1997 MITSUBISHI TRITON checking oil

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ± Troubleshooting23-4
TROUBLESHOOTING23100760152
STANDARD FLOW OF DIAGNOSIS TROUBLESHOOTING
Automatic transmission malfunctions may be caused by the following conditions.
(1) Improper maintenance and adjustment
(2) Shift control system malfunction
(3) Mechanical malfunctions
(4) Hydraulic malfunctions
(5) Poor engine performance
Troubleshooting in the event of any such malfunctions should begin by checking fluid level, ATF condition,
manual linkage adjustment, throttle control cable adjustment and other conditions whose deviation from
standards can be readily known. Then, road test shall be performed to determine whether or not the
problem has been corrected or more diagnosis is necessary. If the problem still persists after these tests
and corrections, hydraulic tests should be performed for further troubleshooting.
Road test (guess what causes malfunc-
tion.)
Check how A/T works in each drive
range to find a defective system.
A/T control component inspection
Check the throttle cable, inhibitor switch,
overdrive switch, overdrive solenoid
valve, overdrive control relay, defective
switch, engine coolant temperature
switch and vehicle speed sensor.
Torque converter stall test (Inspection
of engine performance and mechanical
function)
Check the engine performance, torque
converter operation and clutch and
brake sliding performance.
Hydraulic pressure test (Inspection of
hydraulic control mechanism)
Measure the fluid line pressure and
check for malfunctions of the oil pump
or regulator valve and for oil leaks.
Oil leak inspection
Visually check gaskets and oil seals for
leaks.
Adjustment of basic inspection items
ROAD TEST 23100780158
Prior to performing road test, be sure to make basic checks including check and adjustment of fluid
level and condition and adjustment of the throttle cable. For road test, the transfer must be placed in
the 2H (2WD-high) position. In road test, various changes such as slips in transmission and shifting
conditions are checked and the transmission operation at each shift position must have been checked.

SRS ± SRS Diagnosis Unit (SDU)/Air Bag Module and Clock Spring52B-28
INSPECTION52400220093

Check the SDU and brackets for dents, cracks or
deformation.

Check connector for damage, and terminals for
deformation.
Caution
If a dent, crack, deformation or rust is discovered,
replace the SDU with a new one.
NOTE
For checking of the SDU other than described above,
refer to the section concerning troubleshooting. (Refer
to P.52B-6.)
AIR BAG MODULE AND CLOCK SPRING52400240143
Caution
1. Disconnect the battery (±) terminal and wait
for 60 seconds or more before starting work.
Furthermore, the disconnected battery
terminal should be covered with tape to
insulate it. (Refer to P.52B-3, No.4.)
2. Never attempt to disassemble or repair the
air bag modules or clock spring.
If faulty, replace it.
3. Do not drop the air bag modules or clock
spring or allow contact with water, grease
or oil.
Replace it if a dent, crack, deformation or
rust is detected.4. The air bag modules should be stored on
a flat surface and placed so that the pad
surface is facing upward.
Do not place anything on top of it.
5. Do not expose the air bag modules to
temperatures over 93C.
6. After deployment of an air bag, replace the
clock spring with a new one.
7. Wear gloves and safety glasses when
handling air bags that have already
deployed.
8. An undeployed air bag module should only
be disposed of in accordance with the
procedures (Refer to P.52B-34.)

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INSPECTION
· Check the SRS-ECU and brackets for dents, cracks or
deformation.
· Check connectors and lock lever for damage, and
terminals for deformation
Caution
If a dent, crack, deformation or rust is discovered,
replace the SRS-ECU with a new one.
NOTE
For checking of the SRS-ECU other than described
above, refer to the section concerning troubleshooting.
(Refer to P.52B-5.)
AIR BAG MODULES AND CLOCK SPRING
Caution
1. Disconnect the battery (-) terminal and wait
for 60 seconds or more before starting
work. Furthermore, the disconnected
battery terminal should be covered with
tape to insulate it. (Refer to P.52B-3)
2. Never attempt to disassemble or repair the
air bag modules or clock spring.
If faulty, replace it.
3. do not drop the air bag modules or clock
spring or allow contact with water, grease
or oil.
Replace it if a dent, crack, deformation or
rust is detected.4. The air bag modules should be stored on a
flat surface and placed so that the pad
surface is facing upward.
Do not place anything on top of it.
5. Do not expose the air bag modules to
temperatures over 93° C.
6. After deployment of an air bag, replace the
clock spring with a new one.
7. Wear gloves and safety glasses when
handling air bags that have already
deployed.
8. An undeployed air bag module should only
be disposed of in accordance with the
procedures (Refer to P.52B-31.)
52B-22SRS - SRS-ECU/Air Bag Modules and Clock Spring
52400220031
After deployment of an air bag, replace the
air bag modules. Check the clock spring,
and if faulty, replace it with a new part.
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INSPECTION
· Check the SDU and brackets for dents, cracks or
deformation.
· Check connector for damage, and terminals for
deformation
Caution
If a dent, crack, deformation or rust is discovered,
replace the SDU with a new one.
NOTE
For checking of the SDU other than described above,
refer to the section concerning troubleshooting. (Refer to
P.52B-6.)
AIR BAG MODULES AND CLOCK SPRING
Caution
1. Disconnect the battery (-) terminal and wait
for 60 seconds or more before starting
work. Furthermore, the disconnected
battery terminal should be covered with
tape to insulate it. (Refer to P.52B-3)
2. Never attempt to disassemble or repair the
air bag modules or clock spring.
If faulty, replace it.
3. do not drop the air bag modules or clock
spring or allow contact with water, grease
or oil.
4. Replace it if a dent, crack, deformation or
rust is detected.
4. The air bag modules should be stored on a
flat surface and placed so that the pad
surface is facing upward.
Do not place anything on top of it.
5. Do not expose the air bag modules to
temperatures over 93° C.
6. After deployment of an air bag, replace the
clock spring with a new one.
7. Wear gloves and safety glasses when
handling air bags that have already
deployed.
8. An undeployed air bag module should only
be disposed of in accordance with the
procedures (Refer to P.52B-31.)
52B-28SRS - SRS Diagnosis Unit (SDU)/Air Bag Modules and Clock Spring
52400220093
After deployment of an air bag, replace the
air bag modules. Check the clock spring, and
if faulty, replace it with a new part.

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