Mitsubishi Outlander (2013+). Manual - part 642

COMBINATION METER

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL

54A-53

PROBABLE CAUSES

• Malfunction of CAN bus line

• Malfunction of combination meter

• Malfunction of the ETACS-ECU

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

STEP 1. M.U.T.-III CAN bus diagnostics
Use the M.U.T.-III to diagnose the CAN bus lines.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 2.

NO : 

Repair the CAN bus line (Refer to GROUP 
54C 

− Troubleshooting ).

STEP 2. M.U.T.-III other system diagnosis code
Check if diagnosis code is set to the ETACS-ECU.

Q: Is the diagnosis code set?

YES : 

Troubleshoot the ETACS-ECU. Refer to 

P.54A-281

.

NO : 

Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Check whether the diagnosis code is 
reset.
Check again if the diagnosis code is set to the combi-
nation meter.
(1) Erase the diagnosis code.
(2) Turn the ignition switch from "LOCK" (OFF) 

position to "ON" position.

(3) Check if diagnosis code is set.

Q: Is the diagnosis code set?

YES : 

Replace the combination meter.

NO : 

The trouble can be an intermittent 
malfunction (Refer to GROUP 00 

− How to 

use Troubleshooting/inspection Service 
Points 

− How to Cope with Intermittent 

Malfunction ).

TROUBLE SYMPTOM CHART

M1540200800830

CAUTION

• During diagnosis, a diagnosis code associated with other system may be set when the ignition 

switch is turned on with connector(s) disconnected. On completion, confirm all systems for diag-
nosis code(s). If diagnosis code(s) are set, erase them all.

• If the combination meter needs to be replaced as a result of troubleshooting, the current driving 

distance and elapsed days must be entered into the meter after the replacement in order to be 
used for service reminder function. Therefore, read "Integrated mileage for reminder," "Integrated 
days for reminder," "Mileage until Extra reminder," "Months until Extra reminder," and "Current 
schedule" from the meter before the replacement using the special function of M.U.T.-III, and note 
them. For the operation method of M.U.T.-III, refer to 

P.54A-76

. If "Integrated mileage for reminder" 

or "Integrated days for reminder" cannot be read from the meter using M.U.T.-III, use the following 
method.

a. As for the driving distance for check warning, use the driving distance displayed on the multi 

information display.

b. As for the elapsed days for check warning, calculate the number of elapsed days from the 

delivery date to the customer (service reminder function start date) and current date.

Trouble symptom

Inspection 
Procedure 
No.

Reference 
page

Power supply circuit check

1

P.54A-54

The odometer and the trip meter are not displayed.

2

No needle meters work.

3

If the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the indicator and warning 
lamps do not illuminate normally.

4

The speedometer does not work (the other meters work).

5

P.54A-55

The tachometer does not work (the other meters work).

6

P.54A-56

Buzzers do not sound normally.

7

P.54A-57

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CHASSIS ELECTRICAL

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SYMPTOM PROCEDURES

Inspection Procedure 1: Power supply circuit check

 

Inspection Procedure 2: The odometer and the trip meter are not displayed.

 

 Inspection Procedure 3: No needle meters work.

 

 Inspection Procedure 4: If the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the indicator and warning 
lamps do not illuminate normally.

COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM

If the odometer and trip meter is not displayed or no 
needle meters work, power supply to the combina-
tion meter, or the combination meter itself may have 
a problem.

PROBABLE CAUSES

• Damaged harness wires and connectors

• Malfunction of combination meter

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

STEP 1. M.U.T.-III diagnosis code
Check if diagnosis code is set to the combination 
meter.

Q: Is the diagnosis code set?

YES : 

Troubleshoot the combination meter. Refer 

to .

NO : 

Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Voltage measurement at the combination 
meter connector
(1) Disconnect the connector, and measure at the 

wiring harness side.

(2) Measure the voltage between the combination 

meter connector (B+B terminal) and the body 

earth.

OK: System voltage

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 4.

NO : 

Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Check of open circuit in B+B line 
between the fusible link and combination meter 
connector.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

The trouble can be an intermittent 

malfunction (Refer to GROUP 00 

− How to 

Cope with Intermittent Malfunction ).

NO : 

Repair the connector(s) or wiring harness.

STEP 4. Voltage measurement at the combination 
meter connector
(1) Disconnect the connector, and measure at the 

wiring harness side.

(2) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
(3) Measure the voltage between the combination 

meter connector (IG1 terminal) and the body 
earth.

OK: System voltage

Q: Is the check result normal?

Fuel gauge does not work (the other meters work)

8

P.54A-58

The combination meter lamp does not illuminate normally or the 
multi-information display is not displayed normally.

9

P.54A-59

The multi-information display screen cannot be changed with the operation of 
the meter information switch.

10

P.54A-60

Parking brake reminder buzzer does not sound.

11

P.54A-61

Brake warning lamp does not illuminate.

12

Seat belt reminder function does not work normally.

13

P.54A-61

The combination meter and instrument panel illumination does not illuminate 
normally.

14

P.54A-63

Trouble symptom

Inspection 
Procedure 
No.

Reference 
page

COMBINATION METER

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL

54A-55

YES : 

Go to Step 7.

NO : 

Go to Step 5.

STEP 5. M.U.T.-III other system service data
Check the input signal from the ignition switch (IG1) 
in the ETACS-ECU.

•

Item No.

Item name

Normal 
condition

Item 254

IG voltage

System voltage

Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

OK: Normal condition is displayed.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 6.

NO  : 

Troubleshoot the ETACS-ECU. Refer to 
Inspection Procedure 2 "The ignition switch 
(IG1) signal is not received." .

STEP 6. Check of open circuit in IG1 line between 
the ignition switch (IG1) and combination meter 
connector.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

The trouble can be an intermittent 

malfunction (Refer to GROUP 00 

− How to 

use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service 
Points 

− How to Cope with Intermittent 

Malfunction ).

NO : 

Repair the connector(s) or wiring harness.

STEP 7. Resistance measurement at the 
combination meter connector
(1) Disconnect the connector, and measure at the 

wiring harness side.

(2) Measure the resistance between the combination 

meter connector (GND terminal) and the body 
earth.

OK: Continuity exists (2 

Ω or less)

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 9.

NO : 

Go to Step 8.

STEP 8. Check of open circuit in GND line 
between combination meter connector and body 
earth.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

The trouble can be an intermittent 

malfunction (Refer to GROUP 00 

− How to 

use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service 
Points 

− How to Cope with Intermittent 

Malfunction ).

NO : 

Repair the connector(s) or wiring harness.

STEP 9. Retest the system

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

The trouble can be an intermittent 

malfunction (Refer to GROUP 00 

− How to 

use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service 
Points 

− How to Cope with Intermittent 

Malfunction ).

NO : 

Replace the combination meter.

Inspection Procedure 5: The speedometer does not work (the other meters work). 

CAUTION

Before replacing the combination meter, be sure 
to check that the power supply circuit, earth cir-
cuit, and communication circuit are normal.

COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM

If only the speedometer does not operate, the ABS 
<vehicles with ABS> or ASC <vehicles with ASC> 
system and combination meter may have a problem.

PROBABLE CAUSES

• Malfunction of ABS-ECU <vehicles with ABS>

• Malfunction of ASC-ECU <vehicles with ASC>

• Damaged harness wires and connectors

• Malfunction of combination meter

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

STEP 1. M.U.T.-III CAN bus diagnostics
Use the M.U.T.-III to diagnose the CAN bus lines.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 2.

NO : 

Repair the CAN bus line (Refer to GROUP 
54C 

− Troubleshooting ). Complete the CAN 

troubleshooting, and then go to Step 7.

STEP 2. M.U.T.-III diagnosis code
Check if diagnosis code is set to the combination 
meter.

Q: Is the diagnosis code set?

COMBINATION METER

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL

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YES : 

Troubleshoot the combination meter. Refer 

to 

P.54A-39

. Complete the combination 

meter troubleshooting, then go to Step 7.

NO : 

Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. M.U.T.-III other system diagnosis code
Check if diagnosis code is set to the ABS <vehicles 
with ABS> or ASC <vehicles with ASC>.

Q: Is the diagnosis code set to the any of the above?

Set to the ABS-ECU. : 

Troubleshoot the ABS. 

Refer to GROUP 35B 

− Troubleshooting .

Set to the ASC-ECU. : 

Troubleshoot the ASC. 

Refer to GROUP 35C 

− Troubleshooting .

The diagnosis code is not set. : 

Go to Step 4.

STEP 4. M.U.T.-III other system data list
Check the vehicle speed signal data list of ABS 
<vehicles with ABS> or ASC <vehicles with ASC> 
system.
Item No.88: Vehicle speed (Refer to GROUP 35B, 
Data list reference table  or refer to GROUP 35C, 
Data list reference table .)

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 5.

NO : 

Diagnose ABS <vehicles with ABS> or ASC 
<vehicles with ASC> system. (Refer to 
GROUP 35B, Troubleshooting  or refer to 
GROUP 35B, Troubleshooting .) After 
diagnosing the ABS <vehicles with ABS> or 
ASC <vehicles with ASC> system.

STEP 5. Check the speedometer.
(1) Connect the M.U.T.-III to the diagnosis connector.
(2) Use the M.U.T.-III to enter simulated vehicle 

speed.

• Item No.1: Speedometer (Refer to 

P.54A-64

.)

OK: The speedometer shows that simu-
lated vehicle speed.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 6.

NO : 

Replace combination meter, then go to Step 
7.

STEP 6. M.U.T.-III Special Function

• Item 4: Pointer (Refer to 

P.54A-64

).

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 7.

NO : 

Replace the combination meter, and then go 
to Step 7.

STEP 7. Retest the system.
Check that the speedometer works normally.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

The procedure is complete. (If no 

malfunctions are found in all steps, an 
intermittent malfunction is suspected. Refer 
to GROUP 00 / How to Cope with 
Intermittent Malfunction ).

NO : 

Go to Step 1.

Inspection Procedure 6: The tachometer does not work (the other meters work).

CAUTION

Before replacing the combination meter, be sure 
to check that the power supply circuit, earth cir-
cuit, and communication circuit are normal.

COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM

If only the tachometer does not operate, the ignition 
signal from the engine-ECU may not be received or 
the combination meter may have a problem.

PROBABLE CAUSES

• Malfunction of combination meter

• Malfunction of engine-ECU

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

STEP 1. M.U.T.-III CAN bus diagnostics
Use the M.U.T.-III to diagnose the CAN bus lines.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 2.

NO : 

Repair the CAN bus line (Refer to GROUP 
54C 

− Troubleshooting ). Complete the CAN 

troubleshooting, and then go to Step 6.

STEP 2. M.U.T.-III diagnosis code
Check if diagnosis code is set to the combination 
meter.

Q: Is the diagnosis code set?

YES : 

Troubleshoot the combination meter. Refer 

to 

P.54A-39

. Complete the combination 

meter troubleshooting, then go to Step 6.

NO : 

Go to Step 3.