2005 MITSUBISHI LANCER battery

54A-1
GROUP 54A
CHASSIS
ELECTRICAL
CONTENTS
BATTERY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
54A-4
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS. . . . .
54A-4
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE. . . . . . . . .54A-4
FLUID LEVEL AND SPECIFIC
GRAVITY CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54A-4
CHARGING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54A-4
BATTERY TEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54A-5
IGNITION SWITCH* . . . . . . . . . .54A-6
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . .
54A-6
SPECIAL TOOLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . .54A-8
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . .54A-9
IGNITION KEY REMINDER BUZZER AND
DOOR LOCK PREVENTION FUNCTION
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54A-9
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . .
54A-9
DIAGNOSIS CODE CHART . . . . . . . . . . 54A-9
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE
PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
54A-10
SYMPTOM CHART. . . . . . . . . . . . .54A-11
SYMPTOM PROCEDURES . . . . . .54A-12
DATA LIST REFERENCE TABLE .54A-19
CHECK IMMOBILIZER-ECU . . . . .54A-19
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE . . . . . . . . .54A-20
HOW TO REGISTER ENCRYPTED
CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54A-20
IGNITION SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54A-27
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . 54A-27
INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54A-28
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WARNINGS REGARDING SERVICING OF SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) EQUIPPED VEHICLES
WARNING
•Improper service or maintenance of any component of the SRS, or any SRS-related component, can lead to
personal injury or death to service personnel (from inadvertent firing of the air bag) or to the driver and
paassenger (from rendering the SRS inoperative).
•Service or maintenance of any SRS component or SRS-related component must be performed only at an
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.
•MITSUBISHI dealer personnel must thoroughly review this manual, and especially its GROUP 52B - Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) before beginning any service or maintenance of any component of the SRS or any
SRS-related component.
NOTE
The SRS includes the following components: SRS air bag control unit, SRS warning light, front impact sensors, air bag module,
clock spring, and interconnecting wiring. Other SRS-related components (that may have to be removed/installed in connection
with SRS service or maintenance) are indicated in the table of contents by an asterisk (*).

BATTERY
CHASSIS ELECTRICAL54A-4
BATTERY
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSM1541000300209
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
FLUID LEVEL AND SPECIFIC GRAVITY
CHECK
M1541001000438
CAUTION
•If the battery fluid is below the LOWER
LEVEL, the battery could explode in using.
•If the battery fluid is over the UPPER LEVEL,
leakage could result.
1. Inspect whether or not the battery fluid is between
the UPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL marks.
2. Use a hydrometer and thermometer to check the
specific gravity of the battery fluid.
Standard value: 1.220 − 1.290 (20°C)
3. The specific gravity of the battery fluid varies with
the temperature, so use the following formula to
calculate the specific gravity for 20°C. Use the
calculated value to determine whether or not the
specific gravity is satisfactory.
D20 = (t − 20) X 0.0007 + Dt
D20: Specific gravity of the battery fluid
calculated for 20°CDt: Actually measured specific gravity
t: Actually measured temperature
CHARGINGM1541001100509
CAUTION
•The battery plus should be removed during
charging.
•The battery electrolyte level may rise and
overflow from the battery during charging.
•Explosions may occur if the battery is
brought close to naked flames during
charging.
•Be careful to avoid tasks that might produce
sparks or other danger while the battery is
charging.
•After charging is complete, replace the
battery plus, pour water over the battery to
rinse away any sulphuric acid, and let the
battery stand to dry.
•Charge the battery in a well-ventilated
location.
•Do not let the battery electrolyte temperature
rise above approximately 45°C (approximately
55°C during rapid charging).
1. Remove the battery from the vehicle.
2. The normal charging current is a value in
amperes which is 1/10th of the battery capacity. If
the battery needs to be charged rapidly because
of reasons such as time limitations, the maximum
charging current for rapid charging is the battery
capacity expressed as an ampere value.
3. Determine when charging is finished.
•When the specific gravity of the battery
electrolyte is constantly within 1.250 − 1.290 for a
continuous period of one hour or more.•When the voltage per cell during charging is 2.5 −
2.8 V constantly for a continuous period of one
hour or more. Items Specification
Specific gravity of the battery fluid 1.220 − 1.290 (20°C)
AC211242AB
Battery fluid ThermometerHydrometer
Battery type Capacity (5-hour rate) Normal charging current Rapid charging current
55D23L 50 A 5.0 A 50 A
75D23L 53 A 5.3 A 53 A

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

IGNITION SWITCH
CHASSIS ELECTRICAL54A-18
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2: The Ignition Key cannot be Registered.
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
The ignition key transponder or the immobilizer-ECU
is suspected to be defective.
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
•Malfunction of the ignition key
•Malfunction of immobilizer-ECU
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE
STEP 1. MUT-II/III diagnosis code.
Q: Does diagnosis code No.11 reset?
YES :
Refer to P.54A-9.
NO : Replace the ignition key that cannot be
registered. Then re-register the encrypted
code. (Refer to P.54A-20). Verify that the
ignition key can be registered, then Go to
Step 2.
STEP 2. Retest the system.
Q: Does registered ignition key function properly?
YES :
The procedure is complete. (If no
malfunctions are found in all steps, an
intermittent malfunction is suspected. Refer
to GROUP 00, How to Use
Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points −
How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction
P.00-5).
NO : Replace the immobilizer-ECU.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 3: Engine does not Start (Cranking but no Initial Combustion).
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
If the fuel injectors are not operating, there might be
a problem with the MPI system in addition to a
malfunction of the immobilizer system. It is normal for
this to occur if an attempt is made to start the engine
using a key that has not been properly registered.
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
•Malfunction of MPI system
•Malfunction of immobilizer-ECU
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE
STEP 1. Check the system voltage.
Measure the system voltage during cranking.
Q: Is the voltage 8 volts or more?
YES :
Go to Step 2.
NO : Check the battery. Refer to P.54A-4. The
engine should start.
STEP 2. Check the immobilizer system diagnosis
code and MPI system diagnosis code.
Q: Which diagnosis code resets, the immobilizer
system diagnosis code or the MPI system
diagnosis code?
Immobilizer system diagnosis code is set :
Refer
to P.54A-9.
MPI system diagnosis code is set : Refer to
GROUP 13A, Diagnosis P.13A-15, GROUP
13B, Diagnosis P.13B-15.
No diagnosis code is set : Go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Check the starting system.
Q: Does the engine start?
YES :
Go to Step 4.
NO : Refer to GROUP 13A, Diagnosis −
Symptom Chart P.13A-215, GROUP 13B,
Diagnosis − Symptom Chart P.13B-189. If
the malfunction is not resolved, replace the
immobilizer-ECU. Then register the
password (secret code) and encrypted
code. (Refer to P.54A-20.) The engine
should start.

COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY
CHASSIS ELECTRICAL54A-54
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 6: Combination meter does not work. (the instruments do not work)
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
The cause is thought to be malfunction of the power,
earth circuitry or combination meter.
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
•Malfunction of the combination meter
•Damaged wiring harness or connectors
Wire colour code
B : Black LG : Light green G : Green L : Blue W : White Y : Yellow SB : Sky blue
BR : Brown O : Orange GR : Gray R : Red P : Pink V : Violet IGNITION
SWITCH (IG1)
COMBINATION
METER
CONTROL CIRCUIT BATTERY
RELAY
BOX
NOTELH drive vehicles
RH drive vehicles
Combination Meter Power Source Circuit

COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY
CHASSIS ELECTRICAL54A-55
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE
STEP 1. Voltage measurement at combination
meter connector C-04 in order to check the
battery circuit of power supply system to the
combination meter.
(1) Disconnect the combination meter connector
C-04 and measure the voltage at combination
meter connector C-04 harness side.
(2) Measure the voltage between terminal 7 and
earth.
OK: System voltage
Q: IS the check result normal?
YES :
Go to Step 4.
NO : Go to Step 2.
STEP 2. Connector check: Combination meter
connector C-04.
Q: Is combination meter connector C-04 in good
condition?
YES :
Go to Step 3.
NO : Repair or replace the connector. Check to
see that all meters operate.
AC303798
Connector: C-04

Harness side
AT
AC303814
Connector: C-04

Harness side
AT
AC301541
Connector C-04
(Harness side)
EZ
AC303798
Connector: C-04

Harness side
AT
AC303814
Connector: C-04

Harness side
AT

COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY
CHASSIS ELECTRICAL54A-56
STEP 3. Check the wiring harness between
combination meter connector C-04 (terminal 7)
and battery.
NOTE: .Prior to the wiring harness inspection, check
intermediate connectors C-27 ,
C-115 , joint connector C-103,
and repair if necessary.
Q: Are the wiring harness between combination meter
connector C-04 (terminal 7) and battery in good
condition?
YES :
There is no action to be taken.
NO : Repair or replace the wiring harness. Check
to see that all meters operate.
AC303798
Connector: C-04

Harness side
AT
AC303814
Connector: C-04

Harness side
AT
AC303798AX
Connector: C-27

Harness side
AC303802
Connector: C-103

Harness sideC-103 (GR)
AG
AC303818
AO
Connector: C-103

Harness side
C-103 (GR)
AC303816
Connector: C-115

Harness side
AZ

COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY
CHASSIS ELECTRICAL54A-57
STEP 4. Voltage measurement at combination
meter connector C-04 to check the battery circuit
of power supply system to the combination
meter.
(1) Measure at combination meter connector C-04
without disconnecting the connector.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to “ON” position.
(3) Measure the voltage between terminal 9 and
earth.
OK: System voltageQ: Is the check result normal?
YES :
Go to Step 7.
NO : Go to Step 5.
STEP 5. Connector check: combination meter
connector C-04
Q: Is combination meter connector C-04 in good
condition?
YES :
Go to Step 6.
NO : Repair or replace the connector. Check to
see that all meters operate.
AC303798
Connector: C-04

Harness side
AT
AC303814
Connector: C-04

Harness side
AT
AC301541
Connector: C-04
(Harness side)
FA
AC303798
Connector: C-04

Harness side
AT
AC303814
Connector: C-04

Harness side
AT