2005 MITSUBISHI 380 heater

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NOTE: Also check intermediate connector C-29 for loose, cor-
roded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the
connector. If intermediate connector C-29 is damaged, repair or
replace the connector as described in GROUP 00E, Harness
Connector Inspection P.00E-2.
Q: Is the wiring harness between A/C-ECU connector C-16
(terminal 3) and the battery in good condition?
YES : It can be assumed that this malfunction is intermittent.
Refer to GROUP 00, How to Use
Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points
How to
Cope with Intermittent Malfunctions P.00-14.
NO : Repair the wiring harness. Check that the air
conditioning works normally.
STEP 8. Measure the resistance at A/C-ECU connector
C-16.
(1) Disconnect A/C-ECU connector C-16, and measure at the
wiring harness side.
(2) Measure the resistance between terminal 27 and ground.
The measured value should be 2 ohms or less.
Q: Does the measured resistance value correspond with
this range?
YES : Replace the A/C-ECU, and check that the air
conditioning works normally.
NO : Go to Step 9.

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STEP 9. Check the wiring harness between A/C-ECU
connector C-16 (terminal 27) and the ground.
Q: Is the wiring harness between A/C-ECU connector C-16
(terminal 27) and ground in good condition?
YES : It can be assumed that this malfunction is intermittent.
Refer to GROUP 00, How to Use
Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points
How to
Cope with Intermittent Malfunctions P.00-14. check
that the air conditioning works normally.
NO : Repair the wiring harness. Check that the air
conditioning works normally.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 12: When Sunlight Intensity Changes, Air Outlet Temperature Does Not
Change.
.
CIRCUIT OPERATION
When the blower air temperature cannot be changed
even if the preset temperature is changed, the sen-
sors may be defective.
.
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
Improper amount of refrigerant
Malfunction of the A/C pressure sensor
Malfunction of the photo sensor
Malfunction of the A/C-ECU
The wiring harness or connectors may have
loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or termi-
nals pushed back in the connector.
Refer to component locations GROUP-70
Refer to configuration diagrams GROUP-80
Refer to circuit diagrams GROUP-90

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DIAGNOSIS
Required Special Tools:
: Scan Tool (MUT-III Sub Assembly)
MB991824: Vehicle Communication Interface (V.C.I.)
MB991827: MUT-III USB Cable
MB991910: MUT-III Main Harness A (Vehicles with CAN
communication system)
STEP 1. Check the defogger and outside/inside air
selection damper control motor operation.
Q: Do the defogger and outside/inside air selection damper
control motor work normally?
YES : Go to Step 2.
NO : Refer to GROUP 55, AUTO A/C Diagnosis, P.55-70.
STEP 2. Using scan tool , read diagnostic trouble code.
To prevent damage to scan tool , always turn the ignition
switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or
disconnecting scan tool .
Check if an A/C-ECU DTC is set.
1. Connect scan tool to the data link connector.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
3. Check if the DTC is set.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the DTC set?
YES : Refer to P.55-9.
NO : Go to Step 3.

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STEP 3. Using scan tool , check data list item 67: Photo
sensor.
(1) Connect scan tool to the data link connector.
(2) Start the engine.
(3) Set scan tool to the data reading mode for item 67: Photo
sensor.
Check that the display on the scan tool changes when
the photo sensor is covered with hands.
(4) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the sensor within the specified range?
YES : Go to Step 7.
NO : Go to Step 4.

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STEP 4. Check A/C-ECU connectors C-15, C-16 and photo
sensor connector C-04 for loose, corroded or damaged
terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector.
Q: Are A/C-ECU connectors C-15, C-16 and photo sensor
connector C-04 in good condition?
YES : Go to Step 5.
NO : Repair or replace the connector. Refer to GROUP
00E, Harness Connector Inspection P.00E-2. Check
that the air conditioning works normally.

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STEP 5. Check the wiring harness between photo sensor
connector C-04 (terminals 3, 4) and A/C-ECU connector
C-15 (terminal 19), C-16 (terminal 25).
Q: Is the wiring harness between photo sensor connector
C-04 (terminals 3, 4) and A/C-ECU connector C-15
(terminal 19), C-16 (terminal 25) in good condition?
YES : Go to Step 6.
NO : Repair the wiring harness. Check that the air
conditioning works normally.
STEP 6. Replace the photo sensor.
Q: Does the A/C operate normally?
YES : No action is necessary and testing is complete.
NO : Replace the A/C-ECU. Check that the air conditioning
works normally.
STEP 7. Check the refrigerant level.
Use the refrigerant recovery station to remove all of the refrig-
erant, and then calculate the amount of the refrigerant and
charge it.
Q: Is the refrigerant level correct?
YES : Refer to GROUP 55A, Symptom Chart P.55-68.
NO : Correct the refrigerant level. Check that the air
conditioning works normally. (Refer to GROUP 55A
On-vehicle Service P.55-141).

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DATA LIST REFERENCE TABLEM1554005100136
MUT-III
DIAGNOSTIC
TOOL DISPLAYITEM
NO.INSPECTION ITEM INSPECTION REQUIREMENT NORMAL VALUE
Inside
temperature
sensor59 Interior temperature
sensorIgnition switch: ON Inside air
temperature and
temperature
displayed on the
diagnostic tool are
identical.
Outside
temperature
sensor58 Outside temperature
sensorIgnition switch: ON Outside air
temperature and
temperature
displayed on the
diagnostic tool are
identical.
Air thermo sensor 20 Air thermo sensor Ignition switch: ON The temperature
measured behind
the evaporator
matches the
displayed value on
the diagnostic tool
while the engine is
cold.
Pressure sensor 61 A/C pressure sensor Ignition switch: ON Measured refrigerant
pressure is nearly
equal to the value
shown on the
diagnostic tool
(MPa).
Water
temperature
sensor62 Engine coolant
temperature sensor
(Data received by
CAN
Communication)Ignition switch: ON Engine coolant
temperature and
temperature
displayed on the
diagnostic tool are
identical.
Photo sensor 67 Photo sensor Ignition switch: ON Amount of light is
proportional to
voltage displayed on
the diagnostic tool.
Air mix
potentiometer63 Air mixing damper
control motor
potentiometerIgnition switch: ON Damper
positionOpening degree (V)
MAX. HOT Approx. 5
MAX. COOL Approx. 0
Air mix
potentiometer
(Target)64 Target value for air
mixing damper
control motor
potentiometerIgnition switch: ON Damper
positionOpening degree (V)
MAX. HOT Approx. 5
MAX. COOL Approx. 0

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Air outlet c/o
potentiometer55 Mode selection
damper control
motor potentiometerIgnition switch: ON Damper
positionOpening degree (V)
FA C E A p pr o x . 5
FOOT Approx. 3.75
FOOT/DEF. Approx. 2.5
DEF. Approx. 1.75
Air outlet c/o
potentiometer
(target)56 Target value for
mode selection
damper control
motor potentiometerIgnition switch: ON Damper
positionOpening degree (V)
FA C E A p pr o x . 5
FOOT Approx. 3.75
FOOT/DEF. Approx. 2.5
DEF. Approx. 1.75
In/out air
changeover
damper motor65 Outside/inside air
selection damper
control motorIgnition switch: ON Damper set
positionDamper position
Fresh air
positionFRESH
Air recirculation
positionRECIRC
Front blower fan 68 Blower motor Ignition switch: ON The actual air
volume (blower
motor speed)
corresponds to the
air volume shown on
the diagnostic tool.
Front blower
motor voltage 71 Blower motor Ignition switch: ON The air volume set
by the heater control
corresponds to the
value shown on the
diagnostic tool. (V)
Air conditioning
switch state1 Air conditioning
switchIgnition switch: ON Air conditioning
switch: ONDiagnostic tool
indication: "pressed"
Air conditioning
switch: OFFDiagnostic tool
indication: "release"
Rear defogger
switch state7 Rear window
defogger switchIgnition switch: ON Rear window
defogger
switch: ONDiagnostic tool
indication: "pressed"
Rear window
defogger
switch: OFFDiagnostic tool
indication: "release"
Refrigerant
pressure73 Refrigerant pressure Ignition switch: ON The diagnostic tool
indication is normal MUT-III
DIAGNOSTIC
TOOL DISPLAYITEM
NO.INSPECTION ITEM INSPECTION REQUIREMENT NORMAL VALUE