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INSPECTION PROCEDURE 3: The Abnormal Drive Range is Displayed.: Diagnosis

Required Special Tool: 

  1. MB991223: Harness Set
  1. STEP 1. Check the powertrain control module. 

    Q: Is the diagnostic trouble code of the powertrain control module output? 

    1. YES:  Carry out troubleshooting of the powertrain control module DIAGNOSTIC TESTS .
    2. NO:  Go to Step 2.
  2. STEP 2. Check the RV meter connector D-08 and powertrain control module connector D-134 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. 
    Fig 1: Checking RV Meter Connector D-08
    G01892827Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    Fig 2: Checking Powertrain Control Module Connector D-134
    G01892828Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

    Q: Are RV meter connector D-08 and powertrain control module connector D-134 in good condition? 

    1. YES:  Go to Step 3.
    2. NO:  Repair or replace it.
  3. STEP 3. Check the harness wires between RV meter connector D-08 (terminal 15) and powertrain control module connector D-134 (terminal 74). 
    Fig 3: Checking RV Meter Connector D-08
    G01892829Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    Fig 4: Checking Powertrain Control Module Connector D-134
    G01892830Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    NOTE: After inspecting intermediate connector E-111 inspect the wires. If intermediate connector E-111 is damaged, repair or replace it.
    Fig 5: Inspecting Intermediate Connector E-111
    G01892831Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

    Q: Are the harness wires between RV meter connector D-08 (terminal 15) and powertrain control module connector D-134 (terminal 74) in good condition? 

    1. YES:  Go to Step 4.
    2. NO:  Repair or replace it.
  4. STEP 4. Check the RV meter connected D-07 and fuel level sensor connector G-03 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. 
    Fig 6: Checking RV Meter Connected D-07
    G01892832Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    Fig 7: Checking Fuel Level Sensor Connector G-03
    G01892833Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

    Q: Is the RV meter connected D-07 and fuel level sensor connector G-03 in good condition? 

    1. YES:  Go to Step 5.
    2. NO:  Repair or replace it.
  5. STEP 5. Check the harness wires between RV meter connected D-07 (terminal 33) and fuel level sensor connector G-03 (terminal 1). 
    Fig 8: Checking RV Meter Connected D-07 & Joint Connector D-29
    G01892834Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    Fig 9: Checking Fuel Level Sensor Connector G-03
    G01892835Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    NOTE: After inspecting intermediate connector F-07, D-111 and joint connector D-29, inspect the wires. If intermediate connector F-07, D-111 and joint connector D-29 are damaged, repair or replace them.
    Fig 10: Checking Intermediate Connector D-111
    G01892836Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    Fig 11: Checking Intermediate Connector F-07
    G01892837Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

    Q: Are the harness wires between RV interconnected D-07 (terminal 33) and fuel level sensor G-03 (terminal 1) in good condition? 

    1. YES:  Go to Step 6.
    2. NO:  Repair them. The RV meter should operate normally.
  6. STEP 6. Recheck for malfunction. 

    Q: Is a malfunction eliminated? 

    1. YES:  If no malfunctions are not found in all steps, an intermittent malfunction is suspected.
    2. NO:  Replace the RV meter.