headlamp MITSUBISHI TRITON 1997 Workshop Manual

ENGINE ELECTRICAL ± Charging System16-6
This test determines whether the alternator output
current is normal.
(1) Before the test, always be sure to check the
following.

Alternator installation

Battery (Refer to GROUP 54 ± Battery.)
NOTE
The battery should be slightly discharged.
The load needed by a fully-charged battery
is insufficient for an accurate test.

Alternator drive belt tension (Refer to
GROUP 11 ± On-vehicle Service.)

Fusible link

Abnormal noise from the alternator while
the engine is running.
(2) Turn the ignition switch off.
(3) Disconnect the negative battery cable.
(4) Disconnect the alternator output wire from the
alternator ªBº terminal. Connect a DC test
ammeter with a range of 0 ± 100 A in series
between the ªBº terminal and the disconnected
output wire. (Connect the (+) lead of the
ammeter to the ªBº terminal. Connect the (±)
lead of the ammeter to the disconnected output
wire.)
Caution
Never use clips but tighten bolts and nuts
to connect the line. Otherwise loose
connections (e.g. using clips) will lead to
a serious accident because of high current.
NOTE
An inductive-type ammeter which enables
measurements to be taken without
disconnecting the alternator output wire should
be recommended.
(5) Connect a voltmeter with a range of 0 ± 20 V
between the alternator ªBº terminal and the
earth. (Connect the (+) lead of the voltmeter
to the ªBº terminal, and then connect the (±)
lead of the voltmeter to the earth.)
(6) Connect the negative battery cable.
(7) Connect a tachometer. (Refer to GROUP 11
± On-vehicle Service.)
(8) Leave the hood open.
(9) Check that the reading on the voltmeter is equal
to the battery voltage.
NOTE
If the voltage is 0 V, the cause is probably
an open circuit in the wire or fusible link between
the alternator ªBº terminal and the battery (+)
terminal.(10)Turn the light switch on to turn on headlamps
and then start the engine.
(11) Immediately after setting the headlamps to high
beam and turning the heater blower switch to
the high revolution position, increase the engine
speed to 2,500 r/min and read the maximum
current output value displayed on the ammeter.
Limit: 70% of normal current output
NOTE

For the nominal current output, refer to the
Alternator Specifications.

Because the current from the battery will
soon drop after the engine is started, the
above step should be carried out as quickly
as possible in order to obtain the maximum
current output value.

The current output value will depend on
the electrical load and the temperature of
the alternator body.

If the electrical load is small while testing,
the specified level of current may not be
output even though the alternator is normal.
In such cases, increase the electrical load
by leaving the headlamps turned on for
some time to discharge the battery or by
using the lighting system in another vehicle,
and then test again.

The specified level of current also may not
be output if the temperature of the alternator
body or the ambient temperature is too
high. In such cases, cool the alternator and
then test again.
(12)The reading on the ammeter should be above
the limit value. If the reading is below the limit
value and the alternator output wire is normal,
remove the alternator from the engine and
check the alternator.
(13)Run the engine at idle after the test.
(14)Turn the ignition switch off.
(15)Remove the tachometer.
(16)Disconnect the negative battery cable.
(17)Disconnect the ammeter and voltmeter.
(18)Connect the alternator output wire to the
alternator ªBº terminal.
(19)Connect the negative battery cable.

54-2
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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54-3
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL ± Headlamp54-41
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 ETACS-ECU.OKCheck the following connectors:
C-35, C-90NG
Repair
NG
RepairOK
Check trouble symptom.NGReplace the ETACS-ECU.
Inspection Procedure 3
The ignition switch is turned to the OFF position and the
driver's side door is opened while the tail lamps or
headlamps are operating, but the light reminder warning
buzzer does not sound.
Probable cause
The cause is probably a defective lighting switch input circuit system or a defective
driver's side door switch input circuit system.
Malfunction of driver's side door switch

Malfunction of harness or connector

Malfunction of buzzer-ECU or ETACS-ECU
Driver's side door switch input circuit
system check
(Refer to Inspection Procedure 4.)
OK
Check the following connectors:
A-55X, C-81, C-91NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptom.NGCheck the harness wire between the
junction block and tail lamp relay.OKReplace the buzzer-ECU or ETACS-
ECU.
NG
Repair

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL ± Headlamp54-42
Inspection Procedure 4
Driver's side door switch input circuit system check
Door switch continuity 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, C-91, D-17, D-21NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptom.NGCheck the harness wire between the
door switch and junction block, and re-
pair if necessary.OK
Check trouble symptom.
NG
Replace the buzzer-ECU or ETACS-
ECU.

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL ± Headlamp54-43
Inspection procedure 5
Headlamp leveling does not occur when the headlamp
leveling switch is operated.
Probable cause
The cause is probably a malfunction of the headlamp leveling switch circuit system
or a malfunction of the headlamp leveling unit circuit system.
If there is a blown fuse, there may also be a short-circuit in a harness.
Malfunction of fuse

Malfunction the headlamp leveling switch

Malfunction of connector

Malfunction of harness wire

Malfunction of the headlamp leveling unit
OK
Check trouble symptoms.NGCheck the harness wire between the
headlamp leveling switch and body
earth. Repair, if necessary.
OK
Check trouble symptoms.NGCheck the harness wire between the
headlamp leveling unit and the head-
lamp leveling relay. Repair, if necessary.
2. NG
OK
Check trouble symptoms.NGCheck the harness wire between the
headlamp leveling switch and the head-
lamp leveling unit (both). Repair, if nec-
essary.
OK
Malfunction of the headlamp leveling
unit.Replace
OK
Check trouble symptoms.NGCheck the harness wire between the
headlamp leveling unit and body earth.
Repair, if necessary.
Check the following connectors:
A-18, A-35NG
Repair
Disconnect the headlamp leveling unit
(LH), headlamp leveling unit (RH) and
headlamp leveling switch connectors
A-18, A-35, C-32 and measure at the
harness side.

Continuity between terminal No. 3
of the headlamp leveling unit (both)
and terminal No. 4 of the headlamp
leveling switch.
OK:ContinuityNGCheck the following connectors:
A-18, A-35, C-32NG
Repair OK
OK
Disconnect the headlamp leveling unit
connectors A-18, A-35 and measure at
the harness side. Both the left and right
connectors of the headlamp leveling unit
should be checked.
1. Voltage between terminal No.1 and
earth
OK:System voltage
2. Continuity between terminal No.2
and earth
OK:Continuity1. NGCheck the following connectors:
A-18, A-35NG
Repair
OK
Disconnect the headlamp leveling
switch connector C-32 and measure at
the harness side.

Continuity between terminal No.3
and earth
OK:ContinuityNGCheck the following connector:
C-32NG
Repair
Headlamp leveling switch check
(Refer to P.54-49.)NG
Replace

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL ± Headlamp54-44
Inspection procedure 6
The headlamps do not illuminate when the vehicle is in the
following condition and the ignition switch is moved to the
ON position. However, they illuminate when the lighting
switch is moved to the HEAD position.


Lighting switch: OFF

Passing switch: OFF
Probable cause
The cause is probably a malfunction of the daytime running lamp control unit (DRL-ECU)
circuit system. If there is a blown fuse, there may also be a short-circuit in a harness.
Malfunction of fuse

Malfunction of connector

Malfunction of harness wire

Malfunction of the DRL relay (1)

Malfunction of the DRL-ECU
DRL relay (1) check
(Refer to P.54-50.)NG
Replace
OK
Disconnect the DRL relay (1) connector
A-12 and measure at the harness side.

Ignition switch: ON
1. Voltage between terminal No.4 and
earth
OK:System voltage
2. Voltage between terminal No.3 and
earth
OK:System voltage when the
lighting switch is at HEAD and
0 V when it is at OFF.
3. Continuity between terminal No.1
and earth
OK:Continuity1. NGCheck the following connectors:
A-12, A-16, C-81, C-88NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptoms.NGCheck the harness wire between the
DRL relay (1) and the ignition switch.
Repair, if necessary.
2. NGCheck the following connectors:
A-12, A-16, A-20, A-34NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptoms.NGCheck the harness wire between the
DRL relay (1) and the headlamp. Repair,
if necessary.
3. NGCheck the following connectors:
A-12, A-19NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptoms.NGCheck the harness wire between the
DRL relay (1) and the body earth. Repair,
if necessary.OK
Malfunction of the DRL-ECU
Replace

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL ± Headlamp54-45
Inspection procedure 7
The headlamps do not switch off when the vehicle is in the
following condition and the lighting switch is moved to the
TAIL position.


Ignition switch: OFF

Passing switch: OFF
Probable cause
The cause is probably a malfunction of the daytime running lamp control unit (DRL-ECU)
circuit system. If there is a blown fuse, there may also be a short-circuit in a harness.
Malfunction of fuse

Malfunction of connector

Malfunction of harness wire

Malfunction of the tail lamp relay

Malfunction of the DRL-ECU
Lighting switch check
(Refer to P.54-49.)NG
Replace
OK
Disconnect DRL-ECU connector A-10
and measure at the harness side.

Continuity between terminal No.10
and earth
OK:ContinuityNGCheck the following connectors:
A-10, A-19NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptoms.NGCheck the harness wire between the
DRL-ECU and the body earth. Repair,
if necessary.
OK
Tail lamp relay check
(Refer to P.54-49.)NG
Replace
OK
Disconnect the DRL-ECU connector
A-10 and measure at the harness side.

Voltage between terminal No.5 and
earth
OK: System voltageNGCheck the following connectors:
A-10, A-16, A-55XNG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptoms.NGCheck the harness wire between the
DRL-ECU and the fusible link No.3. Re-
pair, if necessary.OK
Malfunction of the DRL-ECU
Replace