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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMITSUBISHI2009LANCER L4-2.4L (4B12)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONSYMPTOM RELATED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURESINSPECTION PROCEDURE 1
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer L4-2.4L (4B12)
Inspection Procedure 1
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer L4-2.4L (4B12)SECTION Inspection Procedure 1
SYMPTOM PROCEDURES
Inspection procedure 1: Communication with ECM only is not possible
CIRCUIT OPERATION
- Battery voltage is applied to the diagnosis connector (terminal No. 16).
- The diagnosis connector (terminal No. 4 and No. 5) is grounded to the vehicle body.
COMMENT:
- When the communication between M.U.T.-III and ECM is impossible, it can be suspected that the CAN bus line, power supply circuit of the diagnosis connector, and/or grounding circuit are defective.
- Communication can not be achieved either, if a wrong vehicle type is selected on M.U.T.-III.
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS (The most likely causes for this case:)
- Malfunction of the data link connector.
- Open/short circuit or poor contact in the data link connector.
- Malfunction of the CAN communication.
- Malfunction of the scan tool.
- Malfunction of the ECM.
DIAGNOSIS
Required Special Tools:
- MB991958: Scan tool (M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly)
- MB991824: V.C.I.
- MB991827: USB Cable
STEP 1. Check the vehicle communication interface (V.C.I.) MB991824 operations.
1. Connect the Scan tool to the data link connector.
2. When the power of V.C.I. is turned to ON, the indicator lamp of the V.C.I. illuminates in green.
- The indicator lamp of the V.C.I. illuminates in green.
Q: Is the indicator lamp of the V.C.I. illuminates in green?
YES : Go to Step 2.
NO : Use scan tool, perform CAN bus line diagnosis.
STEP 2. Measure the battery positive voltage.
1. Measure the battery positive voltage during cranking.
- The voltage should be 8 volts or more.
Q: Is the measured voltage 8 volts or more?
YES : Go to Step 3.
NO : Check the battery. Battery CheckThen confirm that the malfunction symptom is eliminated.
STEP 3. Measure the power supply voltage at data link connector C-34.
1. Measure voltage between terminal No. 16 and ground.
- Voltage should be battery positive voltage.
Q: Is battery positive voltage (approximately 12 volts) present?
YES : Go to Step 4.
NO : Repair an open circuit between ETACS-ECU connector C-317 (terminal No. 8) and data link connector C-34 (terminal No. 16). Then confirm that the malfunction symptom is eliminated.
STEP 4. Check the continuity at data link connector C-34.
1. Check for the continuity between terminal No. 4, No. 5 and ground.
- Should be less than 2 ?.
Q: Does continuity exist?
YES : Check and replace the scan tool. Then confirm that the malfunction symptom is eliminated.
NO : Repair an open circuit or harness damage between data link connector C-34 (terminal No. 4, No. 5) and ground. Then confirm that the malfunction symptom is eliminated.
Inspection procedure 1: Communication with ECM only is not possible
CAN Communication Circuit (Part 1):
CAN Communication Circuit (Part 2):
CIRCUIT OPERATION
- Battery voltage is applied to the diagnosis connector (terminal No. 16).
- The diagnosis connector (terminal No. 4 and No. 5) is grounded to the vehicle body.
COMMENT:
- When the communication between M.U.T.-III and ECM is impossible, it can be suspected that the CAN bus line, power supply circuit of the diagnosis connector, and/or grounding circuit are defective.
- Communication can not be achieved either, if a wrong vehicle type is selected on M.U.T.-III.
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS (The most likely causes for this case:)
- Malfunction of the data link connector.
- Open/short circuit or poor contact in the data link connector.
- Malfunction of the CAN communication.
- Malfunction of the scan tool.
- Malfunction of the ECM.
DIAGNOSIS
Required Special Tools:
- MB991958: Scan tool (M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly)
- MB991824: V.C.I.
- MB991827: USB Cable
STEP 1. Check the vehicle communication interface (V.C.I.) MB991824 operations.
1. Connect the Scan tool to the data link connector.
2. When the power of V.C.I. is turned to ON, the indicator lamp of the V.C.I. illuminates in green.
- The indicator lamp of the V.C.I. illuminates in green.
Q: Is the indicator lamp of the V.C.I. illuminates in green?
YES : Go to Step 2.
NO : Use scan tool, perform CAN bus line diagnosis.
STEP 2. Measure the battery positive voltage.
1. Measure the battery positive voltage during cranking.
- The voltage should be 8 volts or more.
Q: Is the measured voltage 8 volts or more?
YES : Go to Step 3.
NO : Check the battery. Battery CheckThen confirm that the malfunction symptom is eliminated.
STEP 3. Measure the power supply voltage at data link connector C-34.
1. Measure voltage between terminal No. 16 and ground.
- Voltage should be battery positive voltage.
Q: Is battery positive voltage (approximately 12 volts) present?
YES : Go to Step 4.
NO : Repair an open circuit between ETACS-ECU connector C-317 (terminal No. 8) and data link connector C-34 (terminal No. 16). Then confirm that the malfunction symptom is eliminated.
STEP 4. Check the continuity at data link connector C-34.
1. Check for the continuity between terminal No. 4, No. 5 and ground.
- Should be less than 2 ?.
Q: Does continuity exist?
YES : Check and replace the scan tool. Then confirm that the malfunction symptom is eliminated.
NO : Repair an open circuit or harness damage between data link connector C-34 (terminal No. 4, No. 5) and ground. Then confirm that the malfunction symptom is eliminated.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.