Mitsubishi Outlander GS45X. Manual - part 1007

MANUAL A/C DIAGNOSIS

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NOTE: For a past trouble, you cannot find it by 
the scan tool CAN bus diagnostics even if there is 
a failure in CAN bus lines. In this case, refer to 
GROUP 00, How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspec-
tion Service Points 

−

 How to Cope with Intermit-

tent Malfunctions 

P.00-15

) and check the CAN 

bus lines. You can narrow down the possible 

cause of the trouble by referring to the DTC, 
which is set regarding the CAN communica-
tion-linked ECUs (Refer to GROUP 54C, Expla-
nation about the scan too CAN bus diagnostics 

P.54C-16

).

.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS

• Malfunction of the WCM-ECU

• Malfunction of the A/C-ECU

• Damaged harness wires and connectors

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tools:

• MB991223: Harness Set

• MB992006: Extra Fine Probe

•  MB991958: Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly)

• MB991824: V.C.I.

• MB991827: M.U.T.-III USB Cable

• MB991910: M.U.T.-III Main Harness A

STEP 1. Using scan tool MB991958, diagnose the CAN bus 
line

CAUTION

To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958, always turn the 
ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before con-
necting or disconnecting scan tool MB991958.
(1) Connect scan tool MB991958. Refer to "How to connect the 

Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III) 

P.55A-7

."

(2) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(3) Diagnose the CAN bus line.
(4) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the CAN bus line found to be normal?

YES : Go to Step 2.
NO :  Repair the CAN bus line. (Refer to GROUP 54C, 

Diagnosis 

P.54C-17

).

ZC501967

AC404789

AC701411AB

MB991824

MB991827

MB991910

Data link 
connector

MANUAL A/C DIAGNOSIS

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STEP 2. Using scan tool MB991958 read the WCM-ECU 
diagnostic trouble code.
Check whether an WCM-ECU DTCs are set or not.
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(2) Check for WCM-ECU DTCs.
(3) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the check result satisfactory?

YES :  Go to Step 3.
NO :  Diagnose the WCM-ECU (Refer to GROUP 42C, 

Diagnostic Trouble Code 

P.42C-7

).

STEP 3. Using scan tool MB991958, check for any 
diagnostic trouble code.
Check if a DTC, which relates to CAN communication-linked 
systems below, is set.

• ETACS-ECU

DTC indicating a time-out error related to the WCM-ECU 
system

(1) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(2) Check for a DTC related to the relevant system.
(3) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the check result satisfactory?

YES : Go to Step 5.
NO :  Go to Step 4.

STEP 4. Recheck for diagnostic trouble code.
Check again if the DTC is set.
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(2) Check if the DTC is set.
(3) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the check result satisfactory?

YES : A poor connection, open circuit or other intermittent 

malfunction is present in the lines between the 
WCM-ECU and the A/C-ECU (Refer to GROUP 00E, 
Harness Connector Inspection 

P.00E-2

.)

NO :  Replace the WCM-ECU. On completion, check that 

the DTC is not reset.

STEP 5. Recheck for diagnostic trouble code.
Check again if the DTC is set.
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(2) Check if the DTC is set.
(3) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the check result satisfactory?

YES : A poor connection, open circuit or other intermittent 

malfunction is present in the lines between the 
WCM-ECU and the A/C-ECU (Refer to GROUP 00E, 
Harness Connector Inspection 

P.00E-2

.)

NO :  Replace the A/C-ECU. On completion, check that the 

DTC is not reset.

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DTC U0184: Audio Time-out

CAUTION

If DTC U0184 is set in the A/C-ECU, diagnose the 
CAN main bus line.

CAUTION

Whenever the ECU is replaced, ensure that the 
communication circuit is normal.

.

TROUBLE JUDGMENT

The A/C-ECU receives air conditioning opera-
tion-related signals from the audio via the CAN bus 
lines. If any of the air conditioning control-related sig-
nals from the audio cannot be received, the diagnos-
tic trouble code U0184 is stored.

.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT) 

Current trouble

• Connector(s) or wiring harness in the CAN bus 

lines between the Audio and the A/C-ECU, the 
power supply system to the Audio, the Audio 
itself, or the A/C-ECU may be defective.

Past trouble

• If DTC U0184 is stored as a past trouble, carry 

out diagnosis with particular emphasis on wiring 
and connector(s) in the CAN bus line between 
the A/C-ECU and the Audio, and the power sup-
ply system to the Audio. If the connectors and 
wiring are normal, and obviously the ECU is the 
cause of the trouble, replace the ECU. If in doubt, 
do not replace the ECU.
NOTE: For a past trouble, you cannot find it by 
the scan tool CAN bus diagnostics even if there is 
a failure in CAN bus lines. In this case, refer to 
GROUP 00, How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspec-
tion Service Points 

−

 How to Cope with Intermit-

tent Malfunctions 

P.00-15

) and check the CAN 

bus lines. You can narrow down the possible 
cause of the trouble by referring to the DTC, 
which is set regarding the CAN communica-
tion-linked ECUs (Refer to GROUP 54C, Expla-
nation about the scan too CAN bus diagnostics 

P.54C-16

).

.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS

• Malfunction of the Audio

• Malfunction of the A/C-ECU

• Damaged harness wires and connectors

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tools:

• MB991223: Harness Set

• MB992006: Extra Fine Probe

•  MB991958: Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly)

• MB991824: V.C.I.

• MB991827: M.U.T.-III USB Cable

• MB991910: M.U.T.-III Main Harness A

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STEP 1. Using scan tool MB991958, diagnose the CAN bus 
line

CAUTION

To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958, always turn the 
ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before con-
necting or disconnecting scan tool MB991958.
(1) Connect scan tool MB991958. Refer to "How to connect the 

Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III) 

P.55A-7

."

(2) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(3) Diagnose the CAN bus line.
(4) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the CAN bus line found to be normal?

YES : Go to Step 2.
NO :  Repair the CAN bus line. (Refer to GROUP 54C, 

Diagnosis 

P.54C-17

).

STEP 2. Using scan tool MB991958 read the Audio 
diagnostic trouble code.
Check whether an audio DTCs are set or not.
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(2) Check for Audio DTCs.
(3) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the check result satisfactory?

YES :  Go to Step 3.
NO :  Diagnose the Audio (Refer to GROUP 54A, 

Diagnostic Trouble Code 

P.54A-333

).

STEP 3. Using scan tool MB991958, check for any 
diagnostic trouble code.
Check if a DTC, which relates to CAN communication-linked 
systems below, is set.

• ETACS-ECU

DTC indicating a time-out error related to the Audio system

(1) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(2) Check for a DTC related to the relevant system.
(3) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the check result satisfactory?

YES : Go to Step 5.
NO :  Go to Step 4.

ZC501967

AC404789

AC701411AB

MB991824

MB991827

MB991910

Data link 
connector