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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: 

  1. 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? 

    YES:  Go to Step 2.

    NO:  Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE E-1 "KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM DOES NOT OPERATE  ."

  2. 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? 

    YES:  Go to Step 3.

    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
    G04232541Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  3. 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? 

    YES:  Go to Step 4.

    NO:  Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer to HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION . Check that the headlights illuminate normally.

    Fig 2: Identifying Connector C-217 Terminals
    G04257247Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    Fig 3: Identifying Connector F-05
    G04257440Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  4. STEP 4. Check the trunk lid latch assembly. 

    Remove the trunk lid latch assembly. Refer to TRUNK LID LATCH INSPECTION .

    TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

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

    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.

    Fig 4: Checking Trunk Lid Latch Assembly
    G04257441Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  5. 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 Connector C-217 Terminals
    G04257247Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    Fig 6: Identifying Connector F-05
    G04257443Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    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? 

    YES:  Replace the ETACS-ECU. When the ETACS-ECU is replaced, register the encrypted code. Refer to ENCRYPTED CODE REGISTRATION CRITERIA TABLE . All the doors can be locked or unlocked by means of the transmitter.

    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 Connector C-28 Terminals
    G04257376Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.