MPI – Troubleshooting
Vehicle
speedInitial accel-
erator pedal
depression
NormalHesitation
Sag
Time
(Figure 1)(Figure 2)
Normal
Initial accel-
erator pedal
depression
IdlingStumble
TimeVehicle
speed
13-19
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE (FOR YOUR INFORMATION)
ItemsSymptom
StartingWon’t startThe starter is used to crank the engine, but there is no combustion within the
cylinders, and the engine won’t start.
Fires up and diesThere is combustion within the cylinders, but then the engine soon stalls.
Hard startingEngine starts after cranking a while.
Idling
stability
HuntingEngine speed doesn’t remain constant; changes at idle.
stability
Rough idleUsually, a judgement can be based upon the movement of the tachometer
pointer, and the vibration transmitted to the steering wheel, shift lever, body, etc.
This is called rough idle.
Incorrect idle speedThe engine doesn’t idle at the usual correct speed.
Engine stall
(Die out)The engine stalls when the foot is taken from the accelerator pedal, regardless
of whether the vehicles is moving or not.
Engine stall
(Pass out)The engine stalls when the accelerator pedal is depressed or while it is being
used.
DrivingHesitation, Sag“Hesitation” is the delay in response of the vehicle speed (engine speed) that
occurs when the accelerator is depressed in order to accelerate from the speed
at which the vehicle is now traveling, or a temporary drop in vehicle speed
(engine speed) during such acceleration. Serious hesitation is called “sag”.
(Refer to Figure 1.)
Poor accelerationPoor acceleration is inability to obtain an acceleration corresponding to the
degree of throttle opening, even though acceleration is smooth, or the inability
to reach maximum speed.
StumbleEngine speed increase is delayed when the accelerator pedal is initially
depressed for acceleration. (Refer to Figure 2.)
ShockThe feeling of a comparatively large impact or vibration when the engine is
accelerated or decelerated.
SurgeThis is repeated surging ahead during constant speed travel or during variable
speed travel.
KnockingA sharp sound like a hammer striking the cylinder walls during driving and which
adversely affects driving.
StoppingRun on
(“Dieseling”)The condition in which the engine continues to run after the ignition switch is
turned to OFF. Also called “Dieseling”.
MPI – Troubleshooting13-56
DATA LIST REFERENCE TABLE
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 lessProcedure
No. 3113-42
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
si
gnal is used to check
Engine is idling400 mV or less
(Changes)
signal is used to check
the air/fuel mixture
ratio, and control
condition is also
checked by the ECU.2,500 r/min600 – 1,000 mV
12Air flow
sensor* Engine coolant
tem
perature: 80 –
Engine is idling17 – 43 Hz––
sensor
95C
Lamps, electric
li f d ll
2,500 r/min46 – 86 Hzp
cooling fan and all
accessories: OFF
Transmission:
Neutral (A/T:
P range)Engine is racedFrequency
increases in
response to
racing
12Air flow
sensor* Engine coolant
tem
perature: 80 –
Engine is idling12 – 38 Hz––
sensor
95C
Lamps, electric
li f d ll
2,500 r/min36 – 76 Hzp
cooling fan and all
accessories: OFF
Transmission:
Neutral (A/T:
P range)Engine is racedFrequency
increases in
response to
racing
13Intake air
temperature
sensor
Ignition switch: ON or
with engine runningWhen intake air
temperature is –20C–20CCode No.
1313-9
sensorWhen intake air
temperature is 0C0C
When intake air
temperature is 20C20C
When intake air
temperature is 40C40C
When intake air
temperature is 80C80C
NOTE
*: In a new vehicle [driven approximately 500 km or less], the air flow sensor output frequency is sometimes
10% higher than the standard frequency.
REAR AXLE – Troubleshooting
4. INSPECTION PROCEDURES FOR DIAGNOSIS CODES
Code No. 12: Power supply voltage (valve power supply)
systemProbable cause
This code is output when the AYC-ECU power supply voltage drops below, goes
beyond, a specified level.Defective harness or connector
Defective battery
Defective AYC-ECU
NOTE
Refer to the corresponding item if any other diagnosis code is being output.
Is the battery voltage correct?NG
Replace
OK
Measure at B-96 AYC-ECU connector.
Disconnect the connector and
measure at the harness side.
Ignition switch: ON
Voltage across 31 and body ground
OK:System voltageNGCheck the following connectors:
B-96, B-94, B-49, B-75, B-76
OK
Check the trouble symptom.
NG
Check and repair harness between
ignition switch (IG
2) and AYC-ECU. OKReplace AYC-ECU.NG
Repair
Code Nos. 21, 22, 23, 24: Wheel speed sensor systemProbable cause
This code is output if any one of three wheel speed sensors fails to provide an input
even after the other wheel exceeded 8 km/h.Defective harness or connector
Defective ABS-ECU
Defective AYC-ECU
NG
Replace AYC-ECU.
OK
Replace ABS-ECU.
NG
Check harness between AYC-ECU
and ABS-ECU.NG
Repair
OK
Check the trouble symptom.
Is an ABS diagnosis code No. 21, 22,
23, or 24 output?YESRefer to Group 35B – Troubleshooting
NO
Measure at B-95 AYC-ECU connector.
Disconnect the connector and
measure at the harness side.
Ignition switch: ON
Turn tire at 1/2 to 1 revolution/sec.
Voltage across 6/7/8/9 and body
ground
OK:42 mV or more (when mea-
sured with a circuit tester)
120 mV-P or more (when
measured with an oscillo-
scope)OKCheck the following connector:
B-95
OK
Check the trouble symptom.
NG
Check the following connectors:
B-24, B-95NG
RepairNG
Repair
REAR AXLE – Troubleshooting
Code No. 25: Wrong-diameter tireProbable cause
This code is output if the speed of any one of the four wheels exceeds a specified
level with respect to the average of the four wheel speed sensor outputs when the
steering wheel is in the straight-ahead position and the vehicle speed exceeds 20
km/h. At this time, the warning lamp does not light up.Defective harness or connector
Defective AYC-ECU
Defective ABS-ECU
OK
Replace ABS-ECU.
NG
Check harness between AYC-ECU
and ABS-ECU.NG
Repair
NG
Replace AYC-ECU.
OK
Check the trouble symptom.
NG
Check the following connectors:
B-24, B-95NG
Repair
OK
Check the trouble symptom.
NO
Measure at B-95 AYC-ECU connector.
Disconnect the connector and
measure at the harness side.
Ignition switch: ON
Turn tire at 1/2 to 1 revolution/sec.
Voltage across 6/7/8/9 and body
ground.
OK:42 mV or more (when mea-
sured with a circuit tester)
120 mV-P or more (when
measured with an oscillo-
scope)OKCheck the following connector:
B-95
YES
Is ABS diagnosis code No. 15 output?YESGroup 35* – Refer to Troubleshooting
Are correct tires mounted on all four
wheels?NO
Repair
NG
Repair
NO
Repair
NOCheck and repair the harness between
wheel speed sensor and AYC-ECU.
OK
Check the trouble symptom.
OK
Check the following connectors:
B-95, B-52, B-17, A-26, A-50, D-04,
D-14, D-19NG
Repair
OK
Check wheel bearing.NG
Replace
NG
Replace AYC-ECU.
OK
Check the trouble symptom.
OK
Check the following connector:
B-95NG
Repair
OK
Check wheel speed sensor output volt-
age. (Refer to p. 27-37.)NGCheck wheel speed sensor and ABS
rotor. (Refer to Group 35B.)
YES
Check Wheel speed sensor for instal-
lation.NG
Repair
Are correct tires mounted on all four
wheels?
NG
Replace
REAR AXLE – Troubleshooting
Code No. 82: Electric pump systemProbable cause
This code is output if the pressure switch is not set to high-pressure position despite
the AYC-ECU’s command to drive the AYC relay for a given period of time.Low hydraulic oil level
Oil leak
Defective fusible link
Defective AYC relay
Defective harness or connector
Defective AYC motor
Defective accumulator pressure switch
Defective AYC-ECU
OK
Replace AYC-ECU.
Check the harness
between AYC relay and
AYC motor, and between
AYC motor and body
ground.NG
Replace
NG
OK
Check the trouble symptom.
OK
Check the following
connectors:
A-126, B-94, B-27, F-32NG
Repair
OK
Replace AYC-ECU.
NG
Check the harness
between AYC-ECU and
accumulator pressure
switch.NG
Repair
NG
Check and repair the har-
ness between fusible link
no. 10 and AYC relay.
OK
Check the trouble symp-
tom.
OK
Replace the hydraulic unit
for a defective accumula-
tor pressure switch.
NO
Repair the leak.
OK
Check the trouble symptom.
NG
Check the following
connector: A-126NG
Repair
YES
Add hydraulic oil.
Is the hydraulic oil level correct in the reservoir tank?
(Refer to P.27-33.)NOIs there a hydraulic oil leak?
Measure at A-126 AYC relay connector.
Disconnect the connector and measure at the harness side.
Voltage across 5 and body ground
OK: System voltage
NG
NO
MUT-II Actuator test:
No. 12 Electric pump operation check
OK: Pump operation sounds are heardOKMeasure at F-31 accumulator pressure switch connector.
Disconnect the connector and measure at the harness side.
Ignition switch: ON
Voltage across 2 and body ground
OK:System voltage
YES
Is diagnosis code no. 81 output?YESCheck the AYC relay system. (Refer to P.27-17.)
NG
Check the following
connectors: B-95, B-94,
D-06, F-30, F-31NG
Repair
OK
Check AYC relay for
continuity.
(Refer to P.27-42.)
Check AYC motor for
operation.NG
Repair
REAR AXLE – Troubleshooting
Code No. 83: Electric pump systemProbable cause
This code is output if the pressure switch is not set to low-pressure position despite
the AYC-ECU’s command to change the driving force.Defective accumulator pressure switch
Defective harness or connector
OK
Replace AYC-ECU.
NG
Check the harness between AYC-ECU
and accumulator pressure switch.NG
Repair
OK
Check the trouble symptom.
NG
Check and repair the harness between
accumulator pressure switch and body
ground.
OK
Check the trouble symptom.
(2) NG
Check the following connectors:
F-31, F-30NG
Repair
NO
Measure at F-31 accumulator pressure
switch connector.
Disconnect the connector and
measure at the harness side.
Ignition switch: ON
(1) Voltage across 2 and body ground
OK:System voltage
(2) Continuity across 1 and body
ground
OK:ConductingOKReplace the hydraulic unit for a defec-
tive accumulator pressure switch.
OK
Check and repair the harness between
AYC relay and AYC motor.
NO
Is diagnosis code no. 71, 72, or 73
output?YESCheck the proportioning valve
system (code no. 71).
(Refer to P.27-14.)
Check the directional control valve
(right) system (code no. 72).
(Refer to P.27-15.)
Check the directional control valve
(left) system (code no. 73).
(Refer to P.27-16.)
(1) NGCheck the following connectors:
B-95, B-94, D-06, F-30, F-31NG
Repair
Does the AYC motor continue turning
when the ignition switch is turned ON?YESCheck the AYC relay for continuity.
(Refer to P.27-42.)NG
Repair
REAR AXLE – Troubleshooting
ACTUATOR TEST REFERENCE TABLE
The following items can be tested by driving the corresponding actuator forcibly using the MUT-II.
Item No.Check itemChecking requirementsNormal value
10Air bleedingSupply current to proportioning
valve in accordance with steering
angle to operate directional valve.No air is to be bled from the
bleeder plug on the torque transfer
differential.
11Oil level checkLet the directional valve operate to
left and right 20 times.To be checked by oil level in
reservoir tank.
12Electric pump operationLet the electric pump operate for 5
seconds.Operation sounds of the electric
pump are to be heard.
13Clutch operation (left)Let the directional valve operate to
supply the maximum pressure to the
left clutch.The operation conditions are to be
checked by the speed difference
between left and right rear wheels
with the wheels raised. For details,
refer to AYC Operation Check on
P.27-34.
14Clutch operation (right)Let the directional valve operate to
supply the maximum pressure to the
right clutch.The operation conditions are to be
checked by the speed difference
between left and right rear wheels
with the wheels raised. For details,
refer to AYC Operation Check on
P.27-34.
15Control OFFTurn off the electric pump relay to
deactivate AYC control.During the test run, some
differences are to be recognized in
running behaviors between when
the system is ON and when it is
OFF.
NOTE
(1) The actuator test is feasible only when the following requirements are all satisfied.
All of inputs from four wheel speed sensors show 20 km/h or lower.
No system failure is registered.
The steering angle is within ±30 deg. from the neutral position.
(2) The actuator test comes to an end when either of the following conditions is met since the forced
actuation is canceled.
Either of inputs from four wheel sensors shows higher than 20 km/h (with exception of Item
No.15 “Control OFF”).
Some trouble with the system is registered.
Forced activation time expires.
MUT-II is removed.
The clear key of MUT-II is operated.
37A-1
STEERING
CONTENTS
GENERAL 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outline of Change 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
STEERING WHEEL AND SHAFT* 2. . . . . . . .
POWER STEERING GEAR BOX* 5. . . . . . . . .
WARNINGS REGARDING SERVICING OF SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) EQUIPPED VEHICLES
WARNING!
(1) Improper service or maintenance of any component of the SRS, or any SRS-related component, can lead to personal
injury or death to service personnel (from inadvertent firing of the air bag) or to the driver and passenger (from rendering
the SRS inoperative).
(2) Service or maintenance of any SRS component or SRS-related component must be performed only at an authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer.
(3) MITSUBISHI dealer personnel must thoroughly review this manual, and especially its GROUP 52B – Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) before beginning any service or maintenance of any component of the SRS or any SRS-related
component.
NOTE
The SRS includes the following components: SRS-ECU, SRS warning lamp, air bag module, clock spring and interconnecting
wiring. Other SRS-related components (that may have to be removed/installed in connection with SRS service or maintenance) are
indicated in the table of contents by an asterisk (*).