Inspection Procedure 15: The coming home light function does not work normally: Diagnosis

Required Special Tools: 

• MB991958: Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly)
  • MB991824: Vehicle Communication Interface (V.C.I.)
  • MB991827: M.U.T.-III USB Cable
  • MB991910: M.U.T.-III Main Harness A (Vehicles with CAN communication system)

1. STEP 1. Using scan tool MB991958, Check the configuration function. 
   CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958, always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991958.
   1. Connect scan tool MB991958. Refer to "HOW TO CONNECT SCAN TOOL (M.U.T.-III)  ."
   2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
   3. Check that any one of the followings other than "Disabled" is set for "Coming home light" with a customization function.
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   4. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

   Q: Is it set to other than "Disabled"? 

   1. YES:  Go to Step 2.
   2. NO:  Set "Coming home light" to any one other than "Disabled" with a customization function (Refer to CUSTOMIZATION FUNCTION  ).
      Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools

      Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
2. STEP 2. Using scan tool MB991958, read the ETACS-ECU diagnostic trouble code 
   1. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
   2. Check whether the ETACS-ECU DTC is set.
   3. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

   Q: Is the DTC set? 

   1. YES:  Diagnose the ETACS-ECU. (Refer to DIAGNOSIS )
   2. NO:  Go to Step 3.
3. STEP 3. Using scan tool MB991958, check data list 

   Use the ETACS-ECU data list to check the signals related to the front dome light.

   • Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (OFF) position.

     Item No.	Item name	Normal condition
     Item 254	IG voltage	1 V or less

     OK: Normal condition is displayed. 

   Q: Is the check result normal? 

   1. YES:  Go to Step 4.
   2. NO:  Troubleshoot the ETACS-ECU. Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2 "The ignition switch (IG1) signal is not received" .
4. STEP 4. Check the headlights. 

   When the lighting switch is operated, check that the headlights illuminate/go off normally.

   Q: Is the check result normal? 

   1. YES:  Go to Step 5.
   2. NO:  Troubleshoot the headlights. Refer to TROUBLE SYMPTOM CHART  .
5. STEP 5. Retest the system. 

   Check that the coming home light function works normally.

   Q: Is the check result normal? 

   1. YES:  The trouble can be an intermittent malfunction (Refer to HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION ).
   2. NO:  Replace the ETACS-ECU.