Mitsubishi Eclipse / Eclipse Spyder (2000-2002). Service and repair manual — part 489

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STEP 1. Using scan tool MB991502, check the light bulb.

CAUTION

To prevent damage to scan tool MB991502, always turn the
ignition switch to "LOCK" (OFF) position before
connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991502.
(1) Connect scan tool MB991502 to the data link connector.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to "ON" position.

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The "N" range light in the combination meter flushes.

(3) Turn the ignition switch to "LOCK" (OFF) position.

Q: Does the "N" range light flush?

YES : This malfunction is intermittent. Refer to GROUP 00,

How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service
Points

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How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction

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NO : Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Check the "N" range light bulb.
(1) Remove the combination meter. Refer to GROUP 54A,

Chassis Electrical

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Combination Meters Assembly and

Vehicle Speed Sensor

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(2) Check the "N" range light bulb.

Q: Is the bulb in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 3.
NO : Replace the "N" range light bulb. Refer to GROUP

54A, Chassis Electrical

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Combination Meters

Assembly and Vehicle Speed Sensor

P.54A-66

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STEP 3. Check connectors C-43 at combination meter for
damage.
Q: Are the connectors in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 4.
NO : Repair or replace it. Refer to GROUP 00E, Harness

Connector Inspection

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AC001252

MB991502

16 PIN

AB

AC001729 AO

CONNECTOR: C-43

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STEP 4. Check the continuity at combination meter
connector C-43.
(1) Disconnect connector C-43 and measure at the harness

side.

(2) Check for the continuity between terminal 12 and ground.

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Should be less than 2 ohm.

Q: Is the continuity normal?

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

STEP 5. Check connector C-43 at combination meter for
damage.
Q: Is the connector in good condition?

YES : Repair it because of harness open circuit or harness

damage between combination meter connector C-43
terminal 12 and the ground.

NO : Repair or replace it. Refer to GROUP 00E, Harness

Connector Inspection

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AC001729 AO

CONNECTOR: C-43

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 111 13 14 15 16

AC002548

HARNESS
CONNECTOR: C-43

AC

AC001729 AO

CONNECTOR: C-43

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STEP 6. Check connectors C-61 <2.4L Engine> or C-63
<3.0L Engine> at PCM, C-27 at intermediate connector, B-
41 Park/Neutral position switch connector and C-43 at
combination meter for damage.
Q: Are the connectors in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 7.
NO : Repair or replace it. Refer to GROUP 00E, Harness

Connector Inspection

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AC001657

CONNECTOR: C-61 <2.4L ENGINE> OR
C-63 <3.0L ENGINE>

PCM

AN

AC001741

CONNECTOR: C-27

AK

AC001729 AO

CONNECTOR: C-43

AC001844

CONNECTOR: B-41

DIPSTICK

AB

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STEP 7. Check harness for open circuit, short circuit to
ground and damage between combination meter
connector C-43 terminal 9 and PCM connector C-61 <2.4L
Engine> or C-63 <3.0L Engine> terminal 121.
Q: Is the harness wire in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 8.
NO : Repair it.

STEP 8. Check harness for damage between combination
meter connector C-43 terminal 12 and the ground.
Q: Is the harness wire in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 9.
NO : Repair it.

STEP 9. Check connector B-41 at Park/Neutral position
switch for damage.
Q: Is the connector in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 10.
NO : Repair or replace it. Refer to GROUP 00E, Harness

Connector Inspection

P.00E-2

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AC001729 AO

CONNECTOR: C-43

AC001657

CONNECTOR: C-61 <2.4L ENGINE> OR
C-63 <3.0L ENGINE>

PCM

AN

AC001729 AO

CONNECTOR: C-43

AC001844

CONNECTOR: B-41

DIPSTICK

AB