P061F

2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport AWD L4-2.0L (4B11)SECTION P061F



DTC P061F: Internal Control Module Throttle Actuator Controller Performance Problem

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

- To judge whether fail-safe control can be performed, check that power supply to the throttle actuator control motor circuit can be stopped by turning the throttle actuator control motor relay to OFF position momentarily.

DTC SET CONDITIONS

Check Condition

- Ignition switch is "ON" position.
Judgment Criterion

- Power supply to the throttle actuator control motor cannot be shut down (though power supply is stopped).

FAIL-SAFE AND BACKUP FUNCTION

- Microcomputer is reset.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS (The most likely causes for this code to be set are:)

- Throttle actuator control motor relay circuit failed.
- ECM failed.

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tool:

- MB991958: Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly)
- MB991824: V.C.I.
- MB991827: USB Cable
- MB991910: Main Harness A

STEP 1. Using scan tool MB991958, read the diagnostic trouble code (DTC).





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.

(1)Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connector.
(2)Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(3)Read the DTC.
(4)Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

Q. Is DTC P0657 set?

YES Refer to, DTC P0657 - Throttle Actuator Control Motor Relay Circuit Malfunction P0657.

NO Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Using scan tool MB991958, read the diagnostic trouble code
(DTC).


(1)Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.

(2)After the DTC has been deleted, read the DTC again.

(3)Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

Q. Is DTC P061F set?

YES Replace the ECM (Refer to, Removal and Installation Removal and Replacement).
NO It can be assumed that this malfunction is intermittent. How to Cope With Intermittent Malfunctions.
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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When to See a Mechanic

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