Mitsubishi Outlander (2013+). Manual - part 708

ETACS

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL

54A-317

STEP 4. M.U.T.-III data list
Open the driver's door.

Item No.

Item name

Normal 
condition

Item 256

Dr door ajar switch

Open

OK: Normal condition is displayed.

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 ETACS-ECU.

Inspection Procedure 6: The front door switch (passenger’s side) signal is not received.

CAUTION

• Before replacing the ECU, ensure that the 

power supply circuit, the earth circuit and the 
communication circuit 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 
Immobilizer System 

− How to Register Key ID 

P.54A-33

.)

COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM

If there is an error to the front door switch (passen-
ger’s side) input signal, the front door switch (pas-
senger’s side) signal is no longer output to the 
communication line.

PROBABLE CAUSES

• Malfunction of front door switch (RH)

• Malfunction of the ETACS-ECU

• Damaged harness wires and connectors

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

STEP 1. Check the installation condition.
Check that the front door switch (passenger’s side) is 
installed to the body correctly.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 2.

NO : 

Correct the installation condition.

STEP 2. Front door switch (passenger’s side) 
check
Refer to GROUP 42A 

− Door .

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 3.

NO : 

Replace the front door switch (passenger’s 
side).

STEP 3. Check of short to power supply, short to 
earth, and open circuit in DAS line between 
ETACS-ECU connector and front door switch 
(RH) connector

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 4.

NO : 

Repair the connector(s) or wiring harness.

STEP 4. M.U.T.-III data list
Open the front passenger's door.

Item No.

Item name

Normal 
condition

Item 257

As door ajar switch

Open

OK: Normal condition is displayed.

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 ETACS-ECU.

ETACS

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL

54A-318

Inspection Procedure 7: The rear door switch (RH) signal is not received.

CAUTION

• Before replacing the ECU, ensure that the 

power supply circuit, the earth circuit and the 
communication circuit 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 
Immobilizer System 

− How to Register Key ID 

P.54A-33

.)

COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM

If there is an error to the rear door switch (RH) input 
signal, the rear door switch (RH) signal is no longer 
output to the communication line.

PROBABLE CAUSES

• Malfunction of rear door switch (RH)

• Malfunction of the ETACS-ECU

• Damaged harness wires and connectors

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

STEP 1. Check the installation condition.
Check that the rear door switch (RH) is installed to 
the body correctly.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 2.

NO : 

Correct the installation condition.

STEP 2. Rear door switch (RH) check
Refer to GROUP 42A 

− Door .

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 3.

NO : 

Replace the rear door switch (RH).

STEP 3. Check of short to power supply, short to 
earth, and open circuit in DRH line between 
ETACS-ECU connector and rear door switch (RH) 
connector

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 4.

NO : 

Repair the connector(s) or wiring harness.

STEP 4. M.U.T.-III data list
Open the rear right door.

Item No.

Item name

Normal 
condition

Item 258

RR door ajar switch

Open

OK: Normal condition is displayed.

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 ETACS-ECU.

Inspection Procedure 8: The rear door switch (LH) signal is not received.

CAUTION

• Before replacing the ECU, ensure that the 

power supply circuit, the earth circuit and the 
communication circuit 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 
Immobilizer System 

− How to Register Key ID 

P.54A-33

.)

COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM

If there is an error to the rear door switch (LH) input 

signal, the rear door switch (LH) signal is no longer 
output to the communication line.

PROBABLE CAUSES

• Malfunction of rear door switch (LH)

• Malfunction of the ETACS-ECU

• Damaged harness wires and connectors

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

STEP 1. Check the installation condition.
Check that the rear door switch (LH) is installed to 
the body correctly.

Q: Is the check result normal?

ETACS

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL

54A-319

YES : 

Go to Step 2.

NO : 

Correct the installation condition.

STEP 2. Rear door switch (LH) check
Refer to GROUP 42A 

− Door .

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 3.

NO : 

Replace the rear door switch (LH).

STEP 3. Check of short to power supply, short to 
earth, and open circuit in DLH line between 
ETACS-ECU connector and rear door switch (LH) 
connector

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 4.

NO : 

Repair the connector(s) or wiring harness.

STEP 4. M.U.T.-III data list
Open the rear left door.

Item No.

Item name

Normal 
condition

Item 259

RL door ajar switch

Open

OK: Normal condition is displayed.

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 ETACS-ECU.

Inspection Procedure 9: The tailgate lock actuator <vehicles without electric tailgate> or tailgate latch 
<vehicles with electric tailgate> signal is not received.

CAUTION

• Before replacing the ECU, ensure that the 

power supply circuit, the earth circuit and the 
communication circuit 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 
Immobilizer System 

− How to Register Key ID 

P.54A-33

.)

COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM

If there is an error to the tailgate lock actuator <vehi-
cles without electric tailgate> or tailgate latch <vehi-
cles with electric tailgate> input signal, the tailgate 
lock actuator <vehicles without electric tailgate> or 
tailgate latch <vehicles with electric tailgate>  signal 
is no longer output to the communication line.

PROBABLE CAUSES

• Malfunction of tailgate lock actuator <vehicles 

without electric tailgate>

• Malfunction of tailgate latch <vehicles with elec-

tric tailgate>

• Malfunction of the ETACS-ECU

• Damaged harness wires and connectors

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

STEP 1. Check the installation condition.
Check that the tailgate lock actuator <vehicles with-
out electric tailgate> or tailgate latch <vehicles with 
electric tailgate> is installed to the body correctly.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 2.

NO : 

Correct the installation condition.

STEP 2. Tailgate lock actuator <vehicles without 
electric tailgate> or tailgate latch <vehicles with 
electric tailgate> check
Refer to GROUP 42A 

− Tailgate  <vehicles without 

Electric Tailgate>  or  <vehicles with Electric Tail-
gate>.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 3.

NO : 

Replace the tailgate lock actuator <vehicles 
without electric tailgate> or tailgate latch 
<vehicles with electric tailgate>.

STEP 3. Check of short to power supply, short to 
earth, and open circuit in TRID line between 
ETACS-ECU connector and tailgate lock actuator 
<vehicles without electric tailgate> or tailgate 
latch <vehicles with electric tailgate> connector

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 4.

NO : 

Repair the connector(s) or wiring harness.

ETACS

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL

54A-320

STEP 4. M.U.T.-III data list
Open the tailgate.

Item No.

Item name

Normal 
conditio
n

Item 260

Gate ajar switch

Open

OK: Normal condition is displayed.

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 ETACS-ECU.

 Inspection Procedure 10: The hazard warning lamp switch signal is not received.

CAUTION

• Before replacing the ECU, ensure that the 

power supply circuit, the earth circuit and the 
communication circuit 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 
Immobilizer System 

− How to Register Key ID 

P.54A-33

.)

COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM

The hazard warning lamp switch input signal is used 
for the operation judgement of hazard warning lamp. 
Therefore, if the signal is abnormal, the hazard warn-
ing lamp will not illuminate.

PROBABLE CAUSES

• Malfunction of hazard indicator assembly

• Malfunction of the ETACS-ECU

• Damaged harness wires and connectors

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

STEP 1. Check the hazard indicator assembly.
Refer to 

P.54A-174

.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 2.

NO : 

Replace the hazard indicator assembly.

STEP 2. Resistance measurement at hazard 
indicator assembly connector (earth terminal)
(1) Disconnect the connector, and measure at the 

wiring harness side.

(2) Measure the resistance between the hazard 

indicator assembly connector (earth terminal) 
and body earth.

OK: Continuity exists (2 

Ω or less)

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 4.

NO : 

Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Check of open circuit in earth line 
between hazard indicator assembly connector 
and body earth

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Intermittent malfunction is suspected (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 4. Check of short to power supply, short to 
earth, and open circuit in B line between 
ETACS-ECU connector and hazard indicator 
assembly connector

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 5.

NO : 

Repair the connector(s) or wiring harness.

STEP 5. M.U.T.-III data list
Check the input signals from the hazard warning 
lamp switch.

•

Item No.

Item name

Normal condition

Item 265

Hazard switch

ON

Turn ON the hazard warning lamp switch.

OK: Normal condition is displayed.

Q: Is the check result normal?