1999 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION VI check engine

MPI – Troubleshooting13-60
Item
No.Inspection
itemInspection contentsNormal conditionInspection
procedure
No.Reference
page
44Ignition coils
and power
transistors
having warmed up

Timing lamp is set.
(The timing lampEngine is idling3ATDC –
13BTDC––
TION-IV>
(tgp
is set in order to
check actual
ignition timing.)2,500 r/min24 – 44BTDC
44Ignition coils
and power
transistors

Engine: After
having warmed up

Timing lamp is set
Engine is idling0 – 13BTDC––
transistors
TION-V, VI>
Timing lamp is set.
2,500 r/min24 – 44BTDC
45ISC
(stepper)
motor
position *

Engine coolant
temperature: 80 –
90C

Lam
ps, electric
A/C switch: OFF2 – 25 steps––
position
Lamps, electric
cooling fan and all
accessories: OFF

Transmission:
Neutral (A/T :
P range)
Idl iti
A/C switch:
OFF → ONIncreases by
10 – 70 steps
g)

Idle position
switch: ON

Engine: Idling

When A/C switch
is ON, A/C
compressor should
be operating
A/C switch: OFF

Select lever:
N range →
D rangeIncreases by
5 – 50 steps
49A/C relayEngine: After having
warmed up/Engine is
idlingA/C switch: OFFOFF (Compressor
clutch is not
operating)Procedure
No. 2913-39
A/C switch: ONON (Compressor
clutch is
operating)
NOTE
*: In a new vehicle [driven approximately 500 km or less], the stepper motor has sometimes 30 steps
greater than the standard value.
Caution
When shifting the select lever to D range, the brakes should be applied so that the vehicle does
not move forward.

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8. ACTUATOR TEST REFERENCE TABLE
Item
No.Inspection
itemDrive contentsInspection contentsNormal conditionInspection
procedure
No.Reference
page
01InjectorsCut fuel to No.
1 injectorEngine:
After having warmed
up/Engine is idling
Idling condition
becomes different
(becomes unsta
Code No.
4113-15
02Cut fuel to No.
2 injectorup/Engine is idling
(Cut the fuel supply to each
injector in turn and check
li d hi h d’ff
(becomes unsta-
ble, resulting in
engine stall).
03Cut fuel to No.
3 injector
j
cylinders which don’t affect
idling.)
04Cut fuel to No.
4 injector
07Fuel pumpFuel pump
operates and
fuel is recircu-
lated.
Engine:
Cranking

Fuel
pump:
Forced
driving
Inspect ac-
cording to
Pinch the
return hose
with fingers
to feel the
pulse of the
fuel being
recirculated.Pulse is felt.Procedure
No. 2513-36
cording to
both the
above condi-
tions.
Listen near
the fuel tank
for the
sound of
fuel pump
operation.Sound of opera-
tion is heard.
09Fuel
pressure
control
valveSolenoid valve
turns from
OFF to ON.Ignition switch: ONSound of opera-
tion can be heard
when solenoid
valve is driven.Procedure
No. 3413-45
12Waste
gate
solenoid
valveSolenoid valve
turns from
OFF to ON.Ignition switch: ONSound of opera-
tion can be heard
when solenoid
valve is driven.Procedure
No. 3513-45
13Fuel pump
relay No.2Turn fuel
pump relay
No.2 from
OFF to ON.
Ignition switch: ON

Listen to pump operation
sound near fuel tank.Sound of opera-
tion can be heard.Procedure
No. 2513-36
17Basic igni-
tion timingSet to ignition
timing adjust-
ment mode
Engine: Idling

Timing light is set5BTDC––

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ENGINE-ECU INSPECTION
TERMINAL VOLTAGES
Engine ECU connector
Terminal
No.Check itemCheck condition (Engine condition)Normal condition
1No.1 injectorWhile engine is idling after having been warmed up,
suddenly depress the accelerator pedal
Momentarily drops
slightlyfrom 1114V
14No.2 injector
suddenly depress the accelerator pedal.slightly from 11 – 14 V.
2No.3 injector
15No.4 injector
3Fuel pressure control
valve
Ignition switch: ONSystem voltage
valve
Engine: Cranking to idling (within about two minutes)0 – 3 V to sytem
voltage
4Stepper motor coil (A1)Engine: Immediately after engine has been started
f
or warming up
Changes repeatedly
f
rom system voltage
17Stepper motor coil (A2)
for warming upfrom system voltage
to 0 – 6 V and from 0
6 V to system5Stepper motor coil (B1)– 6 V to system
voltage.
18Stepper motor coil (B2)
6Secondary air control
solenoid valveIgnition switch: ONSystem voltage
8Fuel pump relayIgnition switch: ONSystem voltage
Engine: Idling0 – 3 V
10Power transistor unit
(A)Engine speed: 3,000 r/min0.3 – 3.0 V
23Power transistor unit
(B)
11Wastegate solenoid
valve
Ignition switch: ONSystem voltage
valve
Engine: At idle after having been warmed up (when
premium gasoline is used)0 – 3 V
12Power supplyIgnition switch: ONSystem voltage
25
19Air flow sensor reset
signal
Engine: Idling0 – 1 V
signal
Engine speed: 3,000 r/min6 – 9 V
20Fan motor relay (HI)
Fan not operating (coolant temperature: 90C or
below)System voltage
Fan at high speed (coolant temperature: 105C or
above)0 – 3 V

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Terminal
No.Normal condition Check condition (Engine condition) Check item
20Radiator fan motor
relay (HI)

Radiator fan not operating (coolant temperature:
95C or below)System voltage
Radiator fan at high speed (coolant temperature:
105C or above)0 – 3 V
21Fan motor relay (LOW)
Fan not operating (coolant temperature: 95C or
below)System voltage
Fan at low speed (coolant temperature: 95 – 100C)0 – 3 V
21Radiator fan motor
relay (LOW)

Radiator fan not operating (coolant temperature:
95C or below)System voltage
Radiator fan at low speed (coolant temperature: 95
– 105C)0 – 3 V
22A/C relay
Engine: Idling

A/C switch: OFF to ON (Compressor is being
driven.)System voltage, or 6
V or more instanta-
neously to 0 – 3 V
32A/C condenser fan
motor relay (HI)

A/C condenser fan not operating (A/C switch: ON,
coolant temperature: 105C or below)System voltage
A/C condenser fan at high speed (A/C switch: ON,
coolant temperature: 105C or above)0 – 3 V
33Alternator G terminal
Engine: Warm, idle (radiator fan: OFF)

Headlamp: OFF to ON

Brake lamp: OFF to ON

Rear defogger switch: OFF to ONVoltage rises by 0.2 –
3.5 V.
34A/C condenser fan
motor relay (LOW)

A/C condenser fan not operating (A/C switch: OFF,
coolant temperature: 105C or below)System voltage
A/C condenser fan at low speed (A/C switch: OFF,
coolant temperature: 105C or above)0 – 3 V
36Engine warning lampIgnition switch: OFF → ON0 – 3 V → System
voltage (After several
seconds have
elapsed)
37Power steering fluid
pressure switchEngine: Idling after
warming upWhen steering wheel is
stationarySystem voltage
When steering wheel is
turned0 – 3 V
38Control relayIgnition switch: OFFSystem voltage
Ignition switch: ON0 – 3 V
39Fuel pump relay No.2While engine is idling, suddenly depress the
accelerator pedal.Momentarily rises
slightly from 0 to 3 V.
40Exhaust temperature
warning lampIgnition switch: OFF to ON0 – 3 V to system
voltage (After several
seconds have
elapsed)

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Terminal
No.Normal condition Check condition (Engine condition) Check item
41Alternator FR terminal
Engine: Warm, idle (radiator fan: OFF)

Headlamp: OFF to ON

Brake lamp: OFF to ON

Rear defogger switch: OFF to ONVoltage drops by 0.2 –
3.5 V.
45A/C switchEngine: Idle speedTurn the A/C switch OFF0 – 3 V
Turn the A/C switch ON
(A/C compressor is oper-
ating)System voltage
60Oxygen sensor heater

Engine: Idling0 – 3 V

Engine speed: 5,000 r/minSystem voltage
71Ignition switch-STEngine: Cranking8 V or more
72Intake air temperature
sensorIgnition switch: ONWhen intake air tempera-
ture is 0C3.2 – 3.8 V
When intake air tempera-
ture is 20C2.3 – 2.9 V
When intake air tempera-
ture is 40C1.5 – 2.1 V
When intake air tempera-
ture is 80C0.4 – 1.0 V
76Oxygen sensorEngine: Running at 2,000 r/min after having been
warmed up (Check using a digital type voltmeter)0 ↔ 0.8 V
(Changes repeatedly)
80Backup power supplyIgnition switch: OFFSystem voltage
81Sensor impressed
voltageIgnition switch: ON4.5 – 5.5 V
82Ignition switch-IGIgnition switch: ONSystem voltage
83Engine coolant
temperature sensorIgnition switch: ONWhen engine coolant
temperature is 0C3.2 – 3.8 V
When engine coolant
temperature is 20C2.3 – 2.9 V
When engine coolant
temperature is 40C1.3 – 1.9 V
When engine coolant
temperature is 80C0.3 – 0.9 V
84Throttle position sensorIgnition switch: ONSet throttle valve to idle
position0.3 – 1.0 V
Fully open throttle valve4.5 – 5.5 V
85Barometric pressure
sensor
Ignition switch: ONWhen altitude is 0 m3.7 – 4.3 V
sensor
When altitude is 1,200 m3.2 – 3.8 V
86Vehicle speed sensor
Ignition switch: ON

Move the vehicle slowly forward0 ↔ 5 V
(Changes repeatedly)

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Terminal
No.Normal condition Check condition (Engine condition) Check item
87Idle position switchIgnition switch: ONSet throttle valve to idle
position0 – 1 V
Slightly open throttle
valve4 V or more
88Camshaft position
sensor
Engine: Cranking0.4 – 3.0 V
sensor
Engine: Idle speed0.5 – 2.0 V
89Crank angle sensorEngine: Cranking0.4 – 4.0 V
Engine: Idle speed1.5 – 2.5 V
90Air flow sensorEngine: Idle speed2.2 – 3.2 V
Engine speed: 2,000 r/min

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RESISTANCE AND CONTINUITY BETWEEN HARNESS SIDE CONNECTORS AND TERMINALS
Engine-ECU Harness Side Connector Terminal Arrangement
Terminal No.Inspection itemNormal condition (Check condition)
1 – 12No.1 injector2 – 3 Ω (At 20C)
14 – 12No.2 injector
2 – 12No.3 injector
15 – 12No.4 injector
3 – 12Fuel pressure control valve28 – 36 Ω (At 20C)
4 – 12Stepper motor coil (A1)28 – 33 Ω (At 20C)
17 – 12Stepper motor coil (A2)
5 – 12Stepper motor coil (B1)
18 – 12Stepper motor coil (B2)
6 – 12Secondary air control solenoid valve28 – 36 Ω (At 20C)
11 – 12Wastegate solenoid valve62 – 74 Ω (At 20C)
60 – 12Oxygen sensor heater
11 – 18 Ω (at 20C)
13 – Body earthEngine-ECU earthContinuity established (0 Ω)
26 – Body earth
72 – 92Intake air temperature sensor5.3 – 6.7 kΩ (When intake air temperature is 0C)
2.3 – 3.0 kΩ (When intake air temperature is 20C)
1.0 – 1.5 kΩ (When intake air temperature is 40C)
0.30 – 0.42 kΩ (When intake air temperature is 80C)
74 – 77High temperature sensor3 Ω or less
83 – 92Engine coolant temperature sensor5.1 – 6.5 kΩ (When coolant temperature is 0C)
2.1 – 2.7 kΩ (When coolant temperature is 20C)
0.9 – 1.3 kΩ (When coolant temperature is 40C)
0.26 – 0.36 kΩ (When coolant temperature is 80C)
87 – 92Idle position switchContinuity established (when throttle valve is at idle
position)
No continuity (when throttle valve is slightly open)
91 – Body earth–Continuity established

MPI – On-vehicle Service13-68
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
FUEL PUMP RESISTOR CHECK

Standard value: 0.45 – 0.65 Ω
The inspection procedures are the same as for the preceding
year-models.
FUEL PUMP RELAY No.2 CONTINUITY CHECK

Battery voltageTerminal No.
1234
Not supplied
Supplied
ENGINE CONTROL RELAY AND FUEL PUMP
RELAY CONTINUITY CHECK
Battery voltageTerminal No.
1234
Not supplied
Supplied
Equipment side connector for engine
control relay and fuel pump relay
Fuel pump relay
Engine control relay