Mitsubishi Outlander (2013+). Manual - part 528

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM <Vehicles without keyless operation system>

BODY

42A-132

PROBABLE CAUSES

• Malfunction of the keyless entry transmitter

• Malfunction of the ETACS-ECU

• Damaged harness wires and connectors

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

1. Check the operation of the keyless entry system.

2. Check the customise function.

3. Retest the system.

Inspection Procedure 4: Multimode keyless entry system function does not work at all <Vehicles with 
electric retractable remote controlled door mirrors>.

CAUTION

Before replacing the ECU, ensure that the power 
supply circuit, the earth circuit and the communi-
cation circuit are normal.

COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM

If the electric-folding door mirrors work normally, 
ETACS-ECU may be faulty. Also, the door mirror 
operation setting is configured for other than the fold-
ing/unfolding interlocked with the keyless entry oper-
ation, using the customisation function.

PROBABLE CAUSES

• Malfunction of keyless entry transmitter

• Malfunction of ETACS-ECU

• Damaged wiring harness and connectors

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

STEP 1. Confirm the transmitter.
Check that the keyless entry system works normally.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 2.

NO : 

Refer to trouble symptom chart 

P.42A-129

.

STEP 2. Check the operation of the 
electric-folding door mirror.
Check that the electric folding door mirrors work nor-
mally.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 3.

NO : 

Refer to GROUP 51 

− Troubleshooting .

STEP 3. M.U.T.-III diagnosis code
Check if any diagnosis code is set to the keyless 
entry system.

Q: Is the diagnosis code set?

YES : 

Refer to diagnosis code chart 

P.42A-126

.

NO : 

Go to Step 4.

STEP 4. Check the customisation function.
Use the customisation function to check that the 
"Multi mode" has been set to one of the followings, 
not "Disabled."

• D/M: O&C.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 5.

NO : 

Use the customisation function to set the 
"Multi mode" to one of the above, not 
"Disabled" (Refer to 

P.42A-134

).

STEP 5. Check of the troubles
Check that the multimode keyless entry system 
works normally.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Intermittent malfunction (Refer to GROUP 

00 

− How to Use 

Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points 

− 

How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction ).

NO : 

Replace ETACS-ECU and register the ID 
codes (Refer to 

P.42A-134

).

Inspection Procedure 5: Power door locks with selective unlocking does not work.

CAUTION

Before replacing the ECU, ensure that the power 
supply circuit, the earth circuit and the communi-
cation circuit are normal.

COMMENT ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM

If the keyless entry function works normally and only 

the power door locks with selective unlocking does 
not work normally, ETACS-ECU may be defective. In 
addition, it is possible that the function has been dis-
abled by using the customisation function.

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM <Vehicles without keyless operation system>

BODY

42A-133

PROBABLE CAUSES

• Malfunction of ETACS-ECU

• Damaged wiring harness and connectors

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

STEP 1. Check the customisation

Q: Are the power door locks with selective unlocking 

enabled by the customization function?
YES : 

Go to Step 2.

NO : 

Set the power door locks with selective 
unlocking to "Enabled" by using the 
customisation function. Refer to 

P.42A-134

.

STEP 2. Keyless entry system operation check
Press the unlock switch of the transmitter and check 
that only the driver's door is unlocked. Then, press 
the unlock switch once again within 2 seconds after 
that to check that the front passenger's door, the rear 
doors and the tailgate are unlocked.

Q: Does the keyless entry system work normally?

YES : 

Go to Step 3.

NO (Only the driver's door is not unlocked.) : 

Replace the ETACS-ECU and register the 
ID codes (Refer to 

P.42A-134

).

NO (The driver's door, front passenger's door, rear 
doors and tailgate are not unlocked.) : 

Refer to 

Inspection Procedure 1: "Keyless entry 
system does not work 

P.42A-129

."

STEP 3. Check of the troubles
Check that the power door locks with selective 
unlocking works normally.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Intermittent malfunction (Refer to GROUP 

00 

− How to Use 

Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points 

− 

How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction ).

NO : 

Replace ETACS-ECU and register the ID 
codes (Refer to 

P.42A-134

).

CHECK AT ECU TERMINAL

M1428006600017

Receiver antenna terminal check (Refer to GROUP 
54A 

− Check at ECU terminal ).

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM INSPECTION

M1428001400449

Check the system as described below. If the system 
does not work, carry out troubleshooting. Refer to 

P.42A-129

.

• Operate the transmitter to check that the doors 

can be locked and unlocked.

• Operate the transmitter to check when the door 

locking or unlocking operation is performed that 
the hazard warning lamp [lock: flash once, 
unlock: flash twice (default setting)] and room 
lamp [lock: flash once, unlock: illuminates for 15 
seconds (default setting)] answer back operates. 
Refer to 

P.42A-134

.

NOTE: 

.

•

The customisation function allows you to 
change the answerback setting as follows. 
Prior to that check, confirm which setting is 
activated.

•

The hazard warning lamp flash once when 
locked and twice when unlocked (default 
setting).

•

The hazard warning lamp flash once when 
locked and do not flash when unlocked.

•

The hazard warning lamp do not flash 
when locked and flash twice when 
unlocked.

•

The hazard warning lamp do not flash 
when both locked and unlocked.

•

The hazard warning lamp flash twice 
when locked and once when unlocked.

•

The hazard warning lamp flash twice 
when locked and do not flash when 
unlocked.

•

The hazard warning lamp do not flash 
when locked and flash once when 
unlocked.

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM TIMER LOCK 
FUNCTION INSPECTION

M1428004000547

Attempt to unlock the doors by using the transmitter. 
If the doors are not locked within 30 seconds, carry 
out troubleshooting. Note that the doors will not be 
locked if the ignition key is inserted within the 30-sec-
ond period, one of the doors is opened, or the key-
less entry function is triggered. Refer to 

P.42A-129

.

NOTE: The customise function allows you to change 
the keyless entry system timer lock period from 30 
seconds (initial setting) to 60, 120 or 180 seconds. 
Prior to the check, confirm which setting is activated. 
Refer to 

P.42A-134

.

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM <Vehicles without keyless operation system>

BODY

42A-134

MULTIMODE KEYLESS ENTRY 
FUNCTION CHECK <Vehicles with 
electric retractable remote controlled 
door mirrors>

M1428004100254

Operate the transmitter to check that the elec-
tric-folding door mirrors work. If they do not work, 
carry out diagnosis. Refer to 

P.42A-129

.

NOTE: The settings of the electric-folding door mir-
rors can be changed using the customisation func-
tion. Confirm which settings are activated before 
performing diagnosis. Refer to 

P.42A-134

.

POWER DOOR LOCKS WITH SELECTIVE 
UNLOCKING INSPECTION

M1428006400068

Press the unlock switch on the transmitter once to 
unlock only the driver's door. Press the unlock switch 
of the transmitter once again within 2 seconds after 
the driver's door is unlocked, and check that the front 
passenger's door, the rear doors and tailgate are 
unlocked. If they are not unlocked, carry out trouble-
shooting. Refer to 

P.42A-129

.

NOTE: Press the unlock switch on the transmitter 
once to unlock only the driver's door. When the 
unlock switch of the transmitter is pressed once 
again more than 2 seconds after the driver's door is 
unlocked, only the driver's door is unlocked.

NOTE: The setting of the power door locks with 
selective unlocking can be changed using the cus-
tomisation function. Confirm which setting is acti-
vated before performing these checks. Refer to 

P.42A-134

.

HOW TO REGISTER ENCRYPTED CODE

M1428001001239

For the details of key registration procedure, refer to 
the ID registration procedure manual.

CUSTOMISATION FUNCTION

M1428005500255

By operating the M.U.T.-III ETACS system, the fol-
lowing functions can be customised. The pro-
grammed information is held even when the battery 
is disconnected.

Adjustment 
item (M.U.T.-III 
display)

Adjustment item

Adjusting content 
(M.U.T.-III display)

Adjusting content

Hazard answer 
back

Adjustment of the 
number of keyless 
hazard warning 
lamp answer back 
flashes

Lock:1, Unlock:2

LOCK: Flashes once, UNLOCK: Flashes 
twice (initial condition)

Lock:1, Unlock:0

LOCK: Flashes once, UNLOCK: No flash

Lock:0, Unlock:2

LOCK: No flash, UNLOCK: Flash twice

Lock:2, Unlock:1

LOCK: Flash twice, UNLOCK: Flash once

Lock:2, Unlock:0

LOCK: Flash twice, UNLOCK: No flash

Lock:0, Unlock:1

LOCK: No flash, UNLOCK: Flash once

Lock:0, Unlock:0

No function

Auto fold mirror

Electric folding door 
mirror automatic 
unfolding function 
<vehicles with 
electric retractable 
remote controlled 
door mirrors>

Not Auto

No synchronised operation

Open Vehicle SPD

Vehicle speed-dependent operation

Open/Close by IG

Ignition switch linked operation

OPN/CLS Keyles

Keyless entry linked operation (initial 
condition)

Door unlock 
mode

Adjustment of 
power door locks 
with selective 
unlocking

All Doors Unlock

Without function: The first operation of 
keyless entry system or unlock operation 
by KOS unlocks all doors (initial condition).

Dr Door Unlock

With function: The first operation of 
keyless entry system or unlock operation 
by KOS unlocks the driver's door only, and 
the second unlock operation within 2 
seconds after that unlocks all doors. 

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM <Vehicles without keyless operation system>

BODY

42A-135

TRANSMITTER

DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY

M1428002800525

Post-installation operation
• Transmitter operation check

AC310838

AC303199
AC304118

1

2

AI

5

3

4

6

Disassembly steps 

1.

Screw

2.

Upper cover

3.

Transponder

4.

Transmitter assembly

<<

A

>>

>>

A

<<

5.

Battery

6.

Master key

Timer lock timer Timer lock period 

adjustment

30 sec

30 seconds (initial condition)

60 sec

60 seconds

120 sec

120 seconds

180 sec

180 seconds

Multi mode

Multi-mode keyless 
entry function 
customisation 
<Vehicles with 
electric retractable 
remote controlled 
door mirrors>

Disable

No function

D/M: O&C

Door mirror fold/unfold operation only 
(initial condition)

Adjustment 
item (M.U.T.-III 
display)

Adjustment item

Adjusting content 
(M.U.T.-III display)

Adjusting content

Disassembly steps (Continued)