Mitsubishi Evolution X. Manual - part 347

DIAGNOSIS <S-AWC(SUPER ALL WHEEL CONTROL)>

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STEP 9. Check whether the DTC is reset.
Q: Is DTC No. C1612 set?

YES : Return to Step 1.
NO :  This diagnosis is complete.

DTC C1613: AWC Mode Select Switch System (Clogging) <Vehicles with steering audio remote 
control switch >

ETACS-ECU

IGNITION
SWITCH (IG1)

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S-AWC-ECU

AWC 
SWITCH

IG1
RELAY

AWC mode select switch system circuit

AC708950CH

C-42

Connectors: C-42, C-46

C-46

AC708951CH

Connector: C-120

AC708972BI

Connectors: C-309, C-317

C-309 (B)

C-317

ETACS-ECU

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CAUTION

• If there is any problem in the CAN bus lines, 

an incorrect diagnostic trouble code may be 
set. Prior to this diagnosis, diagnose the CAN 
bus lines.

• Whenever the ECU is replaced, ensure that 

the CAN bus lines are normal.

.

OPERATION

• AWC-ECU controls the driving mode by the infor-

mation from AWC switch.

• AWC-ECU sends AWC control mode to the com-

bination meter via ETACS-ECU.

.

DTC SET CONDITIONS

If the AWC switch is stuck on, the code is set.

.

PROBABLE CAUSES

• AWC switch malfunction

• Damaged harness wires and connectors

• Malfunction of AWC-ECU

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

STEP 1. Scan tool CAN bus diagnostics
Using scan tool MB991958, diagnose the CAN bus lines.
Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : Go to Step 3.
NO :  Repair the CAN bus lines. (Refer to GROUP 54C 

− 

Troubleshooting 

P.54C-14

.) After repairing the CAN 

bus line, go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Check whether the DTC is reset.
Q: Is DTC No. C1613 set?

YES : Go to Step 3.
NO :  This diagnosis is complete.

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STEP 3. Intermediate connector, AWC-ECU connector, 
AWC switch connector check: C-42, C-46, C-120
Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : Go to Step 4.
NO :  Repair the defective connector. Then go to Step 8.

STEP 4. Wiring harness check between C-46 AWC-ECU 
connector terminal No. 21 and C-120 AWC switch 
connector terminal No. 1
Check the wiring harness for short circuit (short to power sup-
ply).
Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : Go to Step 5.
NO :  Repair the wiring harness. Then go to Step 8.

STEP 5. Scan tool service data
Item No. 89: AWC switch (Refer to service data reference table 

P.22A-107

.)

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : Go to Step 7.
NO :  Go to Step 6.

STEP 6. AWC switch single unit check
Check the AWC switch.(Refer to 

P.22A-133

.)

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : Go to Step 7.
NO :  Replace the AWC switch.(Refer to 

P.22A-132

.) Then 

go to Step 8.

STEP 7. Check whether the DTC is reset.
Q: Is DTC No. C1613 set?

YES : Replace the AWC-ECU.(Refer to 

P.22A-132

.) Then 

go to Step 8.

NO :  Intermittent malfunction. (Refer to GROUP 00 

− How 

to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction 

P.00-15

.)

STEP 8. Check whether the DTC is reset.
Q: Is DTC No. C1613 set?

YES : Return to Step 1.
NO :  This diagnosis is complete.

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DTC C1613: AWC Mode Select Switch System (Clogging) <Vehicles without steering audio remote 
control switch >

AWC SWITCH

S-AWC-ECU

CLOCK 
SPRING

AWC mode select switch system circuit

AC708951CJ

Connector: C-31

C-31 (B)

AC708950CL

C-41

C-46

Connectors: C-41, C-46