Mitsubishi Outlander (2003+). Manual - part 476

SYMPTOM PROCEDURES

SMART WIRING SYSTEM (SWS) NOT USING SWS MONITOR

54B-193

NOTE: 

Prior to the wiring harness inspection, check 
intermediate connector F-05 and junction block 
connectors C-203, C-209 <L.H. drive vehicles> and 
C-221 <R.H. drive vehicles>, and repair if necessary.

•

Check the power supply line for open or short 
circuit.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

The trouble can be an intermittent 

malfunction (Refer to GROUP 00 

−

 How to 

Cope with Intermittent Malfunction 

P.00-6

).

NO : 

Repair the wiring harness.

Step 5. Connector check: C-217 ETACS-ECU 
connector

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 6.

NO : 

Repair the connector.

AC308721

Connectors: C-203, C-209

C-203

AJ

C-209

C-209

Junction block (Front view)

C-203

Harness side

Harness side

4

6 5

3

2

1

7

15

5

6

1413

2

9

12

4 3

10

11

1

8

<LHD>

AC308773

Connectors: C-203, C-221 <RHD>

AL

Junction Block (Front View)

C-221

C-203

Harness side

C-203

C-221

4

6 5

3

2

1

Harness side

7

15

5

6

1413

2

9

12

4 3

10

11

1

8

AC308722

Connector: C-217

Junction block (Rear view)

Junction block side

AD

3

1

2

14

4

5

7 6

8

1110 9

1312

17

15

16

18

19

20

<LHD>

AC308776

Connector: C-217

Junction block (Rear view)

Junction block side

AC

3

1

2

14

4

5

7 6

8

1110 9

1312

17

15

16

18

19

20

<RHD>

SYMPTOM PROCEDURES

SMART WIRING SYSTEM (SWS) NOT USING SWS MONITOR

54B-194

Step 6. Check the wiring harness between C-217 
ETACS-ECU connector terminal No.17 and F-02 
rear wiper motor connector terminal No.3.

NOTE: 

Prior to the wiring harness inspection, check 
intermediate connector F-05, junction block 
connectors C-209 <L.H. drive vehicles> and C-221 
<R.H. drive vehicles>, and repair if necessary.

•

Check the power supply line for open or short 
circuit.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 7.

NO : 

Repair the wiring harness.

Step 7. Retest the system.

Check that the rear wiper auto stop function works 
normally.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

The trouble can be an intermittent 

malfunction (Refer to GROUP 00 

−

 How to 

Cope with Intermittent Malfunction 

P.00-6

).

NO : 

Replace the ETACS-ECU.

AC308722

Connector: C-217

Junction block (Rear view)

Junction block side

AD

3

1

2

14

4

5

7 6

8

1110 9

1312

17

15

16

18

19

20

<LHD>

AC308776

Connector: C-217

Junction block (Rear view)

Junction block side

AC

3

1

2

14

4

5

7 6

8

1110 9

1312

17

15

16

18

19

20

<RHD>

AC308809

Connectors: F-02, F-05 

F-05

AG

F-05

F-02

5

1

8

7

6

2

9 10

3 4

F-02

Harness side

3

4

2 1

AC308720

Connector: C-209 
<LHD>

Harness side

AH

7

15

5

6

1413

2

9

12

4 3

10

11

1

8

Junction block (Front view)

AC308772

Connector: C-221 <RHD>

Harness side

AG

7

15

5

6

1413

2

9

12

4 3

10

11

1

8

Junction block (Front view)

SYMPTOM PROCEDURES

SMART WIRING SYSTEM (SWS) NOT USING SWS MONITOR

54B-195

INSPECTION PROCEDURE G-3: When the shift lever <M/T> or selector lever <A/T> is moved to "R" 
position during the rear wiper operation, the rear wiper does not operate at the continuous mode.

CAUTION

Whenever the ECU is replaced, ensure that the 
input and output signal circuits are normal.

COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM
If the rear wiper does not operate consecutively 
when the selector lever is moved to the R position 
during the rear wiper operation, the input signal 
circuit to the back-up lamp switch ("R" position) 
<M/T>, inhibitor switch (reverse position) <A/T> or 
the ETACS-ECU may be defective.

POSSIBLE CAUSES

•

Malfunction of the back-up lamp switch <M/T>

•

Malfunction of the inhibitor switch <A/T>

•

Malfunction of the ETACS-ECU

•

Damaged harness wires and connectors

Step 1. Confirm the operation of the rear wiper.

Check that the rear wiper work normally.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 2.

NO : 

Refer to Inspection Procedure G-1 "The rear 
wiper does not work at all 

P.54B-185

."

Step 2. Pulse check

Check the input signal, which are related to the R 
(reverse) gear-linked rear wiper operation.

OK: The MUT-II/III sounds or the voltmeter 
needle fluctuates.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 3.

NO : 

Refer to inspection procedure N-3 "The 
back-up lamp switch signal is not received 
<M/T>

P.54B-304

." Or refer to inspection 

procedure N-3 "The inhibitor switch (reverse 
position) signal is not received 
<A/T>

P.54B-309

."

IGNITION
SWITCH(ACC)

ETACS-ECU

REAR
WIPER
RELAY

INPUT SIGNAL

· INHIBITOR SWITCH ("R" POSITION) <A/T>

· BACK-UP LAMP SWITCH  <M/T>        

· REAR WIPER SWITCH

REAR WIPER
MOTOR

"R" Position During Rear Wiper Operation Circuit

System switch

Check condition

Back-up lamp switch

When the ignition switch 
is turned ON and the 
shift lever is moved to 
the R position.

Inhibitor switch (reverse 
position)

When the ignition switch 
is turned ON and the 
selector lever is moved 
to the R position.

SYMPTOM PROCEDURES

SMART WIRING SYSTEM (SWS) NOT USING SWS MONITOR

54B-196

Step 3. Retest the system.

Check that the rear wiper operates consecutively 
when the shift lever is moved to the R position during 
the rear wiper operation.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

The trouble can be an intermittent 

malfunction (Refer to GROUP 00 

−

 How to 

Cope with Intermittent Malfunction 

P.00-6

).

NO : 

Replace the ETACS-ECU.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE G-4: The rear washer does not work.

CAUTION

Whenever the ECU is replaced, ensure that the 
input and output signal circuits are normal.

COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM
If the rear washer does not work normally, the input 
signal circuits to the rear washer switch, rear washer 
motor or the ETACS-ECU may be defective.

POSSIBLE CAUSES

•

Malfunction of the rear washer motor

•

Malfunction of the column switch

•

Malfunction of the ETACS-ECU

•

Damaged harness wires and connectors

W3Z06E01A

IGNITION 
SWITCH (ACC)

ETACS-ECU

INPUT SIGNAL

REAR WASH. SW

REAR 
WASHER 
MOTOR

REAR 
WASHER 
RELAY

Wire colour code
B : Black     LG : Light green     G : Green     L : Blue      
W : White     Y : Yellow     SB : Sky blue     BR : Brown 
O : Orange     GR : Gray     R : Red     P : Pink     V : Violet        

Rear Washer Drive Circuit