1999 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION VI light

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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 system voltage when cranking.
OK:8 V or higherNGCheck the battery.
OK
MUT-II: Check if uncompleted combustion occurs.
(Refer to P.13-48, INSPECTION PROCEDURE 39.)
OK
Can any sound be heard from the injectors when cranking (check
using a soundscope)?NGCheck the injector system, (Refer to P.13-15, 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. NGCheck the ISC servo sys-
tem. (Refer to P.13-44, IN-
SPECTION PROCE-
DURE 33.)
OK

Clean the throttle valve area.

Adjust the fixed SAS. (Refer to P.13-30.)*
No
Check the ignition timing when cranking.
OK:Approx. 5BTDCNGCheck that the crank angle sensor and the timing belt cover are
installed properly.
OK
Check the following items.

Check the ignition coil, spark plugs, spark plug cables.

Check the injectors for clogging and leakage.

Check the compression pressure.

Check fuel lines for clogging.

Check if foreign materials (water, alcohol, etc.) got into fuel.
NOTE
*: Refer to Workshop Manual for LANCER EVOLUTION-IV and EVOLUTION-V (Pub. No. S9806CNCP9).

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE 37
MUT-II: Inspection of no initial combustion
MUT-II Data list
16 engine-ECU power supply voltage (Refer to P.13-57.)NGCheck the power supply and ignition switch-IG system.
(Refer to P.13-35, INSPECTION PROCEDURE 24.)
OK
Does the camshaft rotate at the engine cranking?
(When oil filler cap is removed.)NoCheck timing belt for breakage.
Ye s
MUT-II Self-Diag code
Are diagnosis codes displayed?Ye sRefer to P.13-8, INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS CODES.
No
MUT-II Data list
22 Crank angle sensor
OK:Cranking speed is displayed.NGCheck the crank angle sensor system.
(Refer to P.13-11, INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR DIAGNOSIS
CODE 22.)
OK
MUT-II Actuator test
07 Fuel pump (Refer to P.13-61.)NGCheck the fuel pump system.
(Refer to P.13-36, INSPECTION PROCEDURE 25.)
OK
MUT-II Data list
21 Engine coolant temperature sensor (Refer to P.13-57.)NGCheck the engine coolant temperature sensor system.
(Refer to P.13-10, INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR DIAGNOSIS
CODE 21.)
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 38
Ignition system: Inspection of no initial combustion.
OK
Check the ignition timing when cranking.
OK:Approx. 5BTDCNGCheck that the crank angle sensor and the timing belt cover are
installed properly.
NGCheck the ignition circuit system.
(Refer to P.13-44, INSPECTION PROCEDURE 32.)Check by connecting a timing light to the spark plug cable.
OK:Timing light flashes during cranking.

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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.Accord––

Engine: Idling

Idle position
switch: ONWhen engine
coolant temperature
is –20C1,300 – 1,500 rpm
When engine
coolant temperature
is 0C1,300 – 1,500 rpm
When engine
coolant temperature
is 20C1,300 – 1,500 rpm
When engine
coolant temperature
is 40C1,150 – 1,350 rpm
When engine
coolant temperature
is 80C750 – 950 rpm
25Barometric
pressure
Ignition switch: ONAt altitude of 0 m101 kPaCode No.
25
13-14
pressure
sensor
At 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
accelerator pedal
Throttle valve:
Set to idle positionONProcedure
No. 2613-38
accelerator pedal
repeatedly.)Throttle valve:
Slightly openOFF*
27Power
steering fluid
pressure
Engine: IdlingSteering wheel
stationaryOFFProcedure
No. 2813-39
pressure
switchSteering wheel
turningON
28A/C switchEngine: Idling
(when A/C switch isA/C switch: OFFOFFProcedure
No. 2913-39
(Ctc
ON, A/C compressor
should be operating.)A/C switch: ONON
NOTE
*: 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 throttle position switch turns back on
after the throttle valve has opened, the idle position switch and the throttle position sensor need
to be adjusted.

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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
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