1990 MITSUBISHI SPYDER check engine light

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
ENGINE (NON-TURBO)> On-vehicle Service
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(1) Remove the EATX relay.
(2) Check the continuity between the EATX relay terminals
4 and 6.
(3) Use jumper leads to connect EATX relay terminal 4 to
the battery
terminal and terminal 6 to the battery
terminal.
(4) Check the continuity between EATX relay termina ls 2
and 8 while connecting and disconnecting the’ jumpe r
lead at the battery
terminal.
Jumperlead
Connected
Disconnected
Terminal2Terminal 8
STOP LIGHT SWITCH CHECK
Refer to GROUP
On-vehicle Service.
SOLENOID CHECK
(1) Disconnect the solenoid and pressure switch ass embly
connector.
(2) Measure the resistance between the solenoid and
pressure switch assembly side connector terminals 4
and 6.
Standard value: Approx. 1
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(3) If the resistance is outside the standard value , replace
the solenoid and pressure switch assembly.
SOLENOID CHECK
(1) Disconnect the solenoid and pressure switch ass embly
connector.
(2) Measure the resistance between the solenoid and
pressure switch assembly side connector terminals 3
and 6.
Standard value: Approx.
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(3) If the resistance is outside the standard value , replace
the solenoid and pressure switch assembly.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
ENGINE (NON-TURBO)> On-vehicle Service
TORQUE CONVERTER STALL TESTING
The torque converter stall test is used primarily to determine
overrunning clutch operation.
Use the scan tool and a tachometer to
test.
Determine engine rpm with the transaxle in
at wide open throttle, and vehicle
To keep the vehicle stationary and to avoid creepin g or lurching
forward, apply both the service brakes and the parking brake.
WARNING
When performing a stall test, always apply both the ser-
vice brakes and parking brake. Also, do not let any one
stand in front of the vehicle during
NOTE
Avoid keeping the throttle open for more than 5 seconds
at a time. Allow the transmission fluid to cool
tests by placing the transaxle in neutral, raising the
rpm slightly for approximately 20 seconds.
TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH FAILURE
One type of over-running clutch failure is a slipping
clutch. With this type of failure, the will exhibit normal
transaxle operation at highway speeds will have poor
acceleration.
Another type of over-running clutch failure is a seized
clutch.
With this type of failure, the vehicle acceleration may be ac-
ceptable but a high throttle is required to maintai n vehicle
speed.
The vehicle may seem like it has a loss of power.
With either type of failure, poor fuel economy and transaxle
fluid over-hearting may be the result.
STALL SPEED ABOVE SPECIFICATION
If the stall speed exceeds 2,440 by more than 200
a clutch is slipping.
Diagnose the clutch circuits by performing hydrauli c and air
pressure tests.
The clutches of the transaxles may also be checked
using information given through the input and outpu t speed
sensors to the TCM.
STALL SPEED BELOW SPECIFICATION
If stall speed is below specification, the
over-running clutch is slipping. During the road te st, if poor
acceleration occurs through the gears with normal t ransaxle
operation at highway speeds, the vehicle has a slip ping
clutch.
NORMAL STALL SPEED AND ACCELERATION
If stall speed and acceleration appear normal, but it takes
excessively high throttle opening to maintain vehic le speed,
the starter’s over-running clutch is seized.
This will impede the flow of fluid within the torqu e converter,
causing excessive use of power from the engine for cruising.
CONVERTER NOISE
While performing the stall test, listen for abnormal noise com-
ing from the converter area.
A whining noise due to fluid flow within the conver ter is consid-
ered normal.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
ENGINE Transaxle Control
Terminal
Flat-tip screw driver
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Sleeve
Selector lever
Detent pin
OVERDRIVE SWITCH POSITION
LIGHT CONNECTOR CASE REMOVAL
Use a flat-tip screwdriver or similar tool to pull out the terminal
from the overdrive switch/position indicator light connector
case.
OVERDRIVE SWITCH
SWITCH REMOVAL
(1) Use a flat-tip screwdriver to remove the overdr ive switch
button.
(2) Remove the overdrive switch mounting screw.
(3) Pressing the switch, remove the overdrive switch.
REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
DETENT SPRING ASSEMBLY
Shift the selector lever to the neutral position, and then
install the detent spring assembly so that the roll er is in the
detent plate groove.
SELECTOR KNOB
(1) Put the selector lever in the “N” position, tur n the sleeve
and adjust the dimension between the sleeve and the end of the lever so it reaches 16 mm (1.02 in.)
(2) Install the selector knob.
(3) Check that dimension (A)
the detent plate
detent pin reaches the standard value.
Standard value (A): 1.7-2.4
in.)
(4) If outside the standard value, remove the selec tor knob
and turn the sleeve again to readjust.

BASIC BRAKE SYSTEM .,
d o w n ,
Lock nut
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O N - V E H I C L E
BRAKE PEDAL
BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT ,
(1) Turn up the carpet, etc. under the brake pedal.(2). Measure the brake
“height as illustrated.
Standard value (A): mm (6.9-7.1 in.)
(3). If the brake pedal height is’not within the st andard;
value, adjust as follows.
(a)Disconnect the stop switch connector, loosen
the lock nut, and move the stop light switch to
a position ‘where it does not contact the brake
pedal arm,.,
(b) Adjust the brake pedal height by
operating rod with pliers (with the operating rod
lock nut loosened), until the correct brake pedal
height is obtained.
(c) Screw in the stop
switch until it contacts
the brake, pedal- stopper (just before the brake
pedal is caused to move). Back off the stop light
switch
to turn and secure by tightening
the lock nut.
(d) Connect the
the stop light switch.
(e) Check to be sure. that, the stop light is not
with the brake
(4) For vehicles with A/T, check the shift locking
mechanism.
(Refer to GROUP 23 On-vehicle Service
Engine (Non-turbo)>.)
(Refer to GROUP 23 On-vehicle Service
Engine (Turbo) and Engine>.)
(5) Turn back the carpet, etc.
2. BRAKE PEDAL FREE PLAY (1) With the engine stopped, press the brake pedal two
or three times. After eliminating the vacuum in the
power brake booster, press the pedal down by hand,
and confirm that the amount of movement before
feeling resistance (the free play) is within the st andard
value range.
Standard value (B): 3-8 mm in.)
(2) If the free play exceeds the standard value, it is
probably due to excessive play between the
pin and brake pedal arm.
Check for excessive clearance and replace faulty pa rts
as required.

BASIC BRAKE SYSTEM
CLEARANCEB E T W E E N B R A K E A N D
REWALL
(1) Turn up thecarpet,etc. under the brake pedal,
(2) Start the engine, depress the brake pedal
with
490 (110 of force.
Standard value 90 mm (3.5 in.)
(3)If the clearance is less than the standard value, c
heck
for air trapped in the brake line,
the lining and the drum, and dragging in the parkin g
brake.
Adjust and replace defective parts as required.
(4) Turn back the carpet,
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No continuity Continuity
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with auto-cruise
control systema
STOP LIGHT SWITCH
Connect a circuit tester to the stop light switch, and check
whether or not there! is continuity when the plunge r of the
stop light switch is pushed in and when it is relea sed.’
The stop light switch is in good condition if there is no
when the plunger is pushed in to a depth of 4 mm
in.) from the outer case edge surface, and if ther e is
continuity when it is released. For vehicles with auto-cruise
controlsystem, the check for
continuity should be made at connectors
and of the
stop light switch.
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BASIC BRAKE SYSTEM On-vehicle Service
GoodNo good
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When engine isWhen engine isstopped started
No goodGood
00000184BRAKE BOOSTER OPERATING
For simple checking of the brake booster operation,
carry
out the following tests: 1. Run the engine for one or two minutes; and then turn
the engine off. If the pedal depresses fully the first time but gra dually
becomes higher when depressed succeeding times, the
booster is operating properly. If the
height remains
unchanged, the booster is defective.
2.With the engine stopped, step on the brake pedal se veral
times.
Then step on the brake pedal and start the engine.
If the pedal moves downward slightly, the booster i s in
good condition. If there is no change, the booster is
defective.
3. With the engine running, step on the’ brake peda l and’
then stop the engine. Hold the pedal depressed for 30 seconds. If the ped al,
height does not change, the booster is in condition.
If the pedal rises, the booster is
Brake performance is
all three operating tests.
If the brake booster does not pass all three
there’
may be a fault in the check valve, vacuum
or in
the booster itself.
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ABS Troubleshooting
ABS WARNING LIGHT CHECK’
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Check that the ABS warning light as-
1. When the ignition switch is turned
warning light illuminates..
2. When the ignition switch is turned to “START”, t
o
the engine, the ABS warning light
1 second.
3. If the is other’ above, check
diagnostic trouble codes.
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INSPECTION CHART FOR TROUBLE SYMPTOMS35201140074
Get an understanding of the trouble symptoms and check according to the inspection
Trouble symptom InspectionReference
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tool is not possible.
Communication with is not possible.2 __
When the ignition key is turned to “ON” (engine ABS warning light3
does not illuminate.
After the engine starts, the ABS warning light rema ins illuminated.
When the ignition key is turned to “START”, the ABS warning light 5
not illuminate.
After the ignition key is turned to “ON”, the ABS warning light blinks once, and6
when turned to “START”, it illuminates. When return ed to “ON”, the light flashes
once, and then switches off.
Faulty ABS operation Unequal braking power on both s ides7
Insufficient braking power
ABS operates under normal braking conditions
ABS operates before vehicle stops under normal
braking conditions
Large brake pedal vibration (Caution 2.)
Caution
1.if steering movements are made when driving at high speed, or when driving on road surfaces
with low frictional resistance, or when passing over bumps, the ABS may operate even though
sudden braking is not being applied. Because of thi s, when getting information from the customer,
check if the occurred driving under such conditions as these.
2.During ABS operation, changes in the feeling of the brake (vibration may occur or
may not be able to be depressed). Such changes are due to intermittent changes in hydraulic
pressure inside the brake line to prevent the from locking, and is considered normal.
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