Mitsubishi Eclipse / Eclipse Spyder (2000-2002). Service and repair manual — part 598

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCL) DIAGNOSIS

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STEP 6. Check the continuity between the combination
meter and the ABS-ECU.
Check the continuity between the combination meter connector
C-41 (terminal 42) and ABS-ECU connector A-02 (terminal 20).

Q: Is there the continuity between the combination meter

connector C-41 (terminal 42) and the ABS-ECU
connector A-02 (terminal 20)?
YES : Replace the hydraulic unit (integrated with ABS-ECU)

(Refer to GROUP 35B, Hydraulic Unit

P.35B-51

.) and

then go to Step 9.

NO : Repair the harness wire and then go to Step 9.

STEP 7. Check connectors C-41, C-101, and C-104.
Refer to GROUP 00E, Harness Connector Inspection

P.00E-2

.

Q: Is any of the connectors damaged?

YES : Repair it and then go to Step 9.
NO : Go to Step 8.

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CONNECTOR: A-02

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AC004482 AB

CONNECTOR: C-41

COMBINATION METER

AC004482 AB

CONNECTOR: C-41

COMBINATION METER

AC004411AB

CONNECTORS: C-101, C-104

C-104

C-101

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STEP 8. Check the continuity between the ignition switch
(IG1) and the combination meter.
Check the continuity between the ignition switch (IG1) and the
combination meter connector C-41 (terminal 52).

Q: Is there any continuity (less than 2 ohm) between the

ignition switch (IG1) and the combination meter
connector C-41 (terminal 52)?
YES : Replace the hydraulic unit (integrated with ABS-ECU)

(Refer to GROUP 35B, Hydraulic Unit

P.35B-51

.) and

then go to Step 9.

NO : Repair the harness wire and then go to Step 9.

STEP 9. Check symptoms.

Q: Does the TCL warning light illuminate for 3 seconds

when the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position
with engine stopped or upon startup?
YES : This diagnosis is complete.
NO : Return to Step 1.

AC004482 AB

CONNECTOR: C-41

COMBINATION METER

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE 4: The TCL Indicator Light Remains Illuminated after the Engine is
Started.

NOTE: This diagnosis procedure is limited to cases where communication with the scan tool is possible
(ABS-ECU power supply is normal) and no diagnostic trouble code outputs.

NOTE: CONNECTOR LOCK SWITCH
ON: The ABS-ECU connector A-02 is connected.

OFF: The ABS-ECU connector A-02 is disconnected.

TCL Warning Light and TCL Indicator Light Circuit

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CIRCUIT OPERATION

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The ABS-ECU controls the illumination of the
TCL indicator light by turning it "ON" and "OFF."

•

The ABS-ECU illuminates the TCL indicator light
for three seconds on start-up <ignition key: "ON"
(with engine stopped)>. When the ABS-ECU
completes the self-check, it turns off the light.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
The cause is probably the hydraulic unit (integrated
with ABS-ECU) malfunction.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS (The most likely
causes for this case:)

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Damaged wiring harness or connector

•

Malfunction of the hydraulic unit (integrated with
ABS-ECU)

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tool:

•

MB991223: Harness Set

STEP 1. Check the TCL indicator light circuit at the ABS-
ECU connector A-02.
(1) Disconnect the ABS-ECU connector A-02.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.

Q: Does the TCL indicator light illuminate?

YES : Go to Step 2.
NO : Replace the hydraulic unit (integrated with ABS-ECU)

(Refer to GROUP 35B, Hydraulic Unit

P.35B-51

.) and

then go to Step 3.

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CONNECTOR: A-02

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AC004428 AB

CONNECTORS: C-41, C-42

C-41

C-42

COMBINATION
METER

AC003604 AB

CONNECTOR: C-94

CONNECTOR
BLOCK (RH)

AC004411AB

CONNECTORS: C-101, C-104

C-104

C-101

AC001985

CONNECTOR: A-02

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