How to Diagnose the CAN Bus Lines

2012 Mitsubishi Lancer AWD L4-2.4L (4B12)SECTION How to Diagnose the CAN Bus Lines



DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

HOW TO DIAGNOSE THE CAN BUS LINES

Required Special Tools:

- MB991958: Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly)
- MB991824: Vehicles 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. Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connector.

2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.

3. Select "CAN bus diagnosis" from the start-up screen.

4. When the vehicle information is displayed, confirm that it matches the vehicle being diagnosed.

- If they match, go to Step 8.

- If not, go to Step 5.

5. Select the "view vehicle information" button.

6. Enter the vehicle information and select the "OK" button.

7. When the vehicle information is displayed, confirm again that it matches the vehicle being diagnosed.

- If they match, go to Step 8.

- If not, go to Step 5.

8. Select the "OK" button.

9. When the optional equipment screen is displayed, choose the one which the vehicle is fitted with, and then select the "OK" button.

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