Mitsubishi Outlander GS45X. Manual - part 1719

DIAGNOSIS <S-AWC(SUPER ALL WHEEL CONTROL)>

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

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STEP 9. Check whether the diagnostic trouble code is
reset.
(1) To release the transfer protection control, leave the vehicle

for 15 minutes or longer after the high fluid temperature
warning on the warning indicator disappears.

(2) Erase the diagnostic trouble code.
(3) Carry out the test drive.

NOTE: Do not carry out the severe test drive.

(4) Check if the diagnostic trouble code is set.
Q: Is diagnostic trouble code No.C145F set?

YES : Replace the AWC-ECU (Refer to

P.23C-295

NO : Intermittent malfunction. (Refer to GROUP 00

− How

to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction

P.00-15

Code No.C1460: S-AWC control mode selector circuit malfunction

Drive mode selector system circuit

AC902485

AWC-ECU

S-AWC
CONTROL
MODE
SELECTOR

DIAGNOSIS <S-AWC(SUPER ALL WHEEL CONTROL)>

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OPERATION

The AWC-ECU controls the driving mode by the sig-
nal from the S-AWC control mode selector.

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE SET
CONDITIONS

This diagnostic trouble code is set when the
AWC-ECU detects that both NORMAL and
OFF-ROAD are in the ON status.

PROBABLE CAUSES

• S-AWC control mode selector malfunction

• Damaged harness wires and connectors

• Malfunction of AWC-ECU

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

STEP 1. M.U.T.-III data list
Check the following data list. (Refer to

P.23C-254

• Item 41: SW1 status (NORMAL)

• Item 42: SW2 status (OFF-ROAD)

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : Go to Step 5.
NO : Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. S-AWC control mode selector connector,
intermediate connector, AWC-ECU connector check: C-41,
C-32, C-138, C-139
Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : Go to Step 3.
NO : Repair the defective connector. Then go to Step 6.

AC709494

Connector: C-41

AC901075BK

Connector: C-32

AC901075BL

Connectors: C-138, C-139

C-139

C-138 (GR)

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STEP 3. Check the wiring harness between C-41 S-AWC
control mode selector connector terminal No.1 and C-139
AWC-ECU connector terminal No.6, and between C-41
S-AWC control mode selector connector terminal No.3 and
C-139 AWC-ECU connector terminal No.7.
Check the output line for short circuit.
Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : Go to Step 4.
NO : Repair the wiring harness. Then go to Step 6.

STEP 4. S-AWC control mode selector inspection
Refer to

P.23C-296

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : Go to Step 5.
NO : Replace the S-AWC control mode selector (Refer to

P.23C-295

). Then go to Step 6.

STEP 5. Check whether the diagnostic trouble code is
reset.
Q: Is the diagnostic trouble code No.C1460 set?

YES : Replace the AWC-ECU (Refer to

P.23C-295

). Then

go to Step 6.