2005 MITSUBISHI 380 ECU

AUTO A/C DIAGNOSIS
HEATER, AIR CONDITIONING AND VENTILATION55-68
SYMPTOM CHART M1552009900495
During diagnosis, a DTC code associated with
other system may be set when the ignition switch
is turned on with connector(s) disconnected. On
completion, confirm all systems for DTC code(s).
If DTC code(s) are set, erase them all.
SYMPTOM INSPECTION
PROCEDUREREFERENCE
PA G E
When the ignition switch is "ON", the A/C does not operate. 1.
P.55-69
When the air outlet changeover control knob is moved to DEFROSTER or
DEFROSTER/FOOT position, the A/C or the inside/outside air
changeover damper motor does not operate.2.
P.55-69
Outside/Inside air changeover is not possible. 3.
P.55-70
When the A/C is operating, temperature inside the passenger
compartment does not decrease (cool air is not emitted).4.
P.55-75
Blower fan and motor do not turn. 5.
P.55-89
Blower air amount cannot be changed. 6.
P.55-100
The A/C indicator flashes. 7.
P.55-104
Defogger function does not operate. 8.
P.55-110
Defogger timer function does not operate. 9.
P.55-121
Malfunction of the A/C-ECU power supply system. 10.
P.55-122
Condenser fan does not operate. 11. REFER TO
GROUP 14

SYMPTOM
CHART P.14-3
When sunlight intensity changes, air outlet temperature does not change. 12
P.55-128

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SYMPTOM PROCEDURES
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: When the Ignition Switch is "ON", the A/C does not Operate.
.
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
The blower system or the compressor system may
be defective if there is no cool air coming from the
vents.
.
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
Malfunction of blower motor
Malfunction of A/C compressor
Refer to component locations GROUP-70
Refer to configuration diagrams GROUP-80
Refer to circuit diagrams GROUP-90
DIAGNOSIS
Check that the blower motor operation when the blower
switch is moved to the "HI" position.
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(2) Turn the blower speed selection dial to the blower operating
position.
Q: Does the blower motor operate when the speed
selection dial is turned to the blower operating
position?
YES : Refer to Inspection procedure 4 "When the A/C is
operating, temperature inside the passenger
compartment does not decrease (cool air not emitted)
P.55-75."
NO : Refer to Inspection procedure 5 "Blower fan and
motor do not turn P.55-89."
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2: When the Air Outlet Changeover Control Knob is Moved to
DEFROSTER or DEFROSTER/FOOT Position, the A/C or the Inside/outside Air Changeover Damper
Motor does not operate.
.
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
If the outside/inside air selection damper control
motor does not operate normally, the inside/outside
air changeover damper motor system may be defec-
tive.
.
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
Malfunction of the A/C-ECU
Malfunction of the outside/inside air selection
damper control motor
Damaged harness wires or connectors
Refer to component locations GROUP-70
Refer to configuration diagrams GROUP-80
Refer to circuit diagrams GROUP-90

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DIAGNOSIS
Check operation of the outside/inside air selection damper
control motor.
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(2) Outside/inside air selection damper motor switch: This is
used to switch from the inside air to outside air or vice
versa.
(3) Check to see that the outside/inside air selection damper
motor operates normally.
Q: Does outside/inside air selection damper control motor
work normally?
YES : Replace the A/C-ECU.
NO : Refer to Inspection procedure 3, "Inside/outside air
changeover is not possible P.55-70."
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 3: Outside/Inside Air Changeover is not possible.
.
CIRCUIT OPERATION
If the outside/inside air selection damper control
motor does not operate normally, the outside/inside
air selection damper control motor system may be
defective.
.
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
Malfunction of the outside/inside air selection
damper control motor
Malfunction of the A/C-ECU
Damaged harness wires or connectors
Refer to component locations GROUP-70
Refer to configuration diagrams GROUP-80
Refer to circuit diagrams GROUP-90
DIAGNOSIS
Required Special Tool:
MB991223: Test Harness Set
STEP 1. Check the defogger and A/C operations.
Q: Do the defogger and A/C work normally?
YES : Go to Step 2.
NO : Refer to Inspection procedure 10 "Malfunction of the
A/C-ECU power supply system P.55-122."

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STEP 5. Check the outside/inside air selection damper
control motor.
Cut off the battery voltage when the damper is in the
inside/outside air position.
Check the outside/inside air selection damper control motor by
the following procedures.
Q: Does outside/inside air selection damper control motor
work normally?
YES : Go to Step 6.
NO : Replace the outside/inside air selection damper
control motor. Check that the outside/inside air
selection damper control motor works normally.
STEP 6. Check A/C-ECU connector C-15 for loose,
corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back
in the connector.
Q: Is A/C-ECU connector C-15 in good condition?
YES : Go to Step 7.
NO : Repair or replace the connector. Refer to GROUP
00E, Harness Connector Inspection P.00E-2. Check
that the outside/inside air selection damper control
motor works normally. LEVER POSITION BATTERY
CONNECTIONLEVER
OPERATION
At the outside
position
Connect
terminal 1 to the
positive battery
terminal
Connect
terminal 5 to the
negative battery
terminalThe lever moves
from the outside
position to the
inside position
At the inside
position
Connect
terminal 1 to the
positive battery
terminal
Connect
terminal 4 to the
negative battery
terminalThe lever moves
from the inside
position to the
outside position

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STEP 7. Check the wiring harness between outside/inside
air selection damper control motor connector C-106
(terminals 5 and 7) and A/C-ECU C-15 (terminals 5 and 6).
Q: Are the wiring harness between outside/inside air
selection damper control motor connector C-106
(terminals 4 and 5) and A/C-ECU C-16 (terminals 5 and
6) in good condition?
YES : Go to Step 8.
NO : Repair the wiring harness. Check that the
outside/inside air selection damper control motor
works normally.
STEP 8. Retest the system.
Q: Does a malfunction take place again?
YES : Replace the A/C-ECU, and check that the
outside/inside air selection damper control motor
works normally.
NO : 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.

AUTO A/C DIAGNOSIS
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INSPECTION PROCEDURE 4: When the A/C is Operating, Temperature Inside the Passenger
Compartment does not Decrease (Cool Air is not Emitted).
.
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
If cool air is not distributed when the A/C switch is on,
the A/C compressor relay system may be defective.
.
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
Improper amount of refrigerant
Malfunction of the air thermo sensor
Malfunction of the ambient air temperature sen-
sor
Malfunction of the A/C pressure sensor
Malfunction of the A/C compressor relay
Malfunction of the A/C refrigerant temperature
switch
Malfunction of the air conditioning compressor
clutch
Malfunction of the A/C-ECU
Malfunction of the ECU
Damaged harness wires or connectors
Refer to component locations GROUP-70
Refer to configuration diagrams GROUP-80
Refer to circuit diagrams GROUP-90
DIAGNOSIS
Required Special Tools:
MB991223: Harness Set
: Scan Tool (MUT-III Sub Assembly)

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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 Inspection procedure 10, "Malfunction of the
A/C-ECU power supply system P.55-122."
STEP 2. Check the blower motor operation.
Q: Does the blower motor work normally?
YES : Go to Step 3.
NO : Refer to Inspection procedure 5, "Front blower fan
and motor do not turn P.55-89."
STEP 3. Check the A/C compressor.
Check the A/C compressor for compressor oil leaks.
Q: Is the check result satisfactory?
YES : Go to Step 4.
NO : Replace the A/C compressor or the expansion valve.
STEP 4. Using scan tool , read the A/C diagnostic trouble
code.
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 check result satisfactory?
YES : Go to Step 5.
NO : Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
P.55-9.

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STEP 7. Check Engine ECU connector B-20 and A/C
compressor assembly B-28 for loose, corroded or
damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the
connector.
Q: Are Engine ECU connector B-20 and A/C compressor
assembly B-28 in good condition?
YES : Go to Step 8.
NO : Repair or replace the connector. Refer to GROUP
00E, Harness Connector Inspection P.00E-2. Check
that the air conditioning works normally.