Mitsubishi Montero (2004+). Manual - part 557

VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)

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CHASSIS ELECTRICAL

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CIRCUIT OPERATION
The video entertainment system is powered by the 
ignition switch (ACC) and the battery.

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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
The ground circuit, the battery circuit, the ignition 
switch (ACC) circuit is suspected to be open or 
defective.

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TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS

• Malfunction of the DVD player

• Malfunction of the video controller unit

• Malfunction of the rear display

• Damaged wiring harness and connectors

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DIAGNOSIS 

Required Special Tool:

• MB991223: Harness Set

STEP 1. Check the DVD player connector D-33 for loose, 
corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back 
in the connector.

Q: Is the DVD player connector D-33 in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 2.
NO :  Repair or replace the component(s). Refer to GROUP 

00E, Harness Connector Inspection 

P.00E-2

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rear display works normally.

AC309207

AE

CONNECTORS: D-02, D-28, D-30

D-02

D-28

D-30

AC309207

AF

CONNECTORS: D-33, D-34, D-125, D-139

D-33

D-34

D-125

D-139

AC309217AB

CONNECTORS: D-208, D-221

JUNCTION BLOCK 
(FRONT VIEW)

D-208

D-221

AC309223

F-33 (B)

F-32 (B)

F-34

F-35

F-37

AG

CONNECTORS: F-32, F-33, F-34, F-35, F-37

AC309207

AB

CONNECTOR: D-33

HARNESS SIDE

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STEP 2. Measure at DVD player connector D-33 in order to 
power supply circuit to DVD player (ACC).
(1) Disconnect DVD player connector D-33, and measure at 

the wiring harness side.

(2) Turn the ignition switch to "ACC" position.

(3) Measure the voltage between terminal 6 and ground.

• The voltage should measure approximately 12 volts 

(battery positive voltage).

Q: Is the measured voltage approximately 12 volts (battery 

positive voltage)?
YES : Go to Step 4.
NO :  Go to step 3.

STEP 3. Check the wiring harness between DVD player 
connector D-33 (terminal 6) and ignition switch (ACC).

AC309207

AB

CONNECTOR: D-33

HARNESS SIDE

14

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14

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CONNECTOR D-33 
(HARNESS SIDE)

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AC309207

AB

CONNECTOR: D-33

HARNESS SIDE

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NOTE: Also check joint connector (7) D-02, intermediate con-
nector D-28 and junction block D-221 and D-208 for loose, cor-
roded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the 
connector. If joint connector (7) D-02 or intermediate connector 
D-28 or junction block D-221 and D-208 is damaged, repair or 
replace. Refer to GROUP 00E, Harness Connector Inspection 

P.00E-2

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Q: Is the wiring harness between DVD player connector 

D-33 (terminal 6) and the ignition switch (ACC) in good 
condition?
YES : Go to Step 4.
NO :  Repair the wiring harness. The rear display works 

normally.

AC309208

HARNESS SIDE

D-02

D-28

AB

CONNECTORS: D-02, D-28

D-02

D-28

AC309218

CONNECTORS: D-208, D-221

JUNCTION BLOCK 
(FRONT VIEW)

D-221

D-208

HARNESS SIDE

D-208

D-221

HARNESS SIDE

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STEP 4. Measure at DVD player connector D-33 in order to 
power supply circuit to DVD player (battery power supply).
(1) Disconnect combination meter connector D-33, and 

measure at the wiring harness side.

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

(3) Measure the voltage between terminal 14 and ground.

• The voltage should measure approximately 12 volts 

(battery positive voltage).

Q: Is the measured voltage approximately 12 volts (battery 

positive voltage)?
YES : Go to Step 6.
NO :  Go to step 5.

STEP 5. Check the wiring harness between DVD player 
connector D-33 (terminal 14) and fuse No.18.

AC309207

AB

CONNECTOR: D-33

HARNESS SIDE

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AC209365

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CONNECTOR D-33 
(HARENSS SIDE)

AC309207

AB

CONNECTOR: D-33

HARNESS SIDE

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