Mitsubishi Outlander (2013+). Manual - part 416

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YES : 

Intermittent malfunction (Refer to GROUP 

00 

− How to Cope with Intermittent 

Malfunction ).

NO : 

Replace the steering wheel sensor (Refer to 
GROUP 35C 

− Steering Wheel Sensor ). 

Then go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Check whether the diagnosis code is 
reset.

Q: Is diagnosis code No.U0126 set?

YES : 

Replace the 4WD-ECU (Refer to 

P.27C-51

). 

Then go to Step 4.

NO : 

Intermittent malfunction (Refer to GROUP 
00 

− How to Cope with Intermittent 

Malfunction ).

STEP 4. Check whether the diagnosis code is 
reset.

Q: Is diagnosis code No.U0126 set?

YES : 

Return to Step 1.

NO : 

This diagnosis is complete.

Code No. U0141: ETACS CAN Timeout

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.

• Whenever the ECU is replaced, ensure that 

the CAN bus lines are normal.

OPERATION

4WD-ECU communicates with the ETACS-ECU via 
the CAN bus lines.

DIAGNOSIS CODE SET CONDITION

This diagnosis code is set when the abnormality 
below is detected:

• The signal sent from the ETACS-ECU cannot be 

received for a certain period.

PROBABLE CAUSES

• Malfunction of the CAN bus line

• Malfunction of power supply circuit system 

(ETACS-ECU)

• Malfunction of ECU (ETACS-ECU)

• Malfunction of 4WD-ECU

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

STEP 1. M.U.T.-III CAN bus diagnostics.
Use M.U.T.-III to perform the CAN bus diagnosis.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 2.

NO : 

Repair the CAN bus lines. (Refer to GROUP 
54C 

− Troubleshooting ).

STEP 2. M.U.T.-III diagnosis code.
Check the ETACS diagnosis code (Refer to GROUP 
54A 

− Troubleshooting ).

Q: Is the diagnosis code set?

YES : 

Perform the relevant troubleshooting.

NO : 

Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Check whether the diagnosis code is 
reset.

Q: Is diagnosis code No.U0141 set?

YES : 

Replace the 4WD-ECU (Refer to 

P.27C-51

). 

Then go to Step 4.

NO : 

Intermittent malfunction (Refer to GROUP 
00 

− How to Cope with Intermittent 

Malfunction ).

STEP 4. Check whether the diagnosis code is 
reset.

Q: Is diagnosis code No.U0141 set?

YES : 

Return to Step 1.

NO : 

This diagnosis is complete.

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Code No.U0401: Engine CAN Message

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.

• Whenever the ECU is replaced, ensure that 

the CAN bus lines are normal.

OPERATION

4WD-ECU communicates with the engine-ECU via 
the CAN bus lines.

DIAGNOSIS CODE SET CONDITION

This diagnosis code is set when the abnormality 
below is detected:

• Abnormality is detected in the signal received 

from the engine-ECU.

PROBABLE CAUSES

• Malfunction of the CAN bus line

• Engine malfunction

• Malfunction of engine-ECU

• Malfunction of 4WD-ECU

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

STEP 1. M.U.T.-III CAN bus diagnostics.
Use M.U.T.-III to perform the CAN bus diagnosis.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 2.

NO : 

Repair the CAN bus lines (Refer to GROUP 
54C 

− Troubleshooting ).

STEP 2. M.U.T.-III diagnosis code.
Check the engine diagnosis code (Refer to GROUP 
13A 

− Troubleshooting ).

Q: Is the diagnosis code set?

YES : 

Perform the relevant troubleshooting.

NO : 

Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. M.U.T.-III data list.
Check the following data list (Refer to 

P.27C-45

).

• Item No.12: Engine speed

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Intermittent malfunction (Refer to GROUP 

00 

− How to Cope with Intermittent 

Malfunction ).

NO : 

Go to Step 4.

STEP 4. Check whether the diagnosis code is 
reset.

Q: Is diagnosis code No.U0401 set?

YES : 

Replace the 4WD-ECU (Refer to 

P.27C-51

). 

Then go to Step 5.

NO : 

Intermittent malfunction (Refer to GROUP 
00 

− How to Cope with Intermittent 

Malfunction ).

STEP 5. Check whether the diagnosis code is 
reset.

Q: Is diagnosis code No.U0401 set?

YES : 

Return to Step 1.

NO : 

This diagnosis is complete.

Code No.U0428: Steering Wheel Sensor CAN Message <ASC>

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.

• Whenever the ECU is replaced, ensure that 

the CAN bus lines are normal.

• When the steering wheel sensor is replaced, 

calibrate the steering wheel sensor (Refer to 
GROUP 35C 

− On-vehicle Service ), and reset 

the steering wheel sensor correction amount 
stored in the 4WD-ECU. (Item No. 1: SAS 
adjusted value 

P.27C-48

).

OPERATION

4WD-ECU communicates with the steering wheel 
sensor via the CAN bus lines.

DIAGNOSIS CODE SET CONDITION

This diagnosis code is set when the abnormality 
below is detected:

• Abnormality is detected in the signal received 

from the steering wheel sensor.

PROBABLE CAUSES

• Malfunction of the CAN bus line

• Malfunction of the steering wheel sensor

• Malfunction of 4WD-ECU

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DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

STEP 1. M.U.T.-III CAN bus diagnostics.
Use M.U.T.-III to perform the CAN bus diagnosis.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 2.

NO : 

Repair the CAN bus lines (Refer to GROUP 
54C 

− Troubleshooting ).

STEP 2. M.U.T.-III data list.
Check the following data list (Refer to 

P.27C-45

).

• Item No.8: Steering angle sensor

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Intermittent malfunction (Refer to GROUP 

00 

− How to Cope with Intermittent 

Malfunction ).

NO : 

Replace the steering wheel sensor (Refer to 
GROUP 35C 

− Steering Wheel Sensor ). 

Then go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Check whether the diagnosis code is 
reset.

Q: Is diagnosis code No.U0428 set?

YES : 

Replace the 4WD-ECU (Refer to 

P.27C-51

). 

Then go to Step 4.

NO : 

Intermittent malfunction (Refer to GROUP 
00 

− How to Cope with Intermittent 

Malfunction ).

STEP 4. Check whether the diagnosis code is 
reset.

Q: Is diagnosis code No.U0428 set?

YES : 

Return to Step 1.

NO : 

This diagnosis is complete.

Code No.U0431: ETACS CAN Message

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.

• Whenever the ECU is replaced, ensure that 

the CAN bus lines are normal.

• When the ETACS-ECU of vehicles without 

KOS is replaced, the encrypted code of the 
ignition key needs to be registered to the 
ETACS-ECU. (If the encrypted code is not reg-
istered, the engine cannot be started. Regis-
ter the encrypted code as described in 
GROUP 54A, Immobilizer System 

− How to 

Register Key ID .)

OPERATION

4WD-ECU communicates with the ETACS-ECU via 
the CAN bus lines.

DIAGNOSIS CODE SET CONDITION

This diagnosis code is set when the abnormality 
below is detected:

• Abnormality is detected in the signal received 

from ETACS-ECU.

PROBABLE CAUSES

• Malfunction of the CAN bus line

• Malfunction of ETACS-ECU power supply circuit 

system

• ETACS-ECU malfunction

• Malfunction of 4WD-ECU

• Coding not implemented

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

STEP 1. M.U.T.-III CAN bus diagnostics.
Use M.U.T.-III to perform the CAN bus diagnosis.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 2.

NO : 

Repair the CAN bus lines (Refer to GROUP 
54C 

− Troubleshooting ).

STEP 2. M.U.T.-III diagnosis code.
Check if diagnosis code No.U1195 is set (Refer to 

P.27C-37

).

Q: Is the diagnosis code set?

YES : 

Perform the relevant troubleshooting.

NO : 

Go to Step 3.

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STEP 3. M.U.T.-III other system diagnosis code.
Check the ETACS diagnosis code (Refer to GROUP 
54A 

− Troubleshooting ).

Q: Is the diagnosis code set?

YES : 

Perform the relevant troubleshooting.

NO : 

Go to Step 4.

STEP 4. M.U.T.-III data list.
Check the ETACS data list below (Refer to GROUP 
54A 

− ETACS ).

• Item No.252: Ambient temperature sensor

• Item No.254: IG voltage

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 5.

NO : 

Replace the ETACS-ECU. Then go to Step 
5.

STEP 5. Check whether the diagnosis code is 
reset.

Q: Is diagnosis code No.U0431 set?

YES : 

Replace the 4WD-ECU (Refer to 

P.27C-51

). 

Then go to Step 6.

NO : 

Intermittent malfunction. (Refer to GROUP 
00 

− How to Cope with Intermittent 

Malfunction ).

STEP 6. Check whether the diagnosis code is 
reset.

Q: Is diagnosis code No.U0431 set?

YES : 

Return to Step 1.

NO : 

This diagnosis is complete.

Code No.U1073: Bus-Off

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.

• Whenever the ECU is replaced, ensure that 

the CAN bus lines are normal.

DIAGNOSIS CODE SET CONDITION

This diagnosis code is set when the abnormality 
below is detected:

• CAN C-bus off interruption is detected.

PROBABLE CAUSES

• The CAN bus line is defective.

• Malfunction of 4WD-ECU

• ECU malfunction of other system

Code No.U1195: Coding not Completed

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.

• Whenever the ECU is replaced, ensure that 

the CAN bus lines are normal.

• When the diagnosis code No.U1195 is set in 

4WD-ECU, the diagnosis code may also be 
set in ETACS-ECU. When the diagnosis code 
is set in ETACS-ECU, perform the diagnosis 
of the diagnosis code for ETACS-ECU first.

• When the ETACS-ECU of vehicles without 

KOS is replaced, the encrypted code of the 
ignition key needs to be registered to the 
ETACS-ECU. (If the encrypted code is not reg-

istered, the engine cannot be started. Regis-
ter the encrypted code as described in 
GROUP 54A, Immobilizer System 

− How to 

Register Key ID .)

OPERATION

4WD-ECU receives the vehicle information stored in 
ETACS-ECU via CAN bus lines.

DIAGNOSIS CODE SET CONDITION

This diagnosis code is set when the abnormality 
below is detected:

• Coding has not been performed.

PROBABLE CAUSES

• Malfunction of the CAN bus line

• Coding not implemented