Mitsubishi Evolution X. Manual - part 980

RADIO AND CD PLAYER

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RADIO AND CD PLAYER

GENERAL INFORMATION

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• Two types of radio and CD player, radio and CD player or 

CD changer built-in type radio and CD player , have been 
established. The radio and CD player was designed to cre-
ate a uniformity impression with the instrument panel. Also, 
a new function automatically corrects the sound quality and 
volume during driving. 

• For the vehicles with Rockford Fosgate ® premium sound 

system, the audio adapter has been established onto the 
center tray. With this modification, portable music player 
can be connected. 

NOTE: 

.

•

*1

: CD-R/CD-RW may not be played.

•

*2

: Some may not be played.

AC608345AB

AC608417AB

Audio adapter

Item

radio and CD player

CD changer built-in type 
radio and CD player

Electronic tuning radio

Equipped

Equipped

SIRIUS satellite radio 

−

Equipped (Only the vehicles 
with the satellite radio tuner)

Hands free cellular phone system 

Equipped (Only the vehicles 
with the hands free module)

Equipped (Only the vehicles 
with the hands free module)

CD player

*1

 (compatible with MP3

*2

)

Equipped

Equipped

6-disk CD autochanger

*1

 (compatible with 

MP3

*2

)

−

Equipped

Audio integrated 4-ch power amplifier and 
digital signal processor (DSP) 

General 140 W

General 140 W

Audio amplifier-integrated 8-ch power amplifier 
and digital signal processor (DSP) <Rockford 
Fosgate

® premium sound system>

−

General 650 W (maximum)

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SPECIAL TOOLS

M1542000602629

Tool

Tool number and 
name

Supersession

Application

MB991958

a. MB991824
b. MB991827
c. MB991910
d. MB991911
e. MB991914
f. MB991825
g. MB991826

M.U.T.-III 
sub-assembly

a. Vehicle 

communication 
interface (V.C.I.)

b. M.U.T.-III USB 

cable

c. M.U.T.-III main 

harness A 
(Vehicles with 
CAN 
communication 
system)

d. M.U.T.-III main 

harness B 
(Vehicles without 
CAN 
communication 
system)

e. M.U.T.-III main 

harness C (for 
Daimler Chrysler 
models only)

f. M.U.T.-III 

measurement 
adapter

g. M.U.T.-III trigger 

harness

MB991824-KIT
NOTE: G: 
MB991826 
M.U.T.-III Trigger 
Harness is not 
necessary when 
pushing V.C.I. 
ENTER key.

CAUTION

M.U.T.-III main harness A 
(MB991910) should be used. 
M.U.T.-III main harness B and C 
should not be used for this 
vehicle.
DTC and data list.

MB991910

MB991826

MB991958

MB991911

MB991914

MB991824

MB991827

MB991825

DO NOT USE

a

b

c

d

e

f

g

DO NOT USE

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DIAGNOSIS

INTRODUCTION TO AUDIO SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS

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RADIO AND CD PLAYER ERROR CODES

If the radio and CD player detects any malfunction in 
itself or the inserted CD, the error codes below will 
be shown on the display.

MB991223

a. MB991219
b. MB991220
c. MB991221
d. MB991222

Harness set

a. Check harness
b. LED harness
c. LED harness 

adapter

d. Probe

General service 
tool (jumper)

Continuity check and voltage 
measurement at harness wire or 
connector

a. For checking connector pin 

contact pressure

b. For checking power supply circuit
c. For checking power supply circuit
d. For connecting a locally sourced 

tester

MB992006
Extra fine probe

−

Continuity check and voltage 
measurement at harness wire or 
connector

Tool

Tool number and 
name

Supersession

Application

MB991223

a

d

c

b

DO NOT USE

BA

MB992006

Error code

Cause

Cause of trouble and its solution

ERROR

Power supply error

This error code will be shown if there is any problem in the 
power supply system of the radio and CD player. Check the 
connectors and wiring harness of the power supply system, and 
check that the battery voltage is normal. Check that the same 
error does not appear.

ERROR 01

Focus error

These error codes will be shown if there is any problem with the 
CD or there is excessive vibration on the vehicle. If the error 
codes are not displayed when the vehicle is stopped and 
another CD is inserted, there is a problem with the CD. Check if 
there is any of the following problems with the CD.

• Contamination, scratch, or deformation

• Formation of moisture or grease

Repair the CD and insert it again. Then, check that no error 
appears.

ERROR 02

Abnormal disk

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SATE LLITE RADIO ERROR CODES <Vehicles with satellite radio tuner>

The display displays the error codes below if an 
abnormality related to the satellite radio is detected.

ERROR 03

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 check that no error codes are 
shown.

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 DC

Detection abnormal output 
to the speaker

This error code will be shown if the radio and CD player or the 
audio amplifier has an internal error or is contaminated with the 
foreign material, and there is a problem with output to the 
speaker. If it is contaminated with the foreign material, turn OFF 
the power. Dry the foreign material if it is liquid, and remove it if 
it is solid. Then, check if the error code is displayed. If the error 
code is displayed, replace the radio and CD player or the audio 
amplifier.

Error code

Cause

Cause of trouble and its solution

Error code

Cause

Cause of trouble and its solution

ANTENNA ERROR

Antenna error

This code is displayed when there is a failure, improper 
connection, or open circuit in the satellite antenna base 
and the satellite radio tuner cannot receive normal 
voltage value or current value. Check the satellite radio 
tuner, the satellite antenna base and the antenna feeder 
cable, and replace if necessary. (Refer to 

P.54A-555

.)

ACQUIRING SIGNAL Cannot pick up signal

This code is displayed when the signal is too weak and it 
cannot be received. Move to a place where the signal 
can be received easily, or check if there is foreign 
material that interferes with signal reception on the 
satellite antenna base, and remove if necessary.

CALL 
888-539-SIRIUS

Unauthorized channel

This code is displayed when the channel to be received 
is not included in the contract with SIRIUS

™ satellite 

radio. Contact SIRIUS

™ satellite radio and make a 

contract for the channel.

 NO CHANNEL

There is no selectable 
channel

There is no channel that can be selected. Cancel the 
SKIP settings so that the channels can be selected.

INVALID CHANNEL

Channel is invalid

No program is broadcast on this channel now, or this 
channel cannot be received. Ask SIRIUS

™ satellite 

radio.

SAT ERROR

Mechanical fault or bad 
connection

This code is displayed when the satellite radio tuner has 
a mechanical problem or when an error occurs in the 
communication with radio and CD player. Check the 
radio and CD player, the satellite radio tuner, and each 
harness and connector, and replace if necessary. (Refer 
to 

P.54A-555

.)