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Diagnostic Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. STEP 1. Scan tool CAN bus diagnostics 

    Using scan tool MB991958, diagnose the CAN bus lines.

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    YES  : Go to Step 3.

    NO  : Repair the CAN bus lines. (Refer to TROUBLESHOOTING .) After repairing the CAN bus line, go to Step 2.

  2. STEP 2. Check whether the DTC is reset. 

    Q: Is DTC No. C1219 set? 

    YES  : Go to Step 3.

    NO  : This diagnosis is complete.

  3. STEP 3. Scan tool diagnostic trouble code 

    Q: Is DTC No. C2205 set? 

    YES  : Perform the relevant troubleshooting.

    NO  : Go to Step 4.

  4. STEP 4. Scan tool diagnostic trouble code 

    Check if the wheel speed sensor-related, G and yaw rate sensor-related, or steering wheel sensor-related diagnostic trouble code is set.

    Q: Is the DTC set? 

    YES  : Carry out the appropriate troubleshooting. Then go to Step  9.

    NO  : Go to Step 5.

  5. STEP 5. Check of steering wheel sensor installation status 

    Check that the steering wheel sensor is installed correctly. (Refer to STEERING WHEEL SENSOR .)

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    YES  : Go to Step 6.

    NO  : Install the steering wheel sensor correctly. Then go to Step 6.

  6. STEP 6. Wheel alignment check 

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    YES  : After checking the wheel alignment, calibrate the steering wheel sensor (refer to ON-VEHICLE SERVICE ,) and initialize AWC-ECU steering angle correction amount (refer to STEERING WHEEL SENSOR CALIBRATION .) Then, go to Step 7.

    NO  : After adjusting the wheel alignment, calibrate the steering wheel sensor (refer to ON-VEHICLE SERVICE ,) and initialize AWC-ECU steering angle correction amount (refer to STEERING WHEEL SENSOR CALIBRATION .) Then, go to Step 7.

  7. STEP 7. Scan tool service data 

    Item 11: Steering wheel sensor (refer to DATA LIST REFERENCE TABLE  .)

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    YES  : Go to Step 8.

    NO  : Replace the steering wheel sensor. (Refer to STEERING WHEEL SENSOR .) Then, go to Step  9.

  8. STEP 8. Check whether the DTC is reset. 

    Q: Is DTC No. C1219 set? 

    YES  : Replace the AWC-ECU.(Refer to AWC-ECU  .) Then, go to Step 9.

    NO  : Intermittent malfunction. (Refer to HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION .)

  9. STEP 9. Check whether the DTC is reset. 

    Q: Is DTC No. C1219 set? 

    YES  : Return to Step  1.

    NO  : This diagnosis is complete.