Mitsubishi L200. Manual — part 731

RADIO AND CD PLAYER

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL

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STEP 3. Check the wiring harness between radio
and CD player connector C-125 (terminal 11) and
fusible link 20 (battery).

• Check the power supply line for open circuit and

short circuit.

NOTE:

Prior to the wiring harness inspection, check junction
block connectors C-209, C-213 and joint connector
C-132, and repair if necessary.

Q: Are the wiring harness between radio and CD

player connector C-125 (terminal 11) and fusible
link 20 (battery) in good condition?
YES :

Repair or replace the radio and CD player.

Check that a memory is retained.

NO :

Repair or replace the damage
component(s). Check that a memory is
retained.

AC903856AE

Harness side

Connector: C-125 <LHD>

AC903868

AE

Harness side

Connector: C-125 <RHD>

AC903853

Connector: C-132 <LHD>

AC

C-132 (GR)

AC903865

Connector: C-132 <RHD>

AB

C-132 (GR)

AC509934

Connectors: C-209, C-213 <LHD>

Junction block (Front view)

C-213

C-209

C-213

C-209

AC

Harness side

Harness side

AC509936

Connectors: C-209, C-213 <RHD>

C-213

C-209

AC

Junction block
(Front view)

C-213

C-209

Harness side Harness side

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Inspection Procedure 16: CD can not be inserted.

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

STEP 1. Check that a CD has been already
loaded.

Q: Has a CD been already loaded?

NO :

Go to Step 2.

YES :

Take out the CD (If the CD can not be

ejected, refer to INSPECTION
PROCEDURE 20

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). Check that a

CD can be inserted.

STEP 2. Check how a CD is inserted.

• Ensure that the ignition switch is at "ACC" or

"ON".

NOTE: If you try to load a CD when the ignition
switch is at the positions other than "ACC" or "ON",
the CD will not be inserted completely and then
rejected.

Q: If you try to load the CD, does the CD stops halfway

and then rejected?
YES :

Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE 20

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.

NO :

Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Check after the CD is loaded.
NOTE: Even though the CD is loaded, "E" (error) is
sometimes displayed with the CD rejected because
of vibration/shock or dew on the CD face or optical
lens.

Q: Though the CD is inserted completely, is "E" (error)

displayed and the CD ejected?
YES :

Go to Step 4.

NO :

The procedure is complete.

STEP 4. Check the CD.
Check the CD for the conditions below:

• Is the CD loaded with its label facing down?

• Is the recorded face dirty or scratched?

• Is there dew on the recorded face?

Q: Is the CD in good condition?

YES :

Go to Step 5.

NO :

The original CD is defective. Check that a
CD can be inserted.

STEP 5. Check again using a normal CD, which is
not dirty or scratched.

• Load another normal CD.

• Check that the CD player recognizes and play the

CD.

Q: When you substitute another normal CD, is the CD

loaded correctly?
YES :

The original CD is defective. Check that a

CD can be inserted.

NO :

Replace the radio with CD player. The
procedure is complete.

Inspection Procedure 17: No sound. (CD only)

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

STEP 1. Check again using a normal CD, which is
not dirty or scratched.

Q: When you substitute another normal CD, is the CD

played normally?
YES :

The original CD is defective. The CD player

should sound normally.

NO :

Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Check power supply to the CD player
when the ignition switch is at "ACC" or "ACC".

Q: Is the radio and CD player energized when the

ignition switch is turned to the "ACC" or "ON"
position?
YES :

Replace the radio and CD player. The

procedure is complete.

NO :

Check the memory backup power supply
circuit. Refer to Inspection Procedure 1

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Inspection Procedure 18: CD sound skips.

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

STEP 1. Check the state in which the sound on
the CD jumps.

Q: Does the sound jump when the car is parked?

YES :

Go to Step 2.

NO :

Go to Step 4.

STEP 2. Check the surface of the CD.

Q: Are there any scratches or soiling on the CD?

YES :

The CD is defective if there are any

scratches. Clean the CD surface if it is dirty.
Check that a CD sound skip is resolved.

NO :

Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Check when replacing with a CD that can
be played normally without any scratches or
soiling.

Q: Does the CD play normally when replaced with a

CD that is not scratched or dirty and can play
normally?

YES :

Defective CD used. Check that a CD sound

skip is resolved.

NO :

Go to Step 4.

STEP 4. Check by tapping the radio and CD
player.
NOTE: Check by using a proper CD which is free
from scratches, dirt or any other abnormality.

Q: Does the sound jump when tapping the radio and

CD player?
YES :

Securely mount the radio and CD player.

Check that a CD sound skip is resolved.

NO :

Either repair or replace the radio and CD

player. (Take the following measures if a
servicing shop is closely).

1. Investigate in detail the state when

the sound jumps while driving the
car.

2. Describe the state to the service

shop for consultation.

3. Either repair or replace the radio and

CD player according to the
instructions of the service shop.

Check that a CD sound skip is resolved.

Inspection Procedure 19: Sound quality is poor.

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

Check to see that the CD can be played normally
and that it is free of any scratches or soiling.
Replace with better sound quality CD.

Q: Is the sound quality better replacing the CD with a

clean CD without any scratches that can be
played?

YES :

Defective CD used. The sound quality

should return to normal.

NO :

Either repair or replace the radio and CD
player. The sound quality should return to
normal.

Inspection Procedure 20: CD can not be ejected.

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

Check the power of ignition switch "ACC".

Q: Does the radio and CD player power turn ON when

the ignition switch is in the "ACC" or "ON"
position?

YES :

Replace the radio and CD player. Check

that a CD can be ejected normally.

NO :

Check the power supply circuit. Refer to
Inspection Procedure 1

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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

SPEAKER TEST

M1544005400932

RADIO AND CD PLAYER SPEAKER TEST

Enter the speaker test mode according to the follow-
ing steps:
1. Turn the Ignition switch to the "ACC" or "ON"

position and switch off the radio and CD player.

2. Press the following buttons in that order within

sixty seconds from step (1).
(1) Memory select "1" button
(2) "TUNE/SEEK (DOWN)" button
(3) "TUNE/SEEK (UP)" button
(4) Memory select "6" button

3. Check that the speaker, which is displayed on the

RV meter, sounds (If the [CH6] button is pressed,
the speaker will be changed).

4. If a button other than the [CH6] button is pressed,

or the ignition switch is turned to "LOCK" (OFF)
position, you will exit from the speaker connection
check mode.

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1544011300417

<NOT USING SPECIAL TOOL>

ACB01999AB

TUNE/SEEK
(DOWN) button

Memory select
button (1)

Radio and CD player

TUNE/SEEK
(UP) button

Memory select
button (6)

Display

Sound speaker

FL

Front door speaker (LH) and front tweeter (LH)

FR

Front door speaker (RH) and front tweeter (RH)

RL

Rear door speaker (LH)

RR

Rear door speaker (RH)

AC508514

3

C

B

B

A

A

1

4

2

Section A – A

Claw

Centre upper
panel

Section B – B

Claw

Centre upper

panel

Section C – C

Clip

Instrument

panel

AB

3

1

1

1

NOTE
(1) : Clip positions
(2) : Claw positions

C