1997 MITSUBISHI TRITON check engine

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ± On-vehicle Service23-19
CONVERTER STALL TEST 23100540138
In this test, the engine maximum speed when the
torque converter stalls with the shift lever in the
ªDº or ªRº range is measured to check operation
of the torque converter, starter and one-way clutch
and check holding performance of the transmission
clutch (including brake).
Caution
Do not stand in front or at rear of the vehicle
during this test.
(1) Check the transmission fluid level. The fluid
temperature should be at the level after normal
operation (70 ± 80
C). The engine coolant
temperature should also be at the level after
normal operation (80 ± 90
C).
(2) Apply chocks to the rear wheels (right and left).
(3) Mount an engine tachometer.
(4) Apply fully the parking and service brakes.(5) Start the engine.
(6) With the selector lever in the ªDº range, fully
depress the accelerator pedal and read off the
engine maximum speed.
Standard value:
2,100 ± 2,400 r/min <4G63>
2,300 ± 2,600 r/min <4D56>
NOTE
When doing so, do not keep the engine running
with throttle full open for more than 5 seconds.
If two or more stall tests are needed, place
the selector lever in the ªNº position and run
the engine at about 1,000 r/min to allow the
transmission fluid to cool before another stall
test.
(7) Place the selector lever in the ªRº range and
perform the test as above.
JUDGEMENT OF STALL TEST RESULTS
Stall speed in ªDº and ªRº range is equal to each other
but lower than the nominal value.(1) Engine output is low.
(2) Starter one-way clutch is faulty. (Faulty torque
converter is suspected if it is lower than nominal
by more than 600 r/min)
Stall speed in ªDº range is higher than nominal.(1) Overdrive clutch slipping
(2) Overdrive one-way clutch faulty
(3) Forward clutch slipping
(4) One-way clutch No. 2 faulty
(5) Low line pressure
Stall speed in ªRº range is higher than nominal.(1) Overdrive clutch slipping
(2) Overdrive one-way clutch faulty
(3) Direct clutch slipping
(4) Brake No. 3 slipping
(5) Low line pressure

ABS <2WD> ± Troubleshooting35B-5
TROUBLESHOOTING35201110143
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.
PhenomenonExplanation of phenomenon
System check soundWhen 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 sound1. Sound of the motor inside the ABS hydraulic unit operation. (whine)
2. Sound is the 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 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 such roads by lowering the vehicle speed and not being too
overconfident.
Shock during system
operation checkShock may be felt when the brake pedal is depressed slightly at a low driving speed. This
occurs due to ABS operation check (initial check at a vehicle speed of 8 km/h), and does
not indicate any malfunction.
Diagnosis detection condition can vary depending on the diagnosis code.
Make sure that checking requirements listed in the ªCommentº are satisfied when checking the trouble
symptom again.
DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION35201120108
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.

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-12
Code No. 53 Motor relay, motorProbable cause
These codes are output at the following times:
When the motor relay is on but no signal is input to the motor monitor line (motor
is not operating, etc.)
When the motor relay is off but a signal is input to the motor monitor line for 5 seconds
or more (motor continues operating, etc.)
When the motor relay does not operate
Malfunction of motor relay

Malfunction of wiring harness or connector

Malfunction of hydraulic unit

Malfunction of ABS-ECU
Caution
Because force-driving of the motor by means of the actuator test will drain the battery, the engine
should be started and left to run for a while after testing is completed.
NG
Repair
MUT-II Actuator test
Is the sound of the motor operating
heard for items 01 ± 03 only?Ye sCheck the harness between the hydrau-
lic unit and ABS-ECU, and repair if nec-
essary.
No
ABS motor relay check. (Refer to
P.35B-28.)NGReplace the motor relay.
OK
Measure at motor relay connector A-38.

Disconnect the connector and
measure at the harness side.

Voltage between 5 ± body earth
OK:System voltageNGCheck the harness between fusible link
No. 11 and ABS motor relay, and repair
if necessary.
OK
Measure at ABS-ECU connectors C-62
and C-64.

Disconnect the connector and
measure at the harness side.

Resistance between 26 ± 38
OK:72 ± 88 WNGCheck the following connector.
A-38
OK
Check trouble symptoms.NGCheck the harnesses between motor
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 49 ± body earth
OK:ContinuityNGCheck the harness between the
hydraulic unit and ABS-ECU, and repair
if necessary. Motor earth, repair if
necessary.
OK
Motor operation check. (Refer to
P.35B-27.)NGReplace the hydraulic unit.
OK
Check the following connector.
C-64NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptoms.NGReplace the ABS-ECU.

ABS <2WD> ± Troubleshooting35B-14
INSPECTION CHART FOR TROUBLE SYMPTOMS35201140142
Get an understanding of the trouble symptoms and check according to the inspection procedure chart.
Trouble symptomsInspection
procedure No.Reference
page
Communication with MUT-II
is notpossible
Communication with all systems is not possible.135B-15
is not ossible.
Communication with ABS only is not possible.235B-15
When the ignition key is turned to ªONº (engine stopped), the ABS warning lamp does
not illuminate.335B-16
After the engine starts, the ABS warning lamp remains illuminated.435B-16
When the ignition key is turned to ªSTARTº, the ABS warning lamp does not illuminate.535B-17
After the ignition key is turned to ªONº, the ABS warning lamp blinks twice, and when
turned to ªSTARTº, it illuminates. When returned to ªONº, the lamp flashes once, and
then switches off.635B-17
Faulty ABS operationUnequal braking power on both sides735B-18
Insufficient braking power
ABS operates under normal braking conditions
ABS operates before vehicle stops under normal
braking conditions
Large brake pedal vibration (Caution 2.)±±
Caution
1. If steering movements are made when driving at high speed, or when driving on road surfaces
with low frictional resistance, or when passing over bumps, the ABS may operate even though
sudden braking is not being applied. Because of this, when getting information from the customer,
check if the problem occurred while driving under such conditions as these.
2. During ABS operation, the brake pedal may vibrate or may not be able to be depressed. Such
phenomena are due to intermittent changes in hydraulic pressure inside the brake line to prevent
the wheels from locking and is not an abnormality.

ABS <2WD> ± Troubleshooting35B-16
Inspection Procedure 3
When ignition key is turned to ºONº (engine stopped),
ABS warning lamp does not illuminate.
Probable cause
When current flows in the ABS-ECU, the valve relay turns from off to on, off and
back to on again as the initial check. So the ABS warning lamp will illuminate twice
when the valve relay is off even if there is a problem with the circuit between the
ABS warning lamp and the ABS-ECU.
Therefore, if the lamp does not illuminate, the cause may be: an open circuit in the
lamp power supply circuit, a blown lamp bulb, an open circuit in both the circuit between
the ABS warning lamp and the ABS-ECU and in the circuit between the ABS warning
lamp and the valve relay.
Blown fuse

Burnt out ABS warning lamp bulb

Malfunction of wiring harness or connector
OK
Check trouble symptoms.NGReplace the combination meter. NG
Repair
OK
Check the following connectors.
C-88, C-79, C-06, C-05 and C-02
OK
Check the harnesses between the valve
relay and connector C-02 and between
the ABS-ECU and connector C-02. Re-
pair if necessary.
OK
Measure at connector C-02:

Disconnect the connector and
measure at the male pin.

Ignition switch: ON

Does the ABS warning lamp
illuminate when terminal (3) is
earthed?
OK:IlluminatesNGCheck whether the ABS warning lamp
bulb is burnt out.NGReplace the ABS warning lamp bulb.
Fuse inspection, Multi-purpose fuse No.
11NGRefer to GROUP 00 ± Inspection Ser-
vice Points for a Blown Fuse.
Inspection Procedure 4
Even after the engine is started, the ABS warning lamp
remains illuminated.
Probable cause
The cause is probably a short-circuit in the ABS warning lamp illumination circuit.
Malfunction of combination meter

Malfunction of ABS-ECU

Malfunction of wiring harness
NOTE
This trouble symptom is limited to cases where communication with the MUT-II is possible (ABS-ECU
power supply is normal) and the diagnosis code is a normal diagnosis code.
No
Check the harnesses between the combination meter and the ABS-
ECU and between the combination meter and the valve relay. Repair,
if necessary.
No

Disconnect ABS-ECU connector C-64.

Disconnect valve relay connector A-39.

Ignition switch: ON

Does the ABS warning lamp switch off?Ye sReplace the ABS-ECU.
Disconnect connector C-02 and turn the ignition switch to ON.

Does the ABS warning lamp remain illuminated?Ye sReplace the combination meter.

ABS <2WD> ± Troubleshooting35B-21
Connector
terminal No.SignalChecking requirementsNormal condition
43Idle-up solenoid valve (±)Ignition switch: ON (The motor is on approximately
1 second after engine is started.)2 V or less
46Ignition switchIgnition switch: ONSystem voltage
Ignition switch: START0 V
47Input from diagnosis indication
selection
Connect the MUT-II.0 V
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 after
Motor is on.System voltage
A roximately 1 second after
engine is startedMotor is off.0.5 V or less
50Output to ABS warning lampIgnition
switch: ON
The lamp is switched off.System voltage
switch: ON
The lamp is illuminated.0 ± 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

ABS <4WD> ± Troubleshooting35C-5
TROUBLESHOOTING35101110143
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.
PhenomenonExplanation of phenomenon
System check soundWhen 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 sound1. Sound of the motor inside the ABS hydraulic unit operation. (whine)
2. Sound is the 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 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 such roads by lowering the vehicle speed and not being too
overconfident.
Shock during system
operation checkShock may be felt when the brake pedal is depressed slightly at a low driving speed. This
occurs due to ABS operation check (check at a vehicle speed of 8 km/h after starting), and
does not indicate any malfunction.
Diagnosis detection condition can vary depending on the diagnosis code.
Make sure that checking requirements listed in the ªCommentº are satisfied when checking the trouble
symptom again.
DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION35201120108
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.