1990 MITSUBISHI SPYDER service

E N G I N E ( T U R B O )
AND ENGINE>
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 8
Unstable Rough
[Comment]
In cases such as the above, the cause is probably t hat the ignition system, air/fuel mixture, idle
air control motor or compression pressure is defect ive.
Because the range of possible causes is broad, insp ection is narrowed down to simple items.
W ere the battery terminals disconnected recently
NOAfter warming-up, let the
for minutes.’ ,
SCAN TOOL DTC YES
Are diagnostic trouble codes output Refer to INSPECTION FORDIAGNOSTICT R O U B L E C O D E S .
Does idle speed fluctuate excessively
NO(Refer to INSPECTION 39.)
Check the idle air control motor for operation soun d
control motor for operation sound engine>. (ReferNG .
Probable cause ,
Malfunction of the ignition of system
l M a l f u n c t i o n s y s t e ml Malfunction of the evaporative purge system-
l Poor compression
l Drawing air
exhaust system
Check the idle control system malfunction (Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLECODE
ChecktheinjectorforoperationI .
PROCEDURE FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE-CODES
Scan tool: Inspection when idle speed is unstable.
(Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE 40.)
Check the ignition timing. Engine (Turbo)>
(Refer to GROUP On-vehicle Service.)
Check the ignition timing. Engine>
(Refer to GROUP On-vehicle
Check that the crankshaft position sensor and timi ng belt cover are
installed properly.
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OK
SCAN TOOL Actuator test 10 EGR solenoid (Refer to NG.
OK
Check the exhaust gas recirculation solenoid malfun ction.(Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR DIAGNOSTICTROUBLE CODE
Check the following items.
l Check the ignition coil, spark plugs, spark plug ca bles.
l Check the purge control System.
l Check the compression pressure.
l Check if foreign materials (water, alcohol, etc.) g ot into fuel.
l Check the EGR system.

ENGINE (TURBO)
AND ENGINE> Troubleshooting
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 12.
When the engine is hot, it stalls at idle. (Die out)Probable cause
l Malfunction of the ignition system In cases such as the above, the cause is probably t hat ignition system, air/fuel mixture, idle airl Malfunction control systemcontrol motor or compression pressure is defective.l M a l f u n c t i o n o f system In addition, if the engine suddenly stalls, the cau se may also be a defective connector contact.l Drawing air into intake system
l I m p r o p e r c o n n e c t o r c o n t a c t
W ere the battery terminals disconnected recently After warming-up, let the engine run at idling for minutes.
NO
SCAN TOOL DTC
Are diagnostic trouble codes output?YESRefer to I N S P E C T I O N C H A R T TROUBLE CODES.
Check the idle air controlEngine (Refer Check the idle control system malfunction (Refer to
INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE
Check the idle air control motor for operation soun d
(Refer to
Checktheinjectorforoperati
OKPROCEDURE FOR DIAGNOSTIC ,
I
Does the engine stall N O While carrying out an intermittent malfunction sim
ulation test (Refer
YESto GROUP 00 How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunctions, check
for sudden changes in the signals shown below.
Scan tool: Inspection when engine stalls when the e nginel Crankshaft position sensor Primary is warm and idling INSPECTION signal signal
CEDURE 41.) Volumeairflowsensorsignal l
Fuel pump drive signal
OK l
Injector drive signal l ECM power supply voltage
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Check the ignition timing. Engine (Turbo)>
(Refer to GROUP On-vehicle Service.)
Check the ignition timing. Engine>
(Refer to GROUP On-vehicle Service.)
Check that the crankshaft position sensor and timin g belt cover are
installed properly.
Check the following items.
l Check the ignition coil, spark plugs, spark plug ca bles.
l Check if the injectors are clogged.
l Check the compression pressure.
l Check if foreign materials (water, alcohol, etc.) g ot into fuel.

ENGINE (TURBO)
AND ENGINE> T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 15
Hesitation, sag or stumbleProbable
[Comment]Malfunction of the ignition system
In cases such as the above, the cause is probably t hat ignition system, air/fuel or l of pressure is defective. of the fuel l Malfunction of the system Poor compression Malfunction of the turbocharger,
Arediagnostic trouble codesoutput
Check the injectors for operationsound.(Refer to
OK
Refer to INSPECTION FOR DIAGNOSTICTROUBLE CODES.. .
Check the injector circuit malfunction PROCEDURE FOR DIAGNOSTIC
Check the ignition timing. Engine (Turbo)>
(Refer to GROUP On-vehicle Service.)
Check the ignition timing.
(Refer to GROUP 11 On-vehicle Service.)
Check that the crankshaft position and cover installed properly.
OK
Scan Tool: Inspection when hesitation, sag, stumble or pooracceleration occurs. (Refer to INSPECTION
PROCEDURE 42.)
IOK
Check the fuel pressure. (Refer to
O K
Check the following items.
l Check the ignition coil, spark plugs, spark plug ca bles.
l Check supercharging pressure.
l Check intake charge pressure control system.
l Check rotating resistance of turbocharger turbine w heel. (Does the wheel rotate smoothly?)
Check the EGR system.l Check the compression pressure.lCheck the fuel filter or fuel line for clogging.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 16
Acceleration shock
[Comment]
In cases such as the above, the cause is probably t hat there is an ignition leak accompanying
the increase in the spark plug demand voltage durin g acceleration.
Probable cause
M a l f u n c t i o n system
SCAN TOOL DTC
Are diagnostic trouble codes output
NORefer to
INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSTIC
T R O U B L E C O D E S .
,
Check the following items.
l Check the ignition coil, spark plugs, spark plug ca bles.
l Check for occurrence of ignition leak.
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ENGINE (TURBO)
AND
ENGINE> Troubleshooting
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 17
Probable causeI
[Comment]l Malfunction of the system
Malfunction of the system is suspected.
Are diagnostic trouble codes output
YESRefer to INSPECTION FOR DIAGNOSTICTROUBLE CODES.
Check theidle air control motor for operation sound Engine (Refer to Check the idle air control motor for operation soun d Engine>. (Refer to
SCAN TOOL Data list
14 Throttle position sensor (Refer to
OK
Check the idle control system malfunction (Refer t o INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE
Check the throttle position circuit malfunction (Refer to PROCEDURE FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE 20.)
NG,
SCAN TOOL Data list Check closed position switch system.
26 Closed throttle position switch (Refer to (Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR DIAGNOSTICTROUBLE CODE .
. .
Clean the throttle valve area. (Refer to
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 18
Poor acceleration Probable cause I
[Comment]
Defective ignition system, abnormal air-fuel ratio, poor compression pressure, etc. are l Malfunction of the Ignition system Malfunction of air-fuel ratio control l Malfunction of the fuel supply system Poor acceleration
l C l o g g e d e x h a u s t s y s t e m
l Malfunction ‘of turbocharger system .
SCAN TOOL DTC
Are diagnostic trouble codes output
YESRefer to INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSTICTROUBLE CODES.
Check the injectors for opNG
(Refer to PROCEDURE FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE
OK
Check the ignition timing. Engine (Turbo)>
(Refer to GROUP A On-vehicle Service.)
Check the ignition timing. Engine>
Check that the crankshaft position sensor and timi ng belt cover are
installed
(Refer to GROUP On-vehicle Service.)
OK
Scan tool: Inspection when hesitation. stumble or poor acceleration occur. (Refer to INSPECTIONPROCEDURE 42.)I
OK
Check the fuel pressure. (Refer to
OK
Check the following items.
l Check the ignition coil, spark plugs, spark plug ca bles.
l Check supercharging pressure.
l Check intake charge pressure control system.
l Check rotating resistance of turbocharger turbine w heel. (Does the wheel rotate smoothly?)
l Check the compression pressure.
lCheck the fuel filter or fuel for clogging.
l Broken air intake hose
Clogged air cleaner
l Clogged exhaust system
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ENGINE (TURBO)
AND ENGINE> Troubleshootina
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 19
Surge
Defective ignition system, abnormal air-fuel are suspected.
, .
l Malfunction of ignition systeml Malfunction of’ ‘ratio ‘control system l Malfunction of the EGR solenoid system
Are diagnostic trouble codes output
YES ,
Refer to INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSTICTROUBLE CODES.
.
Check the injectors for opNG
(Refer to PROCEDURE FOR TROUBLE
OK
Check the ignition timing. Engine (Turbo)> Check that the crankshaft position sensor and are properly.(Refer to GROUP On-vehicle Service.)
Check the Engine>
(Refer to GROUP On-vehicle Service.)
Scan Tool: Inspection when surge occurs. (Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE 43.)
OK
Check the fuel pressure. (Refer to
OK
Check the following items.
l Check the ignition coil, spark plugs, spark plug ca bles.
l Check the EGR system.
l Check the
waste actuator.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 20
Knocking Probable cause
[Comment]l Defective knock sensor ,
In cases such as the above, the cause is probably t hat the detonation control is defective or thel heat the
heat value of the spark plug is inappropriate.. .
YESRefer to INSPECTION CHART FOR’ ‘DIAGNOSTIC Are diagnostic trouble codes output TROUBLE CODES.
NO
NODoes knocking occur when driving with the sensor Check the knock sensor 1 circuit malfunction (Refe r INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR CODE’At this time, use the scan tool to check if the timing isretarded compared to when the knock sensor connecto ris connected.
YES
Check the following items.
l Spark plugs heat range
l Check if foreign materials (water, alcohol, etc.) g ot into fuel.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 21
DieselingProbableI
[Comment]
Fuel leakage from injectors is suspected.l Fuel leakage from injectors
Check the injectors for fuel leakage.
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ENGINE (TURBO)
AND ENGINE> Troubleshooting
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 22
Too high CO and HC concentration when idling
[Comment]Malfunction of the ratio
Abnormal air-fuel ratio is suspected.
SCAN TOOL Are diagnostic trouble codes output
N O
YES Refer to INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSTICTROUBLE CODES.
Check the ignition timing. Engine (Turbo)>NG
(Refer to GROUP On-vehicle Service.) Check that the crankshaft position sensor and belt installedCheck the ignition timing. Engine>(Refer to GROUP 11 On-vehicle Service.)
OK
NGSCAN TOOL Data list
21 Engine coolant temperature sensor. Check the engine coolant temperature malfunction. (Refer to
(Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR DIAGNOSTIC
TROUBLE CODES
OK
SCAN TOOL Data listNG Check the intake air temperature (Refer to
13 Intake air temperature sensor (Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR DIAGNOSTIC
OK TROUBLE CODE
SCAN TOOL Data list
25 Barometric pressure sensor (Refer to
OK
Check the pressure circuit malfunction. INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE
SCAN TOOL Data listNGCheck the oxygen sensor circuit malfunction (bank sensor 2). (Refer59 Heated oxygen sensor (rear) (Refer to to INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR DIAGNOSTIC
l Transaxle gear TROUBLE CODE ranae l Driving with the throttle wide open
O K :
OK
SCAN TOOL Data list NG
Heated oxygen sensor (front) (Refer to OK: 1,000 when racing suddenly
OK
SCAN TOOL Data list11 Heated oxygen sensor (front) (Refer to O K : and
Check the oxygen sensor circuit malfunction (bank 1 sensor 1). INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR DIAGNOSTICTROUBLE CODE
alternately when idling.
NG
Check the fuel pressure. (Refer to
Check the following items.
l Check the injectors for operation sound.
l Check the injectors for fuel leakage.
l Check the ignition coil, spark plugs, spark plug ca bles.
l Check the compression pressure.
l Check the positive crankcase ventilation system.
l Check the evaporative emission control system.
l Check the
system.I
Check trouble symptom.
Replace the three-way converter.
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ENGINE (TURBO)
AND ENGINE>
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 31Ignition switch-ST and park/neutral position
system
[Comment]
l The ignition switch ST inputs a HIGH signal to the ECM while the engin e is cranking.
The ECM controls fuel injection, etc. during starti ng based on this input.
l The park/neutral position switch inputs the conditi on of the select lever, i.e. whether it is
in
or range or in some other range, to the The ECM controls the idle air control motor based o n this input.l
Malfunction of
switch park/neutral switchImproper connector contact, open circuit or
shortcircuited harness wire
l Malfunction of the
I , .
,
.Check the park/neutral position switch. (Refer to G ROUP Replace On-vehicle Service.)
park/neutral position switchand ignition switch connector.
OK
Check the ignition switch. (Refer to GROUP 54 Switch.)
1. NG
Measure at the position switch connector
lDisconnect the connector, and measure at the harnes s2. NGOKside.Voltage between 8 and ground Engine (Turbo)>(Ignition switch: ON) Check trouble symptom.ING . ,
Voltage between 5 and ground Engine>(Ignition switch: ON) NGOK: Battery positive voltage 3. NGCheck harness wire between
2. Continuity between 7 and ground ECM and park/neutral Engine (Turbo)>tion switch connector.
Continuity between 8 and ground Engine>OK
OK: Continuity3.Voltage between 8 and ground Engine Replace the ECM.
Voltage between 5 and ground
l Ignition switch: START
l Disconnect ECM connector.Check harness wire between park/neutral OK: Battery positive voltage and starter terminal. Repair, if necessary.
OK, ,
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E N G I N E
AND ‘ENGINE> Troubleshooting
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 32
switch and compressor clutch relay system, . .
(Comment]l Malfunction of control When an A/C ON signal is input to the the ECM carries out control of the idle air control Malfunction of motor, and also operates the compressor magnetic clutch.lImproper connector open circuit or harness .
NG
(Refer toGROUP55 On-vehicleService.) Replace
OK
Measure at the ECM connectors lDisconnect the connector, and measure at the harness
lVoltage between 22 and ground, and 45 and ground
(Ignition switch: ON)
(A/C switch: ON)
OK: Battery positive voltage
l Shortcircuit between 22 and ground
(Ignition switch: ON)
switch: ON)
OK: compressor clutch turns ON.
OK
N G
OK
Check trouble symptom.
the
NG
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