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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. C1618 set? 

    YES  : Go to Step 3.

    NO  : This diagnosis is complete.

  3. STEP 3. Scan tool diagnostic trouble code 

    Check if the AWC diagnostic trouble code No. U1003 is set.(Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART  .)

    Q: Is the DTC set? 

    YES  : Perform the relevant troubleshooting.

    NO  : Go to Step 4.

  4. STEP 4. Scan tool diagnostic trouble code 

    Check the ASC diagnostic trouble code. (Refer to TROUBLESHOOTING .)

    Q: Is the DTC set? 

    YES  : Perform the relevant troubleshooting.

    NO  : Go to Step 5.

  5. STEP 5. ASC-ECU connector, G and yaw rate sensor connector, AWC-ECU connector, intermediate connector, J/C (7) check: A-05, C-38, C-46, C-47, C-50 

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    YES  : Go to Step 6.

    NO  : Repair the defective connector. Then go to Step  10.

  6. STEP 6. Check the wiring harness between C-46 AWC-ECU connector terminal No. 9, 10 and C-38 G and yaw rate sensor connector terminal No. 2, 3, and between C-46 AWC-ECU connector terminal No. 9, 10 and A-05 ASC-ECU connector terminal No. 18, 19. 

    Check the wiring harness for open and short circuit (to ground, to power supply, or line-to line).

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    YES  : Go to Step 7.

    NO  : Repair the wiring harness. Then go to Step  9.

  7. STEP 7. Scan tool service data 

    Check the following service data. (Refer to DATA LIST REFERENCE TABLE  .)

    • Item No. 26: Yaw rate sensor
    • Item No. 29: Lateral G sensor
    • Item No. 31: Longitudinal G sensor

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    YES  : Go to Step  9.

    NO  : Go to Step 8.

  8. STEP 8. Check the wiring harness between A-05 ASC-ECU connector terminal No. 22 and C-38 G and yaw rate sensor connector terminal No. 1, and between A-05 ASC-ECU connector terminal No. 29 and C-38 G and yaw rate sensor connector terminal No. 5. 

    Check the wiring harness for open or short circuit (short to ground).

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    YES  : Replace the G and yaw rate sensor. (Refer to G AND YAW RATE SENSOR .) Then go to Step 9.

    NO  : Repair the wiring harness. Then go to Step  10.

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

    Q: Is DTC No. C1618 set? 

    YES  : Replace the AWC-ECU.(Refer to AWC-ECU  .) Then go to Step 10.

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

  10. STEP 10. Check whether the DTC is reset. 

    Q: Is DTC No. C1618 set? 

    YES  : Return to Step  1.

    NO  : This diagnosis is complete.