Mitsubishi Pajero Pinin. Manual - part 335

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL – 

Radio and Tape Player

54A-56

B-5  Distortion on FM/MW/LW.

How much distortion is there?

Occasional

Distortion in the vicinity of the radio sta-
tion

Yes

Excessive antenna input

Constant

No

Are the speaker cords in contact with the cone paper?

Yes

Remove cords away from cone paper.

No

Remove the speakers and check for torn cone paper or foreign
objects.

Yes

Repair or replace speakers.

No

Check for deformation with speaker installed.

Yes

Install speaker securely.

No

Repair or replace radio.

B-6  Too few automatic select stations.

OK

Is the check being conducted under
special electrical field conditions?

Yes

Example: In an underground
garage or inside a building

No

Is the antenna plug properly connected to the equipment?

Is proper performance obtained when
the vehicle is moved?

Ensure proper connection.

No

No

Yes

Repair or replace radio.

Yes

Does the equipment work properly if the radio is changed?

No

Replace the antenna.

Yes

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL – 

Radio and Tape Player

54A-57

B-7  Insufficient memory (preset stations are erased).

Is dedicated fuse No. 5 blown or is the circuit open?

Yes

Replace fuse or repair harness.

No

Disconnect and check the connector at the rear of the radio.
Is the memory backup (battery) power being supplied?

No

Repair harness.

Yes

Repair or replace radio.

C. TAPE PLAYER

C-1  Cassette tape will not be inserted.

Are there any foreign objects in the tape player?

Yes

Remove the object(s)*

1

No

*

1

Attempting to force a foreign object (e.g., a coin or clip, etc.) out
of the tape player may damage the mechanism. The player should
be taken to a service dealer for repair.

Does the tape player work if another tape is inserted?

Yes

Replace tape*

2

No

Repair or replace tape player.

*

2

Ensure that the tape label is not loose, that the tape itself is not
deformed and that the tape is tightly wound. Also, tape of C-120
or greater length often get caught in the mechanism and should
not be used.

C-2  No sound (even after a tape has been inserted).

Is dedicated fuse No. 6 blown or is the circuit open?

Yes

Replace fuse or repair harness.

No

Is connector at rear of radio connected tightly?

No

Connect connector firmly.

Yes

Disconnect connector at rear of radio. Is ACC power being supplied
to the radio?

Yes

Repair or replace tape player.

No

Repair harness.

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL – 

Radio and Tape Player

54A-58

C-3  No sound from one speaker.

Clean the tape player head and check again.

Yes

OK

No

Replace the tape player and check again.

Yes

Repair or replace tape player.

No

Remove the connector on the back of the radio and check
the speaker harness for conductance.

Yes

It conducts electricity but is
shorted out.

Repair harness.

No

Check the speaker for conductance.

Yes

Repair harness.

No

Repair or replace speaker.

C-4  Sound quality is poor, or sound is weak.

Does the player play properly when another tape* is inserted?

Yes

OK

No

*:

D

Ensure that the tape label is not loose, that the tape
itself is not deformed and that the tape is tightly wound.

D

Tapes of C-120 or greater length often get caught
in the mechanism and should not be used.

Does the player play properly when the tape player head is cleaned?

Yes

OK

No

Is proper operation obtained when the tape player is replaced?

Yes

Repair or replace tape player.

No

Repair or replace speaker.

C-5  Cassette tape will not be ejected.

The problems covered here are all the result of
the use of a bad tape (deformed or not properly
tightened) or of a malfunction of the tape player
itself. Malfunctions involving the tape becoming
caught in the mechanism and ruining the case are

also possible, and attempting to force the tape out
of the player can cause damage to the mechanism.
The player should be taken to a service dealer for
repair.

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL – 

Radio and Tape Player

54A-59

C-6  Uneven revolution. Tape speed is fast or slow.

Does the player play OK if the tape*

1

 is changed?

Yes

OK

*

1

 

Ensure that the tape label is not loose, that the tape itself
is not deformed and that the tape is tightly wound. Also,
tape of C-120 or greater length often get caught in the
mechanism and should not be used.

No

No

Are there any foreign objects *

2

 inside the tape player?

Yes

Remove foreign object(s).

*

2

 

Attempting to force a foreign object (e.g., a coin or clip,
etc.) out of the tape player may damage the mechanism.
The player should be taken to a service dealer for repair.

No

Is the head or capstan roller dirty? (Refer to the illustration below.)

Yes

Clean.

Repair or replace tape player.

C-7  Faulty auto reverse.

Does the player play OK if the tape* is changed?

Yes

OK

No

*:

D

Ensure that the tape label is not loose, that the tape
itself is not deformed and that the tape is tightly wound.

D

Tapes of C-120 or greater length often get caught
in the mechanism and should not be used.

Does the problem only occur while the vehicle is being driven?

No

Repair or replace tape player.

Yes

Is the tape player properly installed to the vehicle?

No

Ensure tape player installation.

Yes

Repair or replace tape player.

Pinch roller

Head

Capstan roller