1997 MITSUBISHI TRITON sensor

SRS ± Troubleshooting52B-8
Code No. 21 or 22 Air bag module (squib) systemProbable cause
(1) These diagnosis codes are output if there is abnormal resistance between the
input terminals of the air bag module (squib).
The trouble causes for each code No. are as follows. (Refer to chart 1.)
(2) Diagnosis codes 21 and 22 are sometimes generated in combination with
malfunction codes relating to the front impact sensor (code Nos. 11, 12 and 13),
but sometimes only one may be output instead of both being memorized. Because
of this, the front impact sensor should also be inspected at the same time. The
relationships between the codes are as follows. (Refer to chart 2.)
Malfunction of clock spring

Malfunction of wiring harnesses or connectors

Malfunction of air bag module (squib)

Malfunction of SDU
Chart 1
Code No.Trouble Symptom
21
Short in air bag module (squib) or harness short

Short in clock spring

Short in air bag module (squib) or front impact sensor harnesses leading to the power supply
22
Open circuit in air bag module (squib) or open harness

Open circuit in clock spring

Malfunction of connector contact

Short in air bag module (squib) or front impact sensor harnesses leading to the power supply
Chart 2
ItemFront impact sensor
ShortOpen circuit
(1 sensor)Open circuit
(2 sensors)
Air bag module (squib)Short11 or 2112 or 2113 or 21
Open circuit11 or 2212 or 2213 or 22
Caution
Do not attempt to measure the air bag module (squib) circuit resistance. Use of a tester in measuring
the circuit resistance will supply current to the squib, or erroneous deployment due to static electricity
could cause serious injury.

SRS ± Post-collision Diagnosis52B-19
POST-COLLISION DIAGNOSIS52400110154
To inspect and service the SRS after a collision (whether
or not the air bag has deployed), perform the following steps.
SRS DIAGNOSIS UNIT MEMORY CHECK
1. Connect the MUT-II to the diagnosis connector (16-pin).
Caution
Turn off the ignition switch before connecting or
disconnecting the MUT-II.
2. Read (and write down) all displayed diagnosis codes.
(Refer to P. 52B-6.)
NOTE
If the battery power supply has been disconnected or
disrupted by the collision, the MUT-II cannot communicate
with the SRS diagnosis unit. Inspect and, if necessary,
repair the body wiring harness before proceeding further.
3. Read the data list (fault duration and how many times
memories are erased) using the MUT-II.
Data list
No.Service Data ItemApplicability
91How long a problem has lastedMaximum time to be stored: 9999 minutes
(approximately 7 days)
92Number indicating houw often the memory is clearedMaximum time to be stored: 250
4. Erase the diagnosis codes and after waiting 5 seconds
or more read (and write down) all displayed diagnosis
codes. (Refer to P.52B-6.)
REPAIR PROCEDURE
WHEN AIR BAG DEPLOYS IN A COLLISION.
1. Replace the following parts with new ones.

SRS diagnosis unit (SDU) (Refer to P. 52B-26.)

Air bag module (Refer to P. 52B-28.)

Front impact sensors (Refer to P. 52B-23.)

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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 ± 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 ± Multi-Meter54-35
MULTI-METER54300720266
TROUBLESHOOTING
INSPECTION CHART FOR TROUBLE SYMPTOMS
Trouble symptomInspection procedure No.Reference page
Actual outside temperature is different from
thermometer.154-35
Outside temperature is not displayed.254-36
INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR TROUBLE SYMPTOMS
Inspection Procedure 1
Actual outside temperature is different from thermometer.
Probable cause
The defective internal resistance of the thermo sensor or thermometer may be present.
Malfunction of outside thermo sensor

Malfunction of harness or connector

Malfunction of thermometer
OK
Check trouble symptom.NGCheck the harness between outside
thermo sensor and multi-meter. Repair
if necessary.
OK
Replace the thermometer.
OK
Measure at the multi-meter connector
C-45.

Connect the connector and measure
voltage of the sensor at the following
temperature.

Voltage between terminals (5) ± (13)
OK:3.42 V (when display tempera-
ture is 0C)
2.46 V (when display tempera-
ture is 20C)
1.61 V (when display tempera-
ture is 40C)NGCheck the following connectors:
A-25, C-01, C-44, C-45NG
Repair
Check internal resistance of the thermo
sensor. (Refer to P.54-38.)NG
Replace

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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.
ABS <4WD> - Troubleshooting35B-4
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TEST 2 SRS WARNING LAMP DOES NOT ILLUMINATE
(1) Read (and write down) all of the displayed diagnosis codes
and service data (fault duration and how many times
memories are erased) using the Multi- use Tester
or MUT-II models>
NOTE
(1) if the Multi-use Tester or Mut-II displays “CAN’T
COMM”. check the Multi-use Tester or MUT-II and
vehicle side diagnosis connector for poor connections
(Refer to P.52B-12.) and perform TEST 4.
(2) Maximum stored period: 9999 minutes (approximately
7 days)
(3) Maximum number of times to be stored: 250
(4) Check diagnosis codes against SELF-DIAGNOSIS QUICK
REFERENCE CHART and perform service indicated there.
SELF-DIAGNOSIS QUICK REFERENCE CHART
After carrying out test 1 or 2, use the following table to repair.
Diagnosis
code No.Explanation Service
- Normal. The SRS is in good order -
11The circuits for the front impact sensor are shorted together, the (-) side of
the harness between the air bag module and the SDU is shorted to the
earth, or the (+) side of the harness between the front impact sensor and
the SDU is shorted to the earthPerform TEST 5 without front passenger’s
air bag> L.H. drive vehicles
refer to P 52B-22
12Right or left impact sensor circuit is open, or the wire from the sensor to the
SDU is open-circuit.R.H. drive vehicles: refer to
P. 52B-26 13Right and left impact sensor circuits are open or the wires from the sensors
to the SDU are open-circuitFront passenger’s air bag>
refer to P.52B-32
21The circuits for the driver’s side air bag module (squib) are shorted together
other or the circuit is earthed.Perform TEST 6 without front passenger’s
air
22The driver’s side air bag module (squib) circuit is open or the wire from the
driver’s side air bag module to the SDU (clock spring) is open circuit, the
harness connection is defective, or the (+) side of the harness between the
driver’s side air bag module and the SDU is shorted to the earth.
Disconnected connector in driver’s side air bag module (squib).
Open-circuit in clock spring due to inappropriate neutral position.bag> L.H. drive vehicles:
refer to P52B-35 R.H. drive
vehicles refer to P.52B-39
passenger’s air bag>: refer
to P.52B-45
24The circuits for the front passenger’s side air bag module (squib) are
shorted together other or the circuit is earthed.Perform TEST 13
(Refer to P.52B-64)
25The front passenger’s side air bag module (squib) circuit is open or the wire
from the front passenger’s side air bag module to the SDU (clock spring) is
open circuit, the harness connection is defective or the (+) side of the
harness between the front passenger’s side air bag module and the SDU is
shorted to the earth.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) - Troubleshooting52B-14

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TEST 2 SRS WARNING LAMP DOES NOT ILLUMINATE
(1) Read (and write down) all of the displayed diagnosis codes
and service data (fault duration and how many times
memories are erased) using the Multi-use Tester <1993
models> or MUT-II
NOTE
(1) if the Multi-use Tester or Mut-II displays “CAN’T
COMM”. check the Multi-use Tester or MUT-II and
vehicle side diagnosis connector for poor connections
(Refer to P.52B-10.) and perform TEST 4.
(2) Maximum stored period: 9999 minutes (approximately
7 days)
(3) Maximum number of times to be stored: 250
(4) Check diagnosis codes against SELF-DIAGNOSIS QUICK
REFERENCE CHART and perform service indicated there.
SELF-DIAGNOSIS QUICK REFERENCE CHART
After carrying out test 1 or 2, use the following table to repair.
Diagnosis
code No.Explanation Service
- Normal. The SRS is in good order -
11 The circuits for the front impact sensor are shorted together, the (-) side of
the harness between the air bag module and the SDU is shorted to the
earth, or the (+) side of the harness between the front impact sensor and
the SDU is shorted to the earthPerform TEST 5 without front passenger’s
air bag> refer to P 52B-20
12 Right or left impact sensor circuit is open, or the wire from the sensor to the
SDU is open-circuit.passenger’s air bag>
refer to P.52B-24
13 Right and left impact sensor circuits are open or the wires from the sensors
to the SDU are open-circuit
21 The circuits for the driver’s side air bag module (squib) are shorted together
other or the circuit is earthed.Perform TEST 6 without front passenger’s
air
22 The driver’s side air bag module (squib) circuit is open or the wire from the
driver’s side air bag module to the SDU (clock spring) is open circuit, the
harness connection is defective, or the (+) side of the harness between the
driver’s side air bag module and the SDU is shorted to the earth.
Disconnected connector in driver’s side air bag module (squib).
Open-circuit in clock spring due to inappropriate neutral position.bag> refer to P52B-27
passenger’s air bag>: refer
to P.52B-31
24 The circuits for the front passenger’s side air bag module (squib) are
shorted together other or the circuit is earthed.Perform TEST 13
(Refer to P.52B-47)
25 The front passenger’s side air bag module (squib) circuit is open or the wire
from the front passenger’s side air bag module to the SDU (clock spring) is
open circuit, the harness connection is defective or the (+) side of the
harness between the front passenger’s side air bag module and the SDU is
shorted to the earth.
52B-12SUPPLEMENT RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) - Troubleshooting