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DIAGNOSTIC ITEM 18: Diagnose When The Scan Tool Cannot Receive The Data Sent By KOS-ECU - Vehicles With KOS: Diagnosis

Required Special Tools: 

  1. STEP 1. Check joint connector (CAN1) C-06 and KOS-ECU connector C-31 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. 
    CAUTION: The strand end of the twisted wire should be within 10 cm (4 inches) from the connector. For details refer to TEST EQUIPMENT  .

    Q: Are joint connector (CAN1) C-06 and KOS-ECU connector C-31 in good condition? 

    1. YES:  Go to Step 2.
    2. NO:  Repair the damaged parts.
  2. STEP 2. Check the wiring harness between joint connector (CAN1) C-06 and KOS-ECU connector C-31 for open circuit. 
    CAUTION: Strictly observe the specified wiring harness repair procedure. For details refer to TEST EQUIPMENT  .
    1. Disconnect joint connector (CAN1) C-06 and KOS-ECU connector C-31, and check the wiring harness.
    2. Check the wiring harness between joint connector (CAN1) C-06 (terminal 5) and KOS-ECU connector C-31 (terminal 1)

      OK: Continuity exists (2 Ω or less) 

      Fig 1: Checking Wiring Harness Between Joint Connector C-06 Terminal 5 And KOS-ECU Connector C-31 Terminal 1
      G08296856Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    3. Check the wiring harness between joint connector (CAN1) C-06 (terminal 16) and KOS-ECU connector C-31 (terminal 2)

    OK: Continuity exists (2 Ω or less) 

    Q: Is the wiring harness between joint connector (CAN1) C-06 and KOS-ECU connector C-31 in good condition? 

    1. YES:  Check the power supply circuit of the KOS-ECU. Refer to TROUBLE SYMPTOM CHART .
    2. NO:  Repair the wiring harness between joint connector (CAN1) C-06 and KOS-ECU connector C-31.
      Fig 2: Checking Wiring Harness Between Joint Connector C-06 Terminal 16 And KOS-ECU Connector C-31 Terminal 2
      G08296857Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.