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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. Retest the system. 

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    YES  : Intermittent malfunction. (Refer to HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION .)

    NO  : Go to Step 3.

  3. STEP 3. Scan tool service data 

    Item No. 90, 91: AWC switch (Refer to SERVICE DATA REFERENCE TABLE  .)

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    YES  : Go to Step  11.

    NO  : Go to Step 4.

  4. STEP 4. AWC switch single unit check 

    Check the AWC switch.(Refer to AWC SWITCH CHECK  .)

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    YES  : Go to Step 5.

    NO  : Replace the AWC switch.(Refer to AWC-ECU  .) Then go to Step  13.

  5. STEP 5. Measure the voltage at C-214 AWC switch connector. 
    1. Disconnect the connector, and measure the voltage between terminal No.2 and ground at the harness side.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.

      OK: Battery positive voltage 

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    YES  : Go to Step  9.

    NO  : Go to Step 6.

  6. STEP 6. Voltage measurement at C-46 AWC-ECU connector 
    1. With C-46 AWC-ECU connector connected, measure the voltage between terminal No. 11 and ground at the harness side.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.

      OK: battery voltage 

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    YES  : Go to Step 7.

    NO  : Go to Step  12.

  7. STEP 7. AWC-ECU connector, intermediate connector, clock spring connector, AWC switch connector check: C-46, C-31, C-41, C-202, C-205, C-214 

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    YES  : Go to Step 8.

    NO  : Repair the defective connector. Then go to Step  13.

  8. STEP 8. Wiring harness check between C-46 AWC-ECU connector terminal No. 11 and C-214 AWC switch connector terminal No. 2 

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

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    YES  : Go to Step  12.

    NO  : Repair the wiring harness. Then go to Step  13.

  9. STEP 9. AWC-ECU connector, intermediate connector, clock spring connector, AWC switch connector check: C-46, C-31, C-41, C-202, C-205, C-214 

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    YES  : Go to Step 10.

    NO  : Repair the defective connector. Then go to Step  13.

  10. STEP 10. Wiring harness check between C-46 AWC-ECU connector terminal No. 19 and C-214 AWC switch connector terminal No. 4 

    Check the wiring harness for open circuit.

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    YES  : Go to Step 11.

    NO  : Repair the wiring harness. Then go to Step  13.

  11. STEP 11. Scan tool service data 

    Combination meter item No. F13, F14, F15: Mode display (Refer to COMBINATION METER .)

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    YES  : Go to Step 12.

    NO  : Replace the combination meter. (Refer to COMBINATION METER .) Then go to Step 12.

  12. STEP 12. Retest the system. 

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    YES  : Intermittent malfunction. (Refer to HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION .)

    NO  : Replace the AWC-ECU.(Refer to AWC-ECU  .) Then go to Step 13.

  13. STEP 13. Retest the system. 

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    YES  : Return to Step  1.

    NO  : This diagnosis is complete.