Mitsubishi Montero (2004+). Manual - part 1112

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CAUTION

If you repair the CAN bus line of the instrument panel wir-
ing harness assembly (the wiring harness connected to 
the steering wheel sensor, the data link connector and the 
resistor) and the transmission wiring harness assembly 
(the wiring harness connected to the G and yaw rate sen-
sor connector and intermediate connector E-123), observe 
the precautions regarding how to repair wiring harness. If 
a new wire is added or a splice point is modified for the 
CAN_L or CAN_H line, an error in the CAN communication 
may be caused.
Q: Is the resistance infinite?

YES : Go to Step 28.
NO :  Repair the wiring harness wires between joint 

connector (9) and the steering wheel sensor 
connector.

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STEP 28. Check the CAN bus line for short circuit. Measure 
at joint connector (9) D-131.

CAUTION

Before checking CAN bus lines and their interconnected 
components, "ground" yourself, by touching a metal 
object such as an unpainted pipe, this will discharge any 
potentially damaging static that may have built up.

CAUTION

When measuring resistance value or voltage in CAN bus 
lines, use a digital multimeter. If not using a digital multim-
eter, the equipments, which are connected through the 
CAN communication lines, may be damaged.
(1) Disconnect joint connector (9) D-131 and intermediate 

connector E-122, and measure the resistance at joint 
connector (9).

(2) Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (OFF) position.

CAUTION

Disconnect the negative battery terminal when measuring 
the resistance value in the CAN bus line. If you fail to do 
so, the equipments, which are connected through the CAN 
communication lines, may be damaged.
(3) Disconnect the negative battery terminal.

CAUTION

Always use the test harness when measuring the voltage 
or resistance value at the female connector. If you fail to do 
so, connectors may be damaged.
(4) Measure the resistance between joint connector (9) D-131 

terminals 6 and 11.

• The resistance should be infinite.

CAUTION

If you repair the CAN bus line of the instrument panel wir-
ing harness assembly (the wiring harness connected to 
the steering wheel sensor, the data link connector and the 
resistor) and the transmission wiring harness assembly 
(the wiring harness connected to the G and yaw rate sen-
sor connector and intermediate connector E-123), observe 
the precautions regarding how to repair wiring harness. If 
a new wire is added or a splice point is modified for the 
CAN_L or CAN_H line, an error in the CAN communication 
may be caused.
Q: Is the resistance infinite?

AC204170

CONNECTOR: D-131

AT

6

1

9 8

2

7

10

12 11

4

5

3

AC204176

CONNECTOR: E-122

E-122(L)

MALE SIDE

E-122(L)

AF

1

12

2

13

3

14

4

15

5

16

6

17

7

18

8

19

9

20

10

21

11

22

AC204738

HARNESS SIDE: D-131

TEST 
HARNESS

EN

6

1

9 8

2

7

10

12 11

4

5

3

TEST 
HARNESS

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YES : Retest the system.
NO :  Repair the wiring harness wires between joint 

connector (9) and the intermediate connector.

STEP 29. Check steering wheel sensor connector D-225.

CAUTION

If there is a problem in the connector(s) (including termi-
nals) or wire(s) of the instrument panel wiring harness 
assembly (the wiring harness connected to the steering 
wheel sensor, the data link connector and the resistor) and 
the transmission wiring harness assembly (the wiring har-
ness connected to the G and yaw rate sensor connector 
and intermediate connector E-123), cut and repair the 
defective wire so that the frayed end of the twisted wire 
should be within 10 cm (4.0 inches). If it exceeds 10 cm (4.0 
inches), twist the wiring harness just like the original 
twisted wire. If the frayed end exceeds 10 cm (4.0 inches), 
a communication error may be caused.
Q: Is steering wheel sensor connector D-225 in good 

condition?
YES : Replace the steering wheel sensor.
NO :  Repair or replace the connector(s).

AC204172

CONNECTOR: D-225

HARNESS SIDE

AD

3 2

1

4

5

AC203824

CONNECTOR

TWISTED WIRE

AB

10 cm
 (4.0 inches)

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STEP 30. Check the terminator resistor inside the 
M-ASTC-ECU. Check at intermediate connector E-122.

CAUTION

Before checking CAN bus lines and their interconnected 
components, "ground" yourself, by touching a metal 
object such as an unpainted pipe, this will discharge any 
potentially damaging static that may have built up.

CAUTION

When measuring resistance value or voltage in CAN bus 
lines, use a digital multimeter. If not using a digital multim-
eter, the equipments, which are connected through the 
CAN communication lines, may be damaged.
(1) Disconnect intermediate connector E-122, and measure the 

resistance at the female intermediate connector (control 
wiring harness side).

(2) Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (OFF) position.

CAUTION

Disconnect the negative battery terminal when measuring 
the resistance value in the CAN bus line. If you fail to do 
so, the equipments, which are connected through the CAN 
communication lines, may be damaged.
(3) Disconnect the negative battery terminal.

CAUTION

Always use the test harness when measuring the voltage 
or resistance value at the female connector. If you fail to do 
so, connectors may be damaged.
(4) Measure the resistance between intermediate connector 

E-122 terminals 9 and 20.

• The resistance should measure 120 ± 12 ohms.

Q: Does the resistance measure 120 

± 12 ohms?

YES : Retest the system.
NO (If the resistance is infinite) : Replace the control 

wiring harness assembly.

NO (If the resistance measures 2 ohms or less) : Go to 

Step 31.

AC204176

CONNECTOR: E-122

E-122(L)

FEMALE SIDE

E-122(L)

AG

11

22

10

21

9

20

8

19

7

18

6

17

5

16

4

15

3

14

2

13

1

12

AC204581

FEMALE CONNECTOR: E-122

TEST 
HARNESS

AD

TEST 
HARNESS

11

22

10

21

9

20

8

19

7

18

6

17

5

16

4

15

3

14

2

13

1

12