Inspection Procedure 1: Scan Tool MB991958 Cannot Communicate With The Electronic Control AWD System: Diagnosis

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MB991958: Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly)
- MB991824: Vehicle Communication Interface
- MB991827: M.U.T.-III USB Cable
- MB991910: M.U.T.-III Main Harness A

STEP 1. Scan tool MB991958 CAN bus diagnostics
Use scan tool MB991958 to diagnose the CAN bus lines.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES: Go to Step 2.

NO: Repair the CAN bus line (refer to CAN BUS DIAGNOSTICS CHART ). On completion, go to Step 2.
STEP 2. Check the following connector:
Check the connectors below for improper engagement, terminal damage or terminal drawn in the connector case.
- C-128 AWD-ECU connector
- C-309, C-313 ETACS-ECU connector
Q: Are the connectors and terminals in good condition?

YES: Go to Step 3.

NO: Repair the connector(s) or terminal(s). Then go to Step 8.
STEP 3. Voltage measurement at the AWD-ECU connector
1. Disconnect the C-128 AWD-ECU connector.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
3. Measure the voltage between the C-128 wiring harness side connector terminals No.4 (Ignition switch "ON") and the body earth.
  OK: Battery voltage
Q: Is the check result normal?

YES: Go to Step 5.

NO: Go to Step 4.
STEP 4. Wiring harness check
Check the wiring harness between the C-128 AWD-ECU connector (terminal No.4) and the C-309 ETACS-ECU connector (terminal No.1) for damage or other problem.

Q: Is the wiring harness in good condition?

YES: Go to Step 7.

NO: Repair the wiring harness. Then go to Step 8.
STEP 5. Resistance measurement at the AWD-ECU connector
1. Disconnect the C-128 AWD-ECU connector.
2. Measure the resistance between the C-128 wiring harness side connector terminals No. 10 and the body earth.
  OK: 2 ohm or less
Q: Is the check result normal?

YES: Go to Step 7.

NO: Go to Step 6.
STEP 6. Wiring harness check
Check the wiring harness between the C-128 AWD-ECU connector (terminal No.10) and the body earth (No.10 or No.18) for damage or other problem.

Q: Is the wiring harness in good condition?

YES: Go to Step 7.

NO: Repair the wiring harness. Then go to Step 8.

Fig 1: Locating Body Ground No.10
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

Fig 2: Locating Body Ground No.18
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
STEP 7. Retest the system.
Q: Does the malfunction occur again?

YES: Replace AWD-ECU (refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ). Then go to Step 8.

NO: The trouble can be an intermittent malfunction (Refer to HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTIONS ).
STEP 8. Check whether the DTC is reset.
Q: Does the malfunction occur again?

YES: Diagnose again from Step 1.

NO: This diagnosis is complete.