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?
1. YES: Go to Step 2.
2. NO: Repair the CAN bus lines. (Refer to TROUBLESHOOTING .) After repairing the CAN bus line, go to Step 2.
STEP 2. Scan tool data list.
Shift lever item No. 1: Lever position (Refer to DATA LIST REFERENCE TABLE ).
1. Confirm that "Manual" is displayed when the shift lever position is in the manual mode.
2. Confirm that "+" is displayed when the shift lever position is upshifted and held, and "-" is displayed when the shift lever position is downshifted and held.
Q: Is the check result normal?
1. YES: Go to Step 3.
2. NO: Replace the shift lever assembly. (Refer to >> A << TRANSAXLE CONTROL CABLE (TRANSAXLE SIDE/SHIFT LEVER SIDE) INSTALLATION .)
STEP 3. Retest the system.
Q: Does a malfunction take place again?
1. YES: Replace the mechatronic assembly. (Refer to << A >> MECHATRONIC ASSEMBLY REMOVAL .)
2. NO: Intermittent malfunction. (Refer to HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION .)