ECU MITSUBISHI 380 2005 Workshop Manual

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NOTE: Also check junction block connector C-215 for loose,
corroded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in
the connector. If junction block connector C-215 is damaged,
repair or replace the connector as described in GROUP 00E,
Harness Connector Inspection P.00E-2.
Q: Is the wiring harness between defogger relay connector
C-201 (terminal 1) and ignition switch (IG2) in good
condition?
YES : It can be assumed that this malfunction is intermittent.
Refer to GROUP 00, How to Use
Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points
How to
Cope with Intermittent Malfunctions P.00-14.
NO : Repair the wiring harness. Check that the defogger
system works normally.
STEP 10. Check A/C-ECU connector C-15 for loose,
corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back
in the connector.
Q: Is A/C-ECU connector C-15 in good condition?
YES : Go to Step 11.
NO : Repair or replace the connector. Refer to GROUP
00E, Harness Connector Inspection P.00E-2. Check
that the defogger system works normally.

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STEP 11. Check the wiring harness between defogger relay
connector C-201 (terminal 3) and A/C-ECU connector C-15
(terminal 8).
NOTE: Also check junction block connector C-211 for loose,
corroded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in
the connector. If junction block connector C-211 is damaged,
repair or replace the connector as described in GROUP 00E,
Harness Connector Inspection P.00E-2.
Q: Is the wiring harness between defogger relay connector
C-201 (terminal 3) and A/C-ECU connector C-15
(terminal 8) in good condition?
YES : Go to Step 12.
NO : Repair or replace the wiring harness. Refer to
GROUP 00E, Harness Connector Inspection
P.00E-2. Check that the defogger system works
normally.

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STEP 17. Check the defogger.
(1) Let the engine run at 2,000 r/min, and check the printed
heater with the battery fully charged.
(2) Turn on the defogger switch, and use a voltmeter to
measure the voltage in each printed heater at middle point
A on the rear window glass.
The value should be approximately 6 volts.
Q: Does the defogger work normally?
YES : Replace the A/C-ECU. Check that the defogger
system works normally.
NO : Repair the defogger. Or replace rear glass. Refer to
GROUP 42, Rear Window Glass.P.42-12
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 9: Defogger Timer Function does not Operate.
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CIRCUIT OPERATION
Turn ON the defogger switch. If the defogger does
not shut off after about 16 minutes then the defogger
timer is malfunctioning.
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TROUBLESHOOTING HINT
Malfunction of the A/C-ECU
Malfunction of the defogger timer
Refer to component locations GROUP-70
Refer to configuration diagrams GROUP-80
Refer to circuit diagrams GROUP-90
DIAGNOSIS
Replace the A/C-ECU.

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE 10: Malfunction of the A/C-ECU Power Supply System.
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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
The A/C-ECU power system may be defective if the
air conditioner, defogger, and outside/inside air
selection damper motor all do not operate normally.
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TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
Malfunction of the A/C-ECU
Damaged harness wires or connectors
Refer to component locations GROUP-70
Refer to configuration diagrams GROUP-80
Refer to circuit diagrams GROUP-90
DIAGNOSIS
Required Special Tool:
MB991223: Test Harness Set
STEP 1. Check A/C-ECU connector C-16 for loose,
corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back
in the connector.
Q: Is A/C-ECU connector C-16 in good condition?
YES : Go to Step 2.
NO : Repair or replace the connector. Refer to GROUP
00E, Harness Connector Inspection P.00E-2. Check
that the air conditioning works normally.

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STEP 2. Measure the voltage at A/C-ECU connector C-16.
(1) Disconnect A/C-ECU connector C-16 and measure the
voltage at the harness side.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(3) Measure the voltage between terminal 28 and ground.
The measured value should be approximately 12 volts
(battery positive voltage).
Q: Is the measured voltage approx. 12 volts?
YES : Go to Step 4.
NO : Go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Check the wiring harness between A/C-ECU
connector C-16 (terminal 28) and the ignition switch (IG2).

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NOTE: Also check junction block connectors C-211 and C-215
for loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed
back in the connector. If junction block connector C-211 or
C-215 is damaged, repair or replace the connector as
described in GROUP 00E, Harness Connector Inspection
P.00E-2.
Q: Is the wiring harness between A/C-ECU connector C-16
(terminal 28) and the ignition switch (IG2) in good
condition?
YES : It can be assumed that this malfunction is intermittent.
Refer to GROUP 00, How to Use
Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points
How to
Cope with Intermittent Malfunctions P.00-14.
NO : Repair the wiring harness. Check that the air
conditioning works normally.
STEP 4. Measure the voltage at A/C-ECU connector C-16.
(1) Disconnect A/C-ECU connector C-16 and measure the
voltage at the harness side.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the "ACC" position.
(3) Measure the voltage between terminal 36 and ground.
The measured value should be approximately 12 volts
(battery positive voltage).
Q: Is the measured voltage approx. 12 volts?
YES : Go to Step 6.
NO : Go to Step 5.

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STEP 5. Check the wiring harness between A/C-ECU
connector C-16 (terminal 36) and the ignition switch (ACC).
NOTE: Also check intermediate connector C-29 for loose, cor-
roded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the
connector. If intermediate connector C-29 is damaged, repair or
replace the connector as described in GROUP 00E, Harness
Connector Inspection P.00E-2.
Q: Is the wiring harness between A/C-ECU connector C-16
(terminal 36) and the ignition switch (ACC) in good
condition?
YES : It can be assumed that this malfunction is intermittent.
Refer to GROUP 00, How to Use
Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points
How to
Cope with Intermittent Malfunctions P.00-14.
NO : Repair the wiring harness. Check that the air
conditioning works normally.

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STEP 6. Measure the voltage at A/C-ECU connector C-15.
(1) Disconnect A/C-ECU connector C-16 and measure the
voltage at the harness side.
(2) Measure the voltage between terminal 3 and ground.
The measured value should be approximately 12 volts
(battery positive voltage).
Q: Is the measured voltage approx. 12 volts?
YES : Go to Step 8.
NO : Go to Step 7.
STEP 7. Check the wiring harness between A/C-ECU
connector C-15 (terminal 3) and the battery.

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NOTE: Also check intermediate connector C-29 for loose, cor-
roded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the
connector. If intermediate connector C-29 is damaged, repair or
replace the connector as described in GROUP 00E, Harness
Connector Inspection P.00E-2.
Q: Is the wiring harness between A/C-ECU connector C-16
(terminal 3) and the battery in good condition?
YES : It can be assumed that this malfunction is intermittent.
Refer to GROUP 00, How to Use
Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points
How to
Cope with Intermittent Malfunctions P.00-14.
NO : Repair the wiring harness. Check that the air
conditioning works normally.
STEP 8. Measure the resistance at A/C-ECU connector
C-16.
(1) Disconnect A/C-ECU connector C-16, and measure at the
wiring harness side.
(2) Measure the resistance between terminal 27 and ground.
The measured value should be 2 ohms or less.
Q: Does the measured resistance value correspond with
this range?
YES : Replace the A/C-ECU, and check that the air
conditioning works normally.
NO : Go to Step 9.

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STEP 9. Check the wiring harness between A/C-ECU
connector C-16 (terminal 27) and the ground.
Q: Is the wiring harness between A/C-ECU connector C-16
(terminal 27) and ground in good condition?
YES : It can be assumed that this malfunction is intermittent.
Refer to GROUP 00, How to Use
Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points
How to
Cope with Intermittent Malfunctions P.00-14. check
that the air conditioning works normally.
NO : Repair the wiring harness. Check that the air
conditioning works normally.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 12: When Sunlight Intensity Changes, Air Outlet Temperature Does Not
Change.
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CIRCUIT OPERATION
When the blower air temperature cannot be changed
even if the preset temperature is changed, the sen-
sors may be defective.
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TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
Improper amount of refrigerant
Malfunction of the A/C pressure sensor
Malfunction of the photo sensor
Malfunction of the A/C-ECU
The wiring harness or connectors may have
loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or termi-
nals pushed back in the connector.
Refer to component locations GROUP-70
Refer to configuration diagrams GROUP-80
Refer to circuit diagrams GROUP-90