1999 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION VI oil temperature

MPI – Service Specifications / Sealant13-4
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
ItemsSpecifications
Basic ignition timing BTDC5 ± 3
Basic idle speed rpm850 ± 50
Throttle position sensor adjusting voltage mV400 – 1,000
Throttle position sensor resistance kΩ3.5 – 6.5
ISC servo coil resistance (at 20C) Ω28 – 33
Intake air temperature sensor resistance kΩAt 20C2.3 – 3.0
At 80C0.30 – 0.42
Coolant temperature sensor resistance kΩAt 20C2.1 – 2.7
At 80C0.26 – 0.36
Fuel pressure kPaWhen vacuum hose is connected230
When vacuum hose is disconnected289 – 309
Injector coil resistance Ω2 – 3
Amount of injector fuel leak drop/min1 or less
Oxygen sensor output voltage V0.6 – 1.0
Fuel pressure control valve coil resistance (at 20C) Ω28 – 36
SEALANT
ItemSpecified sealantRemark
Engine coolant temperature sensor
threaded portion3M Nut Locking Part No.4171 or equivalentDrying sealant

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TROUBLESHOOTING
DIAGNOSIS TROUBLESHOOTING FLOW
Refer to GROUP 00 – How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection
Service Points.
DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION
ENGINE WARNING LAMP (CHECK ENGINE LAMP)
If an abnormality occurs in any of the following items related
to the Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPI) system, the engine
warning lamp will illuminate.
If the lamp remains illuminated or if the lamp illuminates while
the engine is running, check the diagnosis code output.
Engine warning lamp inspection items
Engine-ECU
Air flow sensor
Intake air temperature sensor
Throttle position sensor
Engine coolant temperature sensor
Crank angle sensor
Camshaft position sensor
Barometric pressure sensor
Detonation sensor
Injector
Ignition coil, power transister unit
METHOD OF READING AND ERASING DIAGNOSIS
CODES
Refer to GROUP 00 – How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection
Service Points.
INSPECTION USING MUT-II DATA LIST AND
ACTUATOR TESTING
1. Carry out inspection by connecting the MUT-II.
If there is an abnormality, check and repair the chassis
harnesses and components.
2. After repairing, check that the abnormal input and output
have returned to normal as a result of the repairs.
3. Erase the diagnosis code memory.
4. Remove the MUT-II and carry out a road test to confirm
that the problem has disappeared.
Engine warning lamp
(check engine lamp)

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FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION REFERENCE TABLE
When the main sensor malfunctions are detected by the diagnosis function, the vehicle is controlled
by means of the pre-set control logic to maintain safe conditions for driving.
Malfunctioning itemControl contents during malfunction
Air flow sensor1. Uses the throttle position sensor signal and engine speed signal (crank angle sensor
signal) to take reading of the basic injector drive time and basic ignition timing from
the pre-set mapping.
2. Fixes the ISC servo in the appointed position so idle control is not performed.
Intake air temperature
sensorControls as if the intake air temperature is 25C.
Throttle position
sensorNo increase in fuel injection amount during acceleration due to the throttle position sensor
signal.
Engine coolant
temperature sensor1. Controls as if the engine coolant temperature is 80C.
(This condition is maintained until the ignition switch is turned off even when the
sensor signal returns normal.)
2. Lets the fan motor (radiator and condenser) run at high speed.
Camshaft position
sensorInjects fuel to all cylinders simultaneously for 4 seconds.
(However, after the ignition switch is turned to ON, the No. 1 cylinder top dead centre is not
detected at all.)
Barometric pressure
sensorControls as if the barometric pressure is 101 kPa.
Detonation sensorSwitches the ignition timing from ignition timing for super petrol to ignition timing for standard
petrol.
Ignition coil, power
transistor unitCuts off the fuel supply to cylinders with an abnormal ignition.
Alternator FR terminalDoes not control the output of the alternator according to an electrical load. (works as a
normal alternator)

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3. INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS CODES
Code No.Diagnosis itemReference page
12Air flow sensor system13-8
13Intake air temperature sensor system13-9
14Throttle position sensor system13-9
21Engine coolant temperature sensor system13-10
22Crank angle sensor system13-11
23Camshaft position sensor system13-12
24Vehicle speed sensor system13-13
25Barometric pressure sensor system13-14
31Detonation sensor system13-15
41Injector system13-15
44Ignition coil and power transistor unit system13-16
64Alternator FR terminal system13-17
INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR DIAGNOSIS CODES
Code No. 12 Air flow sensor systemProbable cause
Range of Check

Engine speed is 500 r/min or more.
Set conditions

Sensor output frequency is 3 Hz or less for 4 seconds.
Malfunction of the air flow sensor

Improper connector contact, open or short-circuited
harness wire of the air flow sensor

Malfunction of the engine-ECU
Measure at the air flow sensor con-
nector A-25.

Connect the connector. (Use
the test harness: MB991709)
1. Voltage between 3 and earth
(Engine: Idling)
OK:2.2–3.2 V
2. Voltage between 7 and earth
OK:0–1 V (Engine: idling)
6–9 V (2,000 r/min)
OK
Replace the engine-ECU.1. NG
Check the air flow sensor circuit.
(Refer to P.13-55, INSPECTION
PROCEDURE 48.)
2. NG
Measure at the engine-ECU con-
nector B-59.

Connect the connector.

Voltage between 19 and earth
(Ignition switch: ON)
OK:6–9 V
OK
Check the following connector:
B-59
OK
Check trouble symptom.
NG
Replace the engine-ECU.NG
Check the following connector:
A-25NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptom.
NG
NG
Repair
Replace the air flow sensor.

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE 11
When the engine is cold, it stalls at idling. (Die out)
Probable cause
In such cases as the above, the cause is probably that the air/fuel mixture is inappropriate
when the engine is cold, or that the intake air volume is insufficient.
Malfunction of the ISC servo system

Malfunction of the throttle body

Malfunction of the injector system

Malfunction of the ignition system
Were the battery terminals disconnected recently?Ye sAfter warming-up, let the engine run at idling for about 10 minutes.
No
MUT-II Self-Diag code
Are diagnosis codes displayed?Ye sRefer to P.13-8, INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS CODES.
OK
Check the fuel pressure. (Refer to P.13-30.)*
OK
Check the ignition timing.
(Refer to GROUP 11 – Engine Adjustments.)*NGCheck 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 compression pressure.

Check the engine oil viscosity.
OK
MUT-II Data list
26 Idle position switch (Refer to P.13-58.)NGCheck the idle position switch system.
(Refer to P.13-38, INSPECTION PROCEDURE 26.)
OK
Check the injector for operation sound.NGCheck the injector system. (Refer to P.13-15, INSPECTION PRO-
CEDURE FOR DIAGNOSIS CODE 41.)
Ye s
Check the ISC servo for operation sound.NGCheck the ISC servo system.
(Refer to P.13-44, INSPECTION PROCEDURE 33.)
No
Is engine-idling stable after the warming-up?NoCheck for unstable idling (Rough idling, hunting).
(Refer to P.13-25, INSPECTION PROCEDURE 8.)
No
Does the engine stall right after the accelerator pedal is released?Ye sClean the throttle valve
area.Adjust the fixed SAS.
(Refer to P.13-30.)*
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.)
NOTE
*: Refer to Workshop Manual for LANCER EVOLUTION-IV and EVOLUTION-V (Pub. No. S9806CNCP9).

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE 22
Too high CO and HC concentration when idling
Probable cause
Abnormal air-fuel ratio is suspected.
Malfunction of the air-fuel ratio control system

Deteriorated catalyst
Check trouble symptom.
No
Check the ignition timing.
(Refer to GROUP 11 – Engine Adjustments.)*NGCheck that the crank angle sensor and the timing belt cover are
installed properly.
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.)
OK
MUT-II Data list
13 Intake air temperature sensor (Refer to P.13-56.)NGCheck the intake air temperature sensor system. (Refer to P.13-9,
INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR DIAGNOSIS CODE 13.)
OK
MUT-II Data list
25 Barometric pressure sensor (Refer to P.13-58.)NGCheck the barometric pressure sensor system. (Refer to P.13-14,
INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR DIAGNOSIS CODE 25.)
OK
MUT-II Data list
11 Oxygen sensor
OK:600–1,000 mV when racing suddenlyNGCheck the oxygen sensor system. (Refer to P.13-15, INSPECTION
PROCEDURE FOR DIAGNOSIS CODE 31.)
OK
MUT-II Data list
11 Oxygen sensor
OK:Repeat 0–400 mV and 600–1,000 mV alternately when
idling.OK
NG
Check the fuel pressure. (Refer to P.13-30.)*
OK
NG
Check the following items.

Check the injectors for operation sound.

Check the injectors for fuel leakage.

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

Check the compression pressure.

Check the positive crankcase ventilation system.

Check the evaporative emission control system.
Check the trouble symptom.
NG
Replace the catalytic converter.
Replace the oxygen sensor.
MUT-II Self-Diag code
Are diagnosis codes displayed?Ye sRefer to P.13-8, INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS CODES.
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.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.