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Usb Box - Except Lancer Evolution Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X

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GENERAL INFORMATION

The USB* adapter transfers the music data from the iPod® and USB memory to the radio and CD player other the multivision display via the USB box, and the data can be played by the "USB mode".

Note. *:Universal serial bus

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Scheme 131: Construction diagram

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Scheme 132: System block diagram

SPECIAL TOOLS

SPECIAL TOOLS Tool Tool number and name Supersession Application MB991223 MB991219 MB991220 MB991221 MB991222 Harness set Check harness LED harness LED harness adapter Probe General service tool (jumper) Continuity check and voltage measurement at harness wire or connector For checking connector pin contact pressure For checking power supply circuit For checking power supply circuit For connecting a locally sourced tester MB992006 Extra fine probe - Continuity check and voltage measurement at harness wire or connector

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Scheme 133: SPECIAL TOOLS

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STANDARD FLOW OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING

DIAGNOSIS MODE < VEHICLES WITH RADIO AND CD PLAYER >

Enter the diagnosis mode according to the following steps

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Scheme 135: DIAGNOSIS MODE < VEHICLES WITH RADIO AND CD PLAYER >

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  1. Turn the Ignition switch to the "ACC" or "ON" position and switch off the radio and CD player.
  2. Press the following buttons in that order within sixty seconds from step (1). [CH1] button. Rewind button. Fast-forward button. [CH4] button. NOTE: When the "Power" button of the radio and CD player is pressed during the diagnosis mode, the diagnosis mode will be cancelled, thus switching off the radio and CD player.
  3. "USB - BOX DIAG" is displayed.
Description in the illustrationsActual displayCondition
USB - BOX DIAGUSB - BOX DIAGDisplayed when the diagnosis mode is being entered.
H/W Ver.H/W XXTwo-digit hardware version is displayed.
S/W Ver.S/W XXXXXXXSeven-digit software version is displayed.

USB BOX DISPLAY REFERENCE CHART

HOW TO INITIATE THE SERVICE MODE

Refer to SERVICE MODE .

HOW TO TERMINATE THE SERVICE MODE

Refer to SERVICE MODE .

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Scheme 137: HOW TO TERMINATE THE SERVICE MODE

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  1. Select "USB BOX" on "Service" screen.
  2. Displays the version information of the USB box. NOTE: H/W version: The hardware version information of the USB box is displayed in 2 digits. S/W version: The software version information of the USB box is displayed in 7 digits.

TROUBLE SYMPTOM CHART

Trouble symptomReference
The USB adapter data cannot be replayed.< Vehicles with radio and CD player >SYMPTOM PROCEDURES
< Vehicles with MMCS >SYMPTOM PROCEDURES

TROUBLE SYMPTOM CHART

The USB adapter data cannot be replayed. < Vehicles with radio and CD player >

CAUTIONBefore replacing the USB box, ensure that the power supply circuit, the ground circuit and the communication circuit are normal.

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COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM

If the sound replay is impossible with the USB mode, the USB adapter, USB cable, USB box, or radio and CD player may be defective, or a communication error between the audio unit and USB box may have occurred.

Note. "LSI ERROR" is displayed on the audio display when the USB box has an internal error. In this case, the USB box has an internal error.

PROBABLE CAUSES

  1. The radio and CD player may be defective.
  2. The USB box may be defective.
  3. The USB adapter may be defective.
  4. The USB cable may be defective.
  5. Damaged harness wires and connectors

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tools

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

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  1. STEP 1. Check the audio unit operation. Check if the audio unit work normally and the sound is output. Q: Is the check result normal? YES: Go to Step 2. NO: Troubleshoot the radio and CD player (Refer to «DIAGNOSIS»(/mitsubishi/lancer-evolution/x-2007-2016/remont/entertainment-systems/#steering-wheel-audio-remote-control-switch-except-lancer-evolution__diagnosis) ).
  2. Step 2. Check the external sounds input mode. Check if the audio unit is switched to the "USB mode". Q: Is the check result normal? YES: Go to Step 3. NO: Switch to the external sounds input mode.
  3. STEP 3. Check the audio display Check if the audio display is displayed the "LSI ERROR". Q: Is the check result normal? YES: Go to Step 13 . NO: Go to Step 4.
  4. STEP 4. Check the USB adapter. Check if the USB adapter works normally. (Refer to «AUDIO ADAPTER»(/mitsubishi/lancer-evolution/x-2007-2016/remont/entertainment-systems/#radio-and-cd-player-except-lancer-evolution) ) Q: Is the check result normal? YES: Go to step 5. NO: Replace the USB adapter.
  5. STEP 5. Check the USB cable. Check that the USB cable is connected to the USB adapter or USB box normally. Or check the USB cable for damage such as bend. Q: Is the check result normal? YES: Go to step 6. NO: Replace or repair the USB cable.
  6. STEP 6. Check USB box connector C-143 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Q: Is USB box connector C-143 in good condition? YES: Go to step 7. NO: Repair the defective connector.
  7. STEP 7. Check the power supply circuit to the USB box. Measure the voltage at USB box connector C-143. Disconnect USB box connector C-143, and measure the voltage available at the wiring harness-side connector. Measure the voltage between terminal 1 and ground. OK: The voltage should measure approximately 12 volts (battery positive voltage). Q: Is the measured voltage approximately 12 volts (battery positive voltage)? YES: Go to Step 9 . NO: Go to Step 8.
  8. STEP 8. Check the wiring harness between USB box connector C-143 (terminal 1) and fusible link (36). Check the power supply line for open circuit and short circuit. NOTE: Also check intermediate connector C-39, C-128 and ETACS-ECU connector C-307, C-311 for loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. If intermediate connector C-39, C-128 and ETACS-ECU connector C-307, C-311 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: USB box connector C-143 (terminal 1) and fusible link (36) in good condition? YES: The trouble can be an intermittent malfunction (Refer to «HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION»(/mitsubishi/lancer-evolution/x-2007-2016/remont/hoistjack/#general-information-except-lancer-evolution__how-to-cope-with-intermittent-malfunctions) ). 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. Check the ground circuit to the USB box. Measure the resistance at USB box connector C-143. Disconnect USB box connector C-143, and measure the resistance available at the wiring harness side of the connector. Measure the resistance between terminal 17 and ground. OK: The resistance should be 2 ohms or less Q: Is the measured resistance 2 ohms or less? YES: Go to Step 11 . NO: Go to Step 10.
  10. STEP 10. Check the wiring harness between USB box connector C-143 (terminal 17) and ground. Check the ground wires for open circuit. Q: Is the wiring harness between USB box connector C-143 (terminal 17) and ground in good condition? YES: The trouble can be an intermittent malfunction (Refer to «HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION»(/mitsubishi/lancer-evolution/x-2007-2016/remont/hoistjack/#general-information-except-lancer-evolution__how-to-cope-with-intermittent-malfunctions) ). 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.
  11. STEP 11. Check radio and CD player connector C-106 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Q: Is radio and CD player connector C-106 in good condition? YES: Go to step 12. 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) .
  12. STEP 12. Check the wiring harness between radio and CD player connector C-106 (terminal 17, 12, 3, 10, 1) and USB box connector C-143 (terminal 15, 8, 22, 16, 2). Check the communication line for open circuit and short circuit. Q: Is the wiring harness between radio and CD player connector C-106 (terminal 17, 12, 3, 10, 1) and USB box connector C-143 (terminal 15, 8, 22, 16, 2) in good condition? YES: Go to Step 13. 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.
  13. STEP 13. Replace the USB box temporarily, and check the trouble symptom. Replace the USB box temporarily, and check that the sound is output from the speaker. Q: Is the check result normal? YES: Replace the USB box. NO: Replace the radio and CD player.

The USB adapter data cannot be replayed. < Vehicles with MMCS >

CAUTIONBefore replacing the USB box, ensure that the power supply circuit, the ground circuit and the communication circuit are normal.

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If the sound replay is impossible with the USB/iPod mode, the USB adapter, USB cable, USB box, or multivision display may be defective, or a communication error between the multivision display and USB box may have occurred.

  1. The multivision display may be defective.
  2. The USB box may be defective.
  3. The USB adapter may be defective.
  4. The USB cable may be defective.
  5. Damaged harness wires and connectors

Required Special Tools

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

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  1. STEP 1. Check the multivision display operation. Check if the multivision display work normally and the sound is output. Q: Is the check result normal? YES: Go to Step 2. NO: Troubleshoot the MMCS (Refer to «TROUBLE SYMPTOM CHART»(/mitsubishi/lancer-evolution/x-2007-2016/remont/entertainment-systems/#mitsubishi-multi-communication-system-mmcs-except-lancer-evolution__trouble-symptom-chart) ).
  2. STEP 2. Check the multivision display operation. Display the A/V Mode screen, and check that the "USB/iPod" item is displayed. Q: Is the check result normal? YES: Go to Step 8 . NO: Go to Step 3.
  3. STEP 3. Check USB box connector C-143 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Q: IS hands USB box connector C-143 in good condition? YES: Go to Step 4. NO: Repair the defective connector.
  4. STEP 4. Check the power supply circuit to the USB box. Measure the voltage at USB box connector C-143. Disconnect USB box connector C-143, and measure the voltage available at the wiring harness side of the connector. Measure the voltage between terminal 1 and ground. OK: The voltage should measure approximately 12 volts (battery positive voltage). Q: Is the measured voltage approximately 12 volts (battery positive voltage)? YES: Go to Step 6 . NO: Go to Step 5.
  5. STEP 5. Check the wiring harness between USB box connector C-143 (terminal 1) and fusible link (36). Check the power supply lines (battery power supply) for open circuit and short circuit. NOTE: Also check intermediate connector C-39, C-128 and ETACS-ECU connector C-307, C-311 for loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. If intermediate connector C-39, C-128 and ETACS-ECU connector C-307, C-311 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 hands-free module connector C-143 (terminal 1) and fusible link (36) in good condition? YES: The trouble can be an intermittent malfunction (Refer to «HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION»(/mitsubishi/lancer-evolution/x-2007-2016/remont/hoistjack/#general-information-except-lancer-evolution__how-to-cope-with-intermittent-malfunctions) ). 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 the ground circuit to the USB box. Measure the resistance at hands USB box connector C-143. Disconnect USB box connector C-143, and measure at the wiring harness side. Measure resistance between terminal 17 and ground. OK: The resistance should be 2 ohms or less. Q: Is the measured resistance 2 ohms or less? YES: Go to Step 8 . NO: Go to Step 7.
  7. STEP 7. Check the wiring harness between USB box connector C-143 (terminal 17) and ground. Check the body ground wires for open circuit. Q: Is the wiring harness between USB box connector C-143 (terminal 17) and ground in good condition? YES: The trouble can be an intermittent malfunction (Refer to «HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION»(/mitsubishi/lancer-evolution/x-2007-2016/remont/hoistjack/#general-information-except-lancer-evolution__how-to-cope-with-intermittent-malfunctions) ). 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. Check multivision display connector C-11, C-12 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Q: Is multivision display connector C-11, C-12 in good condition? YES: Go to Step 9. 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) .
  9. STEP 9. Check the wiring harness between multivision display connector C-12 (terminal 61, 45) and USB box connector C-143 (terminal 8, 22). Check the communication line for open circuit and short circuit. NOTE: Also check intermediate connector C-107 for loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. If intermediate connector C-107 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 61, 45) and USB box connector C-143 (terminal 8, 22) in good condition? YES: Go to Step 10. 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.
  10. STEP 10. Check the wiring harness between multivision display connector C-11 (terminal 84, 83, 82) and USB box connector C-143 (terminal 16, 2, 15). Check the communication line for open circuit and short circuit. NOTE: Also check intermediate connector C-107 for loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. If intermediate connector C-107 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-11 (terminal 84, 83, 82) and USB box connector C-143 (terminal 16, 2, 15) in good condition? YES: Go to Step 11. 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.
  11. STEP 11. Check the USB adapter. Check that the continuity exists between the front side terminals of USB adapter and rear side terminals of USB adapter. Q: Is the check result normal? YES: Go to Step 12. NO: Replace the USB adapter.
  12. STEP 12. Check the USB cable. Check that the USB cable is connected to the USB adapter or USB box normally. Or check the USB cable for damage such as bend. Q: Is the check result normal? YES: Go to Step 13. NO: Replace or repair the USB cable.
  13. STEP 13. Replace the USB box temporarily, and check the trouble symptom. Replace the USB box temporarily, and check that the sound is output from the speaker. Q: Is the check result normal? YES: Replace the USB box. NO: Replace the multivision display.

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Scheme 145: USB ADAPTER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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Scheme 146: USB BOX REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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Scheme 147: USB ADAPTER INSPECTION
  1. Remove the USB adapter. (Refer to «USB ADAPTER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(/mitsubishi/lancer-evolution/x-2007-2016/remont/entertainment-systems/#usb-box-except-lancer-evolution) )
  2. Check that the continuity exists between the front side terminals of USB adapter and rear side terminals of USB adapter. USB ADAPTER CONTINUITY CHART Front side terminal Rear side terminal Measurement value 1 1 Continuity exists (2 ohms or less) 2 2 3 3 4 4