1991 MITSUBISHI 3000GT engine

13-62FUEL SYSTEM- On-vehicle Inspection of MPI Components
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSORM13Ybu2
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Coolant temperature
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Coolant temperature sensor
@ Equipment side
connector
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Engine control unit ), 72A63
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OPERATION
lThe engine coolant temperature sensor converts the engine coolant temperature into a voltage and inputsit to the engine control unit, which then controls the fuel injection rate and fast idle speed when the
engine is cold based on the input signal.
l The 5 V power in the engine control unit is supplied via a resistor in the unit to the engine coolant
temperature sensor. Through the sensor which is a kind of resistor, it is grounded in the engine control
unit. The engine coolant temperature sensor resistor has such characteristic that its resistance decreasesas the coolant temperature rises.
lThe engine coolant temperature sensor terminal voltage increases or decreases as the sensor resistance
increases or decreases. Therefore, the engine coolant temperature sensor terminal voltage changes withthe coolant temperature, decreasing as the temperature rises.
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
If the fast idle speed is inadequate or the engine emits dark smoke during engine warm up operation, theengine coolant temperature sensor is often faulty.
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INSPECTIONUsing Multi-use Tester
LFunctionItem No. Data displayCheck condition
Coolant temperatureStandard valueData reading 21
SensorIgnition switch: ON or
At -20°C (-4°F)-20°C
temperatureengine operatingAt 0°C (32°F)0°C
HARNESS INSPECTION
Check for continuity of the groundcircuit.l Connector: Disconnected
Repair the---+ harness.

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Measure the power supply voltage.l Connector: Disconnected
@ Harness sidel Ignition switch: ON
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7FUO670
Apply sealant
7FUO67’SENSOR INSPECTION
(1) Remove engine coolant temperature sensor from the
intake manifold.(2) With temperature sensing portion of engine coolant
temperature sensor immersed in hot water, check resis-
tance.
Temperature
“C (“F)Resistance (kCI)
0 (32)5.8
20 (68)2.4
40 (104)1.1
80 (176)0.3
(3) If the resistance deviates from the standard value greatly,
replace the sensor.
INSTALLATION
(1) Apply sealant to threaded portion.
Specified sealant: 3M NUT locking Part No. 4171 or
equivalent
(2) Install engine coolant temperature sensor and tighten it to
specified torque..Sensor tightening torque: 30 Nm (22
ft.lbs.)
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THROTTLE POSITION SENSORM13YJAC
Maximum
Throttle shaft
turning angle
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Minlmum
@ Unleaded
Equipment side
connectorThrottle positron sensor
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@ Harness side
connector
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Engine control unit ,
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Engine control unit connector
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7FUO653
OPERATIONl
The throttle position sensor converts the throttle position opening into a voltage and inputs it to the enginecontrol unit, which then controls the fuel injection based on the input signal.
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The 5 V power in the engine control unit is supplied to the throttle position sensor. Through the resistor inthe sensor, it is grounded in the engine control unit.
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As the throttle valve shaft rotates from the idle position to Wide open position, the resistance between the
variable resistor terminal of the throttle position sensor and the ground terminal increases. As a result, thevoltage at the throttle position sensor variable resistance terminal also increases.
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
Hint 1: The throttle position sensor signal is more important in the control of automatic transaxle than in theengine control. Shifting shock and other troubles will be caused if this sensor is faulty.
Hint 2: If the output voltage of the throttle position sensor is out of specification, adjust the sensor and
check the voltage again. If there is an evidence of disturbed idle position switch (fixed SAS) setting,adjust the idle position switch (fixed SAS).
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INSPECTIONUsing Multi-use Tester
FunctionItem No. Data displayCheck conditionThrottle valveStandard value‘d
Data reading14SensorIgnition switch: left ONvoltagefor 15 seconds or moreAt idle position300-1.000 mV
Open slowly
Increases withvalve opening
Open widely4.500-5.500 mV
HARNESS INSPECTIONl Connector: Disconnected
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lgnrtion switch: ON
l Connector: Disconnected
connector
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Engine controlCheck for an open-circuit, or a short-
unit harnesscircuit to ground between the engine
side connectorcontrol unit and the throttle positionsensor.
Throttle position sensor connec-
tor: Disconnected
Engine control unit connector:
DisconnectedRepair theB-3 harness.
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IDLE POSITION SWITCHMlBYKAD
Throttle positionse(Idle position switch
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Throttle shaft turning angle D’20g2
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Engine control unitI
@ Harness side
connectorIdle position,
@ Equipment side switchconnector
Throttle position
sensor connector
5EL1400
7FUO674
OPERATIONl The idle position switch senses whether the accelerator pedal is depressed or not, converts it into
high/low voltage and inputs the voltage to the engine control unit, which then controls the idle speed
control servo based on the input signal.
lThe voltage in the engine control unit is applied to the idle position switch through a resistor. When the
accelerator pedal is released, the idle position switch is turned on to conduct the voltage to ground. Thiscauses the idle position switch terminal voltage to go low from high.
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
If the idle position switch harness and individual part check results are normal but the idle position switchoutput is abnormal, the following troubles are suspected.
’(1) Poorly adjusted accelerator cable or auto-cruise control cable
(2) Poorly adjusted idle position switch (fixed SAS)
INSPECTIONUsing Multi-use Tester
FunctionItem No. Data displayCheck conditionThrottle valveNormal indicationData reading 26
Switch state
Ignition switch: ONON(check by operatingAt idle position
accelerator pedalOpen a littleOFF-J
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TOP DEAD CENTER SENSOR
Control relay
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@ Equipment side
connector
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Normal waveformTime6
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Crank angle sensor/\3
Top dead center sensor/\
Engtne control unit
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OPERATIONl
The top dead center sensor senses the top dead center on compression stroke of the No. 1, No. 3 and No.
5 cylinders, converts it into a pulse signal and inputs it to the engine control unit, which then computes thefuel injection sequence, etc. based on the input signal.
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Power to the top dead center sensor is supplied from the control relay and is grounded to the body. The
top dead center sensor generates a pulse signal as it repeatedly connects and disconnects between 5 Vvoltage supplied from the engine control unit and ground.
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
Hint 1:If the top dead center sensor does not function correctly, correct sequential injection is not made sothat the engine may stall, run irregularly at idle or fail to accelerate normally.
Hint 2: If the sensor outputs a pulse signal when the ignition switch is turned ON (with the engine not
running), a faulty top dead center sensor or engine control unit is suspected.
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INSPECTION
Using Oscilloscope13-71
::Normal waveform(1) Run the engine at an idle speed.
(2) Connect the probe to the oscilloscope pick-up point as
shown in the circuit diagram, and check the waveform.
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@ Harness sideconnectorF
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Measure the power supply voltagel Connector: Disconnected
l Ignition switch: ON
Voltage
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Repair the
harness.
(@m - Con-
trol relay)
ICheck for continuity of the groundcircuit.l Connector: Disconnected
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Check the voltage of the output err-cuit.l Connector: Disconnected
l Ignition switch: ON
Voltaae
(V)4.8
- 5.2Repair the
harness.
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