
GENERAL  before Service
PRECAUTIONS  BEFORE  SERVICE.
SUPPLEMENTAL  RESTRAINT  SYSTEM 
1.  to  follow  when  servicing  SRS
(1)  Be  sure  to  read  GROUP   Supplemental  Restraint  System 
For  safe  operations,  please  follow  the  directions  a nd  heed  all 
(2)  Always  use  the  designated  special  tools  and  tes t  equipment.
(3)  Wait  at  least  60  seconds  after  disconnecting  the  battery  cable  before”   further  work;
The  SRS  system  is  designed  to  retain  enough  voltage   to  deploy  the  air  bag  even  after  the  battery
has  been  disconnected.  Serious  injury  may  result  from  unintended  air  bag  deployment  if  work
is  done  on  the  SRS  system  immediately  after  the  bat tery  cable  is  disconnected.
(4)  Never  attempt  to  disassemble  or  repair  the  SRS  components  (SRS-ECU  air  bag  module  and
clock  spring).  If  faulty,  replace  it.
(5)  Warning  labels  must  be  heeded  when  servicing  or   handling  SRS  components.  Warning  labels
are  located  in  the  following  locations.
  Sun  visor
l  Glove  box
.   S R S - E C U
l  Steering  wheel
l  Air  bag  module
l  Clock  spring
l  Steering  gear  and  linkage  clamp
(6)  Store  components  removed  from  the  SRS 
  a  clean  and  dry  place.
The  air  bag  module  should  be  stored  on  a  flat  surfa ce  and  placed  so  that  the  pad  surface  is’
facing  upward.
Do  not  place  anything  on  top  of  it.
(7)  Be  sure  to  deploy  the  air  bag  before  disposing  of  the  air  bag’module  or  disposing  of  a  vehicle
equipped  with  an  air  bag.  (Refer  to  GROUP 
Air Bag Module Disposal Procedures.)
(8)  Whenever  you  finish  servicing  the 
  check  the  SRS  warning  light  operation  to  make  sure
that the system functions properly.
2.Observe the following when carrying out operations  on places where SRS components are installed,’
.,
including  operations  not  directly  related  to  the  SR S  air  bag.
(1)  When  removing  or  installing  parts  do  not  allow  any  impact  or  shock  to  the  SRS  components.
(2)  SRS  components  should  not  be  subjected  to  heat  over   so  remove  the  SRS  compo-
nents  before  drying  or  baking  the  vehicle  after  painting.
After  re-installing  them,  check  the  SRS  warning  lig ht  operation  to  make  sure  that  the  system
functions  properly.
SERVICING  THE  ELECTRICAL  SYSTEM
1.  Note  the  following  before  proceeding  with  work  o n  the
electrical  system.
Note  that  the  following  must  never  be  done:
Unauthorized  modifications  of  any  electrical  device   or
wiring,  because  such  modifications  might  lead  to  a vehicle
malfunction,  over-capacity  or  short-circuit  that  co uld  result
in  a  fire  in  the  vehicle.
2.When  servicing  the  electrical  system,  disconnect  th e  nega-
tive  cable  terminal  from  the  battery.    

GENERAL  Maintenance 
21  SYSTEM   component 
damage,  to  wiring,
harness,  etc.)
Certification  labelManufacture  dateI
SRSlight
Insulating  tape
The  SRS  must  be  inspected  by  an 
after  the   manufacture  date   the  certification
label  located  on  left  center 
,
“SRS”  WARNING  LIGHT  CHECK,
Turn  the  ignition  key  to  the  “ON”  position.   the 
warning  light  illuminate  for  about  7  seconds,  turn  “OFF”  and
then  remain  extinguished  for  at  least  45  seconds?  I f  yes,
SRS  system  is  functioning  properly.  If  not,  refer  t o  GROUP
 Troubleshooting.
SRS  COMPONENTS  VISUAL  CHECK
1.Turn  the  ignition  key  to   position,  disconnect  the
negative battery cable and tape the ‘terminal.
Caution
Wait  at  least  60  seconds 
  disconnecting  the  bat-
tery  cable  before  doing  any  further 
The  SRS  system  is  designed  to   enough  voltage
to  deploy  the  air  bag  for  a  short   after  the
battery  has  been  disconnected,  so  serlous 
result  from  unintended  air  bag  deployment 
is  done  on  the  SRS  system  immediately  the 
tery  cable  is  disconnected. ,
2.  Remove  the  floor  console  assembly.  (Refer   GROUP
  Floor  Console.) 
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  ENGINE  (TURBO)
  ENGINE>
DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODEl When  an  abnormality  is  detected  in  one
of  the  sensors  or  actuators  related  to  emis-
sion  control,  the  CHECK 
FUNCTION  INDICATOR  LAMP  illuminates
as  a  warning  to  the  driver.
l  When  an  abnormality  is  detected  in  one
of  the’  sensors  or  actuators,  a 
OTHER CONTROL FUNCTIONS
1.  Fuel  Pump  Control
Turns  the  fuel  pump  relay  ON   current
is  supplied  to  the  fuel  pump  while  the  engine
is  cranking  or  running.
2.  A/C  Compressor  Clutch  Relay  Control Turns the A/C compressor clutch ON and
OFF.
3.  Fan  Relay  Control
The  radiator  fan  and  condenser  fan  speeds
are  controlled  in  response  to  the  engine 
coolant temperature and vehicle speed.
4.  Fuel 
  Control
Supplies current to fuel pressure solenoid
coil  to  raise  the  fuel  pressure  so  that  the
fuel  does  not  vaporize  when  the  engine
is  started  while  it  is  warm.
trouble  code   ‘the,, 
normality is output.
lThe  RAM  data  inside  the   that 
to the sensors and actuators can be read’ 
by
 scan’ tool.
  addition,  the  actuators  can  be  controlled
under  certain 
5.  Charge   Control 
Controls  the  intake  charge  pressure  by  con-
trolling the duty of the turbocharger 
gate  solenoid! 
6.  Intake  Pressure  Gauge’  Control Indicates  the  intake  charge  pressure  on
the
7.  Generator  Output  Current  Control
Prevents  generator  output  current  from  in-
creasing  idle  speed  from
dropping at times such as when the head-
lights  are  turned  on.
8.Evaporative  Emission  Purge  Solenoid  Con-
trol  Engine  (TURBO)>
Refer  to 
  17.
Evaporative  Emission  Purge  Solenoid  Con-
trol  GROUP  17. 
9.  EGR  Solenoid’  Control
Refer  to  GROUP 
,,
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AUTO-CRUISE  CONTROL  SYSTEM
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
AUTO-CRUISE  CONTROL*  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  40 
GENERAL  INFORMATION  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   7
ON-VEHICLE  SERVICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Auto-cruise Control Cable Check and
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
33
Auto-cruise Control Component Check . . . . . 37
Auto-cruise Control System Operation Check
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
35
SERVICE  SPECIFICATIONS  .  .  .  .  . . . . . . . . . 8
SPECIAL TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . 8
TROUBLESHOOTING
  ENGINE  (NON-TURBO)>  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  9
TROUBLESHOOTING
(TURBO) AND  ENGINE> . . .  .  . 
EMISSION  CONTROL’  SYSTEM
 . . . . . 
CATALYTIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
General Information . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . 57
EVAPORATIVE  EMISSION  .
SYSTEM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Air  Conditioning  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Component  Location
. . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 
Intake  Air  Temperature  Sensor  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   .  52
WARNINGS  REGARDING  SERVICING  OF  SUPPLEMENTAL  RESTRA INT  SYSTEM  (SRS)  EQUIPPED 
WARNING!
(1)  Improper serviceor  maintenance  of  any  component  of  the   or  any  SRS-related   can  to injuryorcleathtoservicepersonnel  (from  inadvertentfiring the  SRS  inoperative).
(2)  Service  or  maintenance  of  any  SRS  component  or  SRS-related  component  must  be  performed  only 
MITSUBISHI  dealer.
(3)  MITSUBISHI  dealer  personnel  must  thoroughly  rev iew  this  manual,  and  especially  its  GROUP 
Restraint  System  (SRS)  and  GROUP  00   Maintenance  Service,  before   any  service  or  maintenance  of any
componentof  the  SRS  or  any  SRS-related  component.
NOTEJhe  includes  the  following  components:   warning  light,  air  bag  module,  clock  components (that may have to be removed/installed  in connection with  or  areIndicated  in  the  table  of  contents  by  an  asterisk         

Evaporative
emission
canister  side
Rubber  hose
  F U E L   T A N K    ,
I N S T A L L A T I O N
Install  the  fuel  relief 
on  the  left.,
,
  I..- ,
I N S P E C T I O N
FUEL TANK PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE SIMPLE   .,
WARNING
To  avoid  bodily  injury,  do  not  breathe  fuel 
Attach a clean hose and  tank
Inspection  procedure,
Lightly  blow  from  inlet   A i r   p a s s e s  
(fuel  tank  side).slight feeling  of
Lightly  blow  from  outlet  side.Air
resistance,  , .
EVAPORATIVE  EMISSION  VENTILATION  SOLENOID
CHECK
(1)  Connect  a  hand  vacuum  pump  to  nipple  (A)  of  the
solenoid.
Check  airtightness  by  applying  a  vacuum  with  voltag e
applied  directly  from  the  ‘battery  to 
  evaporative
emission  ventilation  solenoid.  and 
(3)  Measure  the  resistance  between  the  terminals  of   the
solenoid.
Standard  value:  17-21   (at 
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CONTENTS
MANUAL TRANSAXLE  ENGINEMANUAL  TRANSAXLE   ENGINE
(NON-TURBO)>(TURBO) AND  ENGINE>
GENERAL  INFORMATION  .  .  .  .  . . . . . . . . . . 22GENERAL  INFORMATION  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .
  2
LUBRICANTS.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  24LUBRICANTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
ON-VEHICLE  SERVICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 4
Transaxle  Oil  Level  Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24
Transaxle  Oil  Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24
SERVICE  SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . .24
SPECIAL  TOOLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
TRANSAXLE  ASSEMBLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
TRANSAXLE  CONTROL*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25ON-VEHICLE  SERVICE
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Shift  Lever  Assembly
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27
TROUBLESHOOTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Transaxle  Oil  Level  Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Transaxle  Oil  Replacement
. . . . . . . . . . .. . .
Transfer  Oil  Level  Check ...... . . . . . . . . . . .
Transfer  Oil  Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
SERVICE  SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . ...
SPECIAL  TOOLS  7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
TRANSAXLE  ASSEMBLY
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . 1 2
TRANSAXLE  CONTROL*... . . . . . . . .
Shift  Lever  Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 1
TRANSFER  ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . .
TROUBLESHOOTING  .  .  .  .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
WARNINGS  REGARDING  SERVICING  OF  SUPPLEMENTAL  RESTRA
INT  SYSTEM  (SRS)  EQUIPPED  VEHICLES
WARNING! 
(1)Improper  service  or  maintenance  of  any  component of  the   or  any   component,  can  lead  to  personalinjury  or  death  to  service  personnel  (from  inadvertent  firing  of  the  air bag)  or  to  the  driver  and  passenger  (from
rendering the  inoperative).Service  or  maintenance  of  any  or   component  must  be  performed  only  at  an  authorized  MITSUBISHI  dealer.(3)MITSUBISHI  dealer  personnel  must  thoroughly  review  this  manual,and  especially  its  GROUP 
Restraint System  and GROUP 00 Maintenance  Service,  before  beginning  any   or  maintenance  of
any  component  of  the  or any   component.
NOTEThe SRS includes the following components:  warning light, air bag module,clock  spring,  and  interconnecting
wiring.  Other 
  components  (that  may  have  to  be  removed/installed  in  connection  with  service  or  maintenance)
are  indicated  in  the  table  of  contents  by  an  asterisk    

CONTENTS
AUTOMATIC  TRANSAXLE
  ENGINE  (NON-TURBO)>  .  .  .  .  .  115
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE KEY INTERLOCK
AND  SHIFT  LOCK  MECHANISMS*  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  192 
GENERAL  INFORMATION
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
LUBRICANTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
ON-VEHICLE  SERVICE  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  159
Automatic  Transaxle  Control  Component
Oil Temperature Sensor Continuity Check . . . . 160 
Pinion  Factor  Writing  Procedure  After
TCM  Replacement  or  Tire  Size  Change 
 . . . 159
Selector Level Operation Check . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . ,166
Shift Lock Mechanism Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 8 6
TCM Resetting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..159
Torque  Converter  Stall  Testing. . . . . . . . . . . . . .166
Transaxle Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . .. . .159
Transaxle  Fluid  Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transaxle  Range  Sensor  Continuity . . .
Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163SERVICE  SPECIFICATIONS.. . . .. . .Automatic Transaxle Control Component Layout
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
161SPECIAL  TOOLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117Clutch Air Pressure Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Fluid  Leakage-Torque  Converter  Housing  Area
Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
Hydraulic  Pressure  Tests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
Hydraulic  Circuit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
TRANSAXLE  ASSEMBLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TRANSAXLE  CONTROL*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
Selector Lever Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189
Key Interlock Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . .
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WARNINGS  REGARDING  SERVICING  OF  SUPPLEMENTAL   EQUIPPED  VEHICLES
WARNING! (1)  Improper  service  or  maintenance  of  any  componen t  of  the 
 or any   component,  can  lead  to  personal
injuryordeath  inadvertent the  inoperative).
(2)  Service  or  maintenance  of  any   component  or  SRS-related  component  must  be  perform ed  only  at  an  authorized
MITSUBISHI  dealer.
(3)MITSUBISHI  dealer  personnel  must  thoroughly  review  this  manual,  and  especially  its  GROUP   Supplemental  Re-
straint  System  (SRS)  and  GROUP  00  -Maintenance  Serv ice  before  beginning  any  service  or  maintenance  of any  com-
ponent  of  the 
  or  any   component.
NOTEThe  SRS includes  the  following  components: SRS-ECU,  SRS warning  light,  air  bag  module,  clockspring  and  inte rconnecting  wiring.Other  SRS-related  components  (that  may  have  to  be  removed/installed  in  connection  with  SRS  service  or maintenance)  are  indi-cated in the table of contents by an asterisk       

AUTOMATIC  TRANSAXLE 
ENGINE  (TURBO)  AND   ENGINE>   Troubleshooting
CHECK  AT  TCM  TERMINALS
  No.Check  item
Check  conditions Normal  conditionRemarks
Engine:  Idling
Torque  converter Selector  lever  position: 
  rangeo v
1clutch  solenoid
When  clutch  solenoid  is  operating
Engine:  Battery  positive
Shift  control  solenoid Selector  lever  position: 
  range
2voltage
valve  A  (SCSV-A)
Engine:  Idling
Selector  lever  position:  2  range
At all timeso v
3Oil  temperature 
warning  light Ignition  switch:  5  minutes  after  turning
Battery  positive AWD  only
on
Communication  with Engine:  idle4Selector  lever:   rangeo vECM
Engine:  Idling
Selector  lever  position: 
  range7  servo
switch Selector  lever  position: 
  range,Battery  positive 
Transaxle  condition:   gearvoltage
Battery  positive 
8  compressor A/C  switch:  ON
clutch  relay  signal
A/C  switch:  OFFo v
9Diagnostic  outputWhen  normal  . 
terminalFlashing
11Diagnostic  test  mode
control  terminal
12Power  supply Engine:  Idling Battery  positive  v o l t a g e
13
14
15
17
GroundEngine:  Idlingo v
Pressure  control
solenoid  valve Engine:  Idling
Selector  lever  position: 
  range
Battery  positive
Shift  control  solenoid Transaxle  condition:  1  st  and   gearvoltage
valve  (SCSV-B)
Transaxle  condition:   and   gear.0
Communication  with Engine:  idle  after  warming  upo t h e r t h a n   0  
ECMSelector  lever:   range
(approx.  2.5 
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