2005 MITSUBISHI LANCER headlamp

CHARGING SYSTEM
ENGINE ELECTRICAL16-4
2. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF)
position.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Connect a clamp-type DC test ammeter with a
range of 0 − 120 A to the alternator "B" terminal
output wire.
NOTE: The way of disconnecting the alternator
output wire and of connecting the ammeter is
possibly not found the problem that the output
current is dropping due to the insufficient
connection between terminal "B" and the output
wire.
5. Connect a digital-type voltmeter between the
alternator "B" terminal and the battery (+)
terminal. [Connect the (+) lead of the voltmeter to
the "B" terminal and the connect the (-) lead of the
voltmeter to the battery (+) cable].
6. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
7. Connect a tachometer or the MUT-II/III (Refer to
GROUP 11A − On-vehicle Service − Idle speed
check <4G1> P.11A-11 or GROUP 11C −
On-vehicle Service − Idle speed check <4G6>
P.11C-11).
8. Leave the hood open.
9. Start the engine.
10.With the engine running at 2,500 r/min, turn the
headlamps and other lamps on and off to adjust
the alternator load so that the value displayed on
the ammeter is slightly above 30 A.Adjust the engine speed by gradually decreasing
it until the value displayed on the ammeter is 30
A. Take a reading of the value displayed on the
voltmeter at this time.
Limit: maximum 0.3 V
NOTE: When the alternator output is high and the
value displayed on the ammeter does not
decrease until 30 A, set the value to 40 A. Read
the value displayed on the voltmeter at this time.
When the value range is 40 A, the limit is
maximum 0.4 V.
11.If the value displayed on the voltmeter is above
the limit value, there is probably a malfunction in
the alternator output wire, so check the wiring
between the alternator "B" terminal and the
battery (+) terminal (including fusible link).
If a terminal is not sufficiently tight or if the
harness has become discolored due to
overheating, repair and then test again.
12.After the test, run the engine at idle.
13.Turn off all lamps and the ignition switch.
14.Remove the tachometer or the MUT-II/III.
15.Disconnect the negative battery cable.
16.Disconnect the ammeter and voltmeter.
17.Connect the negative battery cable.

CHARGING SYSTEM
ENGINE ELECTRICAL16-6
7. Connect a tachometer or the MUT-II/III (Refer to
GROUP 11A − On-vehicle Service − Idle speed
check <4G1> P.11A-11 or GROUP 11C −
On-vehicle Service − Idle speed check <4G6>
P.11C-11).
8. Leave the hood open.
9. Check that the reading on the voltmeter is equal
to the battery voltage.
NOTE: If the voltage is 0 V, the cause is probably
an open circuit in the wire or fusible link between
the alternator "B" terminal and the battery (+)
terminal.
10.Turn the light switch on to turn on headlamps and
then start the engine.
11.Immediately after setting the headlamps to high
beam and turning the heater blower switch to the
high revolution position, increase the engine
speed to 2,500 r/min and read the maximum
current output value displayed on the ammeter.
Limit: 70 % of normal current outputNOTE: .
•For the nominal current output, refer to the
Alternator Specifications.
•Because the current from the battery will soon
drop after the engine is started, the above step
should be carried out as quickly as possible in
order to obtain the maximum current output
value.
•The current output value will depend on the
electrical load and the temperature of the
alternator body.
•If the electrical load is small while testing, the
specified level of current may not be output
even though the alternator is normal. In such
cases, increase the electrical load by leaving
the headlamps turned on for some time to
discharge the battery or by using the lighting
system in another vehicle, and then test again.
•The specified level of current also may not be
output if the temperature of the alternator body
or the ambient temperature is too high. In such
cases, cool the alternator and then test again.
12.The reading on the ammeter should be above the
limit value. If the reading is below the limit value
and the alternator output wire is normal, remove
the alternator from the engine and check the
alternator.
13.Run the engine at idle after the test.
14.Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF)
position.
15.Remove the tachometer or the MUT-II/III.
16.Disconnect the negative battery cable.
17.Disconnect the ammeter and voltmeter.
18.Connect the negative battery cable.

CHARGING SYSTEM
ENGINE ELECTRICAL16-10
EXAMPLE OF ABNORMAL WAVEFORMS
NOTE: .
1. The size of the waveform patterns differs largely, depending on the adjustment of the variable knob on the
oscilloscope.
2. Identification of abnormal waveforms is easier when there is a large output current (regulator is not
operating). (Waveforms can be observed when the headlamps are illuminated.)
3. Check the conditions of the charging warning lamp (illuminated/not illuminated). Also, check the charging
system totally.
Abnormal waveform Problem cause
Example 1 Open diode
Example 2 Short in diode
AKX00191
AKX00192

51-1
GROUP 51
EXTERIOR
CONTENTS
FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY . . . . .51-2
ADHESIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-2
FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . 51-2
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 51-2
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY . . . . . 51-3
REAR BUMPER ASSEMBLY . . . . . .51-5
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 51-5
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY . . . . . 51-7
MOULDINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51-9
SPECIAL TOOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-9
ADHESIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-9
MOULDINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-10
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 51-10
SIDE AIR DAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51-15
ADHESIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-15
SIDE AIR DAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-15
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 51-15
GARNISHES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51-17
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 51-17
REAR SPOILER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51-18
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 51-18
TAILGATE SPOILER . . . . . . . . . . . . .51-19
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 51-19
ROOF RAIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51-20
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 51-20
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER51-21
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-21
SERVICE SPECIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-22TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-22
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-22
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER . . . . 51-23
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 51-23
INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-25
REAR WIPER AND WASHER . . . . . .51-28
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-28
SERVICE SPECIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-28
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-28
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-28
REAR WIPER AND WASHER . . . . . . . . . . 51-29
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 51-29
INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-30
HEADLAMP WASHER . . . . . . . . . . . .51-32
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-32
HEADLAMP WASHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-32
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 51-32
INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-33
MARK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51-34
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 51-34
DOOR MIRROR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51-36
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-36
SERVICE SPECIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-36
SPECIAL TOOL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-36
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-36
DIAGNOSIS TROUBLESHOOTING
FLOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-36
TROUBLE SYMPTOM CHART . . . . . . . . . . 51-36
SYMPTOM PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-37
DOOR MIRROR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-45
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 51-45
INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-47

HEADLAMP WASHER
EXTERIOR51-32
HEADLAMP WASHER
TROUBLESHOOTINGM1511000700356
The headlamp washer is controlled by the Smart
Wiring System (SWS). For troubleshooting, refer to
GROUP 54B, Troubleshooting P.54B-17 or GROUP
54C, Troubleshooting P.54C-4.
HEADLAMP WASHER
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONM1511009700063
AC304608AB
10N
2
4
56
8
7
1
9
11
9
1
10N
4.9 ± 0.7 N·m 4.9 ± 0.7 N·m
3
Removal steps
•Washer fluid draining
1. Headlamp washer hose connection
2. Under cover side panel (R.H)
3. Splash shield mounting clip (R.H)4. Headlamp washer motor
connection
5. Headlamp washer joint
6. Headlamp washer hose Removal steps (Continued)

HEADLAMP WASHER
EXTERIOR51-33
INSPECTIONM1511009800082
HEADLAMP WASHER MOTOR CHECK
1. Remove the headlamp washer motor connector.
2. Check to see that the water is vigorously sprayed
when connecting the positive battery terminal to
terminal number 1 and terminal number 2 to the
negative battery terminal.
7. Headlamp washer motor
8. Headlamp washer gasket
•Front bumper (Refer to P.51-2).
9. Headlamp washer actuator
assembly
10. O-ring
11. Headlamp washer hose assembly Removal steps (Continued)
AC304136AB
12

54A-2
COMBINATION METER
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
54A-29
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS. . . . .
54A-29
SEALANT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54A-29
SPECIAL TOOLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . .54A-29
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . .54A-31
SYMPTOM CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54A-31
SYMPTOM PROCEDURES . . . . . .54A-32
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE. . . . . . . . .54A-60
SPEEDOMETER CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . 54A-60
TACHOMETER CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . 54A-60
FUEL TANK GAUGE UNIT CHECK . . . 54A-61
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE
UNIT CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54A-61
COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY54A-63
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . 54A-63
INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54A-64
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY . . 54A-65
HEADLAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54A-66
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS. . . . .
54A-66
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . .54A-66
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE. . . . . . . . .54A-66
HEADLAMP AIMING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54A-66
LUMINOUS INTENSITY
MEASUREMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54A-67
BULB REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54A-68
HEADLAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54A-69
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . 54A-69
HEADLAMP LEVELING SWITCH .54A-70
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . 54A-70
INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54A-70
FOG LAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54A-71
SERVICE SPECIFICATION . . . . . .
54A-71
SPECIAL TOOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54A-71
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . .54A-71
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE . . . . . . . . .54A-71
FRONT FOG LAMP AIMING CHECK . . 54A-71
FOG LAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54A-73
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . 54A-73
FOG LAMP SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . .54A-74
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . 54A-74
INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54A-74
REAR FOG LAMP . . . . . . . . . . 54A-75
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . .
54A-75
SPECIAL TOOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54A-75
REAR FOG LAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . .54A-76
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . 54A-76
REAR FOG LAMP SWITCH . . . . . .54A-76
REMOVAL AND INSTALATION . . . . . . . 54A-76
INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54A-76
SIDE TURN-SIGNAL LAMP. . . 54A-77
SPECIAL TOOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
54A-77
SIDE TURN-SIGNAL LAMP . . . . . .54A-77
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . 54A-77
ROOM LAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54A-78
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54A-78
Continued on next page

BATTERY
CHASSIS ELECTRICAL54A-5
BATTERY TESTM1541001200506
BATTERY TESTING PROCEDURE
STEP 1. Check the battery cables.
Remove the negative cable, then the positive cable.
Check for dirty or corroded connections.
Q: Are the battery cables dirty or have corroded
connections?
YES :
Clean the battery cables. Then go to Step 2.
NO : Go to Step 2.
STEP 2. Check the battery post.
Check for loose battery post.
Q: Are the battery post faulty?
YES :
Replace the battery. Then go to Step 4.
NO : Go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Check the battery case and cover.
(1) Remove the hold-downs and shields.
(2) Check for broken/cracked case or cover.
Q: Is the battery case or cover faulty?
YES :
Replace the battery. Then go to Step 4.
NO : Go to Step 4.
STEP 4. Check the open circuit voltage.
(1) Turn headlamps on for 15 seconds.
(2) Turn headlamps off for two minutes to allow
battery positive voltage to stabilize.
(3) Disconnect the battery cables.
(4) Read open circuit voltage.
Q: Is open circuit voltage 12.4 volts or more?
YES :
Go to Step 6.
NO : Go to Step 5.
STEP 5. Charge battery.
Q: Charging the battery?
YES :
Go to Step 6.
NO : Charge the battery at 5 amps for 15 hours.
Then re-test, go to Step 4.
STEP 6. Check the load test.
(1) Connect a load tester to the battery.
(2) Load the battery at the recommended discharge
rate (See LOAD TEST RATE CHART) for 15
seconds.
(3) Read voltage after 15 seconds, then remove
load.
(4) Compare the measured value with the minimum
voltage. (See LOAD TEST CHART.)
Q: Is the voltage higher than minimum voltage?
NO :
Replace the battery. Then go to Step 4.
YES : The battery is normal.
LOAD TEST RATE CHART
LOAD TEST CHARTBattery type 55D23L 75D23L
Charging time when fully discharged h
(5-amp. rated current charging)11 11
Load test (Amps) 260 260
Temperature °C 21 and
above16 10 4
−1−7−12−18
Minimum voltage 9.6 9.5 9.4 9.3 9.1 8.9 8.7 8.5