Mitsubishi L200. Manual - part 716

RADIO AND CD PLAYER

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL

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iPod-RELATED ERROR CODE

USB MEMORY DEVICE-RELATED ERROR CODE

ERROR 003

Mechanical error

This error codes will be shown if there is any internal mechanical 
or electrical problem in the radio and CD player. Replace the 
radio and CD player, and check that no error codes are shown.

ERROR 004

• Power supply error

• Communication error

• Other errors

Internal malfunction of the radio and CD player Replace the radio 
and CD player.

ERROR HOT

Protection against high 
temperature

If the internal temperature is extremely high, this error code will 
be shown. Turn off the radio and CD player and wait until they 
cool down. Wait for a while, and then turn on the unit again. 
Check that the same error does not appear.

Error code

Cause

Cause of trouble and its solution

NO SONG

No playable music file is 
found.

No playable music file is stored in the iPod. Store music files to 
the iPod.

VERSION 
ERROR

iPod cannot be recognized iPod itself or software is not supported. Use the supported iPod.

USB BUS 
POWER

Overcurrent abnormality

There is a communication error with the USB box or hands free 
ECU. Carry out the troubleshooting of "The USB memory 
device data cannot be replayed". (Refer to 

P.54A-435

 <USB 

box> or 

P.54A-414

 <hands free ECU>.)

USB LSI 
ERROR

USB box or hands free 
ECU internal error

This error code will be shown when there is a problem in the 
USB box or hands free ECU. Replace the USB box or hands 
free ECU.

CONNECT 
RETRY

iPod cannot be 
authenticated.

iPod is not authenticated. Reconnect. If the error code is not 
erased after that, the USB box or hands free ECU 
communication may have a problem. Carry out the 
troubleshooting of "The USB adapter data cannot be replayed". 
(Refer to 

P.54A-435

 <USB box> or 

P.54A-414

 <hands free 

ECU>.)

Error code

Cause

Cause of trouble and its solution

NO SONG

No playable music file is 
found.

No playable music file is stored in the USB memory device. 
Store music files to the USB memory device.

USB FILE 
ERROR

Playback of unplayable file 
(copyright protected file, 
etc.) is attempted.

Displayed when the playback of unplayable file such as a 
copyright protected file is attempted. The error code is 
displayed approximately for 3 seconds, and then a next 
playable file is played automatically.

UNSUPPOR
TED 
FORMAT

Unsupported format

The USB memory device is not supported by the USB box or 
hands free ECU. Use the supported USB memory device.

Error code 

Cause

Cause of trouble and its solution

RADIO AND CD PLAYER

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL

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TROUBLESHOOTING

M1544000700240

Use these steps to plan your diagnostic strategy. Fol-
low through with each step to ensure that you have 
exhausted all possible methods of finding an audio 
system 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 that the malfunction is eliminated.

STANDARD FLOW OF DIAGNOSIS TROU-
BLESHOOTING

Refer to GROUP 00, How to Use Troubleshooting/
Inspection Service Points, Inspection Service Points 
for a Blown Fuse .

TROUBLE SYMPTOM CHART

M1544004902673

USB BUS 
POWER

Overcurrent abnormality

There is a communication error with the USB box or hands free 
ECU. Carry out the troubleshooting of "The USB memory 
device data cannot be replayed". (Refer to 

P.54A-435

 <USB 

box> or 

P.54A-414

 <hands free ECU>.)

USB LSI 
ERROR

USB box or hands free 
ECU internal error

This error code will be shown when there is a problem in the 
USB box or hands free ECU. Replace the USB box or hands 
free ECU.

CONNECT 
RETRY

USB memory device 
cannot be authenticated.

USB memory device is not authenticated. Reconnect. If the 
error code is not erased after that, the USB box or hands free 
ECU communication may have a problem. Carry out the 
troubleshooting of "The USB adapter data cannot be replayed". 
(Refer to 

P.54A-435

 <USB box> or 

P.54A-414

 <hands free 

ECU>.)

Error code

Cause

Cause of trouble and its solution

Symptom

Inspection 
Procedure No.

Reference 
Page

Power of radio and CD player does not turn ON when the ignition switch 
is in the "ACC" position or "ON" position.

1

P.54A-234

No sound is heard. <Vehicles without audio amplifier>

2

P.54A-239

No sound is heard. <Vehicles with audio amplifier>

P.54A-245

No sound is heard from one of the speaker. <Vehicles without audio 
amplifier>

3

P.54A-256

No sound is heard from one of the speaker. <Vehicles with audio 
amplifier>

P.54A-265

The sound of external input are not played.

4

P.54A-276

Noise

Noise appears at certain places when travelling.

5

P.54A-279

Mixed with noise, only at night.

6

P.54A-279

Broadcasts can be heard but both AM and FM have 
a lot of Noise.

7

P.54A-280

Broadcasts can be heard but Both LW/MW/FM have 
a lot of noise.

P.54A-280

There is noise when starting the engine.

8

P.54A-282

Some noise appears when there is vibration or 
shocks during travelling.

9

P.54A-284

Ever-present noise.

10

P.54A-285

RADIO AND CD PLAYER

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL

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Radio

There is noise but no reception for both AM and FM 
or no sound from AM, or No sound from FM.

11

P.54A-285

There is Noise but No Reception for LW/MW/FM or 
No Sound from LW/MW/FM.

P.54A-285

Poor reception.

12

P.54A-286

Distortion on LW/MW/FM.

13

P.54A-287

Using the auto select function, too few automatic 
stations are selected.

14

P.54A-287

Preset stations are erased.

15

P.54A-289

CD player

CD can not be inserted.

16

P.54A-292

No sound (CD only).

17

P.54A-292

CD sound skips.

18

P.54A-293

Sound quality is poor.

19

P.54A-293

CD cannot be ejected.

20

P.54A-293

Symptom

Inspection 
Procedure No.

Reference 
Page

RADIO AND CD PLAYER

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL

54A-234

SYMPTOM PROCEDURES

Inspection Procedure 1: Power of radio and CD player does not turn ON when the ignition switch is in 
the "ACC" position or "ON" position.

COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM
The cause is probably a faulty radio and CD player 
power supply circuit system.

PROBABLE CAUSES

• Damaged wiring harness or connector.

• Malfunction of radio and CD player.

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

STEP 1. Check to see that the power turns ON 
when the power switch is turned ON.
(1) Turn the ignition switch to "ACC" position.
(2) Turn ON the radio and CD player power switch.

Q:  Is it possible to put the radio and CD player power 

in the "ON" position?
YES : 

Go to Step 2.

NO : 

Go to Step 8.

Radio and CD Player Power Source Circuit

IGNITION 
SWITCH (ACC)

RADIO AND CD PLAYER

Wire colour code 
B : Black     LG : Light green     G : Green     L : Blue     W : White     Y : Yellow     SB : Sky blue 
BR : Brown     O : Orange     GR : Grey     R : Red     P : Pink     V : Violet     PU : Purple     SI : Silver