1997 MITSUBISHI TRITON change time

MPI ± General Information13A-3
MULTIPOINT FUEL INJECTION (MPI)13100010265
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Multipoint Fuel Injection System consists
of sensors which detect the engine conditions,
the engine-ECU which controls the system
based on signals from these sensors, and
actuators which operate under the control of
the engine-ECU. The engine-ECU carries outactivities such as fuel injection control, idle
speed control and ignition timing control. In
addition, the engine-ECU is equipped with
several diagnosis modes which simplify
troubleshooting when a problem develops.
FUEL INJECTION CONTROL
The injector drive times and injector timing are
controlled so that the optimum air/fuel mixture
is supplied to the engine to correspond to the
continually-changing engine operation condi-
tions.
A single injector is mounted at the intake port
of each cylinder. Fuel is sent under pressure
from the fuel tank by the fuel pump, with the
pressure being regulated by the fuel pressure
regulator. The fuel thus regulated is distributed
to each of the injectors.
Fuel injection is normally carried out once for
each 2-cylinder group for every two rotationsof the crankshaft. This is called group fuel
injection. The engine-ECU provides a richer
air/fuel mixture by carrying out ªopen-loopº
control when the engine is cold or operating
under high load conditions in order to maintain
engine performance. In addition, when the
engine is warm or operating under normal
conditions, the engine-ECU controls the air/fuel
mixture by using the oxygen sensor signal to
carry out ªclosed-loopº control in order to obtain
the theoretical air/fuel mixture ratio that
provides the maximum cleaning performance
from the three way catalyst.
IDLE AIR CONTROL
The idle speed is kept at the optimum speed
by controlling the amount of air that bypasses
the throttle valve in accordance with changes
in idling conditions and engine load during
idling. The engine-ECU drives the idle speed
control (ISC) motor to keep the engine running
at the pre-set idle target speed in accordance
with the engine coolant temperature and airconditioner load. In addition, when the air
conditioner switch is turned off and on while
the engine is idling, the ISC motor operates
to adjust the throttle valve bypass air amount
in accordance with the engine load conditions
in order to avoid fluctuations in the engine
speed.
IGNITION TIMING CONTROL
The power transistor located in the ignition
primary circuit turns ON and OFF to control
the primary current flow to the ignition coil. This
controls the ignition timing in order to provide
the optimum ignition timing with respect to theengine operating conditions. The ignition timing
is determined by the engine-ECU from the
engine speed, intake air volume, engine coolant
temperature and atmospheric pressure.
SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

When an abnormality is detected in one
of the sensors or actuators related to
emission control, the engine warning lamp
(check engine lamp) illuminates as a
warning to the driver.

When an abnormality is detected in one
of the sensors or actuators, a diagnosiscode corresponding to the abnormality is
output.

The RAM data inside the ENGINE-ECU
that is related to the sensors and actuators
can be read by means of the MUT-II. In
addition, the actuators can be force-driven
under certain circumstances.

MPI ± Troubleshooting13A-57
DATA LIST REFERENCE TABLE13100890180
Caution
When shifting the select lever to D range, the brakes should be applied so that the vehicle does
not move forward.
NOTE
*1. In a new vehicle [driven approximately 500 km or less], the air flow sensor output frequency is sometimes
10% higher than the standard frequency.
*
2. The idle position switch normally turns off when the voltage of the throttle position sensor is 50 ±
100 mV higher than the voltage at the idle position. If the idle position switch turns back on after
the throttle position sensor voltage has been by 100 mV and the throttle valve has been opened,
the idle position switch and the throttle position sensor need to be adjusted.
*3. The injector drive time represents the time when the cranking speed is at 250 r/min or below when
the power supply voltage is 11 V.
*4. In a new vehicle [driven approximately 500 km or less], the injector drive time is sometimes 10%
longer than the standard time.
*5. In a new vehicle [driven approximately 500 km or less], the step of the stepper motor is sometimes
30 steps greater than the standard value.
Item
No.Inspection
itemInspection contentsNormal conditionInspection
procedure
No.Reference
page
11Oxygen
sensorEngine:After having
warmed up
Air/fuel mixture is
made leaner when de-
When at 4,000 r/min,
engine is suddenly
decelerated200 mV or lessCode No.
1113A-11
made leaner when de-
celerating, and is made
richer when racing.
When engine is
suddenly raced600 ± 1,000 mV
Engine:After having
warmed up
The oxygen sensor
signal is used to check
the air/fuel mixture
ratio and control
Engine is idling400 mV or less
(Changes)
600 ± 1,000 mV
ratio, and control
condition by the en-
gine-ECU.2,500 r/min400 mV or less
(Changes)
600 ± 1,000 mV
12Air flow
sensor*1
Engine coolant
temperature:
80 ± 95C

Lamps and all
accessories: OFF
Engine is idling22 ± 48 Hz
<4G63>
19 ± 45 Hz
<4G64>±±
accessories: OFF

Transmission:
Neutral (A/T:
P range)2,500 r/min80 ± 120 Hz
<4G63>
67 ± 107 Hz
<4G64>
Engine is racedFrequency
increases in
response to
racing

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL ± Radio and Tape Player54-77
RADIO AND TAPE PLAYER WITH ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM54400430032

After the power supply to the radio and tape
player has been interrupted for an hour or more,
the anti-theft system will prevent the radio and
tape player from working, even if the powersupply is restored. Problem with the anti-theft
system can be found using the flow chart below.
When the ignition key is in the ACC or ON position and the POWER
button is pressed, does ªCODEº appear on the display?NoCheck and repair the connector or harness.
Ye s
Can the security code be input to the display using the memory
select buttons?NoRepair or replace the radio and tape player.
Ye s
If the BAND button is pressed after security code has been input,
do the radio and tape player then work?Ye sNormal
No
If the security code is not accepted, is ª1 ERRORº displayed for
two seconds and then changes into ªcodeº to wait for the next
input?NoRepair or replace the radio and tape player.
Ye s
If the BAND button are pressed after the security code has been
input again by means of the memory select buttons, do the radio
and tape player then work?Ye sNormal (an incorrect code was input the first time)
No
If the security code is not accepted, is ª2 ERRORº displayed for
two seconds and then changes into ªcodeº to wait for the next
input?NoRepair or replace the radio and tape player.
Ye s
If the BAND button are pressed after the security code has been
input again by means of the memory select buttons, do the radio
and tape player then work?Ye sNormal (an incorrect code was input the second time)
No
If the security code is not accepted, ª3 ERRORº is displayed for
five seconds and then changes into ªOFFº. Then the security code
can not be input any more. To input the security code again, turn
the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position and wait for one
hour when ªOFFº is displayed. After ªOFFº disappears on the display
and changes into ªcodeº, the security code can be input again.