DTC U1512: Rain light sensor checksum error < Vehicles with auto light function >: Diagnosis

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Required Special Tools:

MB991958: Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly)
- MB991824: Vehicles Communication Interface (V.C.I.)
- MB991827: M.U.T.-III USB Cable
- MB991910: M.U.T.-III Main Harness A (Vehicles with CAN communication system)

Recheck for diagnostic trouble code.

Check again if the DTC is set to the ETACS-ECU.

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.

Connect scan tool MB991958. Refer to "HOW TO CONNECT THE SCAN TOOL (M.U.T.-III) ".

Fig 1: Connecting Special Tool To Data Link Connector
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
Erase the DTC.
Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
Check if the DTC is set.
Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

Q: Is the DTC set?

YES : Replace the lighting control sensor.

NO : A poor connection, open circuit, or other intermittent malfunctions in the LIN bus lines between the lighting control sensor and the ETACS-ECU (Refer to HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION ).