Mitsubishi Montero (2004+). Manual — part 749

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STEP 6. Check the wiring harness between windshield
wiper motor connector B-12 (terminal 3) and front-ECU
connector A-08X (terminal 23).

NOTE: Also check intermediate connector A-05 for loose, cor-
roded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the
connector. If junction block connector A-05 is damaged, repair
or replace the damaged component(s) as described in GROUP
00E, Harness Connector Inspection

P.00E-2

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Q: Is the wiring harness between windshield wiper motor

connector B-12 (terminal 3) and front-ECU connector
A-08X (terminal 23) in good condition?
YES : Replace the front-ECU. The windshield wiper should

stop at the predetermined park position.

NO : The wiring harness may be damaged or the

connector(s) may have loose, corroded or damaged
terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector.
Repair the wiring harness as necessary. The
windshield wiper should now stop at the
predetermined park position.

AC204183

CONNECTOR : A-08X

AC

22

23

21

26 25

27

28

31 30 29

24

RELAY BOX SIDE

A-08X

AC205116 AD

CONNECTOR: B-12

B-12 (B)

(HARNESS SIDE)

B-12 (B)

1

2

3

4

5

AC205142AC

CONNECTOR: A-05

A-05(B)

A-05(B)

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE G-5: Windshield Wiper and Washer: Windshield intermittent wiper interval
can not be adjusted by means of windshield intermittent wiper interval adjusting knob.

NOTE: This troubleshooting procedure requires the
use of scan tool MB991958 and SWS monitor kit
MB991862. For details on how to use the SWS mon-
itor, refer to "How to use SWS monitor

P.54B-10

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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
If the windshield intermittent wiper interval is not
changed by operating the windshield intermittent
wiper interval adjusting knob or according to the
vehicle speed, the column switch, the ETACS-ECU
or the front-ECU may be defective.

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TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS

• The column switch (windshield wiper and washer

switch) may be defective

• The ETACS-ECU may be defective

• The front-ECU may be defective

• The wiring harness or connectors may have

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

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

• MB991911: MUT-III Main Harness B

• MB991813: SWS Monitor Kit

• MB991806: SWS Monitor Cartridge

• MB991812: SWS Monitor Harness (For Column-ECU)

• MB991822: Probe Harness

Windshield Intermittent Wiper Interval Adjusting Knob Input Signal

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Check the input signal by using "FUNCTION DIAG." menu
of the SWS monitor.
Set each switch to the following condition to check input signals
from the windshield intermittent wiper interval adjusting knob:

• Ignition switch: ACC

• Windshield wiper switch: INT

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. Connect
the DLC harness before connecting the column-ECU har-
ness. Be sure to connect SWS monitor kit MB991862 after
turning on scan tool MB991958.
(1) Connect the special tool. Refer to "How to connect SWS

monitor

P.54B-7

(2) Connect SWS monitor kit MB991862 to the data link

connector (13-pin).

(3) Operate scan tool MB991958 according to the procedure

below to display "F.WIPER INT."

1. Select "SYSTEM SELECT."
2. Select "SWS."
3. Select "SWS MONITOR."
4. Select "FUNCTION DIAG."
5. Select "WIPER."
6. Select "F.WIPER INT."

(4) Check that normal conditions are displayed on the items

described in the table below.
NOTE: Also check that the windshield wiper interval
changes smoothly when the windshield intermittent wiper
interval adjusting knob is rotated from "SLOW" to "FAST"
positions.

Q: Does the value change within the normal range when

the windshield intermittent wiper interval adjusting
knob is rotated?
YES : Replace the front-ECU. Check that the windshield

intermittent wiper interval changes according to the
vehicle speed or while the windshield intermittent
wiper interval adjusting knob is rotated.

NO : Refer to Inspection Procedure O-7 "ETACS-ECU

does not receive a signal from the windshield mist
wiper switch

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ITEM NO. ITEM NAME

NORMAL CONDITION

ITEM 37

INT WIPER TIME

2.4

− 18.0 s

AC309091

MB991911

MB991827

MB991824

AB

MB991806

MB991862

DATA LINK
CONNECTOR
(16-PIN)

DATA LINK
CONNECTOR
(13-PIN)

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE G-6: Windshield Wiper and Washer: The windshield washer does not
work.

NOTE: This troubleshooting procedure requires use
of scan tool MB991958 and SWS monitor kit
MB991862. For details on how to use the SWS mon-
itor, refer to "How to use SWS monitor

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IGNITION
SWITCH (ACC)

WINDSHIELD
WASHER MOTOR

JUNCTION
BLOCK

WINDSHIELD
WASHER
RELAY

FRONT-ECU

RELAY
BOX

Windshield Washer Motor Circuit