Mitsubishi Outlander (2013+). Manual - part 353

CRUISE CONTROL

ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL

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YES : 

Repair the MPI system (Refer to GROUP 

13A 

− Troubleshooting, Inspection Chart for 

Diagnosis Code ). Then go to Step 3.

NO : 

Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Read the diagnosis code.
(1) Disconnect the negative battery terminal, and 

erase the diagnosis code of the cruise control 
system.

(2) Connect the negative battery terminal.
(3) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position, and 

press the cruise control ON/OFF switch to turn 
the cruise control system to ON (the cruise 
control indicator lamp <standard meter> or the 
cruise control display screen <high contrast 
meter> is turned on).

(4) After turning the cruise control system to ON, 

when 2 minutes or more has elapsed without 
operating the cruise control switches, read the 
diagnosis code of the cruise control system 
(Refer to 

P.17-6

).

Q: Is diagnosis code No. P1574 set?

YES : 

Replace the engine-ECU (Refer to GROUP 

13A 

− Engine-ECU ). Then go to Step 3.

NO : 

It can be assumed that this malfunction is 
intermittent (Refer to GROUP 00 

− How to 

Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service 
Points, How to Cope with Intermittent 
Malfunction ).

STEP 3. Read the diagnosis code.
(1) Disconnect the negative battery terminal, and 

erase the diagnosis code of the cruise control 
system.

(2) Connect the negative battery terminal.
(3) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position, and 

press the cruise control ON/OFF switch to turn 
the cruise control system to ON (the cruise 
control indicator lamp <standard meter> or the 
cruise control display screen <high contrast 
meter> is turned on).

(4) After turning the cruise control system to ON, 

when 2 minutes or more has elapsed without 
operating the cruise control switches, read the 
diagnosis code of the cruise control system 
(Refer to 

P.17-6

).

Q: Is diagnosis code No. P1574 set?

YES : 

Return to Step 1.

NO : 

This procedure is complete.

CHECK CHART FOR TROUBLE 
SYMPTOMS

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Trouble symptom

Inspection 
procedure No.

Reference page

Communication with 
M.U.T.-III is not 
possible.

Communication with Engine-ECU is 
not possible.

−

GROUP 13A 

− 

Troubleshooting, Symptom 
Procedures, Inspection 
Procedure 1 .

When the brake pedal is depressed, cruise control is not 
cancelled.

1

P.17-14

When the selector lever is set to "N" position, cruise 
control is not cancelled.

2

P.17-14

When the CANCEL switch is pressed, cruise control is not 
cancelled.

3

P.17-15

Cruise control cannot be set (No response SET 

− switch 

and RES + switch is pressed).

4

P.17-16

Hunting (repeated acceleration and deceleration) occurs 
at the set vehicle speed.

5

P.17-17

When the cruise control ON/OFF switch is turned ON, the 
cruise control indicator lamp does not illuminate (However, 
the cruise control system is normal).

6

P.17-18

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ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL

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SYMPTOM PROCEDURES

Inspection Procedure 1: When the Brake Pedal is Depressed, Cruise Control is not Cancelled.

COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM

• Malfunction of CAN bus line.

• The stop lamp switch circuit is suspected.

PROBABLE CAUSES

• Malfunction of CAN bus system.

• Damaged harness or connector.

• Malfunction of the stop lamp switch.

• Malfunction of the ETACS-ECU.

• Malfunction of the engine-ECU.

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

CAUTION

• If there is any problem in the CAN bus lines, 

an incorrect diagnosis code may be set. Prior 
to this diagnosis, diagnose the CAN bus 
lines.

• Before replacing the ECU, ensure that the 

CAN bus lines is normal.

STEP 1. Check the CAN bus system diagnosis.
Using M.U.T.-III, perform CAN bus diagnosis (Refer 
to GROUP 54C 

− Explanation About The M.U.T-III 

Can Bus Diagnostics ).

Q: Is the check result satisfactory?

YES : 

Go to Step 2.

NO : 

Repair the CAN bus lines (Refer to GROUP 
54C 

− Troubleshooting, Can Bus Diagnostic 

Table ). Then go to Step 4.

STEP 2. Check the data list.
Using M.U.T.-III, check the data list (Refer to data list 
reference table 

P.17-19

).

• Item 74: Stop lamp switch

• Item 89: Brake switch

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 3.

NO : 

Check the stop lamp switch system (Refer 
to 

P.17-6

 

− Diagnosis Code Procedures, 

Code No. P0504: Malfunction of the stop 
lamp switch system). Then go to Step 4.

STEP 3. Check the symptom.

Q: When the brake pedal is depressed, is the cruise 

control cancelled?
YES : 

It can be assumed that this malfunction is 

intermittent (Refer to GROUP 00 

− How to 

Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service 
Points, How to Cope with Intermittent 
Malfunction ).

NO : 

Replace the engine-ECU (Refer to GROUP 
13A 

− Engine-ECU ). Then go to Step 4.

STEP 4. Check the symptom.

Q: When the brake pedal is depressed, is the cruise 

control cancelled?
YES : 

The procedure is complete.

NO : 

Return to Step 1.

Inspection Procedure 2: When the Selector Lever is Set to "N" Position, Cruise Control is not 
Cancelled.

OPERATION

When the selector lever is operated, the selector 
lever position signal from the inhibitor switch is sent 
to the CVT-ECU. Engine-ECU receives the selector 
lever position signal from the CVT-ECU via the CAN 
bus line.

COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM

• Malfunction of CAN bus line.

• The inhibitor switch circuit is suspected.

PROBABLE CAUSES

• Malfunction of CAN bus system.

• Damaged harness or connector.

• Malfunction of the inhibitor switch.

• Malfunction of the CVT-ECU.

• Malfunction of the engine-ECU.

CRUISE CONTROL

ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL

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DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

CAUTION

• If there is any problem in the CAN bus lines, 

an incorrect diagnosis code may be set. Prior 
to this diagnosis, diagnose the CAN bus 
lines.

• Before replacing the ECU, ensure that the 

CAN bus lines is normal.

STEP 1. Check the CAN bus system diagnosis.
Using M.U.T.-III, perform CAN bus diagnosis (Refer 
to GROUP 54C 

− Explanation About The M.U.T-III 

Can Bus Diagnostics ).

Q: Is the check result satisfactory?

YES : 

Go to Step 2.

NO : 

Repair the CAN bus lines (Refer to GROUP 
54C 

− Troubleshooting, Can Bus Diagnostic 

Table ). Then go to Step 5.

STEP 2. Check the data list.
Using M.U.T.-III, check the data list (Refer to data list 
reference table 

P.17-19

).

• Item 88: Inhibitor switch

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 3.

NO : 

Check the CVT system (Refer to GROUP 
23A 

− Troubleshooting, Inspection 

Procedures for Diagnosis Code, Code 
No.P0705: Malfunction of Inhibitor Switch ). 
Then go to Step 5.

STEP 3. Check the CVT system diagnosis code.
Using M.U.T.-III, perform CVT system diagnosis 
code (Refer to GROUP 23A 

− Troubleshooting, Diag-

nosis Function ).

Q: Is any diagnosis code set?

YES : 

Repair the CVT system (Refer to GROUP 

23A 

− Troubleshooting, Diagnosis Code 

Chart ). Then go to Step 5.

NO : 

Go to Step 4.

STEP 4. Check the symptom.

Q: When the selector lever is set to "N" position, is 

the cruise control cancelled?
YES : 

It can be assumed that this malfunction is 

intermittent (Refer to GROUP 00 

− How to 

Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service 
Points, How to Cope with Intermittent 
Malfunction ).

NO : 

Replace the engine-ECU (Refer to GROUP 
13A 

− Engine-ECU ). Then go to Step 5.

STEP 5. Check the symptom.

Q: When the selector lever is set to "N" position, is 

the cruise control cancelled?
YES : 

The procedure is complete.

NO : 

Return to Step 1.

Inspection Procedure 3: When the CANCEL Switch is Pressed, Cruise Control is not Cancelled.

COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM

The cause is probably an open-circuit in the circuit 
inside the CANCEL switch.

PROBABLE CAUSE

• Damaged harness or connector.

• Malfunction of the cruise control switch.

• Malfunction of the clock spring.

• Malfunction of the engine-ECU.

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

STEP 1. Check the data list.
Using M.U.T.-III, check the data list (Refer to data list 
reference table 

P.17-19

).

• Item 75: CANCEL switch

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 2.

NO : 

Check the cruise control switch system 
(Refer to 

P.17-8

 

− Diagnosis Code 

Procedures, Code No. P0578: Abnormal 
voltage at cruise control switch). Then go to 
Step 3.

STEP 2. Check the symptom.

Q: When the CANCEL switch is pressed, is the cruise 

control cancelled?

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ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL

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YES : 

It can be assumed that this malfunction is 

intermittent (Refer to GROUP 00 

− How to 

Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service 
Points, How to Cope with Intermittent 
Malfunction ).

NO : 

Replace the engine-ECU (Refer to GROUP 
13A 

− Engine-ECU ). Then go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Check the symptom.

Q: When the CANCEL switch is pressed, is the cruise 

control cancelled?
YES : 

The procedure is complete.

NO : 

Return to Step 1.

Inspection Procedure 4: Cruise Control cannot be Set (No Response SET 

− Switch and RES + Switch 

is Pressed).

COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM

The fail-safe function is probably cancelling cruise 
control system. In this case, checking the cruise con-
trol system, MPI system, CAN bus system and CVT 
system diagnosis codes. The M.U.T.-III can also be 
used to check if the circuits of each input switches 
are normal or not by checking the data list.

NOTE: Press the cruise control switches one by one 
securely. Otherwise, the cruise control system may 
not be started.

PROBABLE CAUSES

• Malfunction of CAN bus system.

• Malfunction of the MPI system.

• Malfunction of the CVT system.

• Malfunction of the cruise control switch.

• Malfunction of the stop lamp switch.

• Malfunction of the inhibitor switch.

• Malfunction of the engine-ECU.

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

CAUTION

• If there is any problem in the CAN bus lines, 

an incorrect diagnosis code may be set. Prior 
to this diagnosis, diagnose the CAN bus 
lines.

• Before replacing the ECU, ensure that the 

CAN bus lines is normal.

STEP 1. Check the CAN bus system diagnosis.
Using M.U.T.-III, perform CAN bus diagnosis (Refer 
to GROUP 54C 

− Explanation About The M.U.T-III 

Can Bus Diagnostics ).

Q: Is the check result satisfactory?

YES : 

Go to Step 2.

NO : 

Repair the CAN bus lines (Refer to GROUP 
54C 

− Troubleshooting, Can Bus Diagnostic 

Table ). Then go to Step 9.

STEP 2. Check the MPI system diagnosis code.
Using M.U.T.-III, perform MPI system diagnosis code 
(Refer to GROUP 13A 

− Troubleshooting, Diagnosis 

Function ).

Q: Is any diagnosis code set?

YES : 

Repair the MPI system (Refer to GROUP 

13A 

− Troubleshooting, Inspection Chart for 

Diagnosis Code ). Then go to Step 9.

NO : 

Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Check the CVT system diagnosis code.
Using M.U.T.-III, perform CVT system diagnosis 
code (Refer to GROUP 23A 

− Troubleshooting, Diag-

nosis Function ).

Q: Is any diagnosis code set?

YES : 

Repair the CVT system (Refer to GROUP 

23A 

− Troubleshooting, Inspection Chart for 

Diagnosis Code ). Then go to Step 9.

NO : 

Go to Step 4.

STEP 4. Read the diagnosis code.
(1) Disconnect the negative battery terminal, and 

erase the diagnosis code of the cruise control 
system.

(2) Connect the negative battery terminal.
(3) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position, and 

press the ON/OFF switch to turn the cruise 
control system to ON (turn ON the cruise control 
indicator lamp).

(4) After turning the cruise control system to ON, 

when 2 minutes or more has elapsed without 
operating the cruise control switches.

(5) With the cruise control switches not operated, 

depress the brake pedal for several seconds, and 
then read the diagnosis code of the cruise control 
system (Refer to 

P.17-6

.)

Q: Is any diagnosis code set?

YES : 

Repair the cruise control system (Refer to 

P.17-6

 

− Diagnosis Code Chart). Then go to 

Step 9.

NO : 

Go to Step 5.