headlamp MITSUBISHI 380 2005 Owner's Guide

SYMPTOM PROCEDURES
SIMPLIFIED WIRING SYSTEM (SWS)54B-274
Use Diagnostic Tool MB991958 to select "ECU COMM
Check" on the SWS monitor display.
Check the following ECUs:
ETACS-ECU
Column-ECU
Front-ECU
To prevent damage to Diagnostic Tool MB991958, always
turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position
before connecting or disconnecting Diagnostic Tool
MB991958. Connect special tool MB991910 before con-
necting special tool MB991812. Be sure to connect special
tool MB991806 after turning on special tool MB991824.
(1) Connect the special tool. Refer to "How to connect SWS
monitor P.54B-13."
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
(3) Operate Diagnostic Tool MB991958 according to the
procedure below to display "ECU COMM Check."
a. Select "System select."
b. Select "SWS."
c. Select "SWS MONITOR."
d. Select "ECU COMM Check."
(4) Diagnostic Tool MB991958 should show "OK" on the "ECU
COMM Check" menus for the "ETACS ECU", "COLUMN
ECU" and "FRONT ECU" menus.
Q: Is "OK" displayed for both the "ETACS ECU", "COLUMN
ECU" and "FRONT ECU" menus?
"OK" is displayed for all the items : Replace the
front-ECU. Verify that the headlamps and the
taillamps illuminate normally.
"NG" is displayed for the "ETACS ECU" menu : Refer to
Inspection Procedure A-3 "Communication with the
ETACS-ECU is not possible P.54B-74."
"NG" is displayed for the "COLUMN ECU" menu : Refer
to Inspection Procedure A-2 "Communication with the
column switch (column-ECU) is not possible
P.54B-68."
"NG" is displayed for the "FRONT ECU" menu : Refer to
Inspection Procedure A-4 "Communication with the
front-ECU is not possible P.54B-80."

SYMPTOM PROCEDURES
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INSPECTION PROCEDURE H-6: Headlamp and Taillamp: The front park lamps, taillamps or the
licence plate lamps do not illuminate.
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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
If the front park lamps, taillamps or the licence plate
lamp do not illuminate, their bulb may be defective.
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TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
Refer to circuit diagrams GROUP-90
Refer to configuration diagrams GROUP-80
The front park lamp bulb may be defective
The stop/taillamp bulb may be defective
The licence plate lamp bulb may be defective
The wiring harness or connectors may have
loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or termi-
nals pushed back in the connector
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SYMPTOM PROCEDURES
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INSPECTION PROCEDURE H-7: Headlamp and Taillamp: One of the headlamps does not illuminate.
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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
If one of the headlamps does not illuminate, a
headlamp bulb may be defective.
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TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
Refer to circuit diagrams GROUP-90
Refer to configuration diagrams GROUP-80
The headlamp bulb may be defective
The wiring harness or connectors may have
loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or termi-
nals pushed back in the connector
.

SYMPTOM PROCEDURES
SIMPLIFIED WIRING SYSTEM (SWS)54B-291
DIAGNOSIS
Required Special Tool:
MB991223: Harness Set
STEP 1. Check the headlamp operation.
Q: Which of the headlamps does not illuminate?
LH (low beam) : Go to Step 2.
RH (low beam) : Go to Step 6.
LH (only low-beam) : Go to Step 10.
RH (only low-beam) : Go to Step 13.
LH (only high beam) : Go to Step 16.
RH (only high beam) : Go to Step 21.
Low beam only (both RH and LH) : Refer to Inspection
Procedure H-2 "The headlamps (low-beam) do not
illuminate normally P.54B-264."
High beam only (both RH and LH) : Refer to Inspection
Procedure H-3 "The headlamps (high-beam) do not
illuminate normally P.54B-268."
High beam indicator lamp : Refer to Inspection Procedure
H-8 "The high-beam indicator lamp does not
illuminate P.54B-301."
STEP 2. Check headlamp (LH) connector A-20 for loose,
corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back
in the connector.
Q: Is headlamp (LH) connector A-20 in good condition?
YES : Go to Step 3.
NO : Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer
to GROUP 00E, Harness Connector Inspection
P.00E-2. Check that the headlamps illuminate
normally.
STEP 3. Check headlamp (LH) bulb.
(1) Remove the headlamp (LH) bulb.
(2) Verify that the headlamp (LH) bulb is not damaged or
burned out.
Q: Is headlamp (LH) bulb normal?
YES : Go to Step 4.
NO : Replace the headlamp (LH) bulb. Verify that the
headlamps illuminate normally.

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STEP 4. Check the ground circuit to the front Headlamp
(LH). Measure the resistance at front combination lamp
(LH) connector A-20.
(1) Disconnect front combination lamp (LH) connector A-20
and measure the resistance available at the wiring harness
side of the connector.
(2) Measure the resistance value between terminal (5) and
ground.
The resistance should be 2 ohms or less.
Q: Is the measured resistance 2 ohms or less?
YES : Go to Step 10.
NO : Go to Step 5.
STEP 5. Check the wiring harness between headlamp (LH)
connector A-20 (terminal 5) and ground.
Q: Is the wiring harness between headlamp (LH) connector
A-20 (terminal 5) and ground in good condition?
YES : No action is necessary and testing is complete.
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. Verify that
the headlamps illuminate normally.
STEP 6. Check headlamp (RH) connector A-32 for loose,
corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back
in the connector.
Q: Is headlamp (RH) connector A-32 in good condition?
YES : Go to Step 6.
NO : Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer
to GROUP 00E, Harness Connector Inspection
P.00E-2. Check that the headlamps illuminate
normally.

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STEP 7. Check the headlamp (RH) bulb.
(1) Remove the headlamp (RH) bulb.
(2) Verify that the headlamp (RH) bulb is not damaged or
burned out.
Q: Is headlamp (RH) bulb normal?
YES : Go to Step 8.
NO : Replace the headlamp (RH) bulb. Verify that the
headlamps illuminate normally.
STEP 8. Check the ground circuit to the front Headlamp
(RH). Measure the resistance at front combination lamp
(RH) connector A-32.
(1) Disconnect front combination lamp (RH) connector A-32
and measure the resistance available at the wiring harness
side of the connector.
(2) Measure the resistance value between terminal (5) and
ground.
The resistance should be 2 ohms or less.
Q: Is the measured resistance 2 ohms or less?
YES : Go to step 13.
NO : Go to Step 9.
STEP 9. Check the wiring harness between headlamp (RH)
connector A-32 (terminal 5) and ground.
Q: Is the wiring harness between headlamp (RH) connector
A-32 (terminal 5) and ground in good condition?
YES : No action is necessary and testing is complete.
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. Verify that
the headlamps illuminate normally.

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STEP 10. Check headlamp (LH) connector A-20 and
front-ECU connector A-11X for loose, corroded or
damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the
connector.
Q: Are headlamp (LH) connector A-20 and front-ECU
connector A-11X in good condition?
YES : Go to Step 11.
NO : Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer
to GROUP 00E, Harness Connector Inspection
P.00E-2. Check that the headlamps illuminate
normally.
STEP 11. Check headlamp (LH) bulb.
(1) Remove the headlamp (LH) bulb.
(2) Verify that the headlamp (LH) bulb is not damaged or
burned out.
Q: Is headlamp (LH) bulb normal?
YES : Go to Step 12.
NO : Replace the headlamp (LH) bulb. Verify that the
headlamps illuminate normally.

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STEP 12. Check the wiring harness between headlamp
(LH) connector A-20 (terminal 6) and front-ECU connector
A-11X (terminal 6).
Q: Is the wiring harness between headlamp (LH) connector
A-20 (terminal 6) and front-ECU connector A-11X
(terminal 6) in good condition?
YES : No action is necessary and testing is complete.
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. Verify that
the headlamps illuminate normally.
STEP 13. Check headlamp (RH) connector A-32 and
front-ECU connector A-11X for loose, corroded or
damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the
connector.
Q: Are headlamp (RH) connector A-32 and front-ECU
connector A-11X in good condition?
YES : Go to Step 14.
NO : Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer
to GROUP 00E, Harness Connector Inspection
P.00E-2. Check that the headlamps illuminate
normally.

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STEP 14. Check the headlamp (RH) bulb.
(1) Remove the headlamp (RH) bulb.
(2) Verify that the headlamp (RH) bulb is not damaged or
burned out.
Q: Is headlamp (RH) bulb normal?
YES : Go to Step 15.
NO : Replace the headlamp (RH) bulb. Verify that the
headlamps illuminate normally.
STEP 15. Check the wiring harness between headlamp
(RH) connector A-32 (terminal 6) and front-ECU connector
A-11X (terminal 6).
Q: Is the wiring harness between headlamp (RH) connector
A-32 (terminal 6) and front-ECU connector A-11X
(terminal 6) in good condition?
YES : No action is necessary and testing is complete.
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. Verify that
the headlamps illuminate normally.

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STEP 16. Check headlamp (LH) connector A-20 and
front-ECU connector A-11X for loose, corroded or
damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the
connector.
Q: Are headlamp (LH) connector A-20 and front-ECU
connector A-11X in good condition?
YES : Go to Step 17.
NO : Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer
to GROUP 00E, Harness Connector Inspection
P.00E-2. Verify that the headlamps illuminate
normally.
STEP 17. Check headlamp (LH) bulb.
(1) Remove the headlamp (LH) bulb.
(2) Verify that the headlamp (LH) bulb is not damaged or
burned out.
Q: Is headlamp (LH) bulb normal?
YES : Go to Step 18.
NO : Replace the headlamp (LH) bulb. Verify that the
headlamps illuminate normally.