Triton ML-MN: ABS and ASTC Overview

Mitsubishi Triton: ABS and ASTC Overview

2006 - 2009 ML Triton
2009 - 2014 MN Triton

The Mitsubishi ML Triton made an
impact when it was released in 2006
due to its rounded body styling,
good handling and performance,
at a lower price to its competition.
The MN Triton was released in 2009
and shared many common systems,
such as the ABS. The MN had the
option of stability control which
was marketed as ASTC (Active
Stability and Traction Control).
As these models are popular, but are
now getting older, the VACC’s Technical
Department is starting to receive calls
from members with faults appearing in
the ABS and ASTC. There are no known
common faults, and these systems
seem reliable. This article will cover
system component locations, fault code
lists, ECU pinout data and component
testing.
Correct System Operation
When the system is operating correctly
the ABS / ASTC warning light on the
instrument cluster should turn ON
for three seconds after the ignition is
switched ON and then turn OFF after
the system has completed its self-
Wheel Speed Sensors.
The following specifications are the
same for ML and MN models with ABS
and ASTC systems.
There is a wheel speed sensor on each
wheel of a pulse generator type, with
a tone wheel with 47 teeth. The gap
between the sensor and tone wheel is
not adjustable, however, if there are
any faulty signals you should check
this clearance.
Front: 0.25 – 1.40 mm.
Rear: 0.18 – 0.92 mm.
As the sensor is magnetic, it can pick
up foreign material that can affect its
ability to correctly sense the wheels

The ABS/ASTC warning light is in the
right hand side of the instrument cluster
check. If the light does not come ON or
stays ON there is a fault in the system.
A scan tool is required to check the
system for fault codes. (See code list on
page 4459).
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rotation. Also, the teeth on the tone
wheel can be broken, bent or full of
foreign material which can also affect
the sensor. Make sure that the sensor
and tone wheels are clean and not
damaged.

Basic Operation of Anti-Lock Braking System and Electronic Stability Control

These systems operate in the same way as similar systems
from other manufacturers.
There is an ABS Control unit that is monitoring the four wheel
speed sensors. The sensors should produce a constant sine
wave signal while the vehicle is in motion (Above 3 to 5 Kmh).
If the brakes are applied and one of the wheels lock up, the
signal will be lost. The ABS control unit will then release
the brake pressure to that wheel and then pulse the brake
pressure via the pump motor to ensure maximum braking
performance for the vehicle.
If an electronic stability control system is fitted, it will
have a more advanced control unit that will also monitor
the frequency of the sine wave signals as well as steering
angle, G-forces and yaw rates of the vehicle via dedicated
sensors. If the control unit sees an increase in wheel
speed sensor signal frequency, this means that the wheel
has lost traction and is spinning. So an application of the
brakes or reduction of engine output is required. If there
is excessive steering angles and G-force and yaw rates,
the control unit will apply or release the brakes to try and
get the driver out of trouble.

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The resistance of the sensors
should be between 0.9 – 1.3 kΩ
across the terminals.
Check all connectors and wiring in
the harness from the ECU to the
sensor for damage.
The voltage signal produced by the
wheel speed sensors will be a sine
wave pattern on an oscilloscope.
The signal will have a low frequency Wheels turning slowly
and amplitude when you turn the
Amplitude
wheel by hand. However, if you test
Low
drive the vehicle, the frequency and
Frequency
amplitude should increase smoothly
Wheels turning faster Low
with increased road speed.
The voltage when measured with a Amplitude
multimeter, and the wheel rotated Higher
at approximately 1 revolution per
Frequency
second, should be 42mV.
Higher

Wave form Possible Cause Action

No amplitude or very small wave form
Wave form amplitude has excessive
variation
Noisy or Dirty Waveform
• Faulty sensor
• Bent axle hub
• Fault ECU Earth
• Open or Short Circuit
• Incorrectly mounted sensor
• Tone wheel missing teeth
• Tone wheel cracked
• Check sensor
• Check axle
• Check earths
• Check sensor
• Check wiring and connectors
• Check tone wheel
• Check for nonstandard wiring or
components that might cause interference
in the sensor wiring.

Front Wheel Speed Sensors

The front wheel speed
sensors have the tone
wheel fitted onto the front
driveshaft for 4WD or the
dummy axle for 2WD. It is
somewhat exposed which
leaves it open to damage and
collecting foreign material.
It makes it easy to check the
gap though.

Rear Wheel Speed Sensors

The rear wheel speed

sensors are mounted into
the final drive housing,
and the tone wheel is
mounted inside, with the
wheel bearing assembly.
The connectors are
mounted on top of the
final drive assembly.

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Interior Locations
Steering Angle Sensor
(ASTC only, behind steering wheel)
G Sensor (ABS with 4WD only)
1 2 3 Direction arrow must face toward
G Sensor
The G Sensor is mounted under the
centre console inside the vehicle.
The following procedure is for the
ML–MN ABS systems only, as there is
no testing available for the G and Yaw
sensor as fitted the ASTC system.
To check the operation of the G Sensor
use the following steps.
1. Measure the voltage between
terminals 1 and 2 with the ignition
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ASC OFF Switch
Junction Box
Fuse 12 15A
Fuse 21 7.5A
Fuse 15 7.5A
G and Yaw Sensor (ASTC only)
ON. The correct specification
2.4-2.6V
2. Unbolt the sensor. Rotate the
sensor so that the arrow mark
under the sensor is pointing
straight down and measure the
voltage between terminals 1 and
2 with the ignition ON. The correct
specification 3.55 – 3.95V
3. If the above specifications are
not correct, check the voltage
the RH side of the vehicle.
between terminal 1 and 3. The
correct specification 4.75 – 5.25V
If the specifications in steps 1 and 2
are not correct, but 3 is OK. Replace
the sensor.
If all of the above are out of
specification, check the wiring
harness and connector.
If the wiring is OK the ABS-ECU could
be faulty.
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Mitsubishi Triton ML-MN ABS and ASTC Code List

Code Description C1310 Linear Valve (Primary)

C1200 Right Hand Front Wheel Speed Sensor C1340 Stop Light Switch Fault
C1201 Right Hand Front Wheel Speed Sensor Signal Fault C1361 Pressure Sensor Abnormalities
C1205 Left Hand Front Wheel Speed Sensor C1362 Pressure Sensor
C1206 Left Hand Front Wheel Speed Sensor Signal Fault C1364 Pressure Sensor Fault
C1210 Right Hand Rear Wheel Speed Sensor C1365 G Sensor Fault
C1211 Right Hand Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Signal Fault C1371 Yaw Rate Sensor
C1215 Left Hand Rear Wheel Speed Sensor C1381 G Sensor Fault
C1216 Left Hand Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Signal Fault C1382 G Sensor Fault
C1223 G and Yaw Rate Sensor C1383 G Sensor Fault
C1225 Wheel speed sensor malfunction C1385 Yaw Rate Sensor
Right Hand Front Control Solenoid Valve Holding C1386 G Sensor
C1226
System
C1388 Yaw Rate Sensor
Right Hand Front Control Solenoid Valve Reducing
C1231 C1389 G Sensor
System
C1393 G and Yaw Rate Sensor
Left Hand Front Control Solenoid Valve Holding
C1236 C1394 Steering Angle Sensor
System
Left Hand Front Control Solenoid Valve Reducing C1395 Brake Fluid Charging Incomplete
C1241
System C1396 Engine ECU Fault
Right Hand Rear Control Solenoid Valve Holding C1505 Steering Angle Sensor
C1246
System C1506 Steering Angle Sensor
Right Hand Rear Control Solenoid Valve Reducing C1620 Engine ECU Communication Fault
C1251
System
C1861 ABS / ACTC ECU Power Supply Fault
Left Hand Rear Control Solenoid Valve Holding
C1256 U1073 Fault in CAN Bus System
System
Left Hand Rear Control Solenoid Valve Reducing U1100 Engine ECU Timeout
C1261
System U1101 AT-ECU Timeout
C1266 Pump Motor Fault U1104 Steering Angle Timeout
C1273 Pump Motor Relay Fault (Stuck Off) U1105 G and Yaw Rate Sensor Timeout
C1274 Pump Motor Relay Fault (Stuck On) U1109 ETACS ECU Timeout
C1278 Valve Relay Fault (Stuck Off) U1120 Engine Fault Detected
C1279 Valve Relay Fault (Stuck On) U1190 ETACS Signal Receiving Fault
C1280 Pump Motor Fail Safe Relay U1200 Steering Angle Sensor Communication Fault
C1291 Reverse Signal U1201 Yaw Rate Sensor Parity Fault
C1292 CAN Communication Fault U1202 G Sensor Parity Fault
C1293 Rear Differential Lock Detection Circuit Fault U1204 Steering Angle Sensor Communication Fault
C1300 Linear Valve (Secondary) U1205 G and Yaw Rate Sensor Message Counter Fault

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 Hydraulic Unit

4460
LHF RHF LHR RHR
Pump Solenoid
Wheel Wheel Wheel Wheel M Motor Valves
Speed Speed Speed Speed
Sensor Sensor Sensor Sensor
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2

B/L W/L B/R W/R GR/L Y/L GR/R Y/R

5
4
1
2

27
26
23
24
ABS Control Unit

3
7
8

6
9

11
33
34
12
32
22
25

29
30
20
ML Model
Only
Triton ML-MN: ABS and ASTC Overview

B B L/B R L/O L/Y LG/R B/W W/G Y/B R B

L/B L/W L

To
1 To
Mitsubishi Triton ML-MN ABS Wiring Diagram

Easy Select
Diff Lock 4WD System
W/G Y/B
Stop System
Light
Fusible Link Box 1 2 3 2 2 19 17
(Mounted on positive Switch
L/B Rear Diff
battery terminal) 2 4WD
G Lock ABS Instrument
FL/22-50A Detection !
B/P Sensor Detection Cluster
R Switch
Switch
1 1 36
FL/21-30A
Relay Box B B B/W B/W R B
B/P
FL/23-120A F/12-15A
W/R 4WD Only

FL/20-100A F/3-40A
W L/W 7 Juction Box

FL/19-120A B B R B
L/W 1b
L/W 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
OFF
1 9 1011 12 13 1415 16
ON F/15-7.5A
W 2 L/B 4 8 B/W Diagnostic B
OFF
Battery Link
ON
Ignition
6 B/W
ST Switch W/B
F/12-15A
B/Y W 1 13 W/B

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Mitsubishi Triton ML-MN ABS ECU Connector and Pin Out Data

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34

Back Probing View

Terminal Wire Colour Component Condition Voltage

1 GR/L LHR Wheel Speed Sensor While wheel is spinning Wave form
2 Y/L LHR Wheel Speed Sensor While wheel is spinning Wave form
Switch Depressed Battery Voltage
3 L/O Stop Lamp Switch
Switch Released 0V
4 W/L LHF Wheel Speed Sensor While wheel is spinning Wave form
5 B/L LHF Wheel Speed Sensor While wheel is spinning Wave form
6 L/B G Sensor Earth Always 0V
7 R CAN Bus Ignition ON Signal
8 B CAN Bus Ignition ON Signal
9 L/W G Sensor Signal Ignition ON 5V
11 B Earth Always 0V
Solenoid Valve Power Supply
12 R Always Battery Voltage
(FL 21 30A)
20 LG/R 4WD Detection Switch (ML Only) - -
Ignition ON, with ABS Light ON 2V or less
22 W/G ABS Warning Light
Ignition ON, with ABS Light OFF Battery Voltage
23 GR/R RHR Wheel Speed Sensor While wheel is spinning Wave form
24 Y/R RHR Wheel Speed Sensor While wheel is spinning Wave form
Ignition ON, with Brake Warning ON 2V or less
25 Y/B Brake Warning Light
Ignition ON, with Brake Warning OFF Battery Voltage
26 W/R RHF Wheel Speed Sensor While wheel is spinning Wave form
27 B/R RHF Wheel Speed Sensor While wheel is spinning Wave form
Ignition ON and Vehicle on a level
29 L G Sensor Output 2.4 – 2.6 V
surface
Rear Differential Lock Detection
30 L/Y - -
Switch
Ignition ON Battery Voltage
32 B/W ABS-ECU Power Supply (F15 7.5A)
Ignition START 0V
33 B Earth Always 0V
34 L/B Motor Power Supply Ignition ON Battery Voltage

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Mitsubishi Triton MN ASTC Wiring Diagram Part 1

B/Y

1
LHF RHF LHR RHR Rear Diff
Wheel Wheel Wheel Wheel Lock Rear Diff
Speed Speed Speed Speed Detection Lock ECU
Sensor Sensor Sensor Sensor Switch
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 2 8 10
L/Y R/L

R/L
Rear
Differential
B/L W/L B/R W/R GR/L Y/L GR/R Y/R R/L B/Y Lock System
13

29

30

14

11

27

28

12

19

41
ASTC Control Unit
32

15

34

33

18

35

43

44
7
2

R B/Y W W/B Y L/O B/W W/G Y/B P P/B

4 1

ABS To L/O W/G Y/B P P/B

Motor Stop
Relay Lights 1
19 17 33 32
2 3
Stop
W/B Light TRC Instrument
R L W/B ABS ! ASC OFF
Fusible Link Box Switch Cluster
4 3
(Mounted on positive 2
ABS 36
battery terminal)
FL/21-30A
Fail P B/W B/W
Safe
Relay
FL/22-50A 2 1
L/B Y

Relay Box
FL/23-120A F/12-15A
B/W
W/R P

F/3-40A Juction Box

FL/20-100A 15
W L/W 7
12 19 18
FL/19-130A
L/W 1b B/W B/W B/W B/W
W L/W A
OFF 8
1
ON F/15-7.5A B/W B
2 L/B 4 6 B/W
OFF
Battery
ON
Ignition
ST Switch
F/21-7.5A
2 L/Y L/Y C
B/Y
F/12-15A
W 1 6 W/B W/B D

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Mitsubishi Triton MN ASTC Wiring Diagram Part 2

B Hydraulic Unit

2
ASC Solenoid
Pump
OFF M Motor Valves
Switch
1

L/B
36

ASTC Control Unit

22
39

16

31

6
R/G B B R B

R/G R/G Steering

Manual
Only
Auto
Only
Ɵ° Angle
1 8 Sensor
Reverse 2 5 4 3
Light N D Inhibitor
R
Switch 2 Switch To To
P 1 B/W B B/P R/B Engine Engine
2 7 ECU ECU
B R

L/Y L/Y

R B

14 3 22 11 5 16
14

19 13
L/Y 15 4 10 21
B B R/L B/L

B/L R/L

A B/W B/W
B

B B/W B/W B
B R/L B/L
1 4 3 2
G and 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Yaw 9 1011 12 13 1415 16
Sensor
C L/Y Diagnostic B/L W/B
Link
D W/B W/B

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Mitsubishi Triton MN ASTC ECU Pin Out Data

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31 32
33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46

Back Probing View

Terminal Wire Colour Component Condition Voltage
2 W ABS Motor Relay Coil - -
3 Y ABS Fail Safe Relay - -
6 R CAN Bus - -
Ignition ON, Stop Light Switch ON Battery Voltage
7 L/O Stop Light Switch
Ignition ON, Stop Light Switch OFF 1V or less
11 GR/L LHR Wheel Speed Sensor While wheel is spinning Wave form
12 Y/R RHR Wheel Speed Sensor While wheel is spinning Wave form
13 B/L LHF Wheel Speed Sensor While wheel is spinning Wave form
14 W/R RHF Wheel Speed Sensor While wheel is spinning Wave form
15 B/Y ABS Motor Relay Coil Always Battery Voltage
16 B Earth - -
18 W/G Instrument Cluster - -
Rear Differential Lock Detection
Battery Voltage
Switch OFF
19 B/Y Rear Differential Lock
Rear Differential Lock Detection
1V or less
Switch ON
22 B CAN Bus - -
27 Y/L LHR Wheel Speed Sensor While wheel is spinning Wave form
28 GR/R RHR Wheel Speed Sensor While wheel is spinning Wave form
29 W/L LHF Wheel Speed Sensor While wheel is spinning Wave form
30 B/R RHF Wheel Speed Sensor While wheel is spinning Wave form
31 B Earth - -
32 R Solenoid Valve Power Supply Always Battery Voltage
Ignition ON, ASC Switch OFF Battery Voltage
33 B/W ASTC ECU Power Supply
Ignition ON, ASC Switch ON 1V or less
34 W/B ABS Motor Relay - -
35 Y/B Instrument Cluster - -
36 L/B ASC OFF Switch - -
39 R/G Reverse Light Switch Ignition ON, In any position other Battery Voltage
than reverse
Ignition ON, In reverse 1V or less
39 R/G Inhibitor Switch Ignition ON, In any position other Battery Voltage
than reverse
Ignition ON, In reverse 1V or less
41 B/Y Rear Differential Lock ECU - -
43 P Instrument Cluster - -
44 P/B Instrument Cluster - -

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Warning
If the battery has gone flat and you have jump-started the vehicle and started to drive without letting the battery recharge,
there is a chance that the engine will misfire or stop. This is due to the ABS / ASTC system consuming a significant amount
of current while it is going through its initial self-tests. There is not enough capacity while the battery is flat for this to occur
and the engine to run at the same time. Once the battery is fully charged this problem should not reoccur.

Under Bonnet Locations

WARNING:
Relays
ABS Motor Relay ABS Fail Safe Relay
To remove the
ASTC control unit NOTE: These relays
connector make sure are only fitted on the
that you pull the models with ASTC.
white (or grey) tab The workshop manual
all the way up before shows their location
trying to pull the to be near the ASTC
connector from the control unit. However,
control unit. the vehicle shown in
this article has them
mounted on the firewall.

ABS / ASTC Control Unit

Relay Box

Fuse 12 15A

Fusible
Link 3 40A

Front Wheel
Speed Sensor This article should have given you a good overview
of these systems, and be of assistance in diagnosing
Connectors and repairing any faults. For more information on
Mounted on chassis rail. the history of ABS development and operation, see
the March 1993 issue of Tech Talk.

For more information on Mitsubishi Tritons, log on

to Tech Online or call the Technical Advisory service.

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