Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X. Manual — part 502

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

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MANUAL TRANSAXLE

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STEP 7. Check the wiring harness between C-120 AWC
switch connector terminal No. 2 and C-317 ETACS-ECU
connector terminal No. 5.
Check the wiring harness for open or short circuit (short to
ground).
Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : Replace the ETACS-ECU. (Refer to GROUP 54A −

ETACS-ECU

P.54A-742

.) Then go to Step 12.

NO : Repair the wiring harness. Then go to Step 13.

STEP 8. Voltage measurement at C-46 AWC-ECU
connector
(1) With C-46 AWC-ECU connector connected, measure the

voltage between terminal No. 21 and ground at the harness
side.

(2) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.

OK: Battery voltage (Press and hold the AWC

switch)

OK: 1 V or less (Release the AWC switch)

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : Go to Step 11.
NO : Go to Step 9.

STEP 9. Intermediate connector, AWC-ECU connector,
AWC switch connector check: C-42, C-46, C-120
Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : Go to Step 10.
NO : Repair the defective connector. Then go to Step 13.

STEP 10. Wiring harness check between C-46 AWC-ECU
connector terminal No. 21 and C-120 AWC switch
connector terminal No. 1
Check the wiring harness for open or short circuit (short to
ground).
Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : Replace the AWC-ECU.(Refer to

P.22A-133

.) Then

go to Step 13.

NO : Repair the wiring harness. Then go to Step 11.

STEP 11. Scan tool service data
Combination meter item No. F13, F14, F15: Mode display
(Refer to GROUP 54A − Combination Meter

P.54A-88

.)

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : Go to Step 12.
NO : Replace the combination meter. (Refer to GROUP

54A − Combination Meter

P.54A-110

.) Then go to

Step 12.

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

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STEP 12. Retest the system.
Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : Intermittent malfunction. (Refer to GROUP 00 − How

to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction

P.00-15

.)

NO : Replace the AWC-ECU.(Refer to

P.22A-133

.) Then

go to Step 13.

STEP 13. Retest the system.
Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : Return to Step 1.
NO : This diagnosis is complete.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2: Mode does not change even when the AWC switch is pressed <Vehicles
without steering wheel audio remote control switch>

.

POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM CIRCUIT

Refer to

P.22A-66

.

CAUTION

• If there is any problem in the CAN bus lines,

an incorrect trouble symptom may occur.
Prior to this diagnosis, always diagnose the
CAN bus lines.

• Whenever the ECU is replaced, ensure that

the CAN bus lines are normal.

.

COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM

AWC switch or AWC-ECU may have a problem.

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PROBABLE CAUSES

• AWC switch malfunction
• Malfunction of the combination meter
• Damaged harness wires and connectors
• Malfunction of AWC-ECU

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

STEP 1. Scan tool CAN bus diagnostics
Using scan tool MB991958, diagnose the CAN bus lines.
Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : Go to Step 3.
NO : Repair the CAN bus lines. (Refer to GROUP 54C −

Troubleshooting

P.54C-15

.) After repairing the CAN

bus line, go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Retest the system.
Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : Intermittent malfunction. (Refer to GROUP 00 − How

to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction

P.00-15

.)

NO : Go to Step 3.

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

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STEP 3. Scan tool service data
Item No. 90, 91: AWC switch (Refer to service data reference
table

P.22A-107

.)

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : Go to Step 11.
NO : Go to Step 4.

STEP 4. AWC switch single unit check
Check the AWC switch.(Refer to

P.22A-134

.)

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : Go to Step 5.
NO : Replace the AWC switch.(Refer to

P.22A-133

.) Then

go to Step 13.

STEP 5. Measure the voltage at C-214 AWC switch
connector.
(1) Disconnect the connector, and measure the voltage

between terminal No.2 and ground at the harness side.

(2) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.

OK: Battery positive voltage

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : Go to Step 9.
NO : Go to Step 6.

STEP 6. Voltage measurement at C-46 AWC-ECU
connector
(1) With C-46 AWC-ECU connector connected, measure the

voltage between terminal No. 11 and ground at the harness
side.

(2) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.

OK: battery voltage

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : Go to Step 7.
NO : Go to Step 12.

STEP 7. AWC-ECU connector, intermediate connector,
clock spring connector, AWC switch connector check:
C-46, C-31, C-41, C-202, C-205, C-214
Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : Go to Step 8.
NO : Repair the defective connector. Then go to Step 13.

STEP 8. Wiring harness check between C-46 AWC-ECU
connector terminal No. 11 and C-214 AWC switch
connector terminal No. 2
Check the wiring harness for open or short circuit (short to
ground).
Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : Go to Step 12.
NO : Repair the wiring harness. Then go to Step 13.

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STEP 9. AWC-ECU connector, intermediate connector,
clock spring connector, AWC switch connector check:
C-46, C-31, C-41, C-202, C-205, C-214
Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : Go to Step 10.
NO : Repair the defective connector. Then go to Step 13.

STEP 10. Wiring harness check between C-46 AWC-ECU
connector terminal No. 19 and C-214 AWC switch
connector terminal No. 4
Check the wiring harness for open circuit.
Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : Go to Step 11.
NO : Repair the wiring harness. Then go to Step 13.

STEP 11. Scan tool service data
Combination meter item No. F13, F14, F15: Mode display
(Refer to GROUP 54A − Combination Meter

P.54A-88

.)

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : Go to Step 12.
NO : Replace the combination meter. (Refer to GROUP

54A − Combination Meter

P.54A-110

.) Then go to

Step 12.

STEP 12. Retest the system.
Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : Intermittent malfunction. (Refer to GROUP 00 − How

to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction

P.00-15

.)

NO : Replace the AWC-ECU.(Refer to

P.22A-133

.) Then

go to Step 13.

STEP 13. Retest the system.
Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : Return to Step 1.
NO : This diagnosis is complete.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 3: AWC-ECU power supply circuit malfunction

.

POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM CIRCUIT

Refer to

P.22A-66

.

CAUTION

• If there is any problem in the CAN bus lines,

an incorrect trouble symptom may occur.
Prior to this diagnosis, always diagnose the
CAN bus lines.

• Whenever the ECU is replaced, ensure that

the CAN bus lines are normal.

.

COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM

If the S-AWC system does not work, or does not
communicate with the scan tool, AWC-ECU power
supply circuit, ground circuit, or AWC-ECU may have
a problem.

.

PROBABLE CAUSES

• Malfunction of the ETACS-ECU
• Damaged harness wires and connectors
• Malfunction of AWC-ECU