Mitsubishi Galant. Manual - part 626

COMBINATION METERS ASSEMBLY AND VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR

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CIRCUIT OPERATION

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The ignition switch (IG1) circuit is the power 
source for the engine coolant temperature gauge.

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Resistance value, which the engine coolant 
temperature gauge unit sends to the combination 
meter, is dependent on temperature of the engine 
coolant. This causes circuit current to fluctuate.

•

The engine coolant temperature gauge moves 
the needle according to the circuit current.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
If the ignition switch (IG1) circuit is open, the gauge 
needle will not move at all. If the ground circuit is 
open, the gauge needle will move up to its extreme 
position.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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Malfunction of the engine coolant temperature gauge unit

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Malfunction of the combination meter (printed-circuit board 
or engine coolant temperature gauge assembly)

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Damaged harness wires or connectors

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tool:
MB991223: Harness Set

AC001750AC

ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE UNIT

CONNECTOR: B-07
<2.4L ENGINE>

AC001751AC

ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE UNIT

CONNECTOR: B-07

<3.0L ENGINE>

AC003089 AI

CONNECTOR: C-17

AC003089 AD

CONNECTOR: C-29

AC003082 AM

CONNECTORS: C-73, C-78

C-73

C-78

JUNCTION BLOCK
(FRONT VIEW)

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STEP 1. Check the speedometer operation.

Q: Does the speedometer work normally?

YES : Go to Step 2.
NO :  Refer to Inspection Procedure 1

P.54A-29

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STEP 2. Check the engine coolant temperature sensor 
signal circuit at the engine coolant temperature sensor 
connector B-07 by backprobing.
(1) Do not disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor 

connector B-07.

(2) Turn the ignition switch to "ON" position.
(3) Measure the voltage between terminal 1 and ground by 

backprobing.

Q: Is the voltage approximately 9 volts or more?

YES : Go to Step 5.
NO :  Go to Step 3.

AC003722AB

CONNECTOR: B-07

(HARNESS SIDE)

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STEP 3. Check the engine coolant temperature sensor 
connector B-07 and combination meter connector C-29 for 
damage.
Q: Are engine coolant temperature sensor connector B-07 

and combination meter connector C-29 in good 
condition?
YES : Go to Step 4.
NO :  Repair or replace it. Refer to GROUP 00E, Harness 

Connector Inspection 

P.00E-2

. The engine coolant 

temperature gauge should work normally.

AC001750AC

ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE UNIT

CONNECTOR: B-07
<2.4L ENGINE>

AC001751AC

ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE UNIT

CONNECTOR: B-07

<3.0L ENGINE>

AC003089 AD

CONNECTOR: C-29

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STEP 4. Check the harness wires between engine coolant 
temperature sensor connector B-07 and combination 
meter connector C-29.
NOTE: After checking intermediate connector C-17, check the 
wire. If intermediate connector C-17 is damaged, repair or 
replace it. Refer to GROUP 00E, Harness Connector 
Inspection 

P.00E-2

.

Q: Are the harness wires between engine coolant 

temperature sensor connector B-07 and combination 
meter connector C-29 in good condition?
YES : Repair or replace the combination meter (printed-

circuit board or engine coolant temperature gauge 
assembly). The engine coolant temperature gauge 
should work normally.

NO :  Repair them. The engine coolant temperature gauge 

should work normally.

AC001750AC

ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE UNIT

CONNECTOR: B-07
<2.4L ENGINE>

AC001751AC

ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE UNIT

CONNECTOR: B-07

<3.0L ENGINE>

AC003089 AD

CONNECTOR: C-29

AC003089 AI

CONNECTOR: C-17