting35B-8
Code No. 15 Wheel speed sensor (Abnormal output signal)Probable cause
A wheel speed sensor outputs an abnormal signal (other than an open or short-circuit).
Improper installation of wheel speed sensor

Malfunction of wheel speed sensor

Malfunction of rotor

Malfunction of wheel bearing

Malfunction of wiring harness or connector

Malfunction of ABS-ECU
NG
Replace the ABS-ECU.
OK
Check trouble symptoms.
OK
Wheel bearing check. (Refer to GROUP
26 and 27 ± On-vehicle Service.)OKCheck the harness wire between each
wheel speed sensor and ABS-ECU, and
repair if necessary.
OK
Rotor check. (Refer to P.35B-40.)NGReplace the rotor.
OK
Check the following connector.
C-62NG
Repair
OK
Wheel speed sensor output voltage
check (Refer to P.35B-24.)NGWheel speed sensor check. (Refer to
P.35B-39.)NGReplace the wheel speed sensor.
Wheel speed sensor installation check.NG
Repair
Code No. 16 Power supply systemProbable cause
The voltage of the ABS-ECU power supply drops lower or rises higher than the specified
value. If the voltage returns to the specified value, this code is no longer output.
Malfunction of wiring harness or connector.

Malfunction of ABS-ECU
Caution
If battery voltage drops or rises during inspection, this code will be output as well. If the voltage
returns to standard value, this code is no longer output.
Before carrying out the following inspection, check the battery level, and refill distilled water if
necessary.
OK
Check the battery.
OK
Check trouble symptoms.NGCheck the harnes wire between the igni-
tion switch and the ABS-ECU, and repair
if necessary.
OK
Check trouble symptoms.NGReplace the ABS-ECU.
OK
Check the following connector.
C-62NG
Repair
Measure at the ABS-ECU connector
C-62.

Disconnect the connector and
measure at the harness side.

Start the engine. Voltage between
13 ± Body earth
OK:System voltageNGCheck the following connectors.
C-88, C-86 and C-02NG
Repair

ABS <2WD> ± Troubleshooting35B-11
Code No. 51 Valve relayProbable cause
When the ignition switch is turned to ON, the ABS-ECU switches the valve relay
off and on during the initial check. In that way, the ABS-ECU compares the signals
sent to the valve relay with the voltage in the valve power monitor line. That is how
to check if the valve relay is operating normally. The ABS-ECU always checks if
current flows in the valve power monitor line, too. It determines that there is an open
circuit when no current flows. If no current flows in the valve power monitor line,
this diagnosis code is output.
Malfunction of valve relay

Malfunction of wiring harness or connector

Malfunction of ABS-ECU

Malfunction of hydraulic unit
NOTE
Whenever reading the diagnosis codes using the ABS warning lamp (Refer to GROUP 00 ± How to
Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points), this diagnosis code will be output. That is not a malfunction
but because the valve relay connector is disconnected. After repairing all other malfunctions, connect
the valve relay connector again to check the valve relay. Then check that the ABS warning lamp does
not illuminate. If it illuminates, the valve relay may be defective. So carry out the following procedure.
Valve relay check. (Refer to P. 35B-28.)NGReplace the valve relay.
OK
Measure at valve relay connector A-39.

Disconnect the connector and
measure at the harness side.

Voltage between 6 ± body earth
OK:System voltageNGCheck the harness between fusible link
No. 11 and valve relay, and repair if nec-
essary.
OK
Measure at ABS-ECU connector C-62
and C-64.

Disconnect the connector and
measure at the harness side.

Resistance between 26 ± 37
OK:60 ± 120 WNGCheck the following connector.
A-39OKCheck trouble symptoms.
NG
Check the harness between valve relay
and ABS-ECU, and repair if necessary.
OK
Measure at ABS-ECU connector C-64.

Disconnect the connector and
measure at the harness side.

Continuity between 48 ± body earth
OK:ContinuityNGCheck the harness between the valve
relay and ABS-ECU, and repair if neces-
sary.
OK
Check the following connector.
C-64OKCheck trouble symptoms.NGReplace the ABS-ECU.

SRS ± Sealant/Troubleshooting52B-6
SEALANT52400060015
ItemSpecified sealantRemark
Sensor cable3M ATD Part No. 8625 or equivalentRibbon sealer
TROUBLESHOOTING52400310097
STANDARD FLOW OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING
Refer to GROUP 00 ± How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points.
DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION52400320083
DIAGNOSIS CODES CHECK
Connect the MUT-II to the diagnosis connector (16-pin) under the instrument under cover, then check
diagnosis codes.
(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.
INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS CODES52400330123
Inspect according to the inspection chart that is appropriate for the malfunction code.
Code No.Diagnosis itemReference page
11, 12, 13Front impact sensor system52B-7
21, 22Air bag module (squib) system52B-8
31, 32SDU capacitor system52B-9
33*Cranking signal system52B-10
34*Connector lock system52B-11
41*IG1 (A) power circuit system52B-11
42*IG1 (B) power circuit system52B-12
43SRS warning lamp drive circuit system
Lamp does not illuminate*52B-13
SRS warning lamp drive circuit system
Lamp does not switch off52B-14
44SRS warning lamp drive circuit system52B-14
45SDU non-volatile memory (EEPROM) and A/D converter system52B-14
NOTE
(1) *: If the vehicle condition returns to normal, the diagnosis code will be automatically erased, and the SRS warning
lamp will return to normal.
(2) If the vehicle has a discharged battery it will store the fault codes 41 or 42. When these diagnosis codes are displayed,
check the battery.

54-2
MULTI-METER 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TROUBLESHOOTING 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Voltmeter Simple Test 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MULTI-METER 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OUTSIDE THERMO SENSOR 38. . . . . . .
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS 38. . . . . . . . . . . . .
OUTSIDE THERMO SENSOR 38. . . . . . . . . . . .
HEADLAMP* 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS 39. . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIAL TOOLS 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TROUBLESHOOTING 40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE 46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlamp Aiming 46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intensity Measurement 47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulb Replacement 47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HEADLAMP 48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FRONT COMBINATION LAMP* 51. . . . . .
SIDE TURN-SIGNAL LAMP* 52. . . . . . . .
REAR COMBINATION LAMP* 53. . . . . . .
REAR FOG LAMP 54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIAL TOOL 54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REAR FOG LAMP 54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RHEOSTAT 56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIAL TOOL 56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RHEOSTAT 56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HAZARD WARNING LAMP SWITCH
57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIAL TOOL 57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HAZARD WARNING LAMP SWITCH 57. . . . .
HORN 58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CIGARETTE LIGHTER 59. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CLOCK 60. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIAL TOOL 60. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CLOCK 60. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RADIO AND TAPE PLAYER 61. . . . . . . .
SPECIAL TOOL 61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TROUBLESHOOTING 61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Quick-reference Troubleshooting Chart 61. . . . .
Chart 62. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio and Tape Player with
Anti-theft System 77. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RADIO AND TAPE PLAYER 80. . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPEAKER 81. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ANTENNA 82. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIAL TOOL 82. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ANTENNA 82. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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CHASSIS ELECTRICAL ± Headlamp54-41
INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR TROUBLE SYMPTOMS
Inspection Procedure 1
Communication with MUT-II is impossible.
(Communication with all systems is impossible.)
Probable cause
The cause is probably a defective power supply system (including earth) for the
diagnosis line.
Malfunction of connector

Malfunction of harness wire
Refer to GROUP 13A ± Troubleshoot-
ing.
Inspection Procedure 2
Communication with MUT-II is impossible. (Communica-
tion with the one-shot pulse input signal only is
impossible.)
Probable cause
The cause is probably a defective one-shot pulse input circuit system of the diagnosis
line.
Malfunction of connector

Malfunction of harness wire

Malfunction of ETACS-ECU
Check the harness wire between the
diagnosis connector and ETACS-ECU.OKCheck the following connectors:
C-35, C-90NG
Repair
NG
RepairOK
Check trouble symptom.NGReplace the ETACS-ECU.
Inspection Procedure 3
The ignition switch is turned to the OFF position and the
driver's side door is opened while the tail lamps or
headlamps are operating, but the light reminder warning
buzzer does not sound.
Probable cause
The cause is probably a defective lighting switch input circuit system or a defective
driver's side door switch input circuit system.
Malfunction of driver's side door switch

Malfunction of harness or connector

Malfunction of buzzer-ECU or ETACS-ECU
Driver's side door switch input circuit
system check
(Refer to Inspection Procedure 4.)
OK
Check the following connectors:
A-55X, C-81, C-91NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptom.NGCheck the harness wire between the
junction block and tail lamp relay.OKReplace the buzzer-ECU or ETACS-
ECU.
NG
Repair

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL ± Radio and Tape Player54-69
A-8 Noise sometimes appears on FM during travelling.
Does the problem clear up when retuned?Ye sOK
No
Does the problem appear only in certain locations and only with
certain stations?Ye sDue to electrical field conditions. (Multipath noise*, fading noise*).
Are connectors properly connected?NoCheck connector connections.
Ye s
Does noise appear when the radio switch is turned on while the
vehicle is stopped and the radio is struck while tuned away from
a station?NoStatic electricity noise:
Body static electric from the shock absorber rubber bushings used
to prevent vibration, tyres, etc. occurs because of separation from
the earth, causing a buzzing noise. Since no measures can be
taken on the radio side, other steps should be taken to discharge
the static electricity of the vehicle body.
Ye s
Is the radio body correctly earthed? (Is the mounting screw tightened
securely?)NoTighten the screw securely.
Ye s
Is the antenna correctly earthed? (If noise appears when the antenna
is moved, this means the earth is not securely connected.)NoIf rust is present at the antenna earth screw, clean and tighten
the earth securely.
Ye s
Repair or replace radio.
No
* About multipath noise and fading noise
Because the frequency of FM waves is
extremely high, it is highly susceptible to effects
from geological formations and buildings.
These effects disrupt the broadcast signal and
obstruct reception in several ways.

Multipath noise
This describes the echo that occurs when
the broadcast signal is reflected by a largeobstruction and enters the receiver with
a slight time delay relative to the direct
signal (repetitious buzzing).

Fading noise
This is a buzzing noise that occurs when
the broadcast beam is disrupted by
obstructing objects and the signal strength
fluctuates intricately within a narrow range.