Mitsubishi Outlander (2013+). Manual - part 698

DEFOGGER

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL

54A-277

(2) Measure the resistance between the rear window 

defogger connector (earth terminal) and body 
earth.

OK: Continuity exists (2 

Ω or less)

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 11

NO : 

Go to Step 7

STEP 7. Check of open circuit in earth line 
between rear window defogger 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 8. Voltage measurement at ETACS-ECU 
connector (+B2 terminal).
(1) Disconnect the connector, and measure at the 

wiring harness side.

(2) Check the voltage between the ETACS-ECU 

connector (+B2 terminal) and body earth.

OK: System voltage

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 10

NO : 

Go to Step 9

STEP 9. Check of short to power supply, short to 
earth, and open circuit in +B2 line between 
fusible link and ETACS-ECU connector.

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 : 

Repair the connector(s) or wiring harness.

STEP 10. Check of short to power supply, short 
to earth, and open circuit in DEFL line between 
ETACS-ECU connector and rear window 
defogger connector.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 11

NO : 

Repair the connector(s) or wiring harness.

STEP 11. Check the rear window defogger.
Check the rear window defogger (Refer to 

P.54A-277

).

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 12

NO : 

Replace the rear window glass, and then go 
to Step 12.

STEP 12. Check the rear window defogger.
Check the rear window defogger (Refer to 

P.54A-277

).

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Return to Step 1.

NO : 

Replace the ETACS-ECU.

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

PRINTED HEATER CHECK

M1540500500283

AC407247

Voltage (V)

Normal characteristics of print heater

Abnormal characteristics of print heater

Voltage (V)

AD

12

6

0

12

6

0

(+) terminal

(-) terminal

(+) terminal

(-) terminal

Length of print heater

Length of print heater

A (middle point)

Approximately 6 V

Disconnection 
location

1. Let the engine run (2,000 r/min), and check the 

printed heater with the battery fully charged.

2. With the rear window defogger switch "ON," use 

the circuit tester to measure the voltage of each 
printed heater at the rear window glass centre A 
point. If approximately 6 V is indicated, it is judged 
good.

3. If the voltage of 12 V is indicated at the A point, 

there is an open circuit between the A point and 
negative terminal. Therefore, by moving the test 

bar slowly to the negative side, search and 
determine the location where the voltage changes 
suddenly (0 V). The location of voltage change 
indicates the open circuit position.

ETACS

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL

54A-278

4. Also, if the voltage indicates 0 V at the A point, 

there is an open circuit between the A point and 
positive terminal. Therefore, search and 
determine the location of voltage change (12 V) 
using the above mentioned method.

5. If a malfunction such as open circuit occurs, 

replace the tailgate window glass (Refer to 
GROUP 42A 

− Tailgate Window Glass ).

DEFOGGER SWITCH

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1540600200386

For the defogger switch removal and installation pro-
cedures, refer to 55 

− Heater Control Unit .

ETACS

SPECIAL TOOLS

M1545000600257

Tool

Number

Name

Use

ACB05421

MB992745

MB992746

MB992744

MB992747

MB992748

a

b

c

d

e

DO NOT USE

AB

a. MB992744
b. MB992745
c. MB992746
d. MB992747
e. MB992748

a. Vehicle 

communication 
interface-Lite 
(V.C.I.-Lite)

b. V.C.I.-Lite main 

harness A (for 
vehicles with CAN 
communication)

c. V.C.I.-Lite main 

harness B (for 
vehicles without 
CAN 
communication)

d. V.C.I.-Lite USB 

cable short

e. V.C.I.-Lite USB 

cable long

ETACS-ECU check (Diagnosis 
code, service data)

MB991910

MB991826

MB991955

MB991911

MB991824

MB991827

MB991825

a

b

c

d

e

f

DO NOT USE

ETACS

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL

54A-279

MB991955

a. MB991824
b. MB991827
c. MB991910
d. MB991911
e. MB991825
f. MB991826

M.U.T.-III 
sub-assembly

a. Vehicle 

Communication 
Interface (V.C.I.)

b. M.U.T.-III USB 

cable

c. M.U.T.-III main 

harness A 
(Vehicles with CAN 
communication 
system)

d. M.U.T.-III main 

harness B 
(Vehicles without 
CAN 
communication 
system)

e. M.U.T.-III measure 

adapter

f. M.U.T.-III trigger 

harness

CAUTION

For vehicles with CAN 
communication, use M.U.T.-III 
main harness A to send 
simulated vehicle speed. If you 
connect M.U.T.-III main harness 
B instead, the CAN 
communication does not 
function correctly.
ETACS-ECU check (Diagnosis 
code, service data)

MB991499

MB991499

Measurement probe

Measurements of voltage and 
resistance value

NOTE: M.U.T.-II attached probe 
(Commercial probes can also be 
used.)

Tool

Number

Name

Use

MB991223

a

d

c

b

DO NOT USE

BA

ETACS

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL

54A-280

TROUBLESHOOTING

STANDARD FLOW OF DIAGNOSTIC 
TROUBLESHOOTING

M1545000900076

Refer to GROUP 00 

− Contents of troubleshooting .

DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

M1545001000203

HOW TO READ DIAGNOSIS CODE

Refer to GROUP 00 

− Diagnosis function .

HOW TO ERASE DIAGNOSIS CODE

Refer to GROUP 00 

− Diagnosis function .

CHECK OF FREEZE FRAME DATA

The freeze frame data can be checked by using the 
M.U.T.-III.
When detecting fault and storing the diagnosis code, 
the ECU connected to CAN bus line obtains the data 
before the determination of the diagnosis code and 
the data when the diagnosis code is determined, and 
then stores the ECU status of that time. By analysing 
each data from M.U.T.-III, the troubleshooting can be 
performed more efficiently. The displayed items are 
as the table below.

Display item list

Item No.

Item name

Data item

Unit

1

Odometer

Total driving distance after the diagnosis code is 
generated

km

2

Ignition cycle

Number of times the ignition switch is turned "ON" or 
"LOCK (OFF)" after the past failure transition

Number of 
counts is 
displayed.

3

Elapsed time after 
failure

Total elapsed time after a diagnosis code is 
generated

min

*

4

Current trouble 
accumulative time

Cumulative time for current malfunction of diagnosis 
code

min

MB991223

a. MB991219
b. MB991220
c. MB991221
d. MB991222

Harness set

a. Check harness
b. LED harness
c. LED harness 

adapter

d. Probe

Continuity check and voltage 
measurement at harness wire or 
connector

a. For checking connector pin 

contact pressure

b. For checking power supply 

circuit

c. For checking power supply 

circuit

d. For connecting a locally 

sourced tester

MB992006

MB992006

Extra fine probe

Continuity check and voltage 
measurement at harness wire or 
connector

Tool

Number

Name

Use