Mitsubishi Outlander GS45X. Manual - part 1340

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STEP 3. Wiring harness check

• Wiring harness between the C-128 AWD-ECU connector 

(terminal No. 16) and the C-23 drive mode selector connec-
tor (terminal No. 3)

• Wiring harness between the C-128 AWD-ECU connector 

(terminal No. 14) and the C-23 drive mode selector connec-
tor (terminal No. 1)

Check the wiring harness above for damage or other problem.
Q: Is the wiring harness in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 4.
NO :  Repair the wiring harness. Then go to Step 9.

STEP 4. Resistance measurement at the drive mode 
selector connector
(1) Disconnect the C-23 drive mode selector connector.
(2) Measure the resistance between the C-23 wiring harness 

side connector terminal No. 2 and the body ground.

OK: Continuity exists (2 ohm or less)

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : Go to Step 6.
NO :  Go to Step 5.

STEP 5. Wiring harness check
Check the wiring harness between the C-23 drive mode selec-
tor connector (terminal No.2) and the body ground for damage 
or other problem.
Q: Is the wiring harness in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 8.
NO :  Repair the wiring harness. Then go to Step 9.

STEP 6. Check the following connector:
Check the connectors below for improper engagement, termi-
nal damage or terminal drawn in the connector case.

• C-128 AWD-ECU connector

• C-138 intermediate connector

• C-313, C-317 ETACS-ECU connector

Q: Are the connectors and terminals in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 7.
NO :  Repair the connector(s) or terminal(s). Then go to 

Step 9.

STEP 7. Wiring harness check
Check the wiring harness between the C-128 AWD-ECU con-
nector (terminal No.4) and the C-313 ETACS-ECU connector 
(terminal No.2) for damage or other problem.
Q: Is the wiring harness in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 8.
NO :  Repair damage or other problem in the wiring 

harness. Then go to Step 9.

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STEP 8. Retest the system.
Q: Does the malfunction occur again?

YES : Replace AWD-ECU (Refer to 

P.27C-95

). Then go to 

Step 9.

NO :  The trouble can be an intermittent malfunction (Refer 

to GROUP 00 

− How to Use Troubleshooting/How to 

Cope with Intermittent Malfunctions 

P.00-15

).

STEP 9. Retest the system.
Q: Does the malfunction occur again?

YES : Troubleshoot the combination meter multi information 

display (Refer to GROUP 54A 

− 

Troubleshooting/CAN Bus Diagnostics Table 

P.54A-69

). Then diagnose again from Step 1.

NO :  The procedure is complete.

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Inspection Procedure 3: The Tight Corner Braking Phenomenon

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 Appears with the Drive Mode 

Selector in the FWD or AWD Position.

ELECTRONIC
CONTROL
COUPLING
SOLENOID

ETACS-ECU

FUSIBLE
LINK

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IGNITION
SWITCH (IG1)

IG1
RELAY

AWD-ECU

ACA02787

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NOTE: 

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Tight corner braking phenomenon: When a AWD 

vehicle makes sharp cornering in a paved road at 
low speed (ex. parallel parking), there is a differ-
ence in turning radius between front and rear 
wheels. If such a difference can no longer be 
compensated by tire slippage, the vehicle 
behaves as if it is under braking.

•

The vehicle is tuned so that the tight corner brak-
ing phenomenon appears at a certain level with 
the drive mode selector in the LOCK position.

.

COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM

If the tight corner braking phenomenon occurs with 
the drive mode selector being on the FWD position, 
the electronic control coupling may have a problem. 
If the tight corner braking phenomenon occurs only 
with the drive mode selector being on the AWD posi-
tion, the data received by AWD-ECU from each ECU, 
the electronic control coupling, or AWD-ECU may 
have a problem.

.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS

• Malfunction of electronic control coupling

• Malfunction of data transmitted from ABS or ASC 

system

• Malfunction of data transmitted from the engine 

control system

• AWD-ECU malfunction

DIAGNOSIS

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

• MB991824: Vehicle Communication Interface

• MB991827: M.U.T.-III USB Cable

• MB991910: M.U.T.-III Main Harness A

STEP 1. Check for the tight corner braking phenomenon 
occurrence during driving on a flat road
Check if the tight corner braking phenomenon occurs during 
driving on a flat road with the drive mode selector being on the 
FWD or AWD position.
Q: Does the tight corner braking phenomenon occur?

YES : Go to Step 2.
NO :  The procedure is complete.

AC901227AC

C-128

C-138

Connectors: C-128, C-138

AC901229AB

Connectors: D-113, D119

D-113

D-119