MITSUBISHI 380 2005 Workshop Manual
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SPECIFICATIONS
PARKING BRAKES36-14 
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GROUP 00
GENERAL
CONTENTS
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL . . . . . .00-3
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES00-6
HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING / 
INSPECTION SERVICE POINTS. . . .00-7
TROUBLESHOOTING CONTENTS . . . . . . 00-7
HOW TO USE THE INSPECTION 
PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00-9
CONNECTOR MEASUREMENT SERVICE 
POINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00-11
CONNECTOR INSPECTION SERVICE 
POINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00-13
HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT 
MALFUNCTIONS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00-14
INSPECTION SERVICE POINTS 
FOR A BLOWN FUSE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00-16
HOW TO TREAT CURRENT TROUBLE  . . 00-16
HOW TO TREAT PAST TROUBLE  . . . . . . 00-16
AFFILIATED DTC REFERENCE
 TABLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .00-17
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION  . . . . . . .00-18
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER  . . . 00-18
VEHICLE INFORMATION NUMBER LIST   00-19
VEHICLE COMPLIANCE PLATE . . . . . . . . 00-19
VEHICLE DATA PLATE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00-20
AUSTRALIAN DESIGN RULES  . . . . . . . . . 00-20OPTION CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00-21
EXPORT CODES  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00-21
TYRE AND LOADING PLACARD . . . . . . . . 00-21
ENGINE MODEL STAMPING . . . . . . . . . . . 00-22
PRECAUTIONS BEFORE SERVICE .00-22
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT 
SYSTEM (SRS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00-22
HOW TO PERFORM VEHICLE 
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) WRITING00-23
SERVICING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM  . . . . . 00-24
VEHICLE WASHING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00-24
APPLICATION OF ANTI-CORROSION 
AGENTS AND UNDERCOATS . . . . . . . . . . 00-25
DIAGNOSTIC TOOL (MUT-III)  . . . . . . . . . . 00-25
TOWING AND HOISTING. . . . . . . . . .00-26
GENERAL DATA AND 
SPECIFICATIONS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .00-31
TIGHTENING TORQUE  . . . . . . . . . . .00-32
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE 00-34
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND 
LUBRICANT CAPACITIES TABLE  . .00-35
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MAINTENANCE SERVICE  . . . . . . . .00-37
1. FUEL SYSTEM (TANK, PIPE LINE AND 
CONNECTION, AND FUEL TANK FILLER 
TUBE CAP) (CHECK FOR LEAKS)  . . . . . . 00-37
2. FUEL HOSES (CHECK CONDITION)  . . 00-37
3. AIR CLEANER FILTER (REPLACE). . . . 00-37
4. EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM 
(EXCEPT EVAPORATIVE EMISSION 
CANISTER) (CHECK FOR CLOGGING)  . . 00-37
5. SPARK PLUGS (REPLACE). . . . . . . . . . 00-38
7. TIMING BELT (REPLACE) . . . . . . . . . . . 00-38
8. DRIVE BELTS (FOR ALTERNATOR, POWER 
STEERING PUMP AND AIR CONDITIONING) 
(CHECK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00-39
9. EXHAUST SYSTEM (CONNECTIONS 
PORTION OF MUFFLER, MUFFLER PIPES 
AND CONVERTER HEAT SHIELDS) (CHECK 
AND SERVICE AS REQUIRED) . . . . . . . . . 00-44
10. ENGINE OIL (CHANGE) . . . . . . . . . . . . 00-4411. ENGINE OIL FILTER (REPLACE)  . . . . 00-44
12. TRANSMISSION FLUID  . . . . . . . . . . . . 00-45
13. ENGINE COOLANT (CHANGE)  . . . . . . 00-47
14. COOLANT HOSES (RADIATOR HOSE, 
HEATER HOSE) (INSPECT). . . . . . . . . . . . 00-49
15. DISC BRAKE PADS, ROTORS 
(INSPECT FOR WEAR)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00-49
16. BRAKE HOSES (CHECK FOR 
DETERIORATION OR LEAKS) . . . . . . . . . . 00-49
17. BALL JOINT AND STEERING LINKAGE 
SEALS (INSPECT FOR GREASE LEAKS 
AND DAMAGE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00-50
18. DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS (INSPECT FOR 
GREASE LEAKS AND DAMAGE) . . . . . . . . 00-50
19. SUSPENSION SYSTEM (INSPECT FOR 
LOOSENESS AND DAMAGE)  . . . . . . . . . . 00-51
20. SRS AIR BAG (INSPECT FOR SRS 
SYSTEM). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00-51
21. TYRES (ROTATE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00-58 
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MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND 
SERVICING EXPLANATIONS
This manual provides explanations, etc. concerning 
procedures for the inspection, maintenance, repair 
and servicing of the subject model. Unless otherwise 
specified, each service procedure covers all models. 
Procedures covering specific models are identified 
by the model codes, or similar designation (engine 
type, transaxle type, etc). A description of these des-
ignations is covered in this manual under "VEHICLE 
IDENTIFICATION."
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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
The "ON-VEHICLE SERVICE" section has proce-
dures for performing inspections and adjustments of 
particularly important components. These proce-
dures are done with regard to maintenance and ser-
vicing, but other inspections (looseness, play, 
cracking, damage, etc.) must also be performed.
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SERVICE PROCEDURES
The service steps are arranged in numerical order. 
Attention to be paid in performing vehicle service are 
described in detail in SERVICE POINTS.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
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STANDARD VALUE
Indicates the value used as the standard for judging 
whether or not a part or adjustment is correct.
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LIMIT
Shows the maximum or minimum value for judging 
whether or not a part or adjustment is acceptable.
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REFERENCE VALUE
Indicates the adjustment value prior to starting the 
work (presented in order to facilitate assembly and 
adjustment procedures, and so they can be com-
pleted in a shorter time).
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DANGER, WARNING, AND CAUTION
DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION call special 
attention to a necessary action or to an action that 
must be avoided. The differences among DANGER, 
WARNING, and CAUTION are as follows:
If a DANGER is not followed, the result is severe 
bodily harm or even death.
If a WARNING is not followed, the result could be 
bodily injury.
If a CAUTION is not followed, the result could be 
damage to the vehicle, vehicle components or 
service equipment.
TIGHTENING TORQUE INDICATION
The tightening torque indicates a median and its tol-
erance by a unit of N
m (in-lb.) or Nm (ft.-lb.). For 
fasteners with no assigned torque value, refer to 
P.00-32.
SPECIAL TOOL NOTE
Only MMC special tool part numbers are called out in 
the repair sections of this manual. Please refer to the 
special tool cross-reference chart located at the 
beginning of each group, for the special tool number 
that is available in your market.
ABBREVIATIONS
The following abbreviations are used in this manual 
for classification of model types:
A/T:Automatic transaxle, or models equipped with 
automatic transaxle.
MPI: Multipoint fuel injection, or engines equipped 
with multiport fuel injection.
A/C: Air conditioning.
3.8L engine: 3.8 litre <6G75> engine, or a model 
equipped with such an engine.
ABS: Anti-lock Braking System
TCL: Traction Control System
ECU: Electronic Control Unit
V.C.I.: Vehicle Communication Interface
SWS: Simplified Wiring System
CAN: Controller Area Network
M/T: Manual Transmission
SRS: Supplemental Restraint System 
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINESM1001008800340
VERIFY THE COMPLAINT
Make sure the customer's complaint and the ser-
vice writer's work order description are under-
stood before starting work.
Make sure you understand the correct operation 
of the system. Read the service manual descrip-
tion to verify normal system operation.
Operate the system to see the symptoms. Look 
for other symptoms that were not reported by the 
customer, or on the work order, that may be 
related to the problem.
DETERMINE POSSIBLE CAUSES
Compare the confirmed symptoms to the diagnostic 
symptom indexes to find the right diagnosis proce-
dure. 
If the confirmed symptoms cannot be found on any 
symptom index, determine other possible causes.
Analyze the system diagrams and list all possible 
causes for the problem symptoms.
Rank all these possible causes in order of proba-
bility, based on how much of the system they 
cover, how likely they are to be the cause, and 
how easy they will be to check. Be sure to take 
experience into account. Consider the causes of 
similar problems seen in the past. The list of 
causes should be ranked in order from general to 
specific, from most-likely to least-likely, and from 
easy-to-check to hard-to-check.
FIND THE PROBLEM
After the symptoms have been confirmed, and prob-
able causes have been identified, the next step is to 
make step-by-step checks of the suspected system 
components, junctions, and links in logical order.
Use the diagnostic procedures in the service manual 
whenever possible. Follow these procedures care-
fully to avoid missing an important step in the diagno-
sis sequence. It might be the skipped step that leads 
to the solution of the problem.
If the service manual doesn't have step-by-step pro-
cedures to help diagnose the problem, make a series 
of checks based on the ranked list of probable 
causes. Troubleshooting checks should be made in 
the order that the list of causes was ranked:
general to specific
most-likely to least-likely
easy-to-check to hard-to-check
REPAIR THE PROBLEM
When the step-by-step troubleshooting checks find a 
fault, perform the proper repairs. Make sure to fix the 
root cause of the problem, not just the symptom. Just 
fixing the symptom, without fixing the root cause, will 
cause the symptom to eventually return.
VERIFY THE REPAIR
After repairs are made, recheck the operation of the 
system to confirm that the problem is eliminated. Be 
sure to check the system thoroughly. Sometimes 
new problems are revealed after repairs have been 
made. 
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POINTS
TROUBLESHOOTING CONTENTSM1001013300062
During diagnosis, a DTC code associated with 
other system may be set when the ignition 
switch is turned on with connector(s) discon-
nected. On completion, confirm all systems 
for DTC code(s). If DTC code(s) are set, erase 
them all.
When the DIAGNOSTIC TOOL (MUT-III) 
detects a diagnostic trouble code, its display 
informs users whether a mechanical problem 
currently exists (“current trouble”) or whether 
it existed before but normal operation has 
been restored (“past trouble”). However, if an 
MPI, TPMS or SRS airbag-related DTC is set, 
“Active DTC/Stored DTC” is not displayed. In 
this case, follow the diagnosis procedure for 
current trouble.
If a trouble, detected in a CAN communica-
tion-capable system, can be reproduced, 
diagnose the CAN bus lines (Refer to GROUP 
54C, Can Bus Line Diagnostics Chart 
P.54C-15 or P.54C-15).
Troubleshooting of electronic control systems for 
which the MUT -III can be used follows the basic out-
line described below. Even in systems for which the 
MUT-III cannot be used, part of these systems still 
follow this outline.
1. STANDARD FLOW OF DIAGNOSTIC 
TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting strategy is shown in each group.
2. SYSTEM OPERATION AND SYMPTOM 
VERIFICATION TESTS
If verification of the symptom(s) is difficult, proce-
dures for checking operation and verifying symptoms 
are shown.
3. DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION
The following trouble code diagnoses are shown.
How to read diagnostic trouble codes
How to erase diagnostic trouble codes
Input inspection service points
4. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
If the MUT-III displays a diagnostic trouble code, find 
the applicable inspection procedure according to this 
chart.
5. SYMPTOM CHART
If there are symptoms, even though the MUT-III 
shows that no DTCs are set, inspection procedures 
for each symptom will be found by using this chart.
6. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 
PROCEDURES
Indicates the inspection procedures corresponding to 
each diagnostic trouble code. (Refer to P.00-9).
7. SYMPTOM PROCEDURES
Indicates the inspection procedures corresponding to 
each symptom listed in the Symptom Chart (Refer to 
P.00-9).
8. SERVICE DATA REFERENCE TABLE
Inspection items and normal judgment values have 
been provided in this chart as reference information.
9. CHECK AT ECU TERMINALS
Terminal numbers for the ECU connectors, inspec-
tion items, and standard values have been provided 
in this chart as reference information.
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TERMINAL VOLTAGE CHECKS
1. Use correct tool to check each pin location on the 
ENGINE-ECU Check harnes MB992044 and 
measure with voltmeter.
Short-circuiting the positive (+) test probe 
between a connector terminal and ground could 
damage the vehicle wiring, the sensor, the ECU, 
or all three. Use care to prevent this!
2. Insert the correct terminal tool into each of the 
ENGINE-ECU check harness connector 
terminals, and measure the voltage while referring 
to the check chart.
NOTE: Measure voltage with the ECU connectors 
connected.
You may find it convenient to pull out the ECU to 
make it easier to connect the ENGINE-ECU check 
harness. 
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Checks don't have to be carried out in the order 
given in the chart.
3. If voltage readings differ from normal condition 
values, check related sensors, actuators, and 
wiring. Replace or repair as needed.
4. After repair or replacement, recheck with the 
voltmeter to confirm that the repair has corrected 
the problem.
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TERMINAL RESISTANCE AND 
CONTINUITY CHECKS 
1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” (OFF) 
position.
2. Disconnect the ECU connector.
If resistance and continuity checks are per-
formed on the wrong terminals, damage to the 
vehicle wiring, sensors, ECU, and/or ohmmeter 
may occur. Use care to prevent this!
3. Measure the resistance and check for continuity 
between the terminals of the ENGIN-ECU check 
harness MB992044 connector while referring to 
the check chart.
NOTE: Checks don't have to be carried out in the 
order given in the chart.
4. If the ohmmeter shows any deviation from the 
Normal Condition value, check the corresponding 
sensor, actuator and related electrical wiring, then 
repair or replace.
5. After repair or replacement, recheck with the 
ohmmeter to confirm that the repair has corrected 
the problem.
10. INSPECTION PROCEDURES USING 
AN OSCILLOSCOPE
When there are inspection procedures using an 
oscilloscope, these are listed. 
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HOW TO USE THE INSPECTION PROCEDURESM1001013500066
The causes of many of the problems occurring in electric circuitry are generally the connectors, components, 
the ECU, and the harnesses between connectors, in that order. These inspection procedures follow this 
order. They first try to discover a problem with a connector or a defective component.
DTC P0202: Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinder 2.