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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMITSUBISHI2007ENDEAVOR SE, FWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ELECTRICALBODY ELECTRICALSIMPLIFIED WIRING SYSTEMINPUT SIGNAL PROCEDURESINSPECTION PROCEDURE P-4: ETACS-ECU DOES NOT RECEIVE ANY SIGNAL FROM THE LIFTGATE LATCHDIAGNOSIS

2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor SE, FWD

Inspection Procedure P-4: ETACS-Ecu Does Not Receive Any Signal From The Liftgate Latch: Diagnosis

2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor SE, FWDSECTION Diagnosis

Required Special Tool:

MB991223: Harness Set
MB992006: Extra Fine Probe

STEP 1. Check liftgate latch connector F-12 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector.
Q: Is liftgate latch connector F-12 in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 2.

NO : Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer to HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION . If the functions described in "CIRCUIT OPERATION" work normally, the input signal from the liftgate latch should be normal.

Fig 1: Locating Liftgate Latch Connector F-12
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

STEP 2. Check the liftgate latch.

Remove the liftgate latch. Refer to LIFTGATE HANDLE AND LATCH . Then check continuity between the liftgate latch terminal and the body ground.

CONTINUITY CHECKING CONDITIONS

LEVER POSITION	TESTER CONNECTION	SPECIFIED CONDITION
At the "LOCK" position	1 - body ground	Open circuit
At the "UNLOCK" position	1 - body ground	Less than 2 ohms

Q: Is the liftgate latch in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 3.

NO : Replace the liftgate latch. If the functions described in "CIRCUIT OPERATION" work normally, the input signal from the liftgate latch should be normal.

Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Liftgate Latch Terminal & Body Ground

Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

STEP 3. Check ETACS-ECU connector C-217 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector.
Q: Is ETACS-ECU connector C-217 in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 4.

NO : Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer to HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION . If the functions described in "CIRCUIT OPERATION" work normally, the input signal from the liftgate latch should be normal.

Fig 3: Identifying Connector C-217 Terminals
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
STEP 4. Check the wiring harness between liftgate latch connector F-12 (terminal 1) and ETACS-ECU connector C-217 (terminal 37).

Fig 4: Identifying Connector C-217 Terminals
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.