INSPECTION PROCEDURE E-4: Keyless Entry System: The Trunk Is Not Opened When The Keyless Entry Transmitter "TRUNK" Button Is Operated.: Diagnosis

Required Special Tools:

MB991223: Harness Set
MB991958: Scan Tool (MUT-III Sub Assembly)
- MB991824: Vehicle Communication Interface (V.C.I.)
- MB991827: MUT-III USB Cable
- MB991910: MUT-III Main Harness A

STEP 1. Check that the doors can be locked and unlocked by using the keyless entry transmitter.
Q: Can the doors be locked and unlocked normally when the keyless entry transmitter is operated?
1. YES: Go to Step 2.
2. NO: Refer to "INSPECTION PROCEDURE E-1: KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM DOES NOT OPERATE ".
STEP 2. Check the input signal (by using the pulse check mode of the monitor).
Check input signals from the transmitter.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958, always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991958.
1. Connect scan tool MB991958. Refer to "HOW TO CONNECT SWS MONITOR ."
2. Operate scan tool MB991958 according to the procedure below to display "Pulse check."
  1. Select "Interactive Diagnosis."
  2. Select "System select."
  3. Select "SWS."
  4. Select "Pulse Checking."
3. Push the transmitter "TRUNK" button.
4. Check that scan tool MB991958 sounds
Q: When the transmitter "TRUNK" button is turned ON, does scan tool MB991958 sound?
1. YES: Go to Step 3.
2. NO: Refer to "INSPECTION PROCEDURE N-8: ETACS-ECU DOES NOT RECEIVE ANY SIGNAL FROM THE LOCK, UNLOCK, TRUNK OR PANIC SWITCH ".
  
  Fig 1: Connecting Scan Tool To Data Link Connector
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STEP 3. Check trunk lid latch assembly connector F-05 and ETACS-ECU connector C-217 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector.
Q: Is trunk lid latch assembly connector F-05 and ETACS-ECU connector C-217 in good condition?
1. YES: Go to Step 4.
2. NO: Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer to HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION . Check that the headlights illuminate normally.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying ETACS-ECU Connector C-217 Terminals
  Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Trunk Lid Latch Assembly Connector F-05 Terminals
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STEP 4. Check the trunk lid latch assembly.

Remove the trunk lid latch assembly. Refer to INSPECTION .

LEVER POSITION & SPECIFIED CONDITION

LEVER POSITION	TESTER CONNECTION	SPECIFIED CONDITION
ON (Latch open)	2 - Ground	Less than 2 ohms
OFF (Latch shut)	2 - Ground	Open circuit

Fig 4: Identifying Trunk Lid Latch Assembly Terminals

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Q: Does the windshield washer motor operate normally?

YES: Go to Step 5.
NO: Replace the trunk lid latch assembly. Verify that the windshield washer works normally.

STEP 5. Check the wiring harness between trunk lid latch assembly connector F-05 (terminal 1) and ETACS-ECU connector C-217.

Fig 5: Identifying ETACS-ECU Connector C-217 Terminals
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Fig 6: Identifying Trunk Lid Latch Assembly Connector F-05 Terminals
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NOTE: Also check intermediate connector C-28 for loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. If intermediate connector C-28 is damaged, repair or replace the damaged component(s) as described in HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION .

Q: Is the wiring harness between trunk lid latch assembly connector F-05 (terminal 1) and ETACS-ECU connector C-217 in good condition?
1. YES: Replace the ETACS-ECU. All the doors can be locked or unlocked by means of the transmitter.
2. NO: The wiring harness may be damaged or the connector(s) may have loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Repair the wiring harness as necessary. The system should communicate with the sunroof-ECU normally.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Intermediate Connector C-28 Terminals
  Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.