Mitsubishi Colt Ralliart. Manual - part 243

TROUBLESHOOTING

ANTI-SKID BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS)

35B-64

STEP 7. Retest the system.

Q: Can the ABS-ECU communicate with the M.U.T.-III?

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 

Malfunction 

P.00-13

.

NO : 

Replace the ABS-ECU. Then go to Step 8.

STEP 8. Retest the system.

Q: Can the ABS-ECU communicate with the M.U.T.-III?

YES : 

The procedure is complete.

NO : 

Go to Step 1.

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Inspection Procedure 3: The ABS warning lamp does not illuminate with the ignition switch on.

FUSIBLE
LINK

ENGINE-CVT-ECU

DIAGNOSIS
CONNECTOR

FRONT SIDE

COMBINATION METER

ABS-ECU

6

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

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COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM

• Drive signal of the ABS warning lamp (including 

bulb check) is sent from the ABS-ECU to the 
combination meter through the CAN communica-
tion lines.

• If there is a problem in the CAN communication 

lines, the ABS-ECU will detect a time-out error at 
the combination meter side and illuminate the 
ABS warning lamp. Therefore, a failure in the 
CAN communication lines need not be consid-
ered. Power supply to the ABS-ECU need not 
also be suspected.

• The ABS warning lamp is a non-replaceable 

LED. If the lamp is blown, replace the combina-
tion meter.

• Perform the actuator test to illuminate the lamps 

in the combination meter. If the lamp does not 
illuminate, replace the combination meter. If it illu-
minates, replace the ABS-ECU.

• It is also suspected that the combination meter 

does not obey the commands from the 
ABS-ECU. If the combination meter does not 
function even after the ABS-ECU is replaced, 
replace the combination meter.

POSSIBLE CAUSES

• Defective combination meter (incorporating the 

meter-ECU)

• The ABS-ECU is defective.

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

STEP 1. M.U.T.-III actuator test

CAUTION

Before connecting or disconnecting the 
M.U.T.-III, turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" 
(OFF) position.
(1) Connect M.U.T.-III to the 16-pin diagnosis 

connector.

(2) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(3) Execute combination meter actuator test.

• Item A0: Indicator lamp and warning lamp 

(illumination)

(4) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) 

position.

(5) Disconnect M.U.T.-III.

Q: Does the ABS warning lamp illuminate normally?

YES : 

Replace the combination meter (integrated 

with meter-ECU) (Refer to GROUP 54A, 
Combination Meter 

P.54A-67

). Then go to 

Step 2.

NO : 

Replace the hydraulic unit (integrated with 
ABS-ECU) (Refer to 

P.35B-78

).

STEP 2. Recheck the trouble symptom.

Q: Does the ABS warning lamp illuminate with the 

ignition switch ON?
YES : 

This diagnosis is complete.

NO : 

Replace the combination meter (integrated 
with meter-ECU) (Refer to GROUP 54A, 
Combination Meter 

P.54A-67

).

AC206895

AC

Diagnosis

connector

MB991827

MB991824 

MB991910

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Inspection Procedure 4: The ABS warning lamp does not extinguish after the engine is started.

FUSIBLE
LINK

ENGINE-CVT-ECU

DIAGNOSIS
CONNECTOR

FRONT SIDE

COMBINATION METER

ABS-ECU

6

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

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