LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Mitsubishi >> 2007 >> Outlander ES >> Repair and Diagnosis (Single Page) >> Accessories & Equipment >> Communication Devices >> Wireless Control Module (WCM) >> Diagnosis >> Symptom Procedures >> INSPECTION PROCEDURE 5: Keyless Entry System does not Work >> Diagnostic Procedure
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Diagnostic Procedure

Required Special Tools: 

  1. STEP 1. Scan tool (M.U.T.-III) CAN bus diagnostics 

    Use scan tool MB991958 (M.U.T.-III), diagnose the CAN bus lines.

    Q: Is the CAN bus normal? 

    YES:  Go to Step 2.

    NO:  Repair the CAN bus line (Refer to CAN BUS DIAGNOSTICS CHART ).

  2. STEP 2. Using scan tool MB991958, read the diagnostic trouble code. 
    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 SCAN TOOL (M.U.T.-III)  ."
    2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
    3. Check whether the ETACS-ECU related DTC is set.
    4. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

    Q: Is the DTC set? 

    YES:  Diagnose the ETACS-ECU. Refer to DIAGNOSIS .

    NO:  Go to Step 3.

    Fig 1: Connecting Scan Tool To Data Link Connector
    G04873988Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  3. STEP 3. Check the power supply system 

    With the ignition switch in the LOCK (OFF) position, check if the following function operates normally:

    • Hazard warning light

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    YES:  Go to Step 4.

    NO:  Refer to MALFUNCTION OF ETACS-ECU POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT .

  4. STEP 4. Verify the central door locking system. 

    Q: Does the central door locking system work normally? 

    YES:  Go to Step 5.

    NO:  Refer to TROUBLE SYMPTOM CHART .

  5. STEP 5. Using scan tool MB991958, check data list. 

    Check the signals related to the keyless entry system operation.

    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 THE SCAN TOOL (M.U.T.-III)  ."
    2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
    3. Check the ETACS data list.
      • Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (OFF) position.
      • Close the driver's door.
      • Close the passenger's door.
      • Close the RH-side rear door.
      • Close the LH-side rear door.
      • Close the liftgate.
      • Remove the ignition key from the ignition key cylinder.
        ETACS DATA LIST

        Item No. Item name Normal condition
        Item 254 IG voltage Battery voltage
        Item 256 Dr door ajar switch Close
        Item 257 As door ajar switch Close
        Item 258 RR door ajar switch Close
        Item 259 RL door ajar switch Close
        Item 260 Trunk/gate trunk ajar switch Close
        Item 264 Handle lock switch Key in --> Key out
    4. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

      OK: Normal condition is displayed. 

      Fig 2: Connecting Scan Tool To Data Link Connector
      G04873988Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    YES (Normal conditions are displayed for all the items.):  Go to Step 6.

    NO (Normal condition is not displayed for item No. 254.):  Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2: ETACS-ECU DOES NOT RECEIVE ANY SIGNAL FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH (IG1) .

    NO (Normal condition is not displayed for item No. 256.):  Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE 5: ETACS-ECU DOES NOT RECEIVE ANY SIGNAL FROM THE FRONT DOOR SWITCH (LH) .

    NO (Normal condition is not displayed for item No. 257.):  Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE 6: ETACS-ECU DOES NOT RECEIVE ANY SIGNAL FROM THE FRONT DOOR SWITCH (RH) .

    NO (Normal condition is not displayed for item No. 258.):  Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE 8: ETACS-ECU DOES NOT RECEIVE ANY SIGNAL FROM THE REAR DOOR SWITCH (RH) .

    NO (Normal condition is not displayed for item No. 259.):  Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE 7: ETACS-ECU DOES NOT RECEIVE ANY SIGNAL FROM THE REAR DOOR SWITCH (LH) .

    NO (Normal condition is not displayed for item No. 260.):  Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE 9: ETACS-ECU DOES NOT RECEIVE ANY SIGNAL FROM THE LIFTGATE SWITCH .

    NO (Normal condition is not displayed for item No. 264.):  Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE 3: ETACS-ECU DOES NOT RECEIVE ANY SIGNAL FROM THE KEY REMINDER SWITCH .

  6. STEP 6. Using scan tool MB991958, check pulse check. 

    Check the signals related to the keyless entry system operation.

    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 THE SCAN TOOL (M.U.T.-III)  ."
    2. Confirm the ETACS pulse check.
      • Remove the ignition key from the ignition key cylinder.
        ETACS DATA LIST

        Item name Conditions
        Transmitter switch Turn the switch ON/OFF.

        OK: The scan tool (M.U.T.-III) tone alarm sounds. 

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    YES:  Go to Step 7.

    NO:  Refer to PROBABLE CAUSES  .

    Fig 3: Connecting Scan Tool To Data Link Connector
    G04873988Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  7. STEP 7. Retest the system. 

    Check if the keyless entry system works normally.

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

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

    NO:  Replace WCM and register the ID codes (Refer to ID CODES REGISTRATION PROCEDURE  ).