Mitsubishi Galant 9G. Manual — part 14

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE PROCEDURES

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DTC 015: Multi center Display Unit (Middle Grade Type) Time-out.

CAUTION

DTC 015 may also be set on vehicles with the
multi center display (low-grade type). This is
because the display unit does not communicate
through the CAN bus lines, and there is no fault.

CAUTION

If DTC 015 is set in the ETACS-ECU, always diag-
nose the CAN main bus line.

CAUTION

Whenever the ECU is replaced, ensure that the
communication circuit is normal.

.

TROUBLE JUDGMENT

The ETACS-ECU receives multi center dis-
play-related signal from the multi center display (mid-
dle-grade type). If the ECU cannot receive the signal,
DTC 015 will be set.

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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)

Current trouble

• Connector(s) or wiring harness in the CAN bus

lines between the multi center display unit (mid-
dle-grade type) and the ETACS-ECU, the power
supply system to the multi center display unit
(middle-grade type), the multi center display unit
(middle-grade type) itself, or the ETACS-ECU
may be defective.

Past trouble

• If DTC 015 is stored as a past trouble, carry out

diagnosis with particular emphasis on wiring and
connector(s) in the CAN bus line between the
multi center display unit (middle-grade type) and
the ETACS-ECU, and the power supply system to
the multi center display unit (middle-grade type).
For diagnosis procedures, refer to "How to cope
with past trouble" (Refer to GROUP 00, How to
treat past trouble

P.00-16

).

NOTE: You cannot find a past trouble, by the
MUT-III CAN bus diagnostics even if there is a
failure in CAN bus lines. In this case, refer to
GROUP 00, How to Cope with Intermittent Mal-
function

P.00-14

and check the CAN bus lines.

You can narrow down the possible cause of the
trouble by referring to the DTC, which is set
regarding the CAN communication-linked ECUs
(Refer to GROUP 54C, CAN Bus Line Diagnostic
Flow

P.54C-6

).

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TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS

• The wiring harness or connectors may have

loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or termi-
nals pushed back in the connector

• Malfunction of the multi center display (mid-

dle-grade type)

• The ETACS-ECU may be defective

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tools:

• MB991223: Harness Set

• MB991958: Scan Tool (MUT-III Sub Assembly)

• MB991824: Vehicle Communication Interface (V.C.I.)

• MB991827: MUT-III USB Cable

• MB991910: MUT-III Main Harness A

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE PROCEDURES

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STEP 1. Using scan tool MB991958, diagnose the CAN bus
line.

CAUTION

To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958, always turn the
ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before con-
necting or disconnecting scan tool MB991958.
(1) Connect scan tool MB991958. Refer to "How to connect

SWS monitor

P.54B-13

."

(2) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(3) Diagnose the CAN bus line.
(4) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the CAN bus line found to be normal?

YES : Go to Step 2.
NO : Repair the CAN bus line (Refer to GROUP 54C,

Diagnosis

P.54C-14

).

STEP 2. Using scan tool MB991958, read the multi center
display diagnostic trouble code.
Check that the multi center display unit sets a DTC.
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(2) Check if the multi center display DTC is set.
(3) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the DTC set?

YES : Diagnose the multi center display unit (middle-grade

type) (Refer to GROUP 54A, Diagnosis

P.54A-224

).

NO : Go to Step 3.

AC305412

AB

MB991910

DATA LINK

CONNECTOR

MB991824

MB991827

AC305412

AB

MB991910

DATA LINK

CONNECTOR

MB991824

MB991827

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STEP 3. Using scan tool MB991958, read the A/C
diagnostic trouble code.
Check if a multi center display-related DTC is set in the A/C
system.
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(2) Check whether A/C system-related DTC is set.
(3) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the DTC set?

YES : Go to Step 4.
NO : Go to Step 5.

STEP 4. Recheck for diagnostic trouble code.
Check again if the DTC is set.
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(2) Check if the DTC is set.
(3) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the DTC set?

YES : Replace the multi center display (middle-grade type).

On completion, verify that the DTC is not reset.

NO : A poor connection, open circuit or other intermittent

malfunction is present in the CAN bus lines between
the multi center display (middle-grade type) and the
ETACS-ECU (Refer to GROUP 00, How to Cope with
Intermittent Malfunction

P.00-14

).

AC305412

AB

MB991910

DATA LINK

CONNECTOR

MB991824

MB991827

AC305412

AB

MB991910

DATA LINK

CONNECTOR

MB991824

MB991827

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STEP 5. Recheck for diagnostic trouble code.
Check again if the DTC is set.
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(2) Check if the DTC is set.
(3) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the DTC set?

YES : Replace the ETACS-ECU. On completion, verify that

the DTC is not reset.

NO : A poor connection, open circuit or other intermittent

malfunction is present in the CAN bus lines between
the multi center display (middle-grade type) and the
ETACS-ECU (Refer to GROUP 00, How to Cope with
Intermittent Malfunction

P.00-14

).

DTC 021: Failure Information on Combination Meter.

CAUTION

If DTC 021 is set in the ETACS-ECU, always diag-
nose the CAN main bus line.

CAUTION

Whenever the ECU is replaced, ensure that the
communication circuit is normal.

CAUTION

The combination meter- related DTC may be set
when DTC 021 is set. (For details refer to GROUP
00, Intersystem Affiliated DTC Reference Table

P.00-17

.) Diagnose the combination meter first

when the combination meter- related DTC is set.

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TROUBLE JUDGMENT

The ETACS-ECU receives combination
meter-related signal from the combination meter via
the CAN bus lines. If a fail-safe related data is con-
tained in the signal from the combination meter, DTC
021 will be stored.

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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)

Current trouble

• The wiring harness wire or connectors may have

loose, corroded, or damage terminals, or termi-
nals pushed back in the connector, the power-
train control module, the combination meter or
the ETACS-ECU may be defective.

AC305412

AB

MB991910

DATA LINK

CONNECTOR

MB991824

MB991827