Mitsubishi Outlander GS45X. Manual — part 1354

WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER

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STEP 11. Retest the system.
Check that the windshield wipers work normally.
Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : Intermittent malfunction. Refer to GROUP 00, How to

cope with intermittent malfunction

P.00-15

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NO : Replace the ETACS-ECU.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2: The windshield wipers do not work when the wiper switch is at the
"INT", "Washer" or "Mist" position. However, the wipers work at low speed when the switch is at the
"Lo" or "Hi" position.

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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)

This system may be at fail-safe mode if the LIN com-
munication line is defective.

R

ACC
RELAY 3

AC709921

ETACS-ECU

WINDSHIELD

CIRCUIT
BREAKER

WIPER
MOTO

WINDSHIELD
WIPER SPEED
SWITCHING
RELAY

· WINDSHIELD WIPER HI SPEED SWITCH
· WINDSHIELD WIPER INTERMIT SWITCH
· WINDSHIELD WIPER LO SPEED SWITCH
· WINDSHIELD WIPER MIST SWITCH

INPUT SIGNAL

Windshield Wiper Motor Circuit

AB

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If the system cannot receive any signal from the col-
umn switch (windshield wiper and washer switch)
due to a open circuit in the LIN communication line or
other reasons, the system will enter the fail-safe
mode when the ignition switch is at the "ACC" posi-
tion.

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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

• The column switch may be defective

• The ETACS-ECU may be defective

• The LIN bus line may be defective

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tools:

• MB991223: Harness Set

• MB992006: Extra Fine Probe

• MB991958: Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly)

• MB991824: V.C.I.

• MB991827: M.U.T.-III USB Cable

• MB991910: M.U.T.-III Main Harness A

STEP 1. Use the scan tool MB991958 to check if an
ETACS-related diagnostic trouble code is set.
Connect the scan tool. Refer to GROUP 54A ETACS, "Diag-
nostic function

P.54A-729

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Q: Is the diagnostic trouble code set?

YES : Diagnose the ETACS-ECU. Refer to GROUP 54A

ETACS, "Diagnostic trouble code chart

P.54A-732

."

NO : Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Retest the system.
Check that the windshield wipers work normally.
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 ETACS-ECU.

ZC501967

AC404789

AC701411AB

MB991824

MB991827

MB991910

Data link
connector

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE 3: Windshield wipers do not stop at the specified park position.

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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)

If the windshield wipers do not stop at predetermined
park position, the windshield wiper motor or the
ETACS-ECU may be defective.

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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

• The windshield wiper motor may be defective

• The ETACS-ECU may be defective

ETACS-ECU

A-08

3

YELLO

W

WHITE

AC901216

ACC
RELAY 3

C-309

BLA

CK-

WHITE

FUSIBLE
LINK

34

WINDSHIELD
WIPER
MOTOR

WINDSHIELD
WIPER
AUTOMATIC
STOP RELAY

AB

Windshield Wiper Automatic Stop Relay Circuit

AC901214

Connector: A-08

AB

ACA02655 AK

Connector: C-304

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DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tools:

• MB991223: Harness Set

• MB992006: Extra Fine Probe

STEP1. Check windshield wiper motor connector A-08 for
loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals
pushed back in the connector.
Q: Is windshield wiper motor connector A-08 in good

condition?
YES : Go to Step 2.
NO : Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer

to GROUP 00E, Harness Connector Inspection

P.00E-2

. Verify that the windshield wiper works

normally.

STEP 2. Check the windshield wiper motor.
(1) Disconnect windshield wiper motor connector A-08.
(2) Connect the vehicle battery to the windshield wiper motor

connector as shown, and operate the windshield wiper at
low speed. While the windshield wiper is working,
disconnect the battery at positions other than the specified
park position to stop the windshield wiper motor.

(3) When the battery is connected as shown, the motor should

run at low speed, and then stop at the specified park
position.

Q: Does the windshield wiper motor operate normally?

YES : Go to Step 3.
NO : Replace the windshield wiper motor. The windshield

wiper should now stop at the specified park position.

4

5

3

1 2

4

5

3

1 2

AC702483

4

5

3

1 2

AB

+ 5º
-10º

13º

(B) Automatic stop

(A) Low speed

Stop position check