Mitsubishi Outlander (2003+). Manual - part 211

TROUBLESHOOTING <A/T>

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (FF)

23A-139

OSCILLOSCOPE INSPECTION 
PROCEDURE

M1231008500357

Waveform sample

Terminal 
No.

Check item

Inspection conditions

Normal 
condition 
(Waveform 
sample)

70

Crank angle sensor

Selector lever position: P Engine: Idling (vehicle 

stopped)

Waveform A

79

Vehicle speed signal

Selector lever position: 
Sport mode (3rd gear)

Driving at constant 
speed of 50 km/h in 3rd 
gear ( 1,400 

−

 1,700 

r/min)

Waveform B

64

Input shaft speed sensor

Waveform C

73

Output shaft speed 
sensor

128

LR solenoid valve

•

Ignition switch: ON

•

Selector lever 
position: P

•

Engine: Stopped

•

Throttle (Accelerator) 
opening voltage: 1 V 
or less

Force drive each 
solenoid valve (Actuator 
test)

Waveform D

137

UD solenoid valve

136

2ND solenoid valve

138

OD solenoid valve

130

DCC solenoid valve

AC001872AC

(V)

Waveform A

(ms)

0

5

AC001872 AG

(V)

Waveform B

(ms)

0

12

AC001874 AC

(V)

Waveform C

(ms)

0

5

AC001875 AC

(V)

Waveform D

(ms)

0

20

40

60

TROUBLESHOOTING <A/T KEY INTERLOCK AND SHIFT LOCK MECHANISMS>

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (FF)

23A-140

TROUBLESHOOTING <A/T KEY INTERLOCK AND SHIFT 

LOCK MECHANISMS>

TROUBLE SYMPTOM CHART

M1232001800468

NOTE: The R (reverse) position warning function is controlled by the Smart Wiring System (SWS). The 
troubleshooting for * refers to GROUP 54B - SWS troubleshooting. 

Symptom

Inspection 
procedure 
number

Reference 
page

When the ignition key is at a position other than the LOCK (OFF) position, 
the selector lever can be moved from the P to the R position even though 
the brake pedal is not depressed.

1

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When the ignition key is at a position other than the LOCK (OFF) position, 
the selector lever cannot be moved from the P to the R position even 
though the brake pedal is being depressed.

2

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The ignition key is at the LOCK (OFF) position, but the selector lever can 
be moved from the P to the R position when the brake pedal is 
depressed.

3

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The selector lever cannot be easily moved from the P to the R position.

4

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The selector lever cannot be moved from the R to the P position.

5

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The ignition key cannot be turned to the LOCK (OFF) position when the 
selector lever is at the P position.

6

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The ignition key can be turned to the LOCK (OFF) position when the 
selector lever is at a position other than the P position.

7

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The buzzer does not sound when the selector lever is at the R position.*

−

−

TROUBLESHOOTING <A/T KEY INTERLOCK AND SHIFT LOCK MECHANISMS>

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (FF)

23A-141

SYMPTOM PROCEDURES

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: When the ignition key is at a position other than the LOCK (OFF) 
position, the selector lever can be moved from the P to the R position even though the brake pedal is 
not depressed.

COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM
The cause is probably a malfunction of the selector 
lever assembly lock cam or shift lock cable.

Possible causes

•

Malfunction of lock cam

•

Malfunction of shift lock cable

DIAGNOSIS

Check by referring to the possible causes.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2: When the ignition key is at a position other than the LOCK (OFF) 
position, the selector lever cannot be moved from the P to the R position even though the brake pedal 
is being depressed.

COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM
The cause is probably a malfunction of the selector 
lever assembly, transmission control cable, shift lock 
cable, key interlock cable or ignition key cylinder lock 
bar.

Possible causes

•

Malfunction of selector lever assembly

•

Malfunction of transmission control cable

•

Malfunction of shift lock cable

•

Malfunction of key interlock cable

•

Malfunction of lock bar

DIAGNOSIS

Check by referring to the possible causes.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 3: The ignition key is at the LOCK (OFF) position, but the selector lever 
can be moved from the P to the R position when the brake pedal is depressed.

COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM
The cause is probably a malfunction of the key 
interlock cable or ignition key cylinder lock bar.

Possible causes

•

Malfunction of key interlock cable

•

Malfunction of lock bar

DIAGNOSIS

Check by referring to the possible causes.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 4: The selector lever cannot be easily moved from the P to the R position.

COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM
The cause is probably a malfunction of the selector 
lever assembly, transmission control cable, shift lock 
cable, key interlock cable or ignition key cylinder lock 
bar.

Possible causes

•

Malfunction of selector lever assembly

•

Malfunction of transmission control cable

•

Malfunction of shift lock cable

•

Malfunction of key interlock cable

•

Malfunction of lock bar

DIAGNOSIS

Check by referring to the possible causes.

TROUBLESHOOTING <A/T KEY INTERLOCK AND SHIFT LOCK MECHANISMS>

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (FF)

23A-142

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 5: The selector lever cannot be moved from the R to the P position.

COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM
The cause is probably a malfunction of the selector 
lever assembly or transmission control cable.

Possible causes

•

Malfunction of selector lever assembly

•

Malfunction of transmission control cable

DIAGNOSIS

Check by referring to the possible causes.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 6: The ignition key cannot be turned to the LOCK (OFF) position when the 
selector lever is at the P position.

COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM
The cause is probably a malfunction of the selector 
lever assembly, key interlock cable or ignition key 
cylinder lock bar.

Possible causes

•

Malfunction of selector lever assembly

•

Malfunction of key interlock cable

•

Malfunction of lock bar

DIAGNOSIS

Check by referring to the possible causes.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 7: The ignition key can be turned to the LOCK (OFF) position when the 
selector lever is at a position other than the P position.

COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM
The cause is probably a malfunction of the key 
interlock cable or ignition key cylinder lock bar.

Possible causes

•

Malfunction of key interlock cable

•

Malfunction of lock bar

DIAGNOSIS

Check by referring to the possible causes.