1997 MITSUBISHI TRITON brake light

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ± Troubleshooting23-6
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Carry out TEST 4 again.
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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
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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
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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-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 <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.

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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.
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 an 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.
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 “Comment” 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.
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