Mitsubishi Outlander (2013+). Manual - part 284

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NOTE: After the engine-ECU has detected a malfunction, the engine warning lamp illuminates when the 

engine is next turned on and the same malfunction is re-detected. However, for items marked with a "

*

1" in 

the diagnosis code number column, the engine warning lamp illuminates only on the first detection of the mal-
function.

NOTE: The codes marked with a "

*

2" in the diagnosis code number column have the following two conditions 

for illuminating the engine warning lamp.

.

•

In case that the misfire causing the damaged catalyst is detected, the engine warning lamp will flash until 
the condition is corrected. If the system detects the same malfunction after the next engine start and then 
the condition is corrected, the engine warning lamp will flash (not illuminate).

•

In case that the misfire deteriorating the exhaust gas is detected, the engine warning lamp is illuminated 
when the same malfunction is redetected after the next engine start.

NOTE: Even if the malfunction is not detected when the engine-ECU monitors the malfunction three consec-
utive times* after the engine warning lamp illuminates, turn off the engine warning lamp when the engine 
starts next time.

*: In this case, "one time" in monitoring the malfunction means the period from the time of the current engine 
start to the time of the next engine start. "One time" in monitoring the misfire or the fuel system malfunction 
means the time when the operating conditions (such as the engine speed or the engine coolant temperature) 
becomes similar operating conditions of the first detected malfunction.

METHOD OF READING AND ERASING 
DIAGNOSIS CODES

Refer to GROUP 00 

− How to Use Troubleshoot-

ing/Inspection Service Points 

− Diagnosis Function .

INSPECTION WITH M.U.T.-III DATA LIST 
AND ACTUATOR TEST

Reading data list or performing an actuator test using 
M.U.T.-III enables you to check the vehicle body har-
nesses and components for abnormalities. Sensor 
input or output to the actuator can be displayed in 
numerical values or graphs in the data list while in 
the actuator test the actuator can be forced to drive 
(ON/OFF driving in the specified time).

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

1. Connect M.U.T.-III to perform inspection with the 

data list and actuator test function.

2. If any abnormality is found, inspect and repair 

vehicle body harnesses and components.

3. After repair, check that input and output have 

returned to normal.

4. If a failure code which is caused by inspection 

and repair work is generated, erase the failure 
code.

5. Disconnect M.U.T.-III and perform a test run to 

check that the malfunction phenomenon is 
resolved.

PROVISIONAL DIAGNOSIS CODE CON-
FIRMED

If detecting the malfunction during the first drive 
cycle, the engine-ECU temporarily stores the diagno-
sis code as the provisional diagnosis code. If detect-
ing the same malfunction during the next drive cycle, 
the engine-ECU determines that the malfunction 
exists. The engine-ECU outputs the diagnosis code. 
On the M.U.T.-III, it is possible to display the stored 
provisional diagnosis code which the engine-ECU 
had detected during the first drive cycle. This makes 
it possible to confirm in one drive cycle whether the 
malfunction could happen again after the repair.

CONFIRMATION METHOD

1. After the ignition switch is in "LOCK" (OFF) posi-

tion, connect the M.U.T.-III to the diagnosis con-
nector.

2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
3. Select "MPI/GDI/DIESEL" from System select 

Screen of the M.U.T.-III.

4. Select "Special Function" from MPI/GDI/DIESEL 

Screen.

P2253

Oxygen sensor offset circuit high voltage

U0101

*1

CVT-ECU time-out

U0141

*1

ETACS-ECU time-out

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5. Select "Provisional DTCs" from Special Function 

Screen.

FREEZE FRAME DATA

When the engine-ECU detects a malfunction and 
stores a diagnosis code, it also stores a current sta-
tus of the engine. This function is called "Freeze 
frame data". By analyzing this "Freeze frame" data 
with the M.U.T.-III, an effective troubleshooting can 
be performed.
The display items of freeze frame data are shown 
below.

DISPLAY ITEM LIST

Item No.

Date Item

Unit/Condition

1

Odometer

km

2

Ignition cycle (Warm up cycle)

−

4

Accumulated minute

*1

min

AA

*2

Air flow sensor

g/s

AB

*2

Throttle position sensor (main)

%

BB

*2

Barometric pressure sensor

kPa

BC

*2

Relative throttle position sensor

%

BD

*2

Throttle position sensor (sub)

%

BE

*2

Accelerator pedal position sensor (main)

%

BF

*2

Accelerator pedal position sensor (sub)

%

C0

*2

Fuel system status 1

• CL (closed loop)

*3

• OL (open loop)

*4

• OL:DRV (condition of open loop 

due to acceleration and 
deceleration driving)

• OL:SYS (condition of open loop 

due to system failure)

• CL:HO2S (condition of closed 

loop only using front oxygen 
sensor when rear oxygen sensor 
is failed)

C1

*2*5

Fuel system status 2

N/A

C2

*2

Calculated load value

%

C3

*2

Engine coolant temperature sensor

°C

C4

*2

Short term fuel trim 1

%

C5

*2*5

Short term fuel trim 3

****

C6

*2

Long term fuel trim 1

%

C7

*2*5

Long term fuel trim 3

****

CC

*2

Manifold absolute pressure sensor

kPa

CD

*2

Crank angle sensor

r/min

CE

*2

Vehicle speed

km/h

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NOTE: 

*

1: Accumulated time of current malfunction from time point when malfunction is detected.

NOTE: 

*

2: The items can be seen by selecting "Freeze Frame Data (OBD)" on Self-diagnosis Screen of 

MUT-III. If detecting multiple malfunctions, the engine-ECU stores the data for only the first item that was 
detected. If detecting the misfire or fuel system malfunction, the engine-ECU stores the data by giving priority 
to the misfire or fuel system malfunction in spite of the chronological order of the detected malfunction.

NOTE: The Freeze Frame Data (OBD) should not be stored for the diagnosis code when the engine warning 
lamp does not illuminate.

NOTE: 

*

3: Condition in which oxygen sensor signals are fed back to the engine-ECU for controlling fuel.

NOTE: 

*

4: Condition in which fuel is controlled without oxygen sensor signals being fed back to the 

engine-ECU because the condition to shift to the closed loop is not met.

NOTE: 

*

5: Data items are displayed on M.U.T.-III display, but the in-line 4 engine is not applicable and its data 

is displayed as "N/A" or "****".

NOTE: 

*

6: Time between engine start and malfunction detection

FAIL-SAFE AND BACKUP FUNCTION

This function exercises control, by predetermined 
control logic, to keep a condition in which a vehicle 
can be safely driven when main sensor failures are 
detected by the diagnosis function.

List of fail-safe and backup function items

CF

*2

Advance ignition 

°CA

D0

*2

Intake air temperature sensor 1

°C

D1

*2

Time since engine running

*6

sec

D6

*2

Purge solenoid duty

%

D8

*2

Power supply voltage

V

D9

*2

Absolute load value

%

DA

*2

Target equivalence ratio

−

DB

*2

Intake air temperature sensor 1

°C

DC

*2

Throttle actuator

%

DD

*2

Relative accelerator pedal position sensor

%

Item No.

Date Item

Unit/Condition

Code No. Diagnosis item

Control content during malfunction

P0010

Inlet oil feeder control valve system

V.V.T. phase angle (intake) becomes most 
retarded angle.

P0068

Trustful check air flow sensor

Fuel control is carried out using throttle 
opening degree and engine speed in 
accordance with preset map.

P0102

Air flow sensor circuit low input

Fuel control is carried out using throttle 
opening degree and engine speed in 
accordance with preset map.

P0103

Air flow sensor circuit high input

Fuel control is carried out using throttle 
opening degree and engine speed in 
accordance with preset map.

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P0107

Manifold absolute pressure sensor circuit low 
input

Control as if the inlet manifold vacuum 
pressure is 101 kPa.

P0108

Manifold absolute pressure sensor circuit high 
input

Control as if the inlet manifold vacuum 
pressure is 101 kPa.

P0112

Intake air temperature sensor circuit low input

Control as if the intake air temperature is 25

°C.

P0113

Intake air temperature sensor circuit high input Control as if the intake air temperature is 25

°C.

P0117

Engine coolant temperature sensor circuit low 
input

Control as if the engine coolant temperature is 
80

°C.

P0118

Engine coolant temperature sensor circuit high 
input

Control as if the engine coolant temperature is 
80

°C.

P0121

Trustful check throttle position sensor (main)

• Throttle opening degree is restricted.

• Throttle opening degree position is in 

default position if throttle position sensor 
(sub) fails.

P0122

Throttle position sensor (main) circuit low input

• Throttle opening degree is restricted.

• Throttle opening degree position is in 

default position if throttle position sensor 
(sub) fails.

P0123

Throttle position sensor (main) circuit high 
input

• Throttle opening degree is restricted.

• Throttle opening degree position is in 

default position if throttle position sensor 
(sub) fails.

P0125

Insufficient coolant temperature for closed loop 
fuel control

Control as if the engine coolant temperature is 
80

°C.

P0221

Trustful check throttle position sensor (sub)

• Throttle opening degree is restricted.

• Throttle opening degree position is in 

default position if throttle position sensor 
(main) fails.

P0222

Throttle position sensor (sub) circuit low input

• Throttle opening degree is restricted.

• Throttle opening degree position is in 

default position if throttle position sensor 
(main) fails.

P0223

Throttle position sensor (sub) circuit high input

• Throttle opening degree is restricted.

• Throttle opening degree position is in 

default position if throttle position sensor 
(main) fails.

P0300

Random/multiple cylinder misfire detected

The supply of fuel to the misfiring cylinder can 
possibly be cut.

P0301

No. 1 cylinder misfire detected

The supply of fuel to the misfiring cylinder can 
possibly be cut.

P0302

No. 2 cylinder misfire detected

The supply of fuel to the misfiring cylinder can 
possibly be cut.

P0303

No. 3 cylinder misfire detected

The supply of fuel to the misfiring cylinder can 
possibly be cut.

P0304

No. 4 cylinder misfire detected

The supply of fuel to the misfiring cylinder can 
possibly be cut.

Code No. Diagnosis item

Control content during malfunction