1990 MITSUBISHI SPYDER reset

ENGINE OVERHAUL Belt
Phillips screwdriver
BOLT
O I L S P R O C K E T
(1) a Phillips screwdriver [shank diameter 8 mm
in.) shaft] through the plug hole on the the
cylinder block to block the left counterbalance sha ft.
(2)
the oil pump sprocket. .
(3) Apply a proper amount of engine oil-to the bearing
of the nuts.
(4) Tighten the nuts to the specified‘ torque.
AUTO TENSIONER INSTALLATION
(1) If the auto tensioner rod is in its fully exten ded position,
reset it as follows.
(2) Clamp the auto-tensioner in the vise
jaws.
(3) Push in the rod little by little with the vise the
hole A in the rod is aligned with the hole in the
(4) a wire mm in.) diameter] into the
(5) Unclamp the auto tensioner from the vise.
.
,
the auto tensioner to front case and tighten.
the specified torque.
Caution
Leave the wire installed the
,
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ENGINE OVERHAUL Timing Belt
(4) Move the tensioner “B” in the of arrow while
lifting with a finger to give a sufficient tension to the tension
side timing belt. In this condition, tighten bolt to secure
tensioner “B”. When the bolt is tightened, use care to
prevent shaft from turning together. If shaft is tu rned
together, belt will be
(5) Check to ensure that timing marks on sprockets and front
case are in alignment.
(6) Press with index finger the center of span on t ension
side of timing belt
The bolt must deflect mm
in.).
CRANKSHAFT BOLT TIGHTENING
P U M P S P R O C K E T I N S T A L L A T I O N
(1) Insert a Phillips screwdriver [shank mm
in.) shaft] through. the plug on the left side of the
cylinder block to block the left counterbalance sha ft.
(2) Install the oil pump sprocket.
(3) Apply a proper amount of engine oil to the beari ng surfaces
of the nuts.
(4) Tighten the nuts to the specified torque.
AUTO TENSIONER .
(1) If the auto tensioner rod is ‘in its fully exte nded
reset it as follows.
(2) Clamp the auto-tensioner in vise with, soft ,
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ENGINE (NON-TURBO)>
INSPECTION USING TOOL SENSOR
TEST, INPUT STATE TEST,, OUTPUT AND
T E S T
1.Carry out inspection by means:’ of the data list ‘and the
actuator test function.
If there is a malfunction, check and repair the cha ssis
harnesses and components.
2. Recheck using the scan tool and check that the
malfunction has been eliminated as a result of the repairs.
3. Erase the diagnostic trouble code from memory.
4. Remove the scan tool.
5.Start the engine again and carry out a road test to confirm.
that the problem
disappeared. . .
NOTE
Refer to for Sensor Read Tests.
Refer to
for Input State Tests.
Refer to
for Output State Tests.
Refer to -for Actuator Tests.
Caution
If in the following
F U N C T I O N to the IAC.
In the following case, reset the IAC.
lThe throttle body or motor has been replaced.
lThe motor related circuit has been opened during
engine running or motor operation test.
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ENGINE (NON-TURBO)>
NG Replace
Scan tool 62
Code General scan tool Upstream Shorted to Volt;
No.
21
[Comment]l Heated oxygen sensor failedBackgroundl W i r i n glUpstream heated oxygen sensor requires a heater cir cuit for proper operation.
l PCM,
l The heater circuit is supplied with battery voltage through the
relay relay):lA failure in the sensors heater circuit prevents it from providing accurate data to the PCM.l the PCM monitors more than 1.2 volts, the sensor h as shorted to heater circuit voltage.Range of Checkl Two or more minutes after the engine startsl Engine coolant temperature: or moreSet Conditionl Heated oxygen sensor output voltage is more than 1. 2 for 3 seconds.
OK
OKNG Repair
Check trouble symptom.
NGNGCheck the harness wire between the PCM and the heat ed oxygen Repairsensor (front).
OK
Replace the PCM.
Scan tool 68
Code General scan tool PCM Failure
No. Communications
53
[Comment]Set Condition
l There is no communication between in the control module.
Probable cause
l PCM failed
the PCM.
Probable cause
[Comment] BackgroundlBattery temperature input is used to adjust the gen erator charging rate based upon the
ambient temperature around the battery.
Range of Check
l
switch: ON
Set Condition
lThe sensor voltage is not within the acceptable ran ge of 0.3 to 4.9 volts for 3 seconds
or more. l
Battery temperature sensor failed
l PCM failed
Replace the PCM.
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(NON-TURBO)>
Scan tool 126
Code General scan tool Downstream Shorted to
No. 38Voltage
21
[Comment]l Heated oxygen sensor failedBackgroundlDownstream heated oxygen sensor requires a heater c ircuit for proper operation.l harness and connectors
l
The heater circuit is supplied with battery voltage through the relay relay).l .
lA failure in the sensors heater circuit prevents it
from providing accurate data to the lIf the PCM monitors more than 1.2 volts, the sensor has shorted to heater circuit voltage.Range of Checkl Two or more minutes after the engine startsl Engine coolant temperature: or moreSet Conditionl Heated oxygen sensor output voltage is more than 1. 2 for 3 seconds.
NGCheck the heated oxygen sensor (rear). (Refer to R e p l a c e
OKNGCheck the following Repair
OK
Check trouble symptom.
NG
Check the harness wire between the PCM and the hea ted NG
sensor (rear) connector.
OK
Replace the PCM.
Scan tool 128
Code General scan tool Closed Loop Temperature
No.
17
[Comment]l Thermostat fully openBackgroundl Engine coolant temperature sensorl The fuel control system remains in open loop due to low engine lEngine coolant temperature sensor lThis DTC will be stored if engine temperature remains for 10 minutesimproperly connected
of operation and no engine coolant temperature sens or code has been set.
l PCM failed,
Range of Check
l Engine: running ,Set ConditionlEngine coolant temperature does not exceed after 10 minutes have passed ,
since starting the engine.
,
NGCheck the thermostat. (Refer to GROUP 14 Thermostat.) Replace
OKNG Replace
Check the following connectors:NG Repair
Check trouble symptom.
temperature
sensor connector. OK
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ENGINE (NON-TURBO)> Troubleshooting
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 8
Unstable idle (Rough idle, hunting)Probable cause
[Comment] Malfunction of the ignition system
In cases such as the above, the cause is probably t hat the ignition system,l Malfunction of air-fuel ratio system
idle air control motor or compression pressure is d efective.
l Malfunction of the system
Because the range of possible causes is broad, insp ection is narrowed down to simple items.
l Malfunction of the evaporative emission
purge solenoid system
l Malfunction of the EGR system
l Poor compression
l Drawing air into exhaust system
W ere the battery terminals disconnected recently?
SCAN TOOL DTC
Are diagnostic trouble codes output
NO Refer to
INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSTICTROUBLE CODES.
YES
Inspection when hunting occurs.
(Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE 31.)
SCANTOOL Actuator test
07 motor (Refer to
OK
NG Check the idle air control motor (Refer to P. INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE
SCAN TOOL Specialfunction
“Reset
I
Check trouble symptoms.
OK
Scan tool: Inspection when idle speed is unstable. (Refer
to INSPECTION PROCEDURE 32.)
OK
Check the injector control circuit: (Carry out pro cedures 19, 20, 21, in “INSPECTION PROCEDURE
FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES”.)
Check the following items. l Check the ignition coil, spark plugs, spark plug ca bles.
l Check the purge control system.
l Check the EGR svstem.
l Check the compression pressure.
l Check if foreign materials (water, alcohol, etc.) g ot into fuel.
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E N G I N E
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 9
Idle speed is high. (Improper idle speed)
[Comment] lIn such cases as the above, the cause is probably that the intake air volume during idle is’ ltoo great. Intake manifold vacuum leak b o d y
SCAN TOOL DTC
Are diagnostic trouble codes output
NO
07 motor (Refer to
NG
Refer to INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSTICTROUBLE CODES.
Checktheidleaircontrolmotorcircuit.PROCEDURE FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE
OK
SCAN TOOLSpecial function
“Reset
Check trouble symptoms.
NG
SCAN TOOL SENSOR NGCheck the engine coolant temperature circuit.(Refer to INSPECTION
OK
SCAN TOOL OUTPUT clutch relay (Refer to
OK
NGCheck the switch and compressor clutch relay to INSPECTION PROCEDURE 26.)
Check the throttle body minimum air flow.
(Refer to
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 10
Idle speed is low. (Improper idle speed) Probable ca use
,
[Comment]l control motor In cases such as the above, the cause is probably that the intake air volume during idling is l
Malfunction of the’ throttle body
too small.
SCAN TOOL DTC
YESRefer to INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSTIC
Are diagnostic troublecodesoutputTROUBLE CODES.
SCAN TOOL Actuator test
07 motor. (Refer to
OK
NG
PROCEDURE FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE
SCAN TOOL Special function
“Reset
Check trouble
OK
Check the engine coolant temperature circuit. (Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE 36.)
SCAN TOOL INPUT STATE TESTS
list) position switch (transaxle range switch)
(Refer to
OK Checktransaxle range sensorcircuit.
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE 25.)
Check the throttle body minimum air flow.
(Refer to
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ENGINE,
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 11When the engine is cold, it stalls at idle. (Die ou t)
[Comment]lMalfunction of the idle air control
In such cases as the above, the cause is probably t hat the air/fuel mixture is inappropriate when l Malfunction of the fhroffle body the engine is cold, or that the intake air volume i s insufficient..l Malfunction of the injector System l Malfunction: system
W ere the battery terminals disconnected recently?
NO
SCAN TOOL DTC
.After warming-up, let the engine run at idling for 10 minutes.I
,
Are diagnostic trouble codes output?TROUBLE CODES
N OI -.: .
Does the engine stall right after the accelerator p
edal is
Check the throffle body minimum air (Refer to released
NO . . . N O Check for unstable idle (Rough hunting)Is engine-idling stable after the warming-up?
YES(Refer to INSPECTION 8.)
SCAN TOOL Actuator test
07 motor (Refer to
OK NG
Check the idle air control motor circuit. (Refer t
o INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR TROUBLE CODE
SCAN TOOL Special function
“Reset
Check trouble symptoms.
NG
OK
.
Check the injector control circuit. Carry procedures 19, in “INSPECTION PROCEDUREFOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE
Check the fuel pressure. (Refer to
Check the following items.
l Check the ignition coil, spark plugs, spark plug ca bles.
l Check the compression pressure.
l Check the engine oil viscosity.
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