How To Read Diagnostic Trouble Codes

2007 Mitsubishi Outlander LS, FWDSECTION How To Read Diagnostic Trouble Codes
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position while pushing the "COAST/SET" switch. Then, within one second, release the "COAST/SET" switch and push the "ACC/RES" switch.
  2. Read a diagnostic trouble code by observing the flash display pattern of the "CRUISE" indicator light in the combination meter.
    Fig 1: Identifying Auto-Cruise Control Switch
    G04870984Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    DIAGNOSTIC RESULT DISPLAY METHOD WHEN USING THE "CRUISE" INDICATOR LIGHT

    When the diagnostic trouble code number 23 is output When no diagnostic trouble code is output
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NOTE: Other on-board diagnostic items are also output as voltage waveforms corresponding to diagnostic trouble code numbers.
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