Steering Wheel Audio Remote Control Switch - Except Lancer Evolution Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X

GENERAL INFORMATION

On the spoke of steering wheel, the steering wheel audio remote control switch and steering wheel voice control switch have been installed.

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Using the steering wheel audio remote control switch, the volume adjustment of the radio and CD player and the multivision display, mode changeover, CD track up/down, and others can be performed.

STEERING WHEEL VOICE CONTROL SWITCH < VEHICLE WITH HANDS FREE MODULE >

Using the steering wheel voice control switch, hands free interface system.

SPECIAL TOOLS

SPECIAL TOOLS Tool Tool number and name Supersession Application MB991958 MB991824 MB991827 MB991910 MB991911 MB991914 MB991825 MB991826 M.U.T.-III sub assembly Vehicle communication interface (V.C.I.) M.U.T.-III USB cable M.U.T.-III main harness A (Vehicles with CAN communication system) M.U.T.-III main harness B (Vehicles without CAN communication system) M.U.T.-III main harness C (for Chrysler models only) M.U.T.-III measurement adapter M.U.T.-III trigger harness MB991824-KIT NOTE: G: MB991826 M.U.T.-III Trigger Harness is not necessary when pushing V.C.I. ENTER key. CAUTION: M.U.T.-III main harness A (MB991910) should be used. M.U.T.-III main harness B and C should not be used for this vehicle. CAN bus diagnostics or service data check. MB991223 MB991219 MB991220 MB991221 MB991222 Harness set Test harness LED harness LED harness adaptor Probe General service tools Continuity check and voltage measurement at harness wire or connector for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Connector pin contact pressure inspection Power circuit inspection Power circuit inspection Commercial tester connection

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STANDARD FLOW OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING

Refer to TROUBLESHOOTING CONTENTS .

TROUBLE SYMPTOM CHART

TROUBLE SYMPTOM CHART

Inspection Procedure 1: Steering wheel audio remote control switch does not function. < Vehicles with radio and CD player >

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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)

The power supply circuit to the steering wheel audio remote control switch, the steering wheel audio remote control switch, the radio and CD player, or the clock spring may be defective.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS

1. Malfunction of steering wheel audio remote control switch
2. Malfunctions of radio and CD player
3. Malfunction of the clock spring
4. Damaged harness wires and connectors

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tools

1. MB991223: Harness Set
2. MB992006: Extra Fine Probe
3. 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

1. STEP 1. Using scan tool MB991958, check data list. Check whether the service data below are normal. (Refer to «SERVICE DATA»(/mitsubishi/lancer-evolution/x-2007-2016/remont/entertainment-systems/#radio-and-cd-player-except-lancer-evolution__service-data) ). Turn the ignition switch to "ON" position. Operate each switch of the steering wheel audio remote control. Check whether the normal conditions listed below are displayed. STEERING WHEEL AUDIO REMOTE CONTROL SWITCH NORMAL CONDITIONS LIST Item No. Item name Normal condition Item 1 RADIO remoto SW (SEEK-) ON Item 2 RADIO remoto SW (SEEK+) ON Item 3 RADIO remoto SW (MODE) ON Item 4 RADIO remoto SW (VOL-) ON Item 5 RADIO remoto SW (VOL+) ON OK: Normal condition is displayed. Q: Is the check result normal? YES: Replace the radio and CD player. NO: Go to Step 2.
2. STEP 2. Check the remote controlled radio switch. Check the steering wheel audio remote control switch (Refer to «STEERING WHEEL AUDIO REMOTE CONTROL SWITCH INSPECTION»(/mitsubishi/lancer-evolution/x-2007-2016/remont/entertainment-systems/#steering-wheel-audio-remote-control-switch-except-lancer-evolution) ). Q: Is the remote controlled radio switch in good condition? YES: Go to Step 3. NO: Replace the remote controlled radio switch.
3. STEP 3. Check clock spring connector C-204 and C-205 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Q: Are clock spring connector C-204 and C-205 in good condition? YES: Go to Step 4. NO: Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer to «HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION»(/mitsubishi/lancer-evolution/x-2007-2016/remont/body-electrical/#general-electrical-except-lancer-evolution) . The steering wheel audio remote control switch should work normally.
4. STEP 4. Check the clock spring. Check whether the clock spring is in good condition (Refer to «CLOCK SPRING CHECK»(/mitsubishi/lancer-evolution/x-2007-2016/remont/airbag/#supplemental-restraint-system-srs-except-lancer-evolution) < Except RALLIART > or «CLOCK SPRING»(/mitsubishi/lancer-evolution/x-2007-2016/remont/airbag/#supplemental-restraint-system-srs-except-lancer-evolution) < RALLIART >). Q: Is the check result normal? YES: Go to Step 5. NO: Replace the clock spring.
5. STEP 5. Check radio and CD player connector C-104 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Q: Is radio and CD player connector C-104 in good condition? YES: Go to Step 6. NO: Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer to «HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION»(/mitsubishi/lancer-evolution/x-2007-2016/remont/body-electrical/#general-electrical-except-lancer-evolution) . The steering wheel audio remote control switch should work normally.
6. STEP 6. Check the wiring harness between radio and CD player connector C-104 (terminal 22, 32) and clock spring connector C-205 (terminal 2, 3). Check the communication lines for open and short circuit. Q: Is the wiring harness between radio and CD player connector C-104 (terminal 22, 32) and clock spring connector C-205 (terminal 2, 3) in good condition? YES: Go to Step 7. NO: The wiring harness may be damaged or the connector(s) may have loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Repair the wiring harness as necessary.
7. STEP 7. Check steering wheel audio remote control switch connector C-202 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Q: Is steering wheel audio remote control switch connector C-202 in good condition? YES: Go to Step 8. NO: Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer to «HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION»(/mitsubishi/lancer-evolution/x-2007-2016/remont/body-electrical/#general-electrical-except-lancer-evolution) . The steering wheel audio remote control switch should work normally.
8. STEP 8. Check the wiring harness between steering wheel audio remote control switch connector C-202 (terminal 2, 4) and clock spring connector C-204 (terminal 5, 4). Check the communication lines for open and short circuit. Q: Is the wiring harness between steering wheel audio remote control switch connector C-202 (terminal 2, 4) and clock spring connector C-204 (terminal 5, 4) in good condition? YES: Go to Step 9. NO: The wiring harness may be damaged or the connector(s) may have loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Repair the wiring harness as necessary.
9. STEP 9. Retest the system Check whether you can operate the radio and CD player by using the steering wheel audio remote control. Q: Is the check result normal? YES: The trouble can be an intermittent malfunction (Refer to «HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTIONS»(/mitsubishi/lancer-evolution/x-2007-2016/remont/hoistjack/#general-information-except-lancer-evolution__how-to-cope-with-intermittent-malfunctions) ). NO: Replace the radio and CD player.

Inspection Procedure 2: Steering wheel audio remote control switch does not function. < Vehicles with MMCS >

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The power supply circuit to the steering wheel audio remote control switch, the steering wheel audio remote control switch, the multivision display, or the clock spring may be defective.

1. Malfunction of steering wheel audio remote control switch
2. Malfunctions of multivision display
3. Malfunction of the clock spring
4. Damaged harness wires and connectors

Required Special Tools

1. MB991223: Harness Set
2. MB992006: Extra Fine Probe

1. STEP 1. Check the remote controlled radio switch. Check the steering wheel audio remote control switch (Refer to «STEERING WHEEL AUDIO REMOTE CONTROL SWITCH INSPECTION»(/mitsubishi/lancer-evolution/x-2007-2016/remont/entertainment-systems/#steering-wheel-audio-remote-control-switch-except-lancer-evolution) ). Q: Is the remote controlled radio switch in good condition? YES: Go to Step 2. NO: Replace the remote controlled radio switch.
2. STEP 2. Check clock spring connector C-204 and C-205 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Q: Are clock spring connector C-204 and C-205 in good condition? YES: Go to Step 3. NO: Repair or replace the damaged component (Refer to «HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION»(/mitsubishi/lancer-evolution/x-2007-2016/remont/body-electrical/#general-electrical-except-lancer-evolution) ). The steering wheel audio remote control switch should work normally.
3. STEP 3. Check the clock spring. Check whether the clock spring is in good condition (Refer to «CLOCK SPRING CHECK»(/mitsubishi/lancer-evolution/x-2007-2016/remont/airbag/#supplemental-restraint-system-srs-except-lancer-evolution) < Except RALLIART > or «CLOCK SPRING»(/mitsubishi/lancer-evolution/x-2007-2016/remont/airbag/#supplemental-restraint-system-srs-except-lancer-evolution) < RALLIART >). Q: Is the check result normal? YES: Go to Step 4. NO: Replace the clock spring.
4. STEP 4. Check multivision display connector C-12 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Q: Is multivision display connector C-12 in good condition? YES: Go to Step 5. NO: Repair or replace the damaged component (Refer to «HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION»(/mitsubishi/lancer-evolution/x-2007-2016/remont/body-electrical/#general-electrical-except-lancer-evolution) ). The steering wheel audio remote control switch should work normally.
5. STEP 5. Check the wiring harness between multivision display connector C-12 (terminal 53, 69) and clock spring connector C-205 (terminal 2, 3). Check the communication lines for open and short circuit. NOTE: Also check intermediate connector C-105 for loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. If intermediate connector C-105 is damaged, repair or replace the connector as described in «HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION»(/mitsubishi/lancer-evolution/x-2007-2016/remont/body-electrical/#general-electrical-except-lancer-evolution) . Q: Is the wiring harness between multivision display connector C-12 (terminal 53, 69) and clock spring connector C-205 (terminal 2, 3) in good condition? YES: Go to Step 6. NO: The wiring harness may be damaged or the connector(s) may have loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Repair the wiring harness as necessary.
6. STEP 6. Check steering wheel audio remote control switch connector C-202 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Q: Is steering wheel audio remote control switch connector C-202 in good condition? YES: Go to Step 7. NO: Repair or replace the damaged component (Refer to «HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION»(/mitsubishi/lancer-evolution/x-2007-2016/remont/body-electrical/#general-electrical-except-lancer-evolution) ). The steering wheel audio remote control switch should work normally.
7. STEP 7. Check the wiring harness between steering wheel audio remote control switch connector C-202 (terminal 2, 4) and clock spring connector C-204 (terminal 5, 4). Check the communication lines for open and short circuit. Q: Is the wiring harness between steering wheel audio remote control switch connector C-202 (terminal 2, 4) and clock spring connector C-204 (terminal 5, 4) in good condition? YES: Go to Step 8. NO: The wiring harness may be damaged or the connector(s) may have loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Repair the wiring harness as necessary.
8. STEP 8. Retest the system Check whether you can operate the multivision display by using the steering wheel audio remote control. Q: Is the check result normal? YES: The trouble can be an intermittent malfunction (Refer to «HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTIONS»(/mitsubishi/lancer-evolution/x-2007-2016/remont/hoistjack/#general-information-except-lancer-evolution__how-to-cope-with-intermittent-malfunctions) ). NO: Replace the multivision display.

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The power supply circuit to the steering wheel audio remote control switch, the steering wheel audio remote control switch, the combination meter, or the clock spring may be defective.

1. Malfunction of steering wheel audio remote control switch
2. Malfunctions of combination meter
3. Malfunction of the clock spring
4. Damaged harness wires and connectors

Required Special Tools

1. MB991223: Harness Set
2. MB992006: Extra Fine Probe

1. STEP 1. Check the combination meter. Check whether the combination meter works normally. Q: Does the combination meter operate normally? YES: Go to Step 2. NO: Diagnose the combination meter (Refer to «DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART»(/mitsubishi/lancer-evolution/x-2007-2016/remont/gauges-instrument-panels/#combination-meter-except-lancer-evolution__diagnostic-trouble-code-chart) ).
2. STEP 2. Check steering wheel audio remote control switch connector C-202 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Q: Is steering wheel audio remote control switch connector C-202 in good condition? YES: Go to Step 3. NO: Repair or replace the damaged component (Refer to «HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION»(/mitsubishi/lancer-evolution/x-2007-2016/remont/body-electrical/#general-electrical-except-lancer-evolution) ).
3. STEP 3. Check the wiring harness between steering wheel audio remote control switch connector C-202 (terminal 5) and ground. Check the ground wire for open circuit. Q: Is the wiring harness between steering wheel audio remote control switch connector C-202 (terminal 5) and ground in good condition? YES: Go to Step 4. NO: The wiring harness may be damaged or the connector(s) may have loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Repair the wiring harness as necessary.
4. STEP 4. Check clock spring connectors C-204 and C-205 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Q: Are clock spring connectors C-204 and C-205 in good condition? YES: Go to Step 5. NO: Repair or replace the damaged component (Refer to «HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION»(/mitsubishi/lancer-evolution/x-2007-2016/remont/body-electrical/#general-electrical-except-lancer-evolution) ).
5. STEP 5. Check the clock spring. Check whether the clock spring is in good condition (Refer to «CLOCK SPRING CHECK»(/mitsubishi/lancer-evolution/x-2007-2016/remont/airbag/#supplemental-restraint-system-srs-except-lancer-evolution) < Except RALLIART > or «CLOCK SPRING»(/mitsubishi/lancer-evolution/x-2007-2016/remont/airbag/#supplemental-restraint-system-srs-except-lancer-evolution) < RALLIART >). Q: Is the check result normal? YES: Go to Step 6. NO: Replace the clock spring.
6. STEP 6. Check the wiring harness between steering wheel audio remote control switch connector C-202 (terminal 1) and clock spring connector C-204 (terminal 1). Check the power supply line for open circuit and short circuit. Q: Is the wiring harness between steering wheel audio remote control switch connector C-202 (terminal 1) and clock spring connector C-204 (terminal 1) in good condition? YES: Go to Step 7. NO: The wiring harness may be damaged or the connector(s) may have loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Repair the wiring harness as necessary.
7. STEP 7. Check combination meter connector C-04 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Q: Is combination meter connector C-04 in good condition? YES: Go to Step 8. NO: Repair or replace the damaged component (Refer to «HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION»(/mitsubishi/lancer-evolution/x-2007-2016/remont/body-electrical/#general-electrical-except-lancer-evolution) ).
8. STEP 8. Check the wiring harness between combination meter connector C-04 (terminal 23) and clock spring connector C-205 (terminal 6). Check the power supply line for open circuit and short circuit. Q: Is the wiring harness between combination meter connector C-04 (terminal 23) and clock spring connector C-205 (terminal 6) in good condition? YES: Go to Step 9. NO: The wiring harness may be damaged or the connector(s) may have loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Repair the wiring harness as necessary.
9. STEP 9. Retest the system Check whether the illumination of the steering wheel audio remote control switch comes on normally. Q: Doe the illumination of the steering wheel audio remote control switch comes on normally? YES: The trouble can be an intermittent malfunction (Refer to «HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTIONS»(/mitsubishi/lancer-evolution/x-2007-2016/remont/hoistjack/#general-information-except-lancer-evolution__how-to-cope-with-intermittent-malfunctions) ). NO: Replace the steering wheel audio remote control switch.

SERVICE DATA

Refer to SERVICE DATA .

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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STEERING WHEEL AUDIO REMOTE CONTROL SWITCH CHECK

Use an ohmmeter to measure the resistance value between the terminal.

STEERING WHEEL AUDIO REMOTE CONTROL SWITCH RESISTANCE REFERENCE CHART

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ILLUMINATION CHECK

Apply the battery voltage of steering wheel audio remote control switch connector terminal No. 1 and 5, and check if the steering wheel audio remote control switch illuminates.

Note. Make sure that the polarity is correct.

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Use an ohmmeter to measure the resistance value between the terminal.

STEERING WHEEL AUDIO REMOTE CONTROL SWITCH RESISTANCE REFERENCE CHART

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Apply the battery voltage of steering wheel audio remote control switch connector terminal No. 1 and 5, and check if the steering wheel audio remote control switch illuminates.

Note. Make sure that the polarity is correct.

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See also:
• TROUBLESHOOTING CONTENTS
• SERVICE DATA
• HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION
• CLOCK SPRING CHECK
• HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTIONS
• DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
• INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: STEERING WHEEL AUDIO REMOTE CONTROL SWITCH DOES NOT FUNCTION. < VEHICLES WITH RADIO AND CD PLAYER >
• INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2: STEERING WHEEL AUDIO REMOTE CONTROL SWITCH DOES NOT FUNCTION. < VEHICLES WITH MMCS >
• INSPECTION PROCEDURE 3: STEERING WHEEL AUDIO REMOTE CONTROL SWITCH ILLUMINATION DOES NOT COME ON.