Mitsubishi Outlander (2013+). Manual - part 369

TROUBLESHOOTING

CVT

23A-46

33

INHR

Inhibitor switch R

• Ignition switch: ON

• Selector lever position: R

System voltage

• Ignition switch: ON

• Selector lever position: other than R

1 V or less

34

INHN

Inhibitor switch N

• Ignition switch: ON

• Selector lever position: N

System voltage

• Ignition switch: ON

• Selector lever position: Other than N

1 V or less

35

INHS

Ds position switch 
<Vehicles without 
paddle shift>

• Ignition switch: ON

• Selector lever position: Ds, L

1 V or less

• Ignition switch: ON

• Selector lever position: Other than Ds

System voltage

36

SECS

Secondary pulley speed 
sensor

• Selector lever position: D

• Drive at a constant speed of approx. 20 

km/h

• Use an oscilloscope to measure the 

voltage between the terminals No. 36 
and No. 48.

Oscilloscope 
inspection 
procedure 
(Refer to 

P.23A-47

.)

37

PRMS

Primary speed sensor

• Selector lever position: D

• Drive at a constant speed of approx. 20 

km/h

• Use an oscilloscope to measure the 

voltage between the terminals No. 37 
and No. 48.

Oscilloscope 
inspection 
procedure 
(Refer to 

P.23A-47

.)

39

LRPS

Secondary pressure 
sensor

• Engine: Idling

• Selector lever position: N

Approx. 1.0 V

40

SPM1

Stepper motor A

Within 2 seconds after the ignition switch 
is turned to the ON position

Pulse width: 30 
ms

41

SPM2

Stepper motor B

Within 2 seconds after the ignition switch 
is turned to the ON position

Pulse width: 10 
ms

45

INHD

Inhibitor switch D

• Ignition switch: ON

• Selector lever position: D

System voltage

• Ignition switch: ON

• Selector lever position: other than D

1 V or less

46

INHL

Inhibitor switch L

• Ignition switch: ON

• Selector lever position: Ds, L <Vehicles 

without paddle shift>

System voltage

• Ignition switch: ON

• Selector lever position: other than L

1 V or less

48

SGND

Sensor earth

Always

1 V or less

49

SSPW

Sensor power supply

Ignition switch: ON

5.0 V

50

SPWR

CVT fluid temperature 
sensor

• Ignition switch: ON

• CVT fluid temperature: 20°C

Approx. 2.0 V

• Ignition switch: ON

• CVT fluid temperature: 80°C

Approx. 1.0 V

Terminal 
No.

Terminal 
code

Check item

Check conditions

Standard value

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

CVT

23A-47

OSCILLOSCOPE INSPECTION 
PROCEDURES

M1231208500254

With the connector remain connected, connect the 
oscilloscope probe to each terminal of CVT-ECU.

Termina
l No.

Check item

Check conditions

Normal conditions

Wave patterns

36 - 26

Secondary pulley 
rotation sensor

• Selector lever 

position: D

• Drive at a constant 

speed of approx. 
20 km/h

Between 0 and 4.5 V, 
the pulse cycle is 
constant.

AC508912AB

(V)

(Time)

0

4.5

37 - 26

Primary pulley 
rotation sensor

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

ESSENTIAL SERVICE

CVT FLUID CHECK

M1231211700656

CAUTION

Replace the CVT fluid whenever the transmission 
is replaced with a new one or the vehicle is 
driven in harsh conditions.
1. Drive the vehicle until the CVT fluid is warmed up 

to the normal operating temperature (70 to 80

°C).

NOTE: Use M.U.T.-III. to measure the CVT fluid 
temperature.

NOTE: 

AC508088

HOT

AB

40

60

80

-30

-20

-10

0

10

Fluid temperature (˚C)

Oil level
gauge

Oil level (mm)

When a certain amount of time is required to 
warm up the CVT fluid to the normal operating 
temperature (70 to 80

°

C), check the oil level refer-

ring to the characteristics chart.

2. Park the vehicle on a level surface.

3. Move the selector lever to every position to fill the 

torque converter and the hydraulic circuit with the 
CVT fluid, and then move the selector lever to "P" 
or "N" range.

4. Wipe clean the area around the oil level gauge, 

and then remove the oil level gauge to check the 
condition of the CVT fluid.

51

SPM3

Stepper motor C

Within 2 seconds after the ignition switch 
is turned to the ON position

Pulse width: 30 
ms

52

SPM4

Stepper motor D

Within 2 seconds after the ignition switch 
is turned to the ON position

Pulse width: 10 
ms

Terminal 
No.

Terminal 
code

Check item

Check conditions

Standard value

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

CVT

23A-48

NOTE: If the CVT fluid smells burnt or is exces-
sively deteriorated or dirty, the CVT fluid is con-
taminated with particles of the metal bushings and 
friction material. In these cases, the transmission 
must be overhauled.

AC805082

5. Check that the CVT fluid level is within the "HOT" 

area on the oil level gauge. If the fluid level is low, 
add the CVT fluid to the "HOT" level.

CVT fluid: MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE 
CVTF-J4

NOTE: When the CVT fluid level is low, the oil 
pump sucks air together with the CVT fluid, and 
produces air bubbles in the hydraulic circuit. The 
air bubbles in the hydraulic circuit decreases the 
hydraulic pressure, causing the delayed gearshift 
or slippage of the belt, clutch, and brake. When 
the CVT fluid level is too high, the fluid is stirred 
by the gear and foams up, and the problems simi-
lar to those when the CVT fluid level is low will 
occur. In either case, air bubbles cause the over-
heat and oxidation of the CVT fluid, which pre-
vents normal operation of the valve, clutch, and 
brake. Beside, when the CVT fluid is foamy, it 
flows out of the transmission vent hole. This may 
be taken as the fluid leakage by mistake.

6. Insert the oil level gauge securely.

CVT FLUID REPLACEMENT

M1231211800813

AC506482

AB

1. Remove the drain plug on the bottom of the 

transmission case to drain the CVT fluid.

Draining amount: Approximately 5.5 L

2. Install the drain plug with a new gasket to the 

transmission case, and tighten it to the specified 
torque.

Tightening torque: 34 

± 2 N⋅m

CAUTION

If the transmission case becomes full before fill-
ing 5.5 L of CVT fluid, stop filling the CVT fluid. 

3. Fill in the new CVT fluid through the oil filler tube.

Filling amount: Approximately 5.5 L

CVT fluid: MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE 
CVTF-J4

4. Start up the engine and let it idle for 1 to 2 

minutes.

5. Move the selector lever to every position, and 

then move it to the P or N range.

6. Stop the engine and perform the above steps 1 to 

5 again.

7. Stop the engine, and discharge a small amount of 

CVT fluid to check for fouling. If fouling is found, 
repeat steps 1 to 5 until clean CVT fluid comes 
out.

AC805082

8. Drive the vehicle until the CVT fluid is warmed up 

to the normal operating temperature (70 to 80

°C), 

and check the CVT fluid level. It must be within 
the "HOT" area on the oil level gauge.

NOTE: The "COLD" level is for reference only. 
Use the "HOT" level as the criteria.

NOTE: Use M.U.T.-III. to measure the CVT fluid 
temperature.

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

CVT

23A-49

NOTE: 

AC508088

HOT

AB

40

60

80

-30

-20

-10

0

10

Fluid temperature (˚C)

Oil level
gauge

Oil level (mm)

When a certain amount of time is required to 
warm up the CVT fluid to the normal operating 
temperature (70 to 80

°

C), check the oil level refer-

ring to the characteristics chart.

9. Adjust the CVT fluid level to the specified level. 

Refill the CVT fluid when the fluid level is low, and 
drain the CVT fluid through the drain plug when 
the fluid level is high.

10.Securely insert the oil level gauge into the oil filler 

tube.

11.CVT-ECU records the deterioration level of the 

CVT fluid. After replacing the CVT fluid with new 
one, use M.U.T.-III to reset the deterioration level 
recorded in CVT-ECU.

INHIBITOR SWITCH CONTINUITY CHECK

M1231201400502

AC506483

Inhibitor
switch

AC

AC507184

AH

P

R N D

2

2

1

1

7

7

3

3

8

8

5

5

4

4

9

9

6

6

10

10

L

Item

Terminal number

Resistance 
value

P

3 

− 2, 7 − 10

Continuity exists 
(2 

Ω or less).

R

3 

− 9

N

3 

− 8, 7 − 10

D

3 

− 5

L 

3 

− 1

INHIBITOR SWITCH AND CONTROL 
CABLE ADJUSTMENT

M1231201500424

1. Move the selector lever to the "N" range.

AC506483

AB

Transmission
control cable

Adjusting nut

2. Loosen the adjusting nut so that the manual 

control lever moves freely.

3. Move the manual control lever to Neutral position.

AC507417AE

Inhibitor
switch body

Section A - A

Manual
control lever

A

A

Inhibitor switch
mounting bolt

Manual
control lever

End hole

Flange hole

4. Align the hole at the end of the manual control 

lever and the hole in the inhibitor switch body 
flange (section A 

− A).