Hi all, my first electrics question is about the two sockets under the fusebox above the accelerator. One I think is for a vehicle monitoring interface and the other may be an override if the remote fails or lost. I did some research about the monitoring device some time ago and there seemed to be an industry standard called something I can't remember right now. There was also an app. Not sure if this is important/useful at all. Can anyone and advise where I can obtain these devices and find out more about them. It's a 99 blister fender BTW.
Second question is about the rear upper lights assembly. The lower vehicle/brake and indicator lights in the rear bumper work fine but only the reverse lights in the upper 'corner' assemblies work. This is on both sides and it's not a bulbs or fuses problem. Vehicle passed roadworthy this way. What's going on?
Happy Christmas
Barak
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I am not really expert but I think the first connector you are referring to is used for engine diagnostics or you can plug your new chip into the port . Go and search about chipping your car .
The upper rear lights on those Pajero's was only for show . There are no lights in them but it is apparently very easy to put some in .
The upper rear lights on those Pajero's was only for show . There are no lights in them but it is apparently very easy to put some in .
Hi Pierreo, thanks for reply. I did some research and the one socket is for an obd2 (on board diagnostics) which is industry standard device made by many manufacturers. A friend recommended ELM who do a Bluetooth version with an app for R76 online. Much cheaper than other obd2 I've seen. Perhaps that's just the Bluetooth, will check further.pierreo wrote:I am not really expert but I think the first connector you are referring to is used for engine diagnostics or you can plug your new chip into the port . Go and search about chipping your car .
The upper rear lights on those Pajero's was only for show . There are no lights in them but it is apparently very easy to put some in .
Another friend came to visit me in his father's identical Pajero and his upper lights were all working. Mine have wires and bulbs so presumably should work too. Stay tuned...
Barak
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Hi Barak. Unfortunately that OBD2 reader won't work. I have one and tried it on my Pajero blister. Need the older readers that also takes a "12 pin" apparently. You go there ro check faults on the car etcBarak wrote:Hi Pierreo, thanks for reply. I did some research and the one socket is for an obd2 (on board diagnostics) which is industry standard device made by many manufacturers. A friend recommended ELM who do a Bluetooth version with an app for R76 online. Much cheaper than other obd2 I've seen. Perhaps that's just the Bluetooth, will check further.pierreo wrote:I am not really expert but I think the first connector you are referring to is used for engine diagnostics or you can plug your new chip into the port . Go and search about chipping your car .
The upper rear lights on those Pajero's was only for show . There are no lights in them but it is apparently very easy to put some in .
Another friend came to visit me in his father's identical Pajero and his upper lights were all working. Mine have wires and bulbs so presumably should work too. Stay tuned...
Barak
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Find an auto electrician who has an older obd2 type reader from the late 90's and he may be able to connext to your ecu.
Chipping on our cars is not done through that port. Done via a separate aftermarket box like a dastek.
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Re the lights they are normally just cosmetic in this country and in some other countries around the world. Mine and all other Pajeros I have seen in SA seem to not have them connected. This is due to them not being visable from certain angles due to the spare tyre. Manles them illegal. For this reason many manufacturers had to disable them and put in others that were visable from all angles. Your relative that has his working must have had them connected after purchase I believe...Barak wrote:Hi Pierreo, thanks for reply. I did some research and the one socket is for an obd2 (on board diagnostics) which is industry standard device made by many manufacturers. A friend recommended ELM who do a Bluetooth version with an app for R76 online. Much cheaper than other obd2 I've seen. Perhaps that's just the Bluetooth, will check further.pierreo wrote:I am not really expert but I think the first connector you are referring to is used for engine diagnostics or you can plug your new chip into the port . Go and search about chipping your car .
The upper rear lights on those Pajero's was only for show . There are no lights in them but it is apparently very easy to put some in .
Another friend came to visit me in his father's identical Pajero and his upper lights were all working. Mine have wires and bulbs so presumably should work too. Stay tuned...
Barak
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Hope that helps to explain
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That's a good explanation for the dummy lights. Phew, we can stop scratching our heads now! : )Semaj76 wrote:Re the lights they are normally just cosmetic in this country and in some other countries around the world. Mine and all other Pajeros I have seen in SA seem to not have them connected. This is due to them not being visable from certain angles due to the spare tyre. Manles them illegal. For this reason many manufacturers had to disable them and put in others that were visable from all angles. Your relative that has his working must have had them connected after purchase I believe...Barak wrote:Hi Pierreo, thanks for reply. I did some research and the one socket is for an obd2 (on board diagnostics) which is industry standard device made by many manufacturers. A friend recommended ELM who do a Bluetooth version with an app for R76 online. Much cheaper than other obd2 I've seen. Perhaps that's just the Bluetooth, will check further.pierreo wrote:I am not really expert but I think the first connector you are referring to is used for engine diagnostics or you can plug your new chip into the port . Go and search about chipping your car .
The upper rear lights on those Pajero's was only for show . There are no lights in them but it is apparently very easy to put some in .
Another friend came to visit me in his father's identical Pajero and his upper lights were all working. Mine have wires and bulbs so presumably should work too. Stay tuned...
Barak
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Hope that helps to explain
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Hi Barak
I have 2 gen 3.0 V6 6G72Y SWB. You need to check on one of the identification plates in the engine bay what model it is: NG, NJ, or NH. The earlier models had a 12 pin diagnostic connector which required an OBD I scanner. The very later models have a 16 pin diagnostic connector only and I believe an OBD II scanner can be used.
Mine is an in between model non blister version and has both types of diagnostic connectors. It seems local Mitsubishi had re-wired so the earth is located still in the 12 pin connector and the 16 pin has the other diagnostic points. Only local Mitsu had the scanner for these models. Apparently their scanner has not been operable for a long time.
One can use a LED or simply a old dial (analogue) type multimeter to read out the fault codes if one cannot find someone with an OBD I. I found this method in the Australian Victoria Pajero Sportmans website. I also found that in our current website a link of Mitsubishi Trouble Code Info from Car Magazine South Africa. If you search our current website you should find it. Also I know Donovan Linsay who owns Motobushi in George had scanner which he used on my vehicle a few years ago. He did not even charge for the diagnostic, and year late when I had redone my cylinder heads I was in George and I was not happy with my timing and I asked him to check it. He reset my distributor timing and did not charge me.
The indicator, park and stop lights are in my bumper, only the reverse lights above on the sides and I think rear fog lights are also located there but I may be mistaken. The others are just for show I guess.
I trust I was of some help.
I have 2 gen 3.0 V6 6G72Y SWB. You need to check on one of the identification plates in the engine bay what model it is: NG, NJ, or NH. The earlier models had a 12 pin diagnostic connector which required an OBD I scanner. The very later models have a 16 pin diagnostic connector only and I believe an OBD II scanner can be used.
Mine is an in between model non blister version and has both types of diagnostic connectors. It seems local Mitsubishi had re-wired so the earth is located still in the 12 pin connector and the 16 pin has the other diagnostic points. Only local Mitsu had the scanner for these models. Apparently their scanner has not been operable for a long time.
One can use a LED or simply a old dial (analogue) type multimeter to read out the fault codes if one cannot find someone with an OBD I. I found this method in the Australian Victoria Pajero Sportmans website. I also found that in our current website a link of Mitsubishi Trouble Code Info from Car Magazine South Africa. If you search our current website you should find it. Also I know Donovan Linsay who owns Motobushi in George had scanner which he used on my vehicle a few years ago. He did not even charge for the diagnostic, and year late when I had redone my cylinder heads I was in George and I was not happy with my timing and I asked him to check it. He reset my distributor timing and did not charge me.
The indicator, park and stop lights are in my bumper, only the reverse lights above on the sides and I think rear fog lights are also located there but I may be mistaken. The others are just for show I guess.
I trust I was of some help.