2005 MITSUBISHI LANCER service

FOG LAMP
CHASSIS ELECTRICAL54A-71
FOG LAMP
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONM1542000300343
SPECIAL TOOLM1542000600894
TROUBLESHOOTINGM1542000701292
When the front fog lamp switch is turned to ON with
the tail lamp or the headlamp on (the tail lamp switch
or the headlamp switch is ON), the fog lamp relay
turns on, and the fog lamps will illuminate.
If the tail lamps or the headlamps are turned off with
the lighting switch OFF while the fog lamps are on,
the front fog lamps turn off at the same time to
prevent unattended operation.
If the tail lamps are turned off by the headlamp
automatic shutdown function, the fog lamps turn off
at the same time. However, if the tail lamps illuminate
again, the fog lamps do not.
The front fog lamps are controlled by the Smart
Wiring System (SWS). For troubleshooting, refer to
respective Groups below.
•Not using SWS monitor: GROUP 54B, SWS
Troubleshooting P.54B-38.
•Using SWS monitor: GROUP 54C, SWS
Troubleshooting P.54C-22.
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
FRONT FOG LAMP AIMING CHECKM1542001100438
After setting the vehicles to the following condition,
adjust the front fog lamp aiming.
•Check that the tyre inflation pressure is at the
value indicated on the tyre pressure labels.
•Set the vehicle to the unladen condition and park
it on a level surface.
•Have a single person (approximately 75 kg) sit in
the driver’s seat.•Run the engine at a speed of 2000 r/min to fully
charge the battery.
Turn on the front fog lamps and check that the
illumination is within the standard value range.
Standard value: Illuminates to within 40
metres
CAUTION
For the fog lamp which is not being measured,
disconnect that fog lamp’s connector if possible
so that it does not illuminate while carrying out
the adjustment. Furthermore, make sure that the
light axis does not get shifted when
re-connecting the connector.
If the value is out of the standard value, insert the
screwdriver (+) through the aiming hole on the side
under cover to adjust by turning the adjusting gear
for fog lamp aiming.
NOTE: Horizontal adjustment is not possible.
In addition, the method of checking the light axis on a
screen (simple check) is given below. Item Standard value
Front fog lamp light axis check Illuminates to within 40 metres
Tool Number Name Use
MB990784 Ornament remover Removal of instrument panel
ornament
MB990784
AC301337
Cross-tipped
screwdriver
AB

FOG LAMP
CHASSIS ELECTRICAL54A-73
FOG LAMP
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONM1542001500469
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
<> FRONT FOG LAMP BULB
REMOVAL
CAUTION
Do not touch the surface of the bulb with bare
hands or dirty gloves. If the surface (glass
section) should become dirty, clean it
immediately with alcohol or thinner, and let it dry
thoroughly before installing it.1. Remove the bulb cover.
2. Remove the bulb installation spring and extract
the bulb.
AC304660
4.9 ± 0.7 N·m
AB
2
1
Removal steps
•Side under cover<>1. Front fog lamp bulb
2. Front fog lamp assemblyRemoval steps (Continued)
AC301335AB
Spring

SIDE TURN-SIGNAL LAMP
CHASSIS ELECTRICAL54A-77
FRONT FOG LAMP RELAY CHECK
SIDE TURN-SIGNAL LAMP
SPECIAL TOOLM1542000600913
SIDE TURN-SIGNAL LAMP
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONM1542003300159
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
Use a special tool ornament remover (MB990784),
etc. to remove the side turn signal lamp by pushing
the fender forward, bending the hook, and then
unclamping the thumb.
AC305279
1 4
3
2
AB
Rear fog lamp relay
Battery voltage Tester
connectionSpecified
condition
Not supplied 1 − 4 Open circuit
•Connect
terminal 3 to
the positive
battery terminal
•Connect
terminal 2 to
the negative
battery terminal1 − 4 Less than 2
ohms
Tool Number Name Use
MB990784 Ornament remover Removal of side turn-signal lamp
MB990784
AC005718
Side turn signal lamps
MB990784
: Front of vehicle
AC

ROOM LAMP
CHASSIS ELECTRICAL54A-78
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTClamp the thumb on the fender panel the assemble
the side turn signal lamp.
ROOM LAMP
TROUBLESHOOTINGM1542000701311
Dimmer interior lamp control function
The room lamp off is delayed by ETACS-ECU. The
lamps off delay time vary according to the conditions.
The control details are as follows. The lamp delay off
Yes/NO and delay time can be set with the settings
(adjustment function). for adjustment methods and
adjustment details (post-adjustment operations).
•ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
•Not using SWS monitor: GROUP 54B,
P.54B-423.
•The room lamp lights up if the ignition switch is at
the "LOCK" (OFF) position and either of the
doors are opened (either of the door switches:
ON). At this time, if all doors are closed (all door
switches: OFF) then the lamp will gradually dim
down to lamps off in about 15 seconds.
NOTE: When the lamps are dimmed and the ignition
switch is turned ON or if the door is locked, then
the dimming operations stop and the lamps are
turned OFF.
•When the ignition switch is at the ON position and
one of the doors are opened (one of the door
switches: ON) then the room lamp will light up. At
this time, if all doors are closed (all door switches:
OFF) then the lamps will dim out.
•When the ignition key is pulled out the room lamp
lights up and then will dim out in 15 seconds. The
lamp will dim out if the ignition key is inserted
again and the door is locked while the timer is
activated.
The room lamp is controlled by the Smart Wiring
System (SWS). For troubleshooting, refer to
respective Groups below.•Not using SWS monitor: GROUP 54B, SWS
Troubleshooting P.54B-38.
•Using SWS monitor: GROUP 54C, SWS
Troubleshooting P.54C-22.
Interior lamp automatic shutdown
function system>
The interior lamp automatic shutdown function, dims
out the room lamp and other interior lamps by
activating the keep relay built-in the ETACS-ECU
when the ignition switch is OFF and the
multi-purpose fuse loaded signals built-in the
ETACS-ECU is ON and 30 minutes passes. The
lamps lights back up if the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position or either of the doors is opened
(either of the door switches: ON). The function
Yes/No feature can be changed with the settings
(adjustment function). for adjustment methods and
adjustment details (post-adjustment operations).
•ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
•Not using SWS monitor: GROUP 54B,
P.54B-423.
The head lamp are controlled by the Smart Wiring
System (SWS). For troubleshooting, refer to
respective Groups below.
•Not using SWS monitor: GROUP 54B, SWS
Troubleshooting P.54B-38.
•Using SWS monitor: GROUP 54C, SWS
Troubleshooting P.54C-22.
AC005719
Fender panelHook
Claw
Fender panel
: Front of vehicle
AE

HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LAMP
CHASSIS ELECTRICAL54A-80

HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LAMP
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LAMP BULB
REPLACEMENT
M1542014600013
CAUTION
Do not touch bulb surface bare-handed or with
dirty gloves. If dirt is attached on glass surface of
the bulb, immediately use alcohol or thinner to
remove dirt, and install the bulb after well dried.Remove socket from trunk compartment, and
replace bulb.
AC304715AB
3
2 14
Removal steps
1. Rear combination lamp assembly
2. Rear combination lamp body3. Socket assembly
4. BulbRemoval steps (Continued)
AC305292AB
High-mounted
stop lamp

HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LAMP
CHASSIS ELECTRICAL54A-83

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
<> HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LIGHT
REMOVAL
Use the following steps to easily route high-mounted
stop light harness in the event of installation:
CAUTION
Ensure that the string is tightly tied.
1. Tie a string on the high-mounted stop light
harness (at the connector side).
2. Carefully pull out the high-mounted stop light.
AC304722AB
2
1
Removal steps
•Tailgate trim upper (Refer to
GROUP 52A, Tailgate trim
P.52A-19.)
•High-mounted stop lamp connector
connection
•Rear washer hose connection
(Refer to GROUP 51, Rear wiper
and washer P.51-29.)1. Tailgate spoiler (Refer to GROUP
51, Tailgate spoiler P.51-19.)
•Rear washer nozzle (Refer to
GROUP 51, Rear wiper and
washer P.51-29.)
2. High-mounted stop lampRemoval steps (Continued)
AC005190
String
Connector
AC

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
CHASSIS ELECTRICAL54A-96
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
PRINTED HEATER LINES CHECKM1543001800311
1. Run engine at 2,000 r/min. Check heater element
with battery at full.
2. Turn "ON" rear window defogger switch. Measure
heater element voltage with circuit tester at rear
window glass centre A. Condition is good if it
indicates about six volts.
3. If 12 volts is indicated at A, there is a break in the
negative terminals from A. Move test bar slowly to
negative terminal to detect where voltage
changes suddenly (0 volts).
4. If 0 volts is indicated at A, there is a break in the
positive terminals from A. Defect where the
voltage changes suddenly (12 volts) in the same
method described above.
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONM1543006200314
Refer to GROUP 55, Heater Control Assembly and
A/C Switch P.55-77.
INSPECTIONM1543019502388
DEFOGGER RELAY CHECK
ACX00813
Normal characteristic curve
Abnormal characteristic curve
A (Centre point)
Approximately 6 V
Negative
terminal Print heater line
Positive
terminal
Open circuit point Voltage
AC Voltage
Negative
terminal Print heater line
Positive
terminal
Battery voltage Tester
connectionSpecified
condition
Not supplied 4 − 5 Open circuit
•Connect terminal
3 to the positive
battery terminal
•Connect terminal
1 to the negative
battery terminal4 − 5 Less than 2
ohms
1 5
4
3
AC305319
AB
Rear windowdefogger relay

55-1
GROUP 55
HEATER, AIR
CONDITIONER AND
VENTILATION
CONTENTS
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . .55-3
LUBRICANTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55-3
SPECIAL TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55-4
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . .55-5DIAGNOSIS TROUBLESHOOTING
FLOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-5
SYMPTOM CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-5
SYMPTOM PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-5
CHECK AT ECU TERMINAL . . . . 55-67
CHECK AT ECU TERMINAL . . . . 55-68
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W ARNING S RE GA RDING S E RV ICIN G O F SUP P LE MEN TAL R ES TRAI NT S Y ST EM (SRS ) E Q UIP PE D VE HICL ES
I mp roper se rvi ce o r m ai nte na nce of a ny c omp onent of the SRS , or an y SRS -re la te d c om pone nt, ca n le a d to
personal injury or death to service personnel (from inadvertent firing of the air bag) or to the driver (from
re nd er ing the S RS inop er ati ve).
S e rvic e or m ai nten anc e of an y SRS com pon ent or SRS -re late d com pone nt m ust be pe rfor me d only a t an
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.
M ITSUBISHI dealer p erso nnel must thoroughly review th is man ual, and esp ecially its GROU P 52B - Su pplemen tal
Restraint System (SR S) b efore beginn ing an y service o r maintenance of any comp onent of th e SRS or any SRS-
rel ated com ponent.
NOTE
The SRS includes the following components: front impact sens ors , SRS-ECU, SRS warning lamp, air bag module, c lock spring
and interconnecting wiring. Other SRS-related components (that may have to be remov ed/installed in connection with SRS
service or maintenance) are indicated in the table of c ontents by an asterisk (*).