Mitsubishi Trouble Code Info

96 & later are OBD2 systems and require a scanner.

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

• Turn ignition switch to OFF position

• Locate Data Link Connector (DLC), next to fuse box.
• Connect voltmeter positive lead to DLC terminal #1 and Negative lead to
terminal #12 (ground).
• Turn Ignition switch to ON position.
• codes are read out by 12 volt pulses of voltmeter.
• A constant repetition of short pulses is normal.
• Signals will appear on voltmeter a long and short 12 volt pulses.
• long pulses represent tens

• short pulses represent ones (4 long pulses and 3 short pulses indicates code
Anti-Lock Brake
43)
ECU

Cruise Control
ECM

Speed signal to ground

connected to Speed Reed.
Maximum 4 mA adding all
signals.
ELC 4 A/T
SRS
Anti-Lock Brake, ELC 4ETACS A/C Ctrl Mod
EXAMPLES
A/T, ECM,
A/C Ctrl. Mod
ETACS

• Every time a service is turned-on, as lights-on, doors locking-unlocking, there

should be voltage pulses between terminal nº 4 and ground 12.

ECM, ECU
No Codes--normal

• The Lamp will illuminate for 0.5 seconds, then stay Off for 0.5 seconds, this
pattern will repeat until the ignition is turned OFF.

Code 13

• The Lamp will illuminate one time for approximately 0.5 second. This will
represent one unit of ten. There will be approximately a one second delay and
then the Lamp will illuminate three times for approximately 0.2 seconds with
0.2 second delay between deflections. This will represent three units of one.

Code 23
 • The Lamp will illuminate two times for approximately 0.5 second with
approximately 0.3 second delay between deflections. This will represent two
units of ten. There will be approximately a one second delay and then the Lamp
will illuminate three times for approximately 0.2 seconds with 0.2 second delay
between deflections. This will represent three units of one..

Clearing Trouble Codes

Diagnostic trouble codes may be cleared by disconnecting the battery ground cable for
at least 20 seconds. Reconnect negative battery cable and recheck codes to
confirm the repair.
Diagnostic Codes

Mitsubishi
Without OBD-II

11 Oxygen sensor fault. 41 Injector(s) fault

12 Airflow sensor fault. 42 Fuel pump fault.

13 Intake air temp sensor fault. 43 EGR fault.

Throttle position sensor (TPS) Ignition coil (cylinders #1 & #4)

14 44
fault. fault.

Idle speed control (ISC) motor Ignition coil (cylinders #2 & #5)
15 52
position sensor fault. fault.

Ignition coil (cylinders #3 & #6)

21 Coolant temp sensor fault. 53
fault.

Crankshaft position (CKP) sesnor Idle air control (IAC) valve

22 55
fault. position sensor fault.

Camshaft position (CMP) sensor

23 59 Rear Oxygen (O2) sesnor fault.
fault.

Transaxle control module torque

24 Vehicle speed sensor (VSS) fault. 61
reduction signal fault.

Barometric (BARO) pressure Variable Induction control (VIC)

25 62
sensor fault. valve position sensor fault.

Traction control (TC) vacuum

31 Knock sensor fault. 71
valve solenoid fault.

Traction Control (TC) vent valve

32 MAP sensor faulty. 72
solenoid fault.
 Ignition timing adjustment signal
36
fault.

39 Oxygen (O2) sensor fault.

ECI
Voltmeter or Test Light

1 Oxygen Sensor.

2 Ignition Signal.

3 Air Flow Sensor.

4 Pressure Sensor.

5 Throttle Position Sensor.

Idle Speed Control Motor Position

6
Switch.

Engine Coolant Temperature

7
Sensor.

MPFI
V6 and 89-95 4 Cyl.
(Exc. 95 Eclipse)
Voltmeter or Test Light

11 Oxygen Sensor.

12 Air Flow Sensor.

13 Intake Air Temperature Sensor.

14 Throttle Position Sensor.

15 Motor Position Sensor.

21 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor.

22 Crank Angle Sensor.

23 TDC/CMP Sensor.

24 Vehicle Speed Sensor.

26 BARO Sensor.
31 Knock Sensor.

32 Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor.

36 Ignition Timing Adjustment Signal.

39 Oxygen Sensor.

41 Injector.

42 Fuel Pump.

43 EGR.

44 Ignition Coil, 4 Cylinder.

Ignition Coil Power Transistor Unit, V6

44
Cylinders 1 & 4.

Ignition Coil Power Transistor Unit, V6

52
Cylinders 2 & 5.

Ignition Coil Power Transistor Unit, V6

53
Cylinders 3 & 6.

Idle Air Control Valve/Servo Valve Position

55
Sensor.

59 Oxygen Sensor (Rear), 4 Cylinder.

Left hand Bank Heated Oxygen Sensor,

59
V6.

Cable from Transaxle Control Unit, For

61
Transmission

61 Torque Reduction Signal (A/T).

Induction Control Valve Position Sensor

62
(Non Turbo).

69 Right hand Bank Heated Oxygen Sensor.

71 Traction Control Vacuum Solenoid.

72 Traction Control Ventilation Solenoid.

Cruise Control Trouble Code (5 positive, 12 Ground)

SELF-DIAGNOSTIC CODES
Code 11
Possible cause: faulty vacuum pump drive system. Perform
CIRCUIT TEST NO. 6.
Code 12
Possible cause: faulty vehicle speed signal system. Perform
CIRCUIT TEST NO. 5.
Code 15
Possible cause: faulty control switch. Perform CIRCUIT TESTS
NO. 2 and 3.
Code 16
Possible cause: faulty ECM. Substitute Known-good ECM.
Code 17
Possible cause: faulty throttle position sensor, accelerator
sensor or closed throttle position switch. Perform CIRCUIT TEST NO.
10.
CHECK RESULTS CODES
Code 21 Remains After SET Switch Is Moved To OFF Position
Possible causes: faulty set switch; replace control switch.
Set switch input line short circuit; repair wiring harness as
necessary and perform CIRCUIT TEST NO. 2.
Code 22 Remains After RES Switch Is Moved To OFF Position
Possible causes: faulty RES switch; replace control switch.
RES switch input line short circuit; repair wiring harness as
necessary and perform CIRCUIT TEST NO. 3.
Code 23 Does Not Cancel After Releasing Brake Pedal
Possible cause: faulty stoplight switch circuit. Replace
stoplight switch or repair wiring harness as necessary. Perform
CIRCUIT TEST NO. 7.
Code 25 Remains Set And Code 24 Does Not Set Even Though
Vehicle Speed Reaches 25 MPH Or More
Possible cause; faulty Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) circuit.
Repair VSS circuit. Perform CIRCUIT TEST NO. 5.
Code 26 Remains Set After Selector Lever Is Moved To Anything
But "N" Or "P" Position
Possible cause: faulty Park/Neutral (P/N) position switch.
Replace P/N switch or repair wiring harness as necessary. Perform
CIRCUIT TEST NO. 8.
Code 27 Remains After CANCEL Switch Is Moved To OFF Position
Possible cause: faulty CANCEL switch circuit. Replace control
switch or repair wiring harness as necessary. Perform CIRCUIT TEST NO.
4.
Code 28 Remains Set After Accelerator Pedal Is Released
Possible causes: faulty throttle position sensor circuit or
accelerator sensor circuit. Replace appropriate sensor or repair
wiring harness as necessary. Perform CIRCUIT TEST NO. 10.
Code 29 Remains Set After Closed Throttle Position Switch
(TPS) Is Moved To ON Position
Possible cause: faulty TPS circuit. Replace TPS or repair
wiring harness as necessary. Perform CIRCUIT TEST NO. 10.
TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSIS
PIN for ECU / ECM
 WHT

BRN-RED
YEL-GRN

Assignment of the TCU 42-pin connector (From Stealth)

Full Automatic A/C (From 3000GT)

Diagnostic connector Pin 7 – ground 12