Diagnostic Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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
- 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 diagnostic trouble code
Check the engine diagnostic trouble code. (Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE TABLE .)
Q: Is the DTC stored?
- YES: Perform the relevant troubleshooting.
- NO: Go to Step 3.
- STEP 3. Fluid check
Drain the fluid and check that no bubbles, foreign material and contamination are found.
Q: Is the check result normal?
- YES: Go to Step 4.
- NO: Replace the fluid.
- STEP 4. Check whether the DTC is stored again.
- Erase the DTC.
- Gradually accelerate the vehicle.
- Accelerate the vehicle with the accelerator pedal fully opened.
- Check that the DTC is stored again.
Q: Is DTC No. P0846 stored?
- YES: Replace the clutch assembly. (Refer to TRANSAXLE .)
- NO: Intermittent malfunction. (Refer to HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION .)