1999 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION VI fuel pressure

MPI – Troubleshooting13-33
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 19
Surge
Probable cause
Defective ignition system, abnormal air-fuel ratio, etc. are suspected.
Malfunction of the ignition system

Malfunction of air-fuel ratio control system
MUT-II Self-Diag code
Are diagnosis codes displayed?Ye sRefer to P.13-8, INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS CODES.
No
Check the injectors for operation sound.NGCheck the injector system. (Refer to P.13-15, INSPECTION PRO-
CEDURE FOR DIAGNOSIS CODE 41.)
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
MUT-II: Check if surge occurs.
(Refer to P.13-52, INSPECTION PROCEDURE 44.)
OK
Check the fuel pressure. (Refer to P.13-30.)*
OK
Check the following items.

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

Check the waste gate actuator.
NOTE
*: Refer to Workshop Manual for LANCER EVOLUTION-IV and EVOLUTION-V (Pub. No. S9806CNCP9).
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 20
Knocking
Probable cause
In cases as the above, the cause is probably that the detonation control is defective
or the heat value of the spark plug is inappropriate.
Defective detonation sensor

Inappropriate heat value of the spark plug
MUT-II Self-Diag code
Are diagnosis codes displayed?Ye sRefer to P.13-8, INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS CODES.
No
Does knocking occur when driving with the sensor disconnected?
At this time, use the MUT-II to check if the timing is retarded
compared to when the detonation sensor connector is con-
nected.NoCheck the detonation sensor system. (Refer to P.13-15, INSPEC-
TION PROCEDURE FOR DIAGNOSIS CODE 31.)
Ye s
Check the following items.

Spark plugs

Check if foreign materials (water, alcohol, etc.) got into fuel.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 21
Dieseling
Probable cause
Fuel leakage from injectors is suspected.
Fuel leakage from injectors
Check the injectors for fuel leakage.

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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).

MPI – Troubleshooting13-45
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 34
Fuel pressure control valve system
Probable cause
The fuel pressure control valve switches the pressure introduction into the fuel pressure
regulator between the intake manifold and atmosphere.
Malfunction of solenoid valve

Improper connector contact, open or short-circuited
harness wire

Malfunction of engine-ECU
NGReplace the engine-ECU.
OK
Check trouble symptom.
NG
Check the harness wire between engine-ECU and solenoid valve
connector, and repair if necessary.
OK
Check trouble symptom.
OK
Check the following connector: B-59NG
Repair
OK
Measure at the engine-ECU connector B-59.

Disconnect the connector, and measure at the harness side.

Voltage between 3 and earth
(Ignition switch: ON)
OK:System voltageNGCheck the following connector: A-12NG
Repair NG
Check the harness wire between control relay and solenoid valve
connector, and repair if necessary.
OK
Measure at the fuel pressure control valve connector A-12.

Disconnect the connector, and measure at the harness side.

Voltage between 1 and earth
(Ignition switch: ON)
OK:System voltage
Check the fuel pressure control valve.NG
Replace
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 35
Waste gate solenoid valve
Probable cause
The waste gate solenoid valve controls the boost pressure introduced into the waste
gate actuator in the turbocharger.
Malfunction of solenoid valve

Improper connector contact, open or short-circuited
harness wire

Malfunction of engine-ECU
NGReplace the engine-ECU.
OK
Check trouble symptom.
NG
Check the harness wire between engine-ECU and solenoid valve
connector, and repair if necessary.
OK
Check trouble symptom.
OK
Check the following connector: B-59NG
Repair
OK
Measure at the engine-ECU connector B-59.

Disconnect the connector, and measure at the harness side.

Voltage between 11 and earth
(Ignition switch: ON)
OK:System voltageNGCheck the following connector: A-23NG
Repair NG
Check the harness wire between control relay and solenoid valve
connector, and repair if necessary.
OK
Measure at the waste gate solenoid valve connector A-23.

Disconnect the connector, and measure at the harness side.

Voltage between 2 and earth
(Ignition switch: ON)
OK:System voltage
Check the waste gate solenoid valve.
(Refer to Group 15 – On-vehicle service.)*NG
Replace
NOTE
*: Refer to Workshop Manual for LANCER EVOLUTION-IV and EVOLUTION-V (Pub. No. S9806CNCP9).

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE 41
MUT-II: Check if idling speed is unstable.
OK
MUT-II Data list
45 ISC servo position (Refer to P.13-60.)NGAdjust the basic idle speed. (Refer to P.13-30.)*
MUT-II Data list
28 A/C switch (Refer to P.13-58.)NGCheck the A/C switch and A/C relay system.
(Refer to P.13-39. INSPECTION PROCEDURE 29.)
OK
OK
MUT-II Data list
27 Power steering fluid pressure switch (Refer to P.13-58)NGCheck the power steering fluid pressure switch system.
(Refer to P.13-39, INSPECTION PROCEDURE 28.)
1. Inspect the intake of air into the air intake system.

Broken intake manifold gasket

Broken vacuum hose

PCV valve does not operate.

Broken air intake hose
2. Check the injector for clog.
OK
OK
MUT-II Data list
11 Oxygen sensor
OK:Changes between 0–400 mV and 600–1,000 mV during
idlingNGCheck the fuel pressure. (Refer to P.13-30.)*
OK
MUT-II Data list
11 Oxygen sensor
OK:600–1,000 mV during sudden racingNGCheck the oxygen sensor system. (Refer to P.13-42, INSPECTION
PROCEDURE 31.)
OK
MUT-II Data list
21 Engine coolant temperature sensor (Refer to P.13-21.)NGCheck the engine coolant temperature sensor system.
(Refer to P.13-10, INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR DIAGNOSIS
CODE 21.)
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
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.)
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.)
NOTE
*: Refer to Workshop Manual for LANCER EVOLUTION-IV and EVOLUTION-V (Pub. No. S9806CNCP9).

MPI – Troubleshooting13-50
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 42
MUT-II: Engine stalling inspection when the engine is warmed up and idling.
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
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
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
11 Oxygen sensor
OK:600–1,000 mV during sudden racingNGCheck the oxygen sensor system. (Refer to P.13-42, INSPECTION
PROCEDURE 31.)
OK
MUT-II Data list
11 Oxygen sensor
OK:Changes between 0–400 mV and 600–1,000 mV during
idlingNGCheck the fuel pressure. (Refer to P.13-30.)*
OK
MUT-II Data list
27 Power steering fluid pressure switch (Refer to P.13-58.)NGCheck the power steering fluid pressure switch system.
(Refer to P.13-39, INSPECTION PROCEDURE 28.)
OK
MUT-II Data list
28 A/C switch (Refer to P.13-58.)NGCheck the A/C switch and A/C relay system.
(Refer to P.13-39, INSPECTION PROCEDURE 29.)
OK
MUT-II Data list
45 ISC servo position (Refer to P.13-60.)NGAdjust the basic idle speed. (Refer to P.13-30.)*
1. Inspect the intake of air into the air intake system

Broken intake manifold gasket

Broken vacuum hose

PCV valve does not operate.

Broken air intake hose
2. Check the injector for clog.
NOTE
*: Refer to Workshop Manual for LANCER EVOLUTION-IV and EVOLUTION-V (Pub. No. S9806CNCP9).

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE 43
MUT-II: Check if hesitation, sag, stumble or poor acceleration occurs.
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
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
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
14 Throttle position sensor (Refer to P.13-57.)NGCheck the throttle position sensor system. (Refer to P.13-9, IN-
SPECTION PROCEDURE FOR DIAGNOSIS CODE 14.)
OK
MUT-II Actuator test
12 Waste gate solenoid valve (Refer to P.13-61.)NGCheck the waste gate solenoid valve system.
(Refer to P.13-45, INSPECTION PROCEDURE 35.)
OK
MUT-II Data list
11 Oxygen sensor
OK:Changes between 600–1,000 mV during sudden racingNGCheck the oxygen sensor system. (Refer to P.13-42, INSPECTION
PROCEDURE 31.)
OK
MUT-II Data list
11 Oxygen sensor
OK:Changes between 0–400 mV and 600–1,000 mV during
idlingNGCheck the fuel pressure. (Refer to P.13-30.)*
OK
MUT-II Actuator test
09 Fuel pressure control valve (Refer to P.13-61.)NGCheck the fuel pressure control valve system.
(Refer to P.13-45, INSPECTION PROCEDURE 34.)
1. Inspect the intake of air into the air intake system

Broken intake manifold gasket

Broken vacuum hose

PCV valve does not operate.

Broken air intake hose
2. Check the injector for clog.
NOTE
*: Refer to Workshop Manual for LANCER EVOLUTION-IV and EVOLUTION-V (Pub. No. S9806CNCP9).

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE 44
MUT-II: Check if surge occurs.
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
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
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
14 Throttle position sensor (Refer to P.13-57.)NGCheck the throttle position sensor system. (Refer to P.13-9, IN-
SPECTION PROCEDURE FOR DIAGNOSIS CODE 14.)
OK
MUT-II Data list
11 Oxygen sensor
OK:600–1,000 mV during sudden racingNGCheck the oxygen sensor system.
(Refer to P.13-42, INSPECTION PROCEDURE 31.)
OK
MUT-II Data list
11 Oxygen sensor
OK:Changes between 0–400 mV and 600–1,000 mV during
idlingNGCheck the fuel pressure. (Refer to P.13-30.)*
1. Inspect the intake of air into the air intake system

Broken intake manifold gasket

Broken vacuum hose

PCV valve does not operate.

Broken air intake hose
2. Check the injector for clog.OK
NOTE
*: Refer to Workshop Manual for LANCER EVOLUTION-IV and EVOLUTION-V (Pub. No. S9806CNCP9).

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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––