Mitsubishi Outlander (2013+). Manual - part 643

COMBINATION METER

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL

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STEP 3. M.U.T.-III other system diagnosis code
Check if diagnosis code is set to the engine-ECU.

Q: Is the diagnosis code set?

YES : 

Troubleshoot the engine (Refer to GROUP 

13A 

− Troubleshooting ). Complete the 

engine troubleshooting, and then go to Step 
6.

NO : 

Go to Step 4.

STEP 4. M.U.T.-III actuator test

• Item 2: Tachometer (Refer to 

P.54A-64

).

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 5.

NO : 

Replace the combination meter, and then go 
to Step 6.

STEP 5. M.U.T.-III special function

• Item 4: Pointer (Refer to 

P.54A-64

).

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 6.

NO : 

Replace the combination meter, and then go 
to Step 6.

STEP 6. Retest the system
Check that the tachometer 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 7: Buzzers do not sound normally.

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

When the following signals are received via the CAN 
communication or signal line, the combination meter 
sounds the incorporated buzzer according to the 
each pattern.

Seat belt reminder function

• Ignition switch ON signal

• Driver’s seat belt switch signal

• Passenger’s seat belt switch signal

• Vehicles speed signal

Electric steering wheel lock malfunction warning 

buzzer (vehicles with OSS)

• Ignition switch signal

• LIN bus line (local) for electrical steering lock

• Actuator driving permission monitoring signal

OSS-related malfunction warning buzzer (vehi-

cles with OSS)

• Ignition switch signal

• When the following conditions are met, and 1 

second or more has elapsed.

a. +B1 is detected to be ON and +B2 is detected 

to be OFF.

b. When +B1 is OFF and +B2 is ON, OSS-ECU 

detects that the IOD fuse is mounted.

Engine switch reminder buzzer (vehicles with 

OSS)

• Engine switch ON signal

• Driver's door switch ON signal

Keyless operation key reminder buzzer (vehicles 

with KOS)

• Ignition switch OFF signal

• IG knob push switch ON signal

• Driver's door switch ON signal

Lamp reminder buzzer

• Ignition switch OFF signal

• Lighting switch ON signal

• Driver's door switch ON signal

Door-ajar warning buzzer

• Ignition switch ON signal

• Any door switch or tailgate switch ON signal

• Vehicles speed signal

Freeze warning buzzer

• Ignition switch ON signal

• Ambient temperature signal

Parking brake reminder buzzer

• Ignition switch ON signal

• Parking brake switch

• Vehicles speed signal

Multi information display interrupt display buzzer

• Display condition signal of information display 

from each warning (When there is a fixed buzzer 
sounding pattern for each warning, that pattern 
has the priority.)

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Meter information switch or rheostat illumination 

switch <High contrast meter> operation 
buzzer

• ON signal for multi-information display switch

Turn-signal lamp buzzer

• Turn-signal lamp switch ON signal

A/T shift cancel buzzer/Paddle shift cancel prohi-

bition buzzer, ETACS-ECU function customise 
buzzer, A/C operation buzzer, audio operation 
buzzer

• Sounding request signal from the CVT-ECU, 

A/C-ECU, radio and CD player, Multivision dis-
play

If the buzzer does not sound normally, the connec-
tor(s) and wiring harness in the CAN bus lines, or the 
CVT-ECU, A/C-ECU, radio and CD player, Multivi-
sion display or the combination meter may have a 
problem.

PROBABLE CAUSES

• Malfunction of combination meter

• Damaged harness wires and connectors

• Malfunction of ECUs

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 diagnosis code
Check if diagnosis code is set to the combination 
meter.

Q: Is the diagnosis code set?

YES : 

Refer to 

P.54A-39

.

NO : 

Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. M.U.T.-III other system diagnosis code
Check if diagnosis code is set to the engine-ECU, 
CVT-ECU, ABS-ECU, OSS-ECU, ETACS-ECU or 
A/C-ECU or heater control unit.

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

Set to the engine-ECU. : 

Troubleshoot the engine 

(Refer to GROUP 13A 

− Troubleshooting ).

Set to the CVT-ECU. : 

Troubleshoot the CVT. Refer 

to GROUP 23A 

− Diagnosis code chart .

Set to the ABS-ECU. : 

Troubleshoot the ABS. 

Refer to GROUP 35B 

− Troubleshooting .

Set to the OSS-ECU. : 

Troubleshoot the OSS. 

Refer to GROUP 42B 

− Troubleshooting .

Set to the ETACS-ECU. : 

Troubleshoot the ETACS. 

Refer to 

P.54A-281

.

Set to the A/C-ECU/Heater control unit. : 

Troubleshoot the A/C-ECU/Heater control 
unit. Refer to GROUP 55B 

− 

Troubleshooting .

The diagnosis code is not set. : 

Go to Step 4.

STEP 4. Check by M.U.T.-III "Special Function"
Using M.U.T.-III, select "Test" from the special func-
tion of the combination meter. Execute the following 
item to check the buzzer.

• Item 3: Buzzer(AUTO)

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 5.

NO : 

Replace the combination meter.

STEP 5. Retest the system
Check that the buzzers sound normally.

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 8: Fuel gauge 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 fuel gauge does not operate, the fuel 
pump and gauge unit (main), the fuel gauge unit 

(sub) <4WD> or the combination meter may be 
defective.

PROBABLE CAUSES

• Malfunction of fuel pump and gauge unit (main)

• Malfunction of the fuel gauge unit (sub) <4WD>

• Malfunction of combination meter

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DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

STEP 1. Check the diagnosis code.
Check if diagnosis code No. B1201 is set.

Q: Is the diagnosis code No. B1201 set?

YES : 

Perform the troubleshooting of when the 

diagnosis code is set (Refer to 

P.54A-39

).

NO : 

Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Fuel pump and gauge unit (main) and 
fuel gauge unit (sub) <4WD> check
Check the fuel pump and gauge unit (main) and fuel 
gauge unit (sub) <4WD>. Refer to 

P.54A-74

.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 3.

NO : 

Replace the fuel pump and gauge unit 
(main) and fuel gauge unit (sub) <4WD>.

STEP 3. M.U.T.-III data list

• Item 89: Fuel gauge (Refer to 

P.54A-64

).

• Item 8A: Fuel gauge(Target) (Refer to 

P.54A-64

).

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 4.

NO : 

Replace the combination meter, and then go 
to Step 5.

STEP 4. M.U.T.-III actuator test

• Item 3: Fuel gauge (Refer to 

P.54A-64

).

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 5.

NO : 

Replace the combination meter, and then go 
to Step 5

STEP 5. Retest the system.
 Check that the fuel gauge works normally.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

The procedure is complete.

NO : 

Replace the combination meter.

Inspection Procedure 9: The combination meter lamp does not illuminate normally or the 
multi-information display is not displayed normally.

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

When the signal from each ECU is received via the 
CAN communication, the combination meter illumi-
nates the corresponding display lamp or warning 
lamp, or has the multi-information display to display 
corresponding information.
If the lamps do not illuminate or the multi-information 
display does not display normally, the wiring harness 
and connector(s) in the CAN bus lines, each ECU 
(that sends a signal) or the combination meter may 
have a problem.

PROBABLE CAUSES

• Malfunction of combination meter

• Damaged harness wires and connectors

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 diagnosis code
Check again if the diagnosis code is set to the combi-
nation meter.

Q: Is the diagnosis code set?

YES : 

Refer to 

P.54A-39

.

NO : 

Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. M.U.T.-III other system diagnosis code
Check again if the diagnosis code is set to the 
engine-ECU, CVT-ECU, 4WD-ECU, ABS-ECU, 
ASC-ECU, EPS-ECU, WCM, KOS-ECU, OSS-ECU, 
SRS-ECU, ETACS-ECU and A/C-ECU.

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

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CHASSIS ELECTRICAL

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Set to the engine. : 

Troubleshoot the engine 

control system. GROUP 13A 

− Diagnosis 

Code Chart .

Set to the CVT-ECU. : 

Troubleshoot the CVT. Refer 

to GROUP 23A 

− Diagnosis code chart .

Set to the 4WD-ECU. : 

Troubleshoot the 4WD. 

Refer to GROUP 27C 

− Troubleshooting .

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 .

Set to the EPS-ECU. : 

Troubleshoot the EPS. 

Refer to GROUP 37 

− Troubleshooting .

Set to the WCM. : 

Troubleshoot the WCM. Refer to 

GROUP 42A 

− Troubleshooting .

Set to the KOS-ECU. : 

Troubleshoot the KOS. 

Refer to GROUP 42B 

− Troubleshooting .

Set to the OSS-ECU. : 

Troubleshoot the OSS. 

Refer to GROUP 42B 

− Troubleshooting .

Set to the SRS-ECU. : 

Troubleshoot the SRS. 

Refer to GROUP 52B 

− Troubleshooting.

Set to the ETACS-ECU. : 

Troubleshoot the 

ETACS-ECU. Refer to 

P.54A-281

.

Set to the A/C-ECU. : 

Troubleshoot the A/C. Refer 

to GROUP 55 

− Troubleshooting .

The diagnosis code is not set. : 

Go to Step 4.

STEP 4. M.U.T.-III Special Function
Using M.U.T.-III, select "Test" from the special func-
tion of the combination meter. Execute the following 
item to check the liquid crystal display.

• Item 2: LCD(AUTO)

• Item 5: Illumination (AUTO)

• Item 6: Indicator (AUTO)

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 5.

NO : 

Replace the combination meter.

STEP 5. Retest the system
Check that display lamps or warning lamps are illu-
minated normally, or multi-information display is dis-
played normally.

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

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

When the signal from the meter information switch is 
received, the combination meter switches the 
multi-information display screen. If the multi-informa-
tion display screen does not switch normally, the 
meter information switch, wiring harness, connec-
tor(s), or combination meter may have a problem.

PROBABLE CAUSES

• Malfunction of meter information switch

• Malfunction of combination meter

• Damaged harness wires and connectors

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

STEP 1. Check the diagnosis code.
Check if diagnosis code No. B2463 <Standard 
meter> or No. B2464 <High contrast meter> is set.

Q: Is diagnosis code No. B2463 <Standard meter> or 

No. B2464 <High contrast meter> set?
YES : 

Perform the troubleshooting of when the 

diagnosis code is set (Refer to 

P.54A-39

).

NO : 

Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. M.U.T.-III special function

• Item 2: LCD (AUTO) (Refer to 

P.54A-64

).

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 3.

NO : 

Replace the combination meter, and then go 
to Step 3.

STEP 3. Retest the system.
 Check that the multi-information display screen 
works normally.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

The procedure is complete.

NO : 

Replace the combination meter.