1997 MITSUBISHI TRITON check engine light

MPI ± Troubleshooting13A-13
Code No. 14 Throttle position sensor systemProbable cause
Range of Check

Ignition switch: ON

Excluding 60 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to ON or immediately
after the engine starts.
Set conditions

When the idle position switch is ON, the sensor output voltage is 2 V or more
for 4 seconds.
or

The sensor output voltage is 0.2 V or less for 4 seconds.
Malfunction of the throttle position sensor or
maladjustment

Improper connector contact, open circuit or
short-circuited harness wire of the throttle position
sensor circuit

Improper ªONº state of idle position switch

Short circuit of the idle position switch signal line

Malfunction of the engine-ECU
MUT-II Data list
26 Idle position switch system
OK:With the throttle valve at the
idle position: ON
With the throttle valve slight-
ly open: OFFNGCheck the idle position switch system.
(Refer to P.13A-40 INSPECTION
PROCEDURE 25.)
OK
Check the throttle position sensor.
(Refer to P.13A-87.)NG
Replace
OK
Measure at the throttle position sensor
connector A-47.

Disconnect the connector, and
measure at the harness side.

Voltage between 4 and earth
(Ignition switch: ON)
OK:4.8 ± 5.2 V

Continuity between 1 and earth
OK:ContinuityNGCheck the following connector.
C-51NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptom.
NG
Check the harness wire between the
engine-ECU and the throttle position
sensor connector.NG
Repair
OK
Replace the engine-ECU. OK
Check the throttle position sensor out-
put circuit. (Refer to P.13A-55, IN-
SPECTION PROCEDURE 46.)

MPI ± Troubleshooting13A-27
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 6
Initial combustion but no complete combustion
(starting impossible)
Probable cause
In such cases as the above, the cause is probably that the spark plugs are generating
sparks but the sparks are weak, or the initial mixture for starting is not appropriate.
Malfunction of the ignition system

Malfunction of the injector system

Foreign materials in fuel

Poor compression

Malfunction of the engine-ECU
Check battery voltage when cranking.
OK:8 V or higherNGCheck the battery. (Refer to GROUP 54 ± Battery.)
OK
MUT-II: Check if uncompleted combustion occurs.
(Refer to P.13A-48, INSPECTION PROCEDURE 36.)
OK
Can any sound be heard from the injectors when cranking?NGCheck the injector system, (Refer to P.13A-19, INSPECTION PRO-
CEDURE FOR DIAGNOSIS CODE 41.)
OK
Is starting good if the engine is cranked with the accelerator pedal
slightly depressed?Ye sCheck ISC servo for op-
eration sound.
(Refer to P.13A-90.)NGCheck the ISC servo sys-
tem. (Refer to P.13A-45,
INSPECTION PROCE-
DURE 31.)
OK

Clean the throttle valve area. (Refer to P.13A-78.)

Check and adjust the fixed SAS. (Refer to P.13A-79.)
No
Check the ignition timing when cranking.
OK:Approx. 5BTDCNGCheck that the distributor is installed properly.
OK
Check the following items.

Check the ignition coil, spark plugs, spark plug cables. (Refer to GROUP 16 ± On-vehicle Service.)

Check if the injectors are clogged.

Check the compression pressure. (Refer to GROUP 11 ± On-vehicle Service.)

Check fuel lines for clogging.

Check if foreign materials (water, alcohol, etc.) got into fuel.

MPI ± Troubleshooting13A-59
Item
No.Reference
page Inspection
procedure
No. Normal condition Inspection contents Inspection
item
22Crank angle
sensor
Engine: Cranking

Tachometer:
ConnectedCompare the engine
speed readings on
the tachometer and
the MUT-II.AccordCode No.
2213A-15

Engine: Idling

Idle position
switch: ONWhen engine
coolant temperature
is ±20C1,275 ± 1,475 r/min
When engine
coolant temperature
is 0C1,225 ± 1,425 r/min
When engine
coolant temperature
is 20C1,100 ± 1,300 r/min
When engine
coolant temperature
is 40C950 ± 1,150 r/min
When engine
coolant temperature
is 80C650 ± 850 r/min
25Barometric
p
ressure
Ignition switch: ONAt altitude of 0 m101 kPaCode No.
25
13A-18
ressure
sensorAt altitude of 600 m95 kPa
25
At altitude of 1,200 m88 kPa
At altitude of 1,800 m81 kPa
26Idle position
switchIgnition switch: ON
Check by operating
acceleratorpedal
Throttle valve:
Set to idle positionONProcedure
No. 2513A-40
accelerator pedal
repeatedlyThrottle valve:
Slightly openOFF*2
27Power
steering fluid
p
ressure
Engine: IdlingSteering wheel
stationaryOFFProcedure
No. 2813A-43
pressure
switchSteering wheel
turningON

MPI ± TroubleshootingMPI ± Troubleshooting13A-66
Terminal No.Normal condition Check condition (Engine condition) Check item
63Engine coolant
temperature sensorIgnition switch:
ONWhen engine
coolant tempera-
ture is 0C3.2 ± 3.8V
When engine
coolant tempera-
ture is 20C2.3 ± 2.9V
When engine
coolant tempera-
ture is 40C1.3 ± 1.9V
When engine
coolant tempera-
ture is 80C0.3 ± 0.9V
64Throttle position
sensorIgnition switch:
ONSet throttle valve
to idle position0.3 ± 1.0V
Fully open throttle
valve4.5 ± 5.5V
65Barometric pressure
sensorIgnition switch:
ONWhen altitude is
0m3.7 ± 4.3V
When altitude is
1,200m3.2 ± 3.8V
66Vehicle speed sensor
Ignition switch: ON

Move the vehicle slowly forward0
5V
(Changes repeatedly)
67Idle position switchIgnition switch:
ONSet throttle valve
to idle position0±1V
Slightly open
throttle valve4V or more
68Top dead centre sensorEngine: Cranking0.4 ± 3.0V
Engine: Idle speed0.5 ± 2.0V
69Crank angle sensorEngine: Cranking0.4 ± 4.0V
Engine: Idle speed1.5 ± 2.5V
70Air flow sensorEngine: Idle speed2.2 ± 3.2V
Engine r/min: 2,500r/min
71Inhibitor switch Ignition switch:
ONSet selector lever
to P or N0±3V
Set selector lever
to Other than P or
N8 ± 14V

MPI ± Troubleshooting13A-68
Terminal No. Normal condition (Check condition)Inspection item
4±12Stepper motor coil (A1)28 ± 33 W (At 20
C)
17 ± 12Stepper motor coil (A2)
5±12Stepper motor coil (B1)
18 ± 12Stepper motor coil (B2)
6±12EGR control solenoid valve36 ± 44 W (At 20
C)
9±12Purge control solenoid valve36 ± 44 W (At 20
C)
13 ± Body earthEngine-ECU earthContinuity (0W)
26 ±Body earthEngine-ECU earth
35 ± 12Oxygen sensor heaterApprox. 12 W (At 20
C)
52 ± 72Intake air temperature sensor5.3 ± 6.7 kW (When intake air temperature is 0
C)
2.3 ± 3.0 kW (When intake air temperature is 20
C)
1.0 ± 1.5 kW (When intake air temperature is 40
C)
0.30 ± 0.42 kW (When intake air temperature is 80
C)
63 ± 72Engine coolant temperature sensor5.1 ± 6.5 kW (When coolant temperature is 0
C)
2.1 ± 2.7 kW (When coolant temperature is 20
C)
0.9 ± 1.3 kW (When coolant temperature is 40
C)
0.26 ± 0.36 kW (When coolant temperature is 80
C)
67 ± 72Idle position switchContinuity (when throttle valve is at idle position)
No continuity (when throttle valve is slightly open)
71 ±Body earthInhibitor switch Continuity (when select lever is at P or N)
No continuity (when select lever is at D, 2, L or R)

ENGINE COOLING ± Cooling Fan14-6
INSPECTION14100220023
COOLING FAN CHECK

Check blades for damage and cracks.

Check for cracks and damage around bolt holes in fan
hub.

If any portion of fan is damaged or cracked, replace cooling
fan.
FAN CLUTCH CHECK

Check to ensure that fluid in fan clutch is not leaking
at case joint and seals. If fluid quantity decreases due
to leakage, fan speed will decrease and engine
overheating might result.

When a fan attached to an engine is turned by hand,
it should give a sense of some resistance. If fan turns
lightly, it is faulty.

Check bimetal strip for damage.

ENGINE ELECTRICAL ± Charging System16-6
This test determines whether the alternator output
current is normal.
(1) Before the test, always be sure to check the
following.

Alternator installation

Battery (Refer to GROUP 54 ± Battery.)
NOTE
The battery should be slightly discharged.
The load needed by a fully-charged battery
is insufficient for an accurate test.

Alternator drive belt tension (Refer to
GROUP 11 ± On-vehicle Service.)

Fusible link

Abnormal noise from the alternator while
the engine is running.
(2) Turn the ignition switch off.
(3) Disconnect the negative battery cable.
(4) Disconnect the alternator output wire from the
alternator ªBº terminal. Connect a DC test
ammeter with a range of 0 ± 100 A in series
between the ªBº terminal and the disconnected
output wire. (Connect the (+) lead of the
ammeter to the ªBº terminal. Connect the (±)
lead of the ammeter to the disconnected output
wire.)
Caution
Never use clips but tighten bolts and nuts
to connect the line. Otherwise loose
connections (e.g. using clips) will lead to
a serious accident because of high current.
NOTE
An inductive-type ammeter which enables
measurements to be taken without
disconnecting the alternator output wire should
be recommended.
(5) Connect a voltmeter with a range of 0 ± 20 V
between the alternator ªBº terminal and the
earth. (Connect the (+) lead of the voltmeter
to the ªBº terminal, and then connect the (±)
lead of the voltmeter to the earth.)
(6) Connect the negative battery cable.
(7) Connect a tachometer. (Refer to GROUP 11
± On-vehicle Service.)
(8) Leave the hood open.
(9) Check that the reading on the voltmeter is equal
to the battery voltage.
NOTE
If the voltage is 0 V, the cause is probably
an open circuit in the wire or fusible link between
the alternator ªBº terminal and the battery (+)
terminal.(10)Turn the light switch on to turn on headlamps
and then start the engine.
(11) Immediately after setting the headlamps to high
beam and turning the heater blower switch to
the high revolution position, increase the engine
speed to 2,500 r/min and read the maximum
current output value displayed on the ammeter.
Limit: 70% of normal current output
NOTE

For the nominal current output, refer to the
Alternator Specifications.

Because the current from the battery will
soon drop after the engine is started, the
above step should be carried out as quickly
as possible in order to obtain the maximum
current output value.

The current output value will depend on
the electrical load and the temperature of
the alternator body.

If the electrical load is small while testing,
the specified level of current may not be
output even though the alternator is normal.
In such cases, increase the electrical load
by leaving the headlamps turned on for
some time to discharge the battery or by
using the lighting system in another vehicle,
and then test again.

The specified level of current also may not
be output if the temperature of the alternator
body or the ambient temperature is too
high. In such cases, cool the alternator and
then test again.
(12)The reading on the ammeter should be above
the limit value. If the reading is below the limit
value and the alternator output wire is normal,
remove the alternator from the engine and
check the alternator.
(13)Run the engine at idle after the test.
(14)Turn the ignition switch off.
(15)Remove the tachometer.
(16)Disconnect the negative battery cable.
(17)Disconnect the ammeter and voltmeter.
(18)Connect the alternator output wire to the
alternator ªBº terminal.
(19)Connect the negative battery cable.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ± Troubleshooting23-6
Ye s
Carry out TEST 4 again.
Ye s
Does the engine brake function in L range?NoBrake No. 3 malfunction
No
Does the engine brake function in 2 range?NoBrake No. 1 malfunction
TEST 4
When traveling in 3-speed or 4-speed, shift to 2 and L. Does the
engine brake function in each range?Ye sTEST 5
Ye s

High line pressure

Accumulator malfunction

Check ball malfunctionCarry out TEST 5 again.
TEST 5
Is there abnormal noise(s) during acceleration and deceleration?
Is there shocks when slipping and changing speed?NoTEST 6
Ye s

Incorrect torque converter installation

Oil pump malfunction

Shifting gear not meshing correctly

Incorrect drive plate installationCarry out TEST 6 again.
TEST 6
Is there abnormal noise(s) or vibration when traveling in 3-speed
or 4-speed?NoTEST 7
NOTE
Abnormal noises and vibrations are often caused by an unbalanced propeller shaft, differential, tyre,
torque converter, engine, etc. Extremely thorough inspection is therefore required.
Ye s
Carry out TEST 7 again.
Ye s
Does lock up go on, off?No
Lock up signal valve malfunction

Lock up relay valve malfunction

Lock up clutch malfunction
No
Does the moment when lock up turns ON or OFF conform with
the shift pattern?No
Governor malfunction

Line pressure malfunction
TEST 7
Check that lock up ON, OFF. Does the shifting points conform
with shift pattern?Ye sCarry out the road test in 2 range.
NOTE
(1) Determine the moment when lock up turns ON by decreased engine r/min or by a slight shock back
and forth.
(2) Determine the moment when lock up turns OFF by increased engine r/min.
(3) Check lock up condition by pumping the accelerator slightly. If engine r/min rises in accordance with
throttle valve opening size, determine that the lock up is OFF, if not, determine it ON.
(When lock up is OFF, drive power is transferred through the fluid in the torque converter and therefore,
when the accelerator pedal is depressed, slipping occurs inside the torque converter with a resulting
large increase in engine r/min.)