Diagnostic Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

STEP 1. Scan tool CAN bus diagnostics
Using scan tool MB991958, diagnose the CAN bus lines.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : Go to Step 2.

NO : Repair the CAN bus lines. (Refer to TROUBLESHOOTING ). After repairing the CAN bus line, go to Step 2.
STEP 2. Scan tool service data
Item No. 30: Drive mode switch (Refer to SERVICE DATA REFERENCE TABLE ).

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : Intermittent malfunction. (Refer to HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION ).

NO : Go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Twin clutch SST control mode switch check
Refer to SENSOR, SWITCH AND RELAY .

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : Go to Step 4.

NO : Replace the twin clutch SST control mode switch. (Refer to SENSOR, SWITCH AND RELAY ).
STEP 4. Twin clutch SST control mode switch connector check: C-27-2
Check for the contact with terminals.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : Go to Step 5.

NO : Repair the defective connector.
STEP 5. Trouble symptom recheck after replacing the shift lever assembly
1. Replace the shift lever assembly. (Refer to TRANSMISSION CONTROL ).
2. Verify that the condition described by the customer exists.
Q: Does a malfunction take place again?

YES : Replace the TC-SST assembly. (Refer to TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY ).

NO : Intermittent malfunction. (Refer to HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION ).