How To Read And Erase Diagnostic Trouble Codes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Required Special Tools:

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

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.

NOTE: If the battery voltage is low, diagnostic trouble codes will not be set. Check the battery if scan tool MB991958 does not display.

Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connector.
Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.

Fig 1: Connecting Scan Tool To Data Link Connector
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
Select "Interactive Diagnosis" from the start-up screen.
Select "System Select."
Choose "ABS/ASC/ASTC" and "STEERING ANGLE SENSOR" from the "CHASSIS" tab.
Select "MITSUBISHI."
Select "Diagnostic Trouble Code."
If a DTC is set, it is shown.
Choose "DTC erase" to erase the DTC.