1990 MITSUBISHI SPYDER check engine

ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL Auto-cruise System’,
AUTO-CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR CHECK 17200190052
(1) Remove the combination meter.(Refer to GROUP 54
Combination meter.)
(2) Check the continuity between terminals (10) and (16).
If there is no continuity, replace the auto-cruise control
indicator.
CLOCK SPRING CHECK
Refer to GROUP Air Bag Module and Clock Spring.
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR CHECK
Engine
(Turbo) and
Engine>17200290011
Refer to GROUP On-vehicle Service.
VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR CHECK Engine
(Non-turbo) A/T>, INPUT SPEED SENSOR OR OUTPUT
SPEED SENSOR CHECK
Engine (Non-turbo)
Refer to GROUP 54 Combination Meter.
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Emission
ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL
GENERAL INFORMATION
The emission control system consists of the following sub-systems:
l Positive crankcase ventilation system
l Evaporative emission control system
l Exhaust emission control system
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
Evaporative emission purge solenoid coil resistance
[at
Electric EGR transducer solenoid coil resistance
[at
Standard value
25-35
.
2 5 - 3 5
TROUBLESHOOTING17300070052
Symptom Probable causeRemedy,
Engine will not start or
Vacuum hose disconnected or damaged. replace is hard to start.
The EGR valve is not replace
Malfunction of the evaporative emission purge or solenoid.
Rough idle or engineThe EGR valve is not closed. Repair or replace
stalls.Vacuum hose disconnected or damaged.Repair or replace
Malfunction of the crankcase ventilationReplace
valve.
Malfunction of the purge control system.
Checkthe system; if there is a prob-
lem, check its component
Engine hesitates or
poor acceleration.
Excessive oil
sumption.
Poor fuel mileage.
Malfunction of the exhaust gas recirculation
system.
Positive crankcase ventilation line clogged.
Malfunction of the exhaust gas recirculation
system.
Check the system; if there is a
check its component parts.
Check positive crankcase ventilation
system.
Checkthe system; if there is a
check its component parts.
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Emission
ENGINE AND EMISSION
VACUUM CIRCUIT
.
DIAGRAM
intake air plenum
b o d y
To combustion
Electric EGRtransducer
EGR valve
EVAPcanister
EVAPpurge solenoid
(ON: open)
V A C U U M H O S E C H E C K
1.Using the VACUUM HOSE ROUTING as a guide, check that
the vacuum hoses are correctly that there are
no bends or damage to the hoses.
VACUUM HOSE
1.When connecting the vacuum should securely
inserted onto the nipples.
2.To connect the hoses correctly, use the VACUUM HOSE POUT-
ING as a guide.

Emission
ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL (Non-turbo)>
CRANKCASE, CHECK’
Remove the rocker cover side’ of the PCV
2. Start the engine and run at idle. ,
Positive
Positive
crankcase
ventilation
Positive crankcase
ventilation3.Place a finger at the opening positive
ventilation valve and of the
manifold is felt.
NOTE
At this time, the plunger in the positive crankcase ventila-
tion valve moves forward and: backward.
4. If vacuum is not felt, replace the PCV valve.
POSITIVE CRANKCASE VALVE
CHECK
1. Insert a thin rod into the positive
valve from the side shown in the illustration (rock er cover
installation side), and move the rod back forth to
confirm that the plunger moves.
2. If the plunger does not move, the valve is clogged. In
this case, clean or replace, the valve.
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ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM17300510271
GENERAL INFORMATION
The evaporative emission control system prevents
the emission of fuel tank vapors into the atmo-
sphere. When fuel evaporates in the fuel tank,
the vapors pass through vent hoses or tubes to
the charcoal filled EVAP canister. The EVAP canis-
ter temporarily holds the vapors. Through the EVAP
OPERATION
The EVAP purge solenoid regulates the rate of
vapor flow from the EVAP canister to the throttle
body. The PCM controls solenoid operation.
During the cold start warm-up period and the hot
start time delay, the PCM does not energize the
solenoid.When de-energized, no vapors are
purged. The PCM de-energizes the solenoid during
open loop operation.
The engine enters closed loop operation after it
reaches a specified temperature and the
COMPONENT LOCATION
Evaporative emission purge solenoidpurge solenoid, the power-train control module
(PCM) allows intake manifold vacuum to draw va-
pors into the combustion chambers during certain
engine operating conditions. The plunger solenoid
regulates vapor flow from the canister to the engin e.
grammed time delay ends. During closed loop
operation, the PCM energizes and de-energizes
the solenoid approximately 5 to 10 times per se-
cond, depending on operating conditions. The PCM
varies the vapor flow rate by changing solenoid
pulse width. Pulse width is the amount of time
the solenoid de-energizes.
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I 1PURGE CONTROL SYSTEM CHECK
1.Disconnect the vacuum hose from the throttle body a nd
connect it to a hand vacuum pump.
2. Plug the nipple where the vacuum hose was remove d.
3. When the engine is at operating temperature [Eng ine
coolant temperature: or higher], apply vacu-
um at idle to check the condition of the engine and the
vacuum.
Vacuum Engine status Normal condition
53
(15.7 right after starting
engine is
or moreVacuum leaks
, seconds later

Emission
ENGINE AND CONTROL
Vacuum
Engine speed
AFUOO
PURGE PORT VACUUM CHECK
1.Disconnect the vacuum hose from the throttle body purge
vacuum nipple and connect a hand vacuum pump to
the nipple.
2. Start the engine and raise the speed. Vacuum sho uld
be kept constant regardless of the increased engine
speed.
NOTE
If no vacuum is generated, the throttle body purge port
may be clogged.
EVAPORATIVE PURGE SOLENOID
CHECK
NOTE
When disconnecting the vacuum hose, place an identi fication
mark on it for reconnection.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Disconnect ‘the vacuum hose from the solenoid valve .
Disconnect the harness connector.
Connect a hand vacuum pump to nipple (A) of the sol enoid
valve (refer to the illustration at left).
Check air-tightness by applying a vacuum with volta ge
applied directly from the battery to the purge control sole-
noid valve.
Measure the resistance between the terminals of the sole-
noid valve.
Standard value: 25-35 [at

ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
AND INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR
To check these parts, refer to GROUP Troubleshooting.
AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH17300200031
To check the air conditioning switch, refer to GROU P 55
Air Conditioning Switch.
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Emission Control
Engine
C H E C K . .
To ensure proper operation of system, all
and moving parts must be free of
plugging or sticking.
Ensure that the system’ hoses do not leak.
Replace leaking components.
1.Check the EGR and valve with
engine fully warmed up and running coolant
perature over
2.With the transaxle in neutral and the allow.
the engine to idle seconds.
3. Abruptly accelerate the engine
approximately
but not over 3000
4, The valve ‘stem should move when accelerating
the engine. Repeat the test several- times-to
movement.
5.If the EGR valve stem moves, the control system is
ing normally.
6 .Remove the vacuum hose from the EGR valve and plug
the hose end.
7.Connect a hand vacuum pump directly to the EGR valv e.
8.Check whether the engine stalls or if the idle is unstable
when a vacuum of 12
(3.5 or higher is applied
while idling.
E G R
C H E C K
1.Remove the EGR valve and inspect for
deposits, etc. If the
with a suitable solvent so’ it will seat
2. Connect a hand vacuum pump to the
3. Apply 67 (20 of vacuum, and check that the
vacuum is maintained.
4.
vacuum according to and check
the passage of air by either side of the
EG passages.
5.Replace the gasket, and tighten the valve to the sp ecified
t o r q u e .
torque: 22 Nm (16
Vacuum
5.3 (1.6 or less
Passage of air
Air blows out of opposite
passage.
29 (8.7 or moreAir does not blow out of
posite passage.
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