Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX. Manual — part 147

SYMPTOM PROCEDURES

SMART WIRING SYSTEM (SWS) NOT USING SWS MONITOR

54B-151

Q: Is the check result normal?

All the signals are received normally. :

Go to Step

4.

The ignition switch (IG1) signal is not received. :

Refer to inspection procedure L-1 "The
ignition switch (ACC) signal is not received

P.54B-239

."

The vehicle speed signal (engine-ECU) is not
received. :

Refer to inspection procedure L-12

"The vehicle speed sensor signal is not
received

P.54B-278

."

Step 4. Retest the system.
Check that the intermittent wiper interval depends on
the vehicle speed.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES :

The trouble can be an intermittent

malfunction (Refer to GROUP 00

− How to

Cope with Intermittent Malfunction

P.00-5

).

NO :

Replace the ETACS-ECU.

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE F-7: The windshield washer does not work.

CAUTION

Whenever the ECU is replaced, ensure that the
input and output signal circuits are normal.

FRONT-ECU

WINDSHIELD
WASHER MOTOR

WINDSHIELD
WASHER
RELAY

INPUT SIGNAL

WINDSHIELD WASHER

IGNITION
SWITCH (ACC)

Wire colour code
B : Black LG : Light green G : Green L : Blue
W : White Y : Yellow SB : Sky blue BR : Brown
O : Orange GR : Gray R : Red P : Pink V : Violet

Windshield Washer Motor Circuit

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COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM

The windshield washer motor, the column switch or
the front-ECU may be defective.

POSSIBLE CAUSES

• Malfunction of the windshield washer motor

• Malfunction of the column switch

• Malfunction of the front-ECU

• Damaged harness wires and connectors

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

Step 1. Check the operation of the windshield
wipers.
Check that the windshield wipers work normally.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES :

Go to Step 2.

NO :

Refer to Inspection Procedure F-1 "The
windshield wipers do not work at all

P.54B-130

."

Step 2. Pulse check
Check the input signals below which are related to
the windshield wiper.

OK: The M.U.T.-II/III sounds or the voltmeter
needle fluctuates.

Q: Is the check result normal?

All the signals are received normally :

Go to Step

3.

The ignition switch (ACC) signal is not received. :

Refer to inspection procedure L-1 "The
ignition switch (ACC) signal is not received

P.54B-239

."

Windshield washer switch signal is not received. :

Refer to inspection procedure L-5 "The
column switch (windshield wiper washer
and rear wiper washer switch) signal is not
received

P.54B-249

."

Step 3. Connector check: F-18 windshield washer
motor connector

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES :

Go to Step 4.

NO :

Repair the connector.

Step 4. Check the windshield washer motor
assembly.
Refer to GROUP 51

− Windshield washer

P.51-24

.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES :

Go to Step 5

NO :

Replace the windshield washer motor.

System switch

Check condition

Ignition switch (ACC)

When turned from the
LOCK (OFF) position to
the ACC position.

Windshield washer
switch

When the switch is
turned from off to on.

AC310467AF

Harness side

Connector: F-18 <LHD>

AC310469

AF

Harness side

Connector: F-18 <RHD>

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Step 5. Resistance measurement at the F-18
windshield washer motor connector

(1) Disconnect the connector, and measure at the

wiring harness side.

(2) Continuity between F-18 windshield washer

motor connector terminal No.1 and body earth

OK: 2

Ω or less

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES :

Go to Step 7.

NO :

Go to Step 6.

Step 6. Check the wiring harness between F-18
windshield washer motor connector terminal
No.1 and body earth.

• Check the earth wires for open circuit.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES :

The trouble can be an intermittent

malfunction (Refer to GROUP 00

− How to

Cope with Intermittent Malfunction

P.00-5

).

NO :

Repair the wiring harness.

Step 7. Connector check: A-11X front-ECU
connector

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES :

Go to Step 8.

NO :

Repair the connector.

AC310467AF

Harness side

Connector: F-18 <LHD>

AC310469

AF

Harness side

Connector: F-18 <RHD>

AC310506

2

1

Connector F-18
(Harness side)

AJ

AC310467AF

Harness side

Connector: F-18 <LHD>

AC310469

AF

Harness side

Connector: F-18 <RHD>

AC310572AC

Connector: A-11X

Relay box side

Battery

29

31 30

28 27

25

26

24

21

22

23