Mitsubishi Montero (2002-2004). Manual - part 1144

M-ASTC DIAGNOSIS

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MITSUBISHI ACTIVE SKID AND TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

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STEP 6. Retest the system.
Q: When the ignition switch is turned "ON" (engine 

stopped or after startup), does the Active skid control 
system OFF indicator light illuminate?
YES : The procedure is complete.
NO :  Return to Step 1.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 3: The Active skid control system operation indicator light/Active traction 
control system operation indicator light remains illuminated after the engine is started.

Active Skid Control System Operation Indicator Light/
Active Traction Control System Operation Indicator Light Circuit

M-ASTC DIAGNOSIS

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CIRCUIT OPERATION
The Active skid control system operation indicator 
light/Active traction control system operation indica-
tor light is connected from the ignition switch (IG1) 
through multi-purpose fuse No.6 and the combina-
tion meter to the M-ASTC-ECU. The M-ASTC-ECU 
turns on and off the indicator light.

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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
This symptom is caused by a shorted Active skid 
control system operation indicator light/Active trac-
tion control system operation indicator light circuit.

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TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS (The most likely 
causes for this condition:)

• Damaged wiring harness

• Malfunction of M-ASTC-ECU

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AC204546 AB

CONNECTOR: D-03

D-03 (GR)

AC204547AC

CONNECTORS: D-208, D-210

D-208

D-210

JUNCTION BLOCK
(FRONT VIEW)

AC203901AG

CONNECTOR: E-121

E-121

AC204548

E-122

AO

CONNECTOR: E-122

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DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tool:

• MB991223: Harness Set

STEP 1. Check the harness wires between combination 
meter connector D-03 terminal 51 and M-ASTC-ECU 
connector E-121 terminal 82.
NOTE: After inspecting combination meter connector combina-
tion meter connector D-03, intermediate connector E-122 and 
M-ASTC-ECU connector E-121, inspect the wire. If combina-
tion meter connector D-03, intermediate connector E-122 and 
M-ASTC-ECU connector E-121 are damaged, repair or replace 
them. Refer to GROUP 00E, Harness Connector Inspection 

P.00-6

. Then go to Step 2.

Q: Is the harness wire between combination meter 

connector D-03 terminal 51 and M-ASTC-ECU connector 
E-121 terminal 82 damaged?
NO :  Replace the M-ASTC-ECU and then go to Step 2.
YES : Repair it and then go to Step 2.

AC204687AD

CONNECTOR: D-03

D-03 (GR)

HARNESS CONNECTOR: 
COMPONENT SIDE

AC203901

AC204627AR

CONNECTOR: E-121

E-121

E-121

HARNESS CONNECTOR: 
COMPONENT SIDE

AC204548

E-122(L)

AP

CONNECTOR: E-122

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STEP 2. Retest the system.
Q: Does the Active skid control system operation indicator 

light/Active traction control system operation indicator 
light turn off 3 seconds after start-up?
YES : The procedure is complete.
NO :  Return to Step 1.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 4: The Active skid control system OFF indicator light remains illuminated 
after the engine is started.

Active Skid Control System OFF Indicator Light Circuit