Mitsubishi Outlander XL. Manual - part 506

STEP 1. Check the installation of the transaxle control
cable, damping device, and sound isolation device.

Q:Is the check result normal?

YES:

 Go to Step 2.

NO:

 Repair the failure, and perform adjustment.

STEP 2. Compare with another same model vehicle.

Q:Is there a difference from the same model vehicle?

YES:

 Go to Step 3.

NO:

 The procedure is complete.

STEP 3. Remove the transaxle assembly from the vehicle.
Disassemble and check the transaxle assembly to check if there
is a foreign material inside.

Q:Is the check result satisfactory?

YES:

 Replace the transaxle assembly.

NO:

 Replace the failure part.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 14: Engine stall

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TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS (THE MOST LIKELY
CAUSES FOR THIS CONDITION:)

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Engine system failure

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Malfunction of the transmission fluid

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Malfunction of the torque converter

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A/T  failure:  Hydraulic  system  (valve  body
assembly),  driving  force  transmission  system
(clutch/brake)

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the engine performance.

Q:Is the check result normal?

YES:

 Go to Step 2.

NO:

 Repair the failure, and perform adjustment.

STEP 2. Check the transmission fluid.
Check  the  transmission  fluid  for  burning,  fouling,  and  foreign
material.

Q:Is the check result normal?

YES:

 Go to Step 3.

NO:

 Go to Step 6.

STEP 3. Check the transmission fluid level.
Check if the transmission fluid level is adequate.

Q:Is the check result normal?

YES:

 Go to Step 4.

NO:

 Check and repair the leakage point of the

transmission fluid, add the transmission fluid, and then
go to Step 4.

STEP 4. Perform a hydraulic test.
Refer to P.23A-21.

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Q:Is the check result normal?

YES:

 Go to Step 5.

NO:

 Go to Step 6.

STEP 5. Compare with another same model vehicle.

Q:Is there a difference from the same model vehicle?

YES:

 Go to Step 6.

NO:

 The procedure is complete.

STEP 6. Retest the system.
Does the engine stall occur again?

Q:Is the check result normal?

YES:

 Replace the transaxle assembly.

NO:

 The procedure is complete.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 15: Oil leaks from the air breather.

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TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS (THE MOST LIKELY
CAUSES FOR THIS CONDITION:)

｠

Poor adjustment of the transmission fluid level

｠

A/T failure: Driving force transmission system

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the transmission fluid.
Check  the  transmission  fluid  for  burning,  fouling,  and  foreign
material.

Q:Is the check result normal?

YES:

 Go to Step 2.

NO:

 Replace the transaxle assembly.

STEP 2. Check the transmission fluid level.
Check if the transmission fluid level is adequate.

Q:Is the check result normal?

YES:

 Go to Step 3.

NO:

 Check and repair the leakage point of the

transmission fluid, add the transmission fluid, and then
go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Perform a hydraulic test.
Refer to P.23A-21.

Q:Is the check result normal?

YES:

 The procedure is complete.

NO:

 Replace the transaxle assembly.

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE 16: The starter does not rotate at the "P" or "N" range. (The
engine does not start.)

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TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS (THE MOST LIKELY
CAUSES FOR THIS CONDITION:)

｠

Engine system failure

｠

Poor adjustment of transaxle control cable

｠

Poor adjustment of transmission range switch

｠

Failure of the transmission range switch main unit

｠

The starter electric wiring

｠

Damaged harness or connector

｠

Malfunction of the TCM

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the engine performance.

Q:Is the check result normal?

YES:

 Go to Step 2.

NO:

 Repair the failure, and perform adjustment.

STEP 2. Check the transaxle control cable.
Check the installation of the transaxle control cable.

Q:Is the check result normal?

YES:

 Go to Step 3.

NO:

 Adjust the transaxle control cable. P.23A-157.

STEP 3. Check and adjust the transmission range switch.
Refer to P.23A-157, P.23A-157.
If the transmission range switch has a failure, replace it, and then
check the trouble symptom again.

Q:Is the check result normal?

YES:

 The procedure is complete.

NO:

 Go to Step 4.

STEP 4. Check the electric system.
Check the starter-related wiring for poor insertion of connector
or open circuit.

Q:Is the check result normal?

YES:

 Replace the TCM.

NO:

 Repair the failure, and perform adjustment.

DATA LIST REFERENCE TABLE

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Item
No.

Inspection item

Inspection requirement

Normal condition

1

Power supply voltage

Ignition switch: ON

Battery

 positive

voltage

2

Transmission

 fluid

temperature sensor signal

Ignition switch: ON

Transmission  fluid:  20°C
(68°F)

Approximately  0.69
V

Transmission  fluid:  80°C
(176°F)

Approximately  2.52
V

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Item
No.

Inspection item

Inspection requirement

Normal condition

3

Input  shaft  speed  sensor
signal

Gear range: 4th gear

Driving at constant speed
of 60 km/h (37mph)

1,400 - 1,700 r/min

4

Output shaft speed sensor
signal

Transmission range: D Driving at constant speed

of 30km/h (19mph)

Approximately  588
Hz

5

Transmission

 fluid

temperature sensor

Ignition switch: ON

Transmission  fluid:  20°C
(68°F)

Approximately  0.69
V

Transmission  fluid:  80°C
(176°F)

Approximately  2.52
V

6

Accelerator pedal position

｠

Ignition switch: ON

｠

Engine: Stopped

｠

Transmission  range:
P

Accelerator

 pedal:

Release

0 %

Accelerator

 pedal:

Depressed

Gradually rises from
the above value

Accelerator  pedal:  Fully
depressed

100 %

9

Engine revolution

｠

Engine:  Idling  (after
the warming up)

｠

Transmission  range:
P

Accelerator

 pedal:

Release

600 - 900 r/min

Accelerator

 pedal:

Depressed

Gradually rises from
the above value

11

Slip revolution

Lock-up engaged

Driving at constant speed
of 60 km/h (37mph)

Max 70 r/min

13

Input shaft speed sensor

Gear range: 4th gear

Driving at constant speed
of 60 km/h (37mph)

1,400 - 1,700 r/min

14

Real vehicle speed

Driving

Speed meter value

15

Output shaft speed sensor
(inference)

Transmission range: D Driving at constant speed

of 30km/h (19mph)

Approximately  588
Hz

16

Current gear

D-Range, Idle

1st gear

17

High

 clutch

 pressure

switch

Transmission range :D Gear range: 3rd

OFF

Gear range: 4th

ON

18

3-5

 reverse

 clutch

pressure switch

Transmission range :D Gear range: 2nd

OFF

Gear range: 3rd

ON

19

2-6 brake pressure switch Transmission range :D Gear range: 1st

OFF

Gear range: 2nd

ON

20

Low clutch pressure switch Transmission range :D Gear range: 1st

ON

Gear range: 4th

OFF

21

Low

 reverse

 brake

pressure switch

Ignition switch: ON

Transmission range: N

OFF

Transmission range: R

ON

24

Target gear

D-Range, Idle

1st gear

25

Low clutch linear solenoid
monitor current

Ignition switch: OFF, brake: OFF

5.3 ± 0.3 Ω
(at 20°C)

27

2-6  brake  linear  solenoid
monitor current

Ignition switch: OFF, brake: OFF

5.3 ± 0.3 Ω
(at 20°C)

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