Mitsubishi Evolution X. Manual - part 918

COMBINATION METER

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STEP 7. Using scan tool MB991958, perform actuator test. 

• Item 03: Fuel gauge (target value): 0 →100%

• Fuel gauge shows 100 %

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : Go to Step 8.
NO :  Replace the combination meter.

STEP 8. Recheck for diagnostic trouble code.
Check again if the DTC is set to the combination meter.
(1) Erase the DTC.
(2) Turn the ignition switch from "LOCK" (OFF) position to "ON" 

position.

(3) Check if DTC is set.
Q: Is the DTC set?

YES : Replace the combination meter.
NO :  The procedure is complete.

DTC B1208: Malfunction of LCD heater

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TROUBLE JUDGEMENT

With the ignition switch at the ON position and the 
system voltage at 10 

−16 volts (data from 

ETACS-ECU), if the combination meter detects the 
LCD heater malfunction, the DTC B1208 is stored.

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TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS

The combination meter may be defective

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tools:

• MB991958: Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly)

• MB991824: Vehicles Communication Interface (V.C.I.)

• MB991827: M.U.T.-III USB Cable

• MB991910: M.U.T.-III Main Harness A (Vehicles with 

CAN communication system)

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Recheck for diagnostic trouble code.
Check again if the DTC is set to the combination meter.

CAUTION

To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958, always turn the 
ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before con-
necting or disconnecting scan tool MB991958.
(1) Connect scan tool MB991958. Refer to "How to connect the 

Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III) 

P.54A-25

."

(2) Turn the ignition switch from "LOCK" (OFF) position to "ON" 

position.

(3) Check if DTC is set.
(4) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the DTC set?

YES : Replace the combination meter.
NO :  The procedure is complete.

DTC B1209: Test mode

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TROUBLE JUDGEMENT

When the mode is changed to the meter test mode 
(supplier mode), the combination meter stores the 
DTC B1209.

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TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS

The combination meter may be defective

DIAGNOSIS

Replace the combination meter.

AC608435

Data link connector

MB991827

MB991824

MB991910

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DTC B2203: VIN not programmed

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TROUBLE JUDGEMENT

With the ignition switch at the ON position, if the VIN 
code is not written to the combination meter, DTC 
B2203 is stored.

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TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS

• The CAN bus line may be defective.

• The ETACS-ECU may be defective.

• The combination meter may be defective.

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tools:

• MB991958: Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly)

• MB991824: Vehicles Communication Interface (V.C.I.)

• MB991827: M.U.T.-III USB Cable

• MB991910: M.U.T.-III Main Harness A (Vehicles with 

CAN communication system)

STEP 1. Using scan tool MB991958, diagnose the CAN bus 
line.

CAUTION

To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958, always turn the 
ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before con-
necting or disconnecting scan tool MB991958.
(1) Connect scan tool MB991958. Refer to "How to connect the 

Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III) 

P.54A-25

."

(2) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(3) Diagnose the CAN bus line.
(4) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the CAN bus line found to be normal?

YES : Go to Step 2.
NO :  Repair the CAN bus line (Refer to GROUP 54C, 

Diagnosis 

P.54C-14

).

AC608435

Data link connector

MB991827

MB991824

MB991910

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STEP 2. Using scan tool MB991958, read the ETACS-ECU 
diagnostic trouble code
Check again if the DTC is set to the ETACS-ECU.
Q: Is the DTC set?

YES : Troubleshoot the ETACS-ECU (Refer to 

P.54A-582

).

NO :  Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Recheck for diagnostic trouble code.
Check again if the DTC is set to the combination meter.
(1) Erase the DTC.
(2) Turn the ignition switch from "LOCK" (OFF) position to "ON" 

position.

(3) Check if DTC is set.
(4) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the DTC set?

YES : Replace the combination meter.
NO :  The trouble can be an intermittent malfunction (Refer 

to GROUP 00 

− How to use 

Troubleshooting/inspection Service Points 

− How to 

Cope with Intermittent Malfunction 

P.00-15

).

DTC B2463: The sticking of rheostat switch

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TROUBLE JUDGMENT

If the combination meter detects the rheostat switch 
pressed state for 60 seconds or more continuously, 
DTC B2463 is stored.

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TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS

• The combination meter may be defective.

• The combination meter bezel (rheostat switch 

knob) may be defective.

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

Required Special Tools:

• MB991958: Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly)

• MB991824: Vehicles Communication Interface (V.C.I.)

• MB991827: M.U.T.-III USB Cable

• MB991910: M.U.T.-III Main Harness A (Vehicles with 

CAN communication system)

STEP 1. Check the rheostat switch.
Check whether an abnormality is present to the combination 
meter and the rheostat switch knob attached to the combination 
meter bezel.
Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : Go to Step 2.
NO :  Replace the combination meter or combination meter 

bezel.