2005 MITSUBISHI LANCER 54a

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STEP 6. Check the wiring harness between
combination meter connector C-04 (terminal 9)
and ignition switch (IG1).
NOTE: Prior to the wiring harness inspection, check
Junction block connectors C-210 and C-212, joint
connector C-03 , and repair if
necessary.
Q: Are the wiring harness between combination meter
connector C-04 (terminal 42) and ignition switch
(IG1) 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.
AC303798AU
Connector: C-03, C-04
C-04
C-03 (B)
C-04 C-03 Harness side
AC303814
Connector: C-04

Harness side
AT
AC303809
Connector: C-210, C-212

C-212
C-210
C-210 Harness side
C-212
AX
Front view
AC303823
Connector: C-210, C-212

C-210
C-212Front view
Harness side
C-210
C-212
AU

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STEP 7. Resistance measurement at combination
meter connector C-04 to check the earth circuit
to the combination meter.
(1) Disconnect the combination meter connector
C-04 and measure the resistance at combination
meter connector C-04.
(2) Measure the resistance between terminal 1 and
earth.
OK: 2 ohms or less
(3) Measure the resistance between terminal 2 and
earth.
OK: 2 ohms or lessQ: Is the check result normal?
YES :
Repair or replace the connector.
NO : Go to Step 8.
STEP 8. Connector check: Combination meter
connector C-04.
Q: Is combination meter connector C-04 in good
condition?
YES :
Go to Step 9.
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
AC301541FB
Connector: C-04
(Harness side)
AC303798
Connector: C-04

Harness side
AT
AC303814
Connector: C-04

Harness side
AT

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STEP 9. Check the wiring harness between
combination meter connector C-04 (terminal 1
and 2) and earth.
Q: Are the wiring harness between combination meter
connector C-04 (terminal 1 and 2) and earth in
good condition?
YES :
This procedure is complete.
NO : Repair or replace the wiring harness. Check
to see that all meters operate.
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
SPEEDOMETER CHECKM1543000900423
Adjust the pressure of tyres to the specified level.
(Refer to GROUP 31, On-vehicle Service P.31-7.)
CAUTION
Do not operate the clutch suddenly. Do not
increase/decrease speed rapidly while testing.
1. Set the vehicle onto a speedometer tester and
use wheel chocks to hold the rear wheels.2. To prevent the front wheel from moving from side
to side, attach tension bars to the tie-down hook,
and secure both ends to anchor plates.
3. To prevent the vehicle from moving, attach a chain
or wire to the rear retraction hook, and make sure
the end of the chain or wire is secured.
4. Check if the speedometer indicator range is within
the standard values.
Standard value:
5. If not to the standard value, inspect for proper tyre
size. If not correct, replace the tyres with original
size tyres and retest. If correct, replace the
speedometer. If still not to standard value, replace
the vehicle speed sensor.
TACHOMETER CHECKM1543001000434
1. Attach an external high quality tachometer to the
engine speed detection connector on the harness
side (such as with a paper clip).
AC303798
Connector: C-04

Harness side
AT
AC303814
Connector: C-04

Harness side
AT
AC305135AB
Wheel stopper
Standard indicator
km/h (mph)Allowance range km/h
(mph)
20 (12) 20 − 24 (12 − 15)
40 (25) 40 − 44 (25 − 28)
80 (50) 80 − 85 (50 − 53)
120 (75) 121 − 127 (75 − 79)
160 (100) 162 − 169 (100 − 105)
200 (125) 203 − 211 (126 − 131)
AC001288
Tension bar
Front
Anchor plate
AB
AC305138AB
Engine speed
indicator
Paper clip
Probe for detection
of engine speed

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NOTE: For tachometer check, use an external
high quality inductive tachometer.
2. Compare the readings of the vehicle tachometer
and the external tachometer at every engine
speed, and check if the variations are within the
standard values.
Standard values:
FUEL TANK GAUGE UNIT CHECKM1543001200461
Remove the fuel tank gauge unit. (Refer to GROUP
13C, Fuel Tank P.13C-4.)
FUEL TANK GAUGE UNIT RESISTANCE
1. Check that resistance value between the fuel
gauge terminal and earth terminal is at the
standard value when the fuel tank gauge unit float
is between position "F" (highest) and position "E"
(lowest).
Standard values:
2. Check that resistance value changes smoothly
when the float moves slowly between position "F"
(highest) and position "E" (lowest).
3. If all checks are correct, go to fuel tank gauge unit
float height check. If any check is not correct,
replace the fuel tank gauge unit.
FUEL TANK GAUGE UNIT FLOAT HEIGHT
1. Move the float and measure height A at position
"F" (highest) and B at position "E" (lowest) with
the float arm touching stopper.
Standard values:
2. If all checks are correct, go to fuel tank gauge unit
float height check. If any check is not correct,
replace the fuel tank gauge unit.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE UNIT CHECK
M1543001500398
1. Drain the engine coolant. (Refer to GROUP 14,
On-vehicle Service P.14-22.)
2. Remove the engine coolant temperature gauge
unit. Engine speed (r/min) Indication allowance of
tachometer r/min
700
± 120
2, 000
− 175 + 225
3, 000
− 175 + 300
4, 000
− 225 + 375
5, 000
− 225 + 425
6, 000
− 225 + 475
7, 000
− 200 + 500
8, 000
− 100 + 500
AC005208
123
AE
Fuel tank gauge unit
Earth
Position F
Position E
Float Position Resistance of Gauge
Position F 3 ± 1 Ω
Position E 110 ± 1 Ω
Float Position Float Centre Hight
Position F (A) 24.1 ± 2.0 mm
Position E (B) 151.6 ± 2.0 mm
AC005209
AD
Position F
Position E
Stopper
A
B

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3. Put engine coolant temperature gauge unit into
the hot water in specified temperature, and
ensure that basic resistance is within standard
value.
Standard value: 104 ± 13.5 Ω (at 70C°)
Reference value4. After inspection, apply specified sealant at
threads of engine coolant temperature gauge unit,
and tighten to the specified torque.
Semi-drying sealant: 3M 1215 or equivalent
5. Add engine coolant. (Refer to GROUP 14,
On-vehicle Service P.14-22.)
Temperature (°C) Resistance Ω
50 230
60 155
80 73
ACX00779
AI
Circuit tester
Thermometer
ACX00780
AH
11 ± 1 N·m

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COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONM1543021300028
AC304803
4
32
AB
1
1. Vehicle speed sensorRemoval steps
2. Meter bezel
3. Instrument panel ornament
4. Combination meter assembly

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INSPECTIONM1543019502407
VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR CHECK
1. Remove the vehicle speed sensor and connect a
3 − 10 kiloohms resistor as shown in the
illustration.
2. Turn the shaft of the vehicle speed sensor and
check that there is voltage between terminals 2 −
3. (1 turn = 4 pulses)
3. If within the standard value, the vehicle speed
sensor is OK.
If not within the standard value, replace the
vehicle speed sensor.
Standard value: 0 or Battery Voltage (1turn =
4pulses)
OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED SENSOR CHECK

Refer to P.23A-38.
COMBINATION METER INTERNAL
RESISTANCE CHECK
Use circuit tester to measure combination meter
internal resistance.
Standard Value:
AC305188AB
Tu r n
Shaft
Resistor
3 – 10 k¶
measurin
g terminal
No.Terminal name Standard
value (Ω)
1-21 Engine coolant temperature
gauge to earth233 ± 3
31-51 Fuel gauge to earth 181 ± 2
AC005210AC

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DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLYM1543003100341
<1600 (SPORT), 2000>
<1300, 1600 (COMFORT)>
AC305237
1 2 5
4
AB
3
Disassembly steps
1. Meter glass
2. Meter panel
3. Circuit board cover4. Bulb
5. Combination meter assemblyDisassembly steps (Continued)
AC304664
1 2 5 3
4
AB
Disassembly steps
1. Meter glass
2. Meter panel
3. Circuit board cover4. Bulb
5. Combination meter assemblyDisassembly steps (Continued)