2005 MITSUBISHI 380 diagnostic

SYMPTOM PROCEDURES
SIMPLIFIED WIRING SYSTEM (SWS)54B-248
INSPECTION PROCEDURE G-6: Windshield Wiper and Washer: The windshield intermittent wiper
interval is not changed according to the vehicle speed.
NOTE: This troubleshooting procedure requires use
of Diagnostic Tool MB991958 and SWS monitor kit
MB991813. For details on how to use the SWS mon-
itor, refer to "How to connect SWS monitor
P.54B-13."
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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
If the windshield intermittent wiper interval does not
change according to the vehicle speed, the
ETACS-ECU or the front-ECU may be defective.
.
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
Refer to circuit diagrams GROUP-90
Refer to configuration diagrams GROUP-80
The wiring harness or connectors may have
loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or termi-
nals pushed back in the connector
The combination meter may be defective
The ETACS-ECU may be defective
The front-ECU may be defective
DIAGNOSIS
Required Special Tools:
MB991223: Harness Set
MB991958: Diagnostic Tool (MUT-III Sub Assembly)
MB991824: Vehicle Communication Interface (V.C.I.)
MB991827: MUT-III USB Cable
MB991910: MUT-III Main Harness A
MB991813: SWS Monitor Kit
MB991806: SWS Monitor Cartridge
MB991812: SWS Monitor Harness (For Column-ECU)
MB991822: Test Probe Harness

SYMPTOM PROCEDURES
SIMPLIFIED WIRING SYSTEM (SWS)54B-249
STEP 1. Using Diagnostic Tool MB991958, diagnose the
CAN bus line.
To prevent damage to Diagnostic Tool MB991958, always
turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position
before connecting or disconnecting Diagnostic Tool
MB991958.
(1) Connect Diagnostic Tool MB991958.Refer to "How to
connect SWS monitor P.54B-13."
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(3) Diagnose the CAN bus line.
(4) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the CAN bus line found to be normal?
YES : Go to Step 2.
NO : Repair the CAN bus line (Refer to GROUP 54C,
Diagnosis P.54C-15).
STEP 2. Using Diagnostic Tool MB991958, read the
combination meter diagnostic trouble code.
Check whether the combination meter-related DTC is set.
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(2) Check whether the combination meter-related DTC is set.
(3) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the DTC set?
YES : Diagnose the combination meter. Refer to P.54A-48.
NO : Go to Step 3.

SYMPTOM PROCEDURES
SIMPLIFIED WIRING SYSTEM (SWS)54B-250
STEP 3. Check the input signal by using "DATA LIST"
menu of the SWS monitor.
Check the input signals from the following switches:
Ignition switch: ACC
Windshield wiper switch: INT
Intermittent wiper control: slow side
Connect special tool MB991910 before connecting special
tool MB991812. Be sure to connect special tool MB991806
after turning on special tool MB991824.
(1) Operate the Diagnostic Tool MB991958 according to the
procedure below to display "F.WIPER INT."
a. Select "System select."
b. Select "SWS."
c. Select "SWS MONITOR."
d. Select "Function Diag."
e. Select "WIPER."
f. Select "F.WIPER INT."
(2) Check that normal conditions are displayed for the items
described in the table below.
NOTE: Also check that the wiper interval changes smoothly
when the vehicle is accelerated from 0 km/h (0 mph) to 60
km/h (37.5 mph).
Q: Does the value change within the normal range when
the variable intermittent wiper control switch is rotated?
YES : Replace the front-ECU. The windshield intermittent
wiper interval should change according to the vehicle
speed.
NO : Replace the ETACS-ECU. The windshield intermittent
wiper interval should change according to the vehicle
speed. ITEM NO. ITEM NAME NORMAL
CONDITION
ITEM 37 INT WIPER TIME 14.0
19.0 s

SYMPTOM PROCEDURES
SIMPLIFIED WIRING SYSTEM (SWS)54B-251
INSPECTION PROCEDURE G-7: Windshield Wiper and Washer: The windshield washer does not
work.
NOTE: This troubleshooting procedure requires use
of Diagnostic Tool MB991958 and SWS monitor kit
MB991813. For details on how to use the SWS mon-
itor, refer to "How to connect SWS monitor
P.54B-13."
.
CIRCUIT OPERATION
The windshield washer switch sends a signal
through the column-ECU (incorporated in the column
switch) to the front-ECU. If the column-ECU sends a
windshield washer switch "ON" signal to the
front-ECU, the front-ECU turns on the relay (incorpo-
rated in the front-ECU), thus causing the windshield
washer motor to be turned on.
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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
If the windshield washer does not work normally, the
windshield washer motor, the column switch (wind-
shield wiper and washer switch) or the front-ECU
may be defective.
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TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
Refer to circuit diagrams GROUP-90
Refer to configuration diagrams GROUP-80
The wiring harness or connectors may have
loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or termi-
nals pushed back in the connector
The windshield washer motor may be defective
The column switch may be defective
The front-ECU may be defective
DIAGNOSIS
Required Special Tools:
MB991223: Harness Set
MB991958: Diagnostic Tool (MUT-III Sub Assembly)
MB991824: Vehicle Communication Interface (V.C.I.)
MB991827: MUT-III USB Cable
MB991910: MUT-III Main Harness A
MB991813: SWS Monitor Kit
MB991806: SWS Monitor Cartridge
MB991812: SWS Monitor Harness (For Column-ECU)
MB991822: Test Probe Harness
STEP 1. Verify the windshield wiper operation.
Q: Does the windshield wiper operate normally?
YES : Go to Step 2.
NO : Refer to Inspection Procedure G-1 "The windshield
wiper do not work at all P.54B-226."

SYMPTOM PROCEDURES
SIMPLIFIED WIRING SYSTEM (SWS)54B-252
STEP 2. Use Diagnostic Tool MB991958 to select "ECU
COMM Check" on the SWS monitor display.
Check the following ECUs:
Column-ECU
Front-ECU
To prevent damage to Diagnostic Tool MB991958, always
turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position
before connecting or disconnecting Diagnostic Tool
MB991958. Connect special tool MB991910 before con-
necting special tool MB991812. Be sure to connect special
tool MB991806 after turning on special tool MB991824.
(1) Connect the special tool. Refer to "How to connect SWS
monitor P.54B-13."
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(3) Operate Diagnostic Tool MB991958 according to the
procedure below to display "ECU COMM Check."
a. Select "Interactive Diagnosis."
b. Select "System select."
c. Select "SWS."
d. Select "SWS MONITOR."
e. Select "ECU COMM Check."
(4) Diagnostic Tool MB991958 should show "OK" on the "ECU
COMM Check" menus for both the "COLUMN ECU" and
the "FRONT ECU" menus.
Q: Is "OK" displayed for the "COLUMN ECU" and "FRONT
ECU" menu?
"OK" is displayed for all the items : Go to Step 3.
"NG" is displayed for the "COLUMN ECU" menu : Refer
to Inspection Procedure A-2 "Communication with the
column switch (column-ECU) is not possible
P.54B-68."
"NG" is displayed for the "FRONT ECU" menu : Refer to
Inspection procedure A-4 "Communication with the
front-ECU is not possible P.54B-80."

SYMPTOM PROCEDURES
SIMPLIFIED WIRING SYSTEM (SWS)54B-253
STEP 3. Check the input signal by using "FUNCTION
DIAG." menu of the SWS monitor.
Check the input signals from the following switches:
Ignition switch: ACC
Windshield washer switch: ON
(1) Operate the Diagnostic Tool MB991958 according to the
procedure below to display "F.WIPER WASH."
a. Select "Interactive Diagnosis."
b. Select "System select."
c. Select "SWS."
d. Select "SWS MONITOR."
e. Select "Function Diag."
f. Select "WIPER."
g. Select "F.WIPER WASH."
(2) Check that normal conditions are displayed for the items
described in the table below.
Q: Are normal conditions displayed for "FRONT
WASH.SW" and "FRONT ECU ACK"?
Normal conditions displayed for all the items : Go to
St e p 4 .
Normal condition is not displayed for the "FRONT
WASH.SW" : Replace the column switch. Verify that the
windshield washer works normally.
Normal condition is not displayed for the "FRONT ECU
ACK" : Replace the front-ECU. Verify that the windshield
washer works normally.
STEP 4. Check windshield washer motor connector A-29
for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals
pushed back in the connector.
Q: Is windshield washer motor connector A-29 in good
condition?
YES : Go to Step 5.
NO : Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer
to GROUP 00E, Harness Connector Inspection
P.00E-2. Verify that the windshield washer works
normally. ITEM NO. ITEM NAME NORMAL
CONDITION
ITEM 09 FRONT WASH.SW ON
ITEM 70 FRONT ECU ACK NORMAL ACK or
HI-BEAM ACK

SYMPTOM PROCEDURES
SIMPLIFIED WIRING SYSTEM (SWS)54B-260
INSPECTION PROCEDURE H-1: Headlamp and Taillamp: The taillamps do not illuminate normally.
NOTE: This troubleshooting procedure requires the
use of Diagnostic Tool MB991958 and SWS monitor
kit MB991813. For details on how to connect the
SWS monitor, refer to "How to connect SWS monitor
P.54B-13."
.
CIRCUIT OPERATION
When the lighting switch is set to "TAIL" position, the
"TAIL" signal is sent through the column-ECU (incor-
porated in the column switch) to the front-ECU. If the
front-ECU receives the "TAIL" signal through the col-
umn-ECU, the front-ECU turns on the taillamp relay
(incorporated in the front-ECU), thus causing the
taillamps to illuminate.
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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
If the taillamps do not illuminate normally, the column
switch or the front-ECU may be defective.
.
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
Refer to circuit diagrams GROUP-90
Refer to configuration diagrams GROUP-80
Trouble in input signal system
The wiring harness or connectors may have
loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or termi-
nals pushed back in the connector
The front-ECU may be defective
DIAGNOSIS
Required Special Tools:
MB991223: Harness Set
MB991958: Diagnostic Tool (MUT-III Sub Assembly)
MB991824: Vehicle Communication Interface (V.C.I.)
MB991827: MUT-III USB Cable
MB991910: MUT-III Main Harness A
MB991813: SWS Monitor Kit
MB991806: SWS Monitor Cartridge
MB991812: SWS Monitor Harness (For Column-ECU)
MB991822: Test Probe Harness

SYMPTOM PROCEDURES
SIMPLIFIED WIRING SYSTEM (SWS)54B-261
STEP 1. Use Diagnostic Tool MB991958 to select "ECU
COMM Check" on the SWS monitor display.
Check the following ECUs:
Column switch (column-ECU)
Front-ECU
To prevent damage to Diagnostic Tool MB991958, always
turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position
before connecting or disconnecting Diagnostic Tool
MB991958. Connect special tool MB991910 before con-
necting special tool MB991812. Be sure to connect special
tool MB991806 after turning on special tool MB991824.
(1) Connect the special tool. Refer to "How to connect SWS
monitor P.54B-13."
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
(3) Operate Diagnostic Tool MB991958 according to the
procedure below to display "ECU COMM Check."
a. Select "Interactive Diagnosis."
b. Select "System select."
c. Select "SWS."
d. Select "SWS MONITOR."
e. Select "ECU COMM Check."
(4) Diagnostic Tool MB991958 should show "OK" on the "ECU
COMM Check" menus for both the "COLUMN ECU" and
the "FRONT ECU" menus.
Q: Is "OK" displayed for both the "COLUMN ECU" and
"FRONT ECU" menu?
"OK" is displayed for all the items : Go to Step 2.
"NG" is displayed for the "COLUMN ECU" menu : Refer
to Inspection Procedure A-2 "Communication with the
column switch (column-ECU) is not possible
P.54B-68."
"NG" is displayed for the "FRONT ECU" menu : Refer to
Inspection Procedure A-4 "Communication with the
front-ECU is not possible P.54B-80."