MITSUBISHI TRITON 1997 Workshop Manual

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MULTI-METER 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TROUBLESHOOTING 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Voltmeter Simple Test 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MULTI-METER 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OUTSIDE THERMO SENSOR 38. . . . . . .
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS 38. . . . . . . . . . . . .
OUTSIDE THERMO SENSOR 38. . . . . . . . . . . .
HEADLAMP* 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS 39. . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIAL TOOLS 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TROUBLESHOOTING 40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE 46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlamp Aiming 46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intensity Measurement 47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulb Replacement 47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HEADLAMP 48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FRONT COMBINATION LAMP* 51. . . . . .
SIDE TURN-SIGNAL LAMP* 52. . . . . . . .
REAR COMBINATION LAMP* 53. . . . . . .
REAR FOG LAMP 54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIAL TOOL 54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REAR FOG LAMP 54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RHEOSTAT 56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIAL TOOL 56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RHEOSTAT 56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HAZARD WARNING LAMP SWITCH
57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIAL TOOL 57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HAZARD WARNING LAMP SWITCH 57. . . . .
HORN 58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CIGARETTE LIGHTER 59. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CLOCK 60. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIAL TOOL 60. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CLOCK 60. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RADIO AND TAPE PLAYER 61. . . . . . . .
SPECIAL TOOL 61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TROUBLESHOOTING 61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Quick-reference Troubleshooting Chart 61. . . . .
Chart 62. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio and Tape Player with
Anti-theft System 77. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RADIO AND TAPE PLAYER 80. . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPEAKER 81. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ANTENNA 82. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIAL TOOL 82. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ANTENNA 82. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER 83. . . . . . .
SPECIAL TOOL 83. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE 83. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printed-heater Line Check 83. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH 84. . .
RADIATOR FAN MOTOR
Refer to GROUP 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INTERCOOLER (INTERCOOLER FAN
MOTOR) Refer to GROUP 15. . . . . . . . . .
REAR DIFFERENTIAL LOCK
Refer to GROUP 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SERVICE BRAKES (ABS)
Refer to GROUP 35B, 35C . . . . . . . . . . . .
DOOR GLASS AND REGULATOR
(POWER WINDOWS)
Refer to GROUP 42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DOOR HANDLE AND LATCH (DOOR
LOCKING) Refer to GROUP 42. . . . . . . .
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
Refer to GROUP 51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HEADLAMP WASHER
Refer to GROUP 51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DOOR MIRROR (ELECTRONIC
CONTROLLED DOOR MIRROR)
Refer to GROUP 51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FRONT SEAT (HEATED SEAT)
Refer to GROUP 52A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS AIR BAG
Refer to GROUP 52B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HEATER Refer to GROUP 55. . . . . . . . . .
AIR CONDITIONER
Refer to GROUP 55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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CHASSIS ELECTRICAL ± Battery54-5
CHARGING54100110029
1. When charging a battery while still installed in the vehicle,
disconnect the battery cables to prevent damage to
electrical parts.
2. The current normally used for charging a battery should
be approximately 1/10th of the battery capacity.
3. When performing a quick-charging due to lack of time,
etc., the charging current should never exceed the battery
capacity as indicated in amperes.
4. Determining if charging is completed.
(1) If the specific gravity of the battery fluid reaches
1.250 ± 1.290 and remains constant for at least one
hour.
(2) If the voltage of each cell reaches 2.5 ± 2.8 V and
remains constant for at least one hour.
Caution
1. Be careful since the battery fluid level may rise
during charging.
2. Keep all sources of fire away while charging
because there is a danger of explosion.
3. Be careful not to do anything that could generate
sparks while charging.
4. When charging is completed, replace the battery
caps, pour clean water over the battery to remove
any sulfuric acid and dry.

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL ± Battery54-6
BATTERY TESTING PROCEDURE54100120107
TEST STEP
(1) Turn headlamps on for 15 seconds.
(2) Turn headlamps off for 2 minutes to allow battery voltage to
stabilize.
(3) Disconnect cables.
OK
Read open circuit voltage.
OK:Open circuit voltage is more than 12.4 VNGCharge battery at 5 amps. (see LOAD TEST RATE CHART)
RetestOK
(1) Connect a load tester to the battery.
(2) Load the battery at the recommended discharge rate (see LOAD
TEST RATE CHART) for 15 seconds.
(3) Read voltage after 15 seconds, then remove load.
(4) Compare the measured value with the minimum voltage (see
LOAD TEST CHART).
OK:Higher than minimum voltageNG
Replace battery
OK
Normal
LOAD TEST RATE CHART
Battery type50B24R55D23R55B24R75D26R80D26R95D31R
Charging time when fully discharged h
[5-amp rated current charging]8108121214
Load test (Amps)190170210240290310
LOAD TEST CHART
Temperature
C21 and
above16104±1±7±12±18
Minimum voltage V9.69.59.49.39.18.98.78.5

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CHASSIS ELECTRICAL ± Ignition Switch and Immobilizer System54-8
INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR TROUBLE SYMPTOMS
Inspection Procedure 1
Communication with MUT-II is impossible.
(Communication with all systems is impossible.)
Probable cause
The cause is probably a defective power supply system (including earth) for the
diagnosis line.
Malfunction of connector

Malfunction of harness wire
Refer to GROUP 13A ± Troubleshoot-
ing.
Inspection Procedure 2
Communication with MUT-II is impossible. (Communica-
tion with the one-shot pulse input signal only is
impossible.)
Probable cause
The cause is probably a defective one-shot pulse input circuit system of the diagnosis
line.
Malfunction of connector

Malfunction of harness wire

Malfunction of ETACS-ECU
Check the harness wire between the
diagnosis connector and junction block.OKCheck the following connectors:
C-35, C-90NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptoms.NGReplace the ETACS-ECU.
NG
Repair
Inspection Procedure 3
Even if the driver's side door is opened, the key hole
illumination lamp does not illuminate.
Probable cause
The cause is probably a defective key hole illumination lamp circuit system or a defective
driver's side door switch input circuit system.
Malfunction of driver's side door switch

Malfunction of key hole illumination lamp

Malfunction of harness or connector

Malfunction of ETACS-ECU
Driver's side door switch input circuit
system check (Refer to Inspection Pro-
cedure 5 on P.54-9.)
OK
Key hole illumination lamp check
(Refer to P.54-22.)NG
Replace
OK
Disconnect the key reminder switch
connector C-72 and measure at the har-
ness side.

Voltage between the terminal No.1
and body earth
OK:System voltageOKCheck the following connectors:
C-72, C-86, C-91NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptom.
NGNG
Check the following connectors:
C-72, C-79NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptom.
NG
Check the harness between the key re-
minder switch and junction block, and
repair if necessary.
Check the harness between the key re-
minder switch and junction block, and
repair if necessary.OKReplace the ETACS-ECU.
NG
Repair

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL ± Ignition Switch and Immobilizer System54-9
Inspection Procedure 4
Key hole illumination lamp remains illuminated.
Probable cause
The cause is probably a short harness or a defective ETACS-ECU.
Malfunction of harness

Malfunction of ETACS-ECU
When the connector C-86 of the junction block is disconnected,
does the lamp switch off?NoCheck the harness between the key reminder switch and junction
block, and repair if necessary.
Ye s
Replace the ETACS-ECU.
Inspection Procedure 5
Driver's side door switch input circuit system check
Door switch check (Refer to GROUP
42 ± Door Assembly.)NG
Replace
OK
Door switch earth checkNG
Repair
OK
Disconnect the door switch connector
D-17 and measure at the harness side.

Voltage between the terminal No.2
and body earth
OK:5 VNGCheck the following connectors:
C-87, D-17, D-21NG
Repair
OK
Replace the ETACS-ECU.
OK
Check trouble symptom.NGCheck the harness between the door
switch and junction block, and repair
if necessary.

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL ± Ignition Switch and Immobilizer System54-10
Immobilizer System
Caution
1. The ID code should always be re-registered when replacing the immobilizer-ECU. vehicles>
2. If the immobilizer-ECU has been replaced, you will need to re-register the ignition key ID codes
and to reset the code for the fuel cut valve controller to the factory setting. vehicles>
3. If the immobilizer-ECU has been replaced with a new part, the password (vehicle secret code)
which has been stored in the immobilizer-ECU for each vehicle will be replaced by the password
(secret code) specified by the customer.
STANDARD FLOW OF DIAGNOSIS TROUBLESHOOTING54300690024
Refer to GROUP 00 ± How To Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points.
DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION54300700116
DIAGNOSIS CODES CHECK
Refer to GROUP 00 ± How To Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points.
ERASING DIAGNOSIS CODES
Refer to GROUP 00 ± How To Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points.
Caution
The diagnosis codes which result from disconnecting the battery cables cannot be erased.
INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS CODES

54300710027
Diagnosis code No.Inspection itemsReference
page
11Transponder communication system or radio interference of ID code54-11
12*ID code are not the same or are not registered54-11
21Communication system between MUT-II and engine-ECU54-12
31EEPROM abnormality inside immobilizer-ECU54-12
NOTE
*: Diagnosis code No. 12 is not recorded.

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL ± Ignition Switch and Immobilizer System54-11
INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR DIAGNOSIS CODES

Code No.11 Transponder communication system or radio
interference of ID codeProbable cause

The ID code of the transponder is not sent to the immobilizer-ECU immediately
after the ignition switch is turned to ON position.

If the engine is started while several ignition keys are in the vicinity, then interference
between the different keys may occur, which will cause this code to be generated.
Radio interference of ID code

Malfunction of transponder

Malfunction of ignition key ring antenna

Malfunction of harness or connector

Malfunction of immobilizer-ECU
Are there any other ignition keys in the
vicinity of the ignition key being used
to for starting?Ye sMove other keys well away from key
being used.
NoCheck trouble symptom.
NG
Does the engine start using the spare
ignition key which has had the ID code
registered?OKReplace the ignition key that does not
work.Re-register the ID code
(Refer to P.54-23.)
NG
Diagnosis code checkCode No.12
occurs.To INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR
DIAGNOSIS CODE No.12.
Code No.11 occurs.
Ignition key ring antenna continuity
check (Refer to P.54-22.)NG
Replace
OK
Check the following connectors:
C-36, C-71NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptom.NGCheck the harness between the immobi-
lizer-ECU and key ring antenna.NG
Repair
OK
Replace the immobilizer-ECU.Register the password (secret code)
and ID code. (Refer to P.54-23.)
Code No.12 ID codes are not the same or not registered.Probable cause
The ID code which is sent from the transponder is not the same as the ID code
which is registered in the immobilizer-ECU.
The ID code in the ignition key being used has not
been properly registered.

Malfunction of immobilizer-ECU
Re-register the ID code
(Refer to P.54-23.)Check trouble symptom.NGReplace the immobilizer-ECU.
Register the password (secret code)
and ID code. (Refer to P.54-23.)