MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR 2004 Service Repair Manual

Fig. 4: Identifying Rear Window Defogger Relay

Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor XLS
2004 BODY & ACCESSORIES Rear Window Defogger - Endeavor

2004 BODY & ACCESSORIES
Door - Endeavor
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OPERATION CENTRAL DOOR LOCKING SYSTEM The central door locking system operates the door lock actuator to lock or unlock
the doors and liftgate using the door lock switch built into the front power window
(main or sub) switch or key built into the driver's side door outside handle. The
system has the following operations and features:
All doors and liftgate can be locked using the door lock switch built into the
front power window (main or sub) switch. Insert the key into the driver's key cylinder and turn once to the unlock side to
unlock the driver's door. Turn the key once again to the unlock side to unlock
all doors and the liftgate. The key reminder function automatically unlocks all doors and liftgate when
door lock operation is performed and the front doors are opened while the key
is inserted into the ignition switch.
POWER WINDOWS When the power window (main or sub) switch is operated, the door windows will
open or close. This system has the following operations and features:
A power window lock switch on the power window main switch prevents the
door window glass from opening/closing with the front passenger's and rear
power window sub switch. The power window of the door window glass can be opened/closed for 30
seconds with the timer function after the ignition switch is turned OFF. (The
timer expires if the front door < LH or RH> is opened when the timer is in
operation). The power window main switch contains a one-touch down switch that will
automatically open the driver's side door window only.

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2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS
2004 BODY & ACCESSORIES Door - Endeavor

CENTRAL DOOR LOCKING SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS The central door locking system is controlled by the simplified wiring system
(SWS). Refer to SYMPTOM CHART
.
POWER WINDOW DIAGNOSIS The power window is controlled by the simplified wiring system (SWS). Refer to
SYMPTOM CHART
.
DOOR DIAGNOSIS INTRODUCTION TO GLASS AND DOOR DIAGNOSIS Glass and door faults include water leaks and improper opening and closing. Causes
for these faults can include faults in the glass, weatherstrip, drain hole, waterproof
film or door installation. GLASS AND DOOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING STRATEGY Use these steps to plan your diagnostic strategy. If you follow them carefully, you
will be sure that you have exhausted most of the possible ways to find a glass and
door fault.
1. Gather information from the customer.
2. Verify that the condition described by the customer exists.
3. Find the malfunction by following the Symptom Chart.
4. Verify malfunction is eliminated. SYMPTOM CHART SYMPTOM REFERENCE SYMPTOM
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
REFERENCE PAGE
Water leak through door
window glass
1
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE 1: Water
Leak Throu
gh Door
Window Glass

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SYMPTOM PROCEDURES INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: Water Leak Through Door Window Glass DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check the window Check the glass runchannel.
Q: Is the window glass runchannel in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 2.
Door window glass
malfunction
2
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE 2: Door
Window Glass Malfunction
Water leak through door
edge
3
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE 3: Water
Leak Throu
gh Door Edge
Water leak from door
center
4
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE 4: Water Leak from Door Center
Door hard to open
5
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE 5: Door
Hard to Open
Door does not open or
close completely
6
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE 6: Door Does Not Open or Close
Completely
Uneven gap between
body
7
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE 7:
Uneven Gap Between
Body
Wind noise around door
8
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE 8: Wind
Noise Around Door

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NO: Replace the weatherstrip, then go to Step 4 .
STEP 2. Check the door window glass installation.
Q: Is the door window glass installed correctly?
YES: Go to Step 3.
NO: Reinstall the door window glass (Refer to DOOR GLASS AND REGULATOR
). Then go to Step 4 .
STEP 3. Check the clearance at the top of the door window glass.
Q: Is the clearance at the top of the door window glass correct?
YES: Go to Step 4.
NO: Adjust the door window glass. Refer to DOOR WINDOW GLASS
ADJUSTMENT
. Then go to Step 4.
STEP 4. Retest the system.
Q: Is any water leaking?
YES: Return to Step 1 .
NO: The procedure is complete.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2: Door Window Glass Malfunction DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check the door window glass installation condition.
Q: Is the door window installed correctly?
YES: Go to Step 2.
NO: Reinstall the door window glass (Refer to DOOR GLASS AND
REGULATOR
). Then go to Step 4 .
STEP 2. Check the door sash.
Q: Is the door sash in good condition?

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YES: Go to Step 3.
NO: Repair or replace door sash, then go to Step 4 .
STEP 3. Inspect the window regulator assembly.
Q: Is the window regulator assembly in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 4.
NO: Repair or replace the window regulator assembly, then go to Step 4.
STEP 4. Retest the system.
Q: Does the door window operate correctly?
YES: The procedure is complete.
NO: Return to Step 1 .
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 3: Water Leak Through Door Edge DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check the weatherstrip.
Q: Is the weatherstrip in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 2.
NO: Replace the weatherstrip, then go to Step 3 .
STEP 2. Check the door fit (alignment).
Q: Is the door fit (alignment) correct?
YES: Go to Step 3.
NO: Adjust the door fit. (Refer to DOOR FIT ADJUSTMENT
). Then
go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Retest the system.
Q: Is any water leaking?
YES: Return to Ste
p 1 .

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NO: The procedure is complete.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 4: Water Leak from Door Center DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check the drain hole.
Q: Is the drain hole clogged?
YES: Clean the drain hole, then go to Step 3 .
NO: Go to Step 2.
STEP 2. Check the weatherstrip.
Q: Is the weatherstrip in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 3.
NO: Repair or replace the weatherstrip, then go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Retest the system.
Q: Is any water leaking?
YES: Return to Step 1 .
NO: The procedure is complete.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 5: Door Hard to Open DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Adjust the latch and striker engagement.
Refer to ON
-VEHICLE SERVICE
.
Q: Is the latch and striker engagement adjusted?
YES: Go to Step 2.
NO: Adjust the latch and striker (Refer to ON
-VEHICLE SERVICE
).
Then
go to Ste
p 4 .

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STEP 2. Check for lock cable damage.
Q: Is the lock rod damaged?
YES: Repair or replace the lock cable, then go to Step 4 .
NO: Go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Check the door handle flexibility (amount of movement of handle
required to open door).
Q: Is the door handle flexibility good?
YES: Go to Step 4.
NO: Check the door outside handle and inside handle (Refer to DOOR
OUTSIDE HANDLE PLAY CHECK
and DOOR INSIDE HANDLE
PLAY CHECK
). Then go to Step 4.
STEP 4. Retest the system.
Q: Does the door open easily?
YES: The procedure is complete.
NO: Return to Step 1 .
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 6: Door Does Not Open or Close Completely DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check the door hinge position.
Q: Is the door hinge correct?
YES: Go to Step 2.
NO: Adjust the door hinge (Refer to DOOR FIT ADJUSTMENT
).
Then go to Step 4 .
STEP 2. Check the door for damage.
Q: Is the door in
good condition?

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YES: Go to Step 3.
NO: Repair or replace the door, then go to Step 4 .
STEP 3. Check lubrication.
Q: Are the door check and door hinge sufficiently lubricated?
YES: Go to Step 4.
NO: Apply grease, then go to Step 4.
STEP 4. Retest the system.
Q: Does the door open and close completely?
YES: The procedure is complete.
NO: Return to Step 1 .
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 7: Uneven Gap Between Body DIAGNOSIS Adjust the door fit (Refer to ON
-VEHICLE SERVICE
). Then check that the gap
has been improved.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 8: Wind Noise Around Door DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check the weatherstrip for holding condition.
Q: Is the weatherstrip holding firmly?
YES: Go to Step 2.
NO: Adjust fit of door (Refer to GLASS SLIDING MECHANISM
CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT
). Then go to Step 5 .
STEP 2. Check the weatherstrip for installation condition.
Q: Is the weatherstrip installed properly?
YES: Go to Ste
p 3.

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NO: Repair or replace the weatherstrip. Then go to Step 5 .
STEP 3. Check the clearance.
Q: Are the door glass and door weatherstrip holder installed properly?
YES: Go to Step 4.
NO: Adjust the door glass and the weatherstrip holder (Refer to GLASS SLIDING MECHANISM CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT
). Then go to
Step 5 .
STEP 4. Check the door for deformation.
Q: Is the door deformed?
YES: Repair or replace the door, then go to Step 5.
NO: Go to Step 5.
STEP 5. Retest the system.
Q: Has the wind noise been improved?
YES: Return to Step 1 .
NO: This diagnosis complete.
HOW TO LOCATE WIND NOISE 1. Attach cloth tape to every place, such as panel seams, projections, molding
seams, glass and body seams, etc. which might conceivably be the source of
wind noise.
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