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Ignition Switch - Lancer Evolution Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X

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SPECIAL TOOLS

SPECIAL TOOLS SPECIFICATION Tool Tool number and name Supersession Application MB990784 Ornament remover General service tool Removal of steering column cover 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. Diagnostic code, service data and actuator test 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 Connector pin contact pressure inspection Power circuit inspection Power circuit inspection Commercial tester connection MB992006 Extra fine probe - Continuity check and voltage measurement at harness wire or connector

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STANDARD FLOW OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE SHOOTING

HOW TO CONNECT THE SCAN TOOL (M.U.T.-III)

Required Special Tools

  1. 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 (Vehicles with CAN communication system)
CAUTIONTo prevent damage to scan tool MB991958, always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991958.

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  1. Ensure that the ignition switch is at the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
  2. Start up the personal computer.
  3. Connect special tool MB991827 to special tool MB991824 and the personal computer.
  4. Connect special tool MB991910 to special tool MB991824.
  5. Connect special tool MB991910 to the data link connector.
  6. Turn the power switch of special tool MB991824 to the "ON" position. NOTE: When special tool MB991824 is energized, special tool MB991824 indicator light will be illuminated in a green color.
  7. Start the M.U.T.-III system on the personal computer. NOTE: Disconnecting scan tool MB991958 is the reverse of the connecting sequence, making sure that the ignition switch is at the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

HOW TO READ AND ERASE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES

Required Special Tools

  1. 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 (Vehicles with CAN communication system)

Note. If the battery voltage is low, diagnostic trouble codes will not be set. Check the battery if scan tool MB991958 does not display.

  1. Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connector.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
  3. Select "System select" from the start-up screen.
  4. Select "From 2006 MY" of "Model Year." When the "Vehicle Information" is displayed, check the contents.
  5. Select "ETACS" from "System List", and press the "OK" button. NOTE: When the "Loading Option Setup" list is displayed, check the applicable item.
  6. Select "Diagnostic Trouble Code." to read the DTC.
  7. If a DTC is set, it is shown.
  8. Choose "Erase DTCs" to erase the DTC.

TROUBLE SYMPTOM CHART

Trouble symptomInspection Procedure No.Reference
Ignition key cylinder illumination light does not illuminate/extinguish normally.Vehicles with WCM1INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: IGNITION KEY CYLINDER ILLUMINATION LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE/EXTINGUISH NORMALLY.
Defective power supply system of the ignition switch2INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2: DEFECTIVE POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM OF THE IGNITION SWITCH

SYMPTOM CHART

Inspection Procedure 1: Ignition key cylinder illumination light does not illuminate/extinguish normally.

CAUTIONWhenever the ECU is replaced, ensure that the input and output signal circuits are normal.

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OPERATION

The ETACS-ECU operates this function in accordance with the input signals below.

  1. Ignition switch (IG1)
  2. Key reminder switch
  3. Driver's door switch
  4. Driver's door lock actuator

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)

If this function does not work normally, these input signal circuit(s), the ignition key cylinder illumination light or the ETACS-ECU may be defective.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS

  1. The key reminder switch may be defective
  2. The driver's door switch may be defective
  3. The driver's door lock actuator may be defective
  4. The ignition key cylinder illumination light bulb may be defective
  5. The ETACS-ECU may be defective
  6. The wiring harness or connectors may have loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tools

  1. MB992006: Extra fine probe
  2. MB991223: Harness set
  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 (Vehicles with CAN communication system)
  1. STEP 1. Using scan tool MB991958, read the diagnostic trouble code. CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958, always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991958. Connect scan tool MB991958. Refer to " «HOW TO CONNECT SCAN TOOL (M.U.T.-III)»(/mitsubishi/lancer-evolution/x-2007-2016/remont/ignition-switchsteering-lock/#ignition-switch-lancer-evolution__how-to-connect-the-scan-tool) ." Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position. Check whether the ETACS-ECU related DTC is set. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position. Q: Is the DTC set? YES: Diagnose the ETACS-ECU. Refer to «ETACS-ECU»(/mitsubishi/lancer-evolution/x-2007-2016/remont/communication-devices/#electronic-time-and-alarm-control-system-etacs-lancer-evolution) . NO: Go to Step 2.
  2. STEP 2. Using scan tool MB991958, check data list. Use the ETACS-ECU data list to check the signals related to the ignition key cylinder illumination light function. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position. Remove the ignition key from the ignition key cylinder. Open the driver's door. DATA LIST Item No. Item name Normal conditions Item 228 Dr door unlock ON Item 254 IG voltage 1 V or less Item 256 Dr door ajar switch Open Item 264 Handle lock switch Key in --> Key out Item 270 Dr door lock switch Not lock Item 271 Dr door unlock switch Unlock Q: Does scan tool MB991958 display the items "Dr door unlock", "Dr door ajar switch", and "Handle lock switch" as normal condition? YES : Go to Step 3. NO : Troubleshoot the ETACS-ECU. Refer to «INSPECTION PROCEDURE 4 "ETACS-ECU DOES NOT RECEIVE ANY SIGNAL FROM THE FRONT DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR"»(/mitsubishi/lancer-evolution/x-2007-2016/remont/communication-devices/#electronic-time-and-alarm-control-system-etacs-lancer-evolution) . NO : Troubleshoot the ETACS-ECU. Refer to «INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2 "ETACS-ECU DOES NOT RECEIVE ANY SIGNAL FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH (IG1)"»(/mitsubishi/lancer-evolution/x-2007-2016/remont/communication-devices/#electronic-time-and-alarm-control-system-etacs-lancer-evolution) . NO : Troubleshoot the ETACS-ECU. Refer to «INSPECTION PROCEDURE 6 "ETACS-ECU DOES NOT RECEIVE ANY SIGNAL FROM THE FRONT THE FRONT DOOR SWITCH (RH)"»(/mitsubishi/lancer-evolution/x-2007-2016/remont/communication-devices/#electronic-time-and-alarm-control-system-etacs-lancer-evolution) . NO : Troubleshoot the ETACS-ECU. Refer to «INSPECTION PROCEDURE 3 "ETACS-ECU DOES NOT RECEIVE ANY SIGNAL FROM KEY REMINDER SWITCH"»(/mitsubishi/lancer-evolution/x-2007-2016/remont/communication-devices/#electronic-time-and-alarm-control-system-etacs-lancer-evolution) . NO : Troubleshoot the ETACS-ECU. Refer to «INSPECTION PROCEDURE 4 "ETACS-ECU DOES NOT RECEIVE ANY SIGNAL FROM FRONT DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR"»(/mitsubishi/lancer-evolution/x-2007-2016/remont/communication-devices/#electronic-time-and-alarm-control-system-etacs-lancer-evolution) .
  3. STEP 3. Check key reminder switch connector C-211, ETACS-ECU connector C-315 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Q: Is key reminder switch connector C-211, ETACS-ECU connector C-315 in good condition? YES: Go to Step 4. NO: Repair the damaged parts.
  4. STEP 4. Check the wiring harness between key reminder switch connector C-211 (terminal No. 3,5) and ETACS-ECU connector C-315 (terminal No. 13,18). Check the input/output line for open circuit. Q: Is the check result normal? YES: Go to Step 5. NO: Repair the wiring harness between key reminder switch connector C-211 and ETACS-ECU connector C-315.
  5. STEP 5. Check of ignition key cylinder illumination light bulb. Q: Is the ignition key cylinder illumination light bulb in good condition? YES: Go to Step 6. NO: Replace the bulb of the ignition key cylinder illumination light.
  6. STEP 6. Check the wiring harness between key reminder switch connector C-211 (terminal No. 7) and body ground. Check the ground line for open circuit. Q: Is the check result normal? YES: Go to Step 7. NO: Repair the wiring harness between key reminder switch connector C-211 and body ground.
  7. STEP 7. Retest the system. Q: Does the ignition key cylinder illumination light illuminate/extinguish 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-lancer-evolution__how-to-cope-with-intermittent-malfunctions) ). NO: Replace the ETACS-ECU.

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Scheme 17: Inspection Procedure 2: Defective power supply system of the ignition switch
Scheme 17: Inspection Procedure 2: Defective power supply system of the ignition switch

When the power supply system of ignition switch has a problem, none of the equipment and system connected to the ignition switch works even if the ignition switch is operated.

  1. The ignition switch may be defective
  2. The fuse No. 14 may be defective
  3. The ETACS-ECU may be defective
  4. The wiring harness or connectors may have loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector

Required Special Tools

  1. MB992006: Extra fine probe
  2. MB991223: Harness set

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  1. STEP 1. Check ignition switch connector C-210 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Q: Is ignition switch connector C-210 in good condition? YES: Go to Step 2. NO: Repair the defective connector.
  2. STEP 2. Check the battery power supply circuit to the ignition switch. Measure the voltage at ignition switch connector C-210. Disconnect the connector, and measure at the wiring harness side. Measure the voltage between terminal 1 and ground. 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 3.
  3. STEP 3. Check the fuse No. 14. Q: Is the check result normal? YES: Go to Step 4. NO: Replace the fuse No. 14. (Check that there is not a short to ground in the circuit of lower reaches before replacing. If there are any problems, replace the fuse after the circuit of lower reaches is repaired.)
  4. STEP 4. Check ETACS-ECU connector C-317 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Q: Is ETACS-ECU connector C-317 in good condition? YES: Go to Step 5. NO: Repair the damaged parts.
  5. STEP 5. Check the Wiring harness between ignition switch connector C-210 (terminal No. 1) and ETACS-ECU connector C-317 (terminal No. 3). Check the battery power supply line for open circuit. Q: Is the check result normal? YES: Go to Step 7 . NO: Repair the wiring harness.
  6. STEP 6. Check the ignition switch. Remove the ignition switch. Then check continuity between the switch terminal. CONTINUITY SPECIFICATION Ignition key position Terminal number Normal condition LOCK 1 - 2, 1 - 4, 1 - 5, 1 - 6 No continuity ACC 1 - 6 Continuity exists (Less than 2 ohms) ON 1 - 2 - 4 - 6 Continuity exists (Less than 2 ohms) START 1 - 2 - 5 Continuity exists (Less than 2 ohms) Q: Is the ignition switch in good condition? YES: Go to Step 7. NO: Replace the ignition switch.
  7. STEP 7. Retest the system. Q: When the ignition switch is operated, do the equipment and system work normally? 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-lancer-evolution__how-to-cope-with-intermittent-malfunctions) ). NO: Replace the ETACS-ECU.

CHECK OF IGNITION KEY REMINDER WARNING FUNCTION (STEERING LOCK REMINDER TONE ALARM BY KOS)

  1. With the driver's door closed, release the steering lock, and turn the key (For vehicles with KOS, the emergency key is inserted to the keyless operation key in the inverted direction) to the LOCK (OFF) position (with the key inserted).
  2. With the driver's door closed, release the steering lock, and turn the IG knob to the position other than the LOCK (OFF) position.
  3. Change the driver's door state from closed to open.
  4. Check that the tone alarm sounds normally.
  5. If a malfunction is found, carry out the troubleshooting (Refer to «TROUBLE SYMPTOM CHART»(/mitsubishi/lancer-evolution/x-2007-2016/remont/gauges-instrument-panels/#combination-meter-lancer-evolution__trouble-symptom-chart) ).

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

CAUTIONBefore removing the steering wheel assembly, refer to SERVICE PRECAUTIONS and DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE AND CLOCK SPRING .
CAUTIONAfter the installation, perform a calibration for the ASC-ECU to learn the steering wheel sensor neutral point (Refer to STEERING WHEEL SENSOR CALIBRATION ).

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  1. With using a cross-headed screw driver (small) or similar items to press in the lock pin, remove the ignition key, and then remove the steering lock cylinder.

>>A<< WIRELESS CONTROL MODULE (WCM) /RECEIVER ANTENNA MODULE INSTALLATION

Check that the top claw of receiver antenna module is fixed securely to the boss of steering lock and the antenna is not floated on the key cylinder.

IGNITION SWITCH CONTINUITY CHECK

With the ignition switch mounted to the vehicle, disconnect and check the ignition switch connection connector.

Ignition key positionTerminal numberNormal condition
LOCK1 - 2, 1 - 4, 1 - 5, 1 - 6No continuity
ACC1 - 6Continuity exists (Less than 2 ohms)
ON1 - 2 - 4 - 6Continuity exists (Less than 2 ohms)
START1 - 2 - 5Continuity exists (Less than 2 ohms)

CONTINUITY SPECIFICATION

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KEY REMINDER SWITCH INSPECTION

With the key reminder switch mounted to the vehicle, disconnect the key reminder switch connection connector, and then perform the continuity check.

Key statusTerminal numberNormal condition
Key removed2 - 3Continuity exists (Less than 2 ohms)
Key inserted2 - 3No continuity

INSPECTION CHART

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