1999 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION VI check engine

REAR AXLE – Special Tools / Troubleshooting 27-4
MB990925
Brass bar
Bar (one-touch type)Toolbox
Installer adapter
Tool number (MB990925)O.D. mmTool number (MB990925)O.D. mm
AMB99092639.0AMB99093363.5
MB99092745.0MB99093467.5
MB99092849.5MB99093571.5
MB99092951.0MB99093675.5
MB99093054.0MB99093779.0
MB99093157.0BMB990938–
MB99093261.0CMB990939–
TROUBLESHOOTING
BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING CONDITIONS
Refer to Group 00 – How to Use Troubleshooting / Inspection Service Points.
NOTE
Before starting the troubleshooting procedure, make sure that the following items have been checked
okay.

The correct steering wheel has been properly installed in the neutral position of the steering column
shaft.

Tire and wheel sizes are correct with correct specifications. Inflation pressure, balance, and wear
conditions are okay.

Wheel alignment is correct.

The engine, suspension, and other parts have not been remodeled so as to affect the AYC system.
DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION
READING THE DIAGNOSIS CODE
Read the diagnosis code using an MUT-II tester or the AYC warning lamp.
(Refer to Group 00 – How to Use Troubleshooting / Inspection Service Points.)
ERASING THE DIAGNOSIS CODE
Refer to Group 00 – How to Use Troubleshooting / Inspection Service Points.

REAR AXLE – Troubleshooting 27-20
5. INSPECTION CHART FOR TROUBLE SYMPTOMS
Trouble symptomInspection
procedure No.Ref. page
Communication between MUT-II and the whole system is not possible.127-20
Communicatio between MUT-II and AYC-ECU is not possible.227-21
AYC warning lamp does not light up when the ignition key is turned to “ON” (engine
stationary).327-22
AYC warning lamp remains lit up after the engine has started.427-23
AYC is inoperative.
Unable to start or accelerate on slippery road surfaces.527-23
Rear tires are noisy during low-speed cornering.
Vehicle skews.627-24
6. INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR TROUBLE SYMPTOMS
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1
Communication between MUT-II and the whole system is
not possible.
Probable cause
The cause may be a malfunction of the power supply circuit or the ground circuit
of the diagnosis connector.
Defective diagnosis connector

Defective harness or connector
NG
Check and repair the harness between
power supply and diagnosis connector.
OK
Check the trouble symptom.
NG
Check and repair the harness between
body ground and diagnosis connector.
OK
Check the trouble symptom.
OK
Replace MUT-II.
Check the following connectors:
B-22, B-50NG
Repair
OK
Measure at B-22 diagnosis connector.

Disconnect the connector and
measure at the harness side.

Continuity across 4/5 and body
ground
OK:ConductingNG
Measure at B-22 diagnosis combina-
tion meter connector.

Voltage across 16 and body ground
OK:System voltageNGCheck the following connectors:
B-22, B-49, B-75, B-73NG
Repair

REAR AXLE – Troubleshooting 27-22
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 3
AYC warning lamp does not light up when the ignition key
is turned to “ON” (engine stationary).
Probable cause
The lamp power supply circuit is probably open-circuited, lamp bulb is out, or the
circuit between AYC warning lamp and AYC-ECU or AYC-ECU itself is defective.
Blown fuse

AYC warning lamp out

Defective harness or connector

Defective AYC-ECU
NG
Check and repair the harness between
ignition switch (IG
2) and AYC warning
lamp.
OK
Check the trouble symptom.
OK
Replace combination meter.
NG
Check the harness between AYC
warning lamp and AYC-ECU.NG
Repair
OK
Check the trouble symptom.OK
Replace AYC-ECU.
OK
Check the following connectors:
B-96, B-94, B-08NG
Repair
OK
Measure at B-96 AYC-ECU connector.

Disconnect the connector and
measure at the harness side.

Ignition switch: ON

Warning lamp when 36 is grounded
to body
OK:Lit upNGCheck the lamp bulb.NG
Replace
Measure at B-08 combination meter
connector.

Disconnect the connector and
measure at the harness side.

Ignition switch: ON

Voltage across 48 and body ground
OK:Symptom voltageNGCheck the following connectors:
B-08, B-74, B-76NG
Repair

REAR AXLE – Troubleshooting 27-23
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 4
AYC warning lamp remains lit up after the engine has
started.
Probable cause
The AYC warning lamp ON circuit is probably short-circuited.
Defective combination meter

Defective harness (short-circuit)

Defective AYC-ECU
NOTE
This symptom is limited only when the communication with MUT-II is possible with AYC-ECU power supply
in normal condition and the diagnosis code is correct.
OK
Replace combination meter.
NO
Check the harness between AYC
warning lamp and AYC-ECU.NG
Repair
Does the AYC warning lamp goes out
when the B-96 AYC-ECU connector
is disconnected?YESReplace AYC-ECU.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 5
AYC is inoperative.
Unable to start or accelerate on slippery road surfaces.
Probable cause
The hydraulic oil level is probably low, there is an oil leak, the hydraulic unit is defective,
or the torque transfer differential is defective.
Low hydraulic oil level

Oil leak

Defective hydraulic unit

Defective torque transfer differential
NOTE
This symptom is limited only when the diagnosis code is correct.
NG
Replace the hydraulic unit.
NG
Replace the torque transfer differential.
Check the trouble symptom.
NG
Replace AYC fluid.
OK
Correct
Check the trouble symptom.NO
Replace the torque transfer differential.
OK
Is foreign matter trapped in the hydrau-
lic line?YES
Repair
OK
Check the AYC for operation.
(Refer to P.27-34.)OKCheck the AYC fluid.
NG
Add hydraulic oil.
NG
Check hydraulic pressure..
(Refer to P.27-35.)NGBleed the system of air.
(Refer to P.27-34.)
Check the hydraulic oil level.NGCheck for oil leak.OK
Repair

REAR AXLE – Troubleshooting 27-28
CHECK AT AYC-ECU TERMINALS
TERMINAL VOLTAGE LISTING

The voltage is to be measured across each terminal and ground terminal.

Fig. below shows the arrangement of the terminals.
Terminal
No.Check itemCheck requirementNormally
1Lateral acceleration sensorIgnition switch: ON2.4 – 2.6 V
(horizontal position)
2Longitudinal acceleration
sensor ground
Lateral acceleration sensor
groundAt all times0 V
3Longitudinal acceleration
sensorIgnition switch: ON2.4 – 2.6 V
(horizontal position)
4Steer sensor (ST-2)Engine: Idle speed
Turn steering wheel slowly.0 V ↔ approx. 3 V
flashing
5Steer sensor (ST-1)Engine: Idle speed
Turn steering wheel slowly.0 V ↔ approx. 3 V
flashing
6*1FR wheel speedVehicle stationary1 V or less
Forward vehicle slowly.0 – 5 V
7*1FL wheel speedVehicle stationary1 V or less
Forward vehicle slowly.0 – 5 V
8*1RR wheel speedVehicle stationary1 V or less
Forward vehicle slowly.0 – 5 V
9*1FL wheel speedVehicle stationary1 V or less
Forward vehicle slowly.0 – 5 V
10Diagnosis selection inputWhen MUT-II is connected1 V or less
When MUT-II is disconnectedSystem voltage
11Stop lamp switchIgnition switch:
ON
Stop lamp switch: ONSystem voltage
ON
Stop lamp switch: OFF1 V or less
12*1ABS monitorWhen ABS monitor is activatedSystem voltage
When ABS monitor is deactivated1 V or less

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Terminal
No.Normally Check requirement Check item
17Steer sensor (ST-N)Engine:
Idle speed
Steering wheel: Neutral position0.5 V or less
Idle speed
Steering wheel: Turned 90 from
neutral position2.5 – 3.5 V
18TPSIgnition switch:
ON
Accelerator pedal: Fully closed0.3 – 1.0 V
ON
Accelerator pedal: Fully open4.5 – 5.0 V
23Diagnosis data input/outputWhen MUT-II is connectedSerial communica-
tion with MUT-II
When MUT-II is disconnected1 V or less
24Idle position switchIgnition switch:
ON
Accelerator pedal: Fully closed2 V or less
ON
Accelerator pedal: Fully open4.5 – 5.0 V
25Accumulator pressure
switchIgnition switch:
ONAccumulator internal pressure:
Low2 V or less
Accumulator internal pressure:
HighSystem voltage
26ECU groundAt all times0 V
31AYC-ECU power supplyIgnition switch: ONSystem voltage
Ignition switch: OFF0 V
35AYC motor relayIgnition switch:
ON
When motor is energizedSystem voltage
ON
When motor is deenergized2 V or less
36AYC warning lampIgnition switch:
ON
When lamp is OFFSystem voltage
ON
When lamp is ON2 V or less
37Directional control valve
(right)
Ignition switch:
ON
Right clutch: ONSystem voltage
(right)ON
Right clutch: OFF0 V
38Proportioning valveIgnition switch:
ONAYC-ON0 V to system volt-
age
AYC-OFF0 V
39ECU backup power supplyAt all timesSystem voltage
45Directional control valve
(left)
Ignition switch:
ON
Left clutch: ONSystem voltage
(left)ON
Left clutch: OFF0 V
46ECU groundAt all times0 V
NOTE
*1: Indicates the vehicles with ABS.

REAR AXLE – On-vehicle Service REAR AXLE – On-vehicle Service 27-34
BLEEDING
1. Lift up the vehicle.
2. Connect the MUT-II to the 16-pin diagnosis connector.
Caution
Before connecting or disconnecting the MUT-II,
always turn off the ignition switch.
3. Turn on the ignition switch.
4. Operate the MUT-II (Item No.10) to activate the hydraulic
unit forcibly.
NOTE
(1) The forced activation (air bleeding mode) will be
automatically canceled after 5 minutes operation. It
can also be canceled forcibly by operating the clear
key on the MUT-II.
(2) While this function is being disabled by the fail-safe
function, the forced activation of the hydraulic unit
can not be executed.
5. Remove the cap of the left bleeder screw on the torque
transfer differential and connect a vinyl hose.
6. Gradually turn the steering wheel clockwise from the
straight-ahead position. At this time, loosen the left bleeder
screw and check that fluid is discharged with air.
7. After air has been completely discharged, tighten the
bleeder screw.
Caution
While the system is being bled of air, add fluid as
necessary to ensure that it is left in the oil reservoir
during the entire procedure.
8. Repeat steps (6) and (7) two to three times until no air
bubbles are recognized in the fluid that comes out. Then,
tighten the bleeder screw to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 9 Nm
9. Perform steps (5) through (8) for the right bleeder screw.
Note, however, that the steering wheel should be turned
counterclockwise.
10. After the system has been completely bled of air, check
for the fluid level. (Refer to P.27-33.)
Caution
If the system is not completely bled of air, the hydraulic
unit could generate noise, degrading pump durability.
AYC OPERATION CHECK
1. Lift up the vehicle.
2. Connect the MUT-II to the 16-pin diagnosis connector.
Caution
Before connecting or disconnecting the MUT-II, always
turn off the ignition switch.
3. Start the engine.
4. Operate the MUT-II with the transmission in 2nd or a
higher gear and check to ensure that the vehicle speed
is higher than 10 km/h using the Data List (Item 10).
Bleeder
screws Vinyl hose

REAR AXLE – On-vehicle Service 27-35
NOTE
(1) Hold the steering wheel in the neutral position.
(2) If the steering wheel is turned, it may happen that
the AYC system continues to operate (operation
sounds are heard from the torque transfer differential).
However, it does not mean a system failure. If such
a case is encountered, perform the following
operations with the steering wheel in the neutral
position to cancel the AYC function.

Disengage the clutch.

Set the transmission to neutral.

Stop the engine.
5. Operate the MUT-II (Item Nos.13 and 14) to activate
the torque transfer differential.
NOTE
(1) The forced activation (clutch operation mode) will be
automatically canceled after 1 minute operation.
It can also be canceled forcibly by operating the clear
key on the MUT-II.
(2) While this function is being disabled by the fail-safe
function, the forced activation of the torque transfer
differential can not be executed.
6. Operate the MUT-II to confirm that the several speeds
of the wheels are as shown below, using the Data List
(Item Nos.07 and 08).

The speed of left rear wheel is more than 2 km/h
higher than that of right rear wheel.

The speed of right rear wheel is more than 2 km/h
higher than that of left rear wheel.
NOTE
If the above requirements are not satisfied, the system
is probably failed. Check the hydraulic pressure.
HYDRAULIC PRESSURE CHECK
1. Lift up the vehicle.
2. Connect the MUT-II to the 16-pin diagnosis connector.
Caution
Before connecting or disconnecting the MUT-II,
always turn off the ignition switch.
3. Turn on the ignition switch.
4. Disconnect the joint between the hydraulic unit and the
hydraulic unit hose assembly. Connect the special tool
to the L port. To the R port, attach a blind plug or connect
the L port of the removed hydraulic unit hose assembly.
5. Operate the MUT-II (Item No.13) to activate the hydraulic
unit.
NOTE
(1) The forced activation (clutch left side operation check
mode) will be automatically canceled after 1 minute
operation.
It can also be canceled forcibly by operating the clear
key on the MUT-II.
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