1999 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION VI relay

REAR AXLE – Troubleshooting 27-17
Code No. 81: AYC relay systemProbable cause
This code is output when the coil circuit of the AYC relay is open- or short-circuited.
Defective AYC relay

Defective harness or connector

Defective AYC-ECU
NG
Check and repair the harness between
AYC relay and body ground.
OK
Check the trouble symptom.
OK
Replace AYC-ECU.
NG
Check the harness between AYC relay
and AYC-ECU.NG
Repair
NG
Check the trouble symptom.
OK
Check the following connectors:
B-96, B-126NG
Repair
OK
Measure at A-126 AYC relay connec-
tor.

Disconnect the connector and
measure at the harness side.

Continuity across 1 and body
ground
OK:ConductingNGCheck the following connector:
A-126NG
Repair
Check the AYC relay.
(Refer to P.27-42.)NGReplace the AYC relay.

REAR AXLE – Troubleshooting 27-18
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 27-19
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?YES
Check 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 27-27
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.

REAR AXLE – Troubleshooting 27-29
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 – Troubleshooting 27-30
LISTING OF RESISTANCE AND CONTINUITY ACROSS CONNECTOR TERMINALS ON HARNESS
SIDE

Measure the resistance and check for continuity with the ignition switch in the “OFF” position and
AYC-ECU connector disconnected.

Measure the resistance and check for continuity across terminals listed below.

Fig. below shows the arrangement of terminals.
Terminal No.Signal nameNormally
2 – body groundLongitudinal acceleration sensor ground, lateral acceleration sensor groundConducting
26 – body groundECU groundConducting
35 – body groundAYC motor relayConducting
37 – body groundDirectional control valve (right)15.4 – 16.4 Ω
38 – body groundProportioning valve3.4 – 4.0 Ω
45 – body groundDirectional control valve (left)15.4 – 16.4 Ω
46 – body groundECU groundConducting
6 – 19*2Speed sensor (front, RH)1.4 – 1.8 kΩ
7 – 20*2Speed sensor (front, LH)1.4 – 1.8 kΩ
8 – 21*2Speed sensor (rear, RH)1.4 – 1.8 kΩ
9 – 22*2Speed sensor (rear, LH)1.4 – 1.8 kΩ
NOTE
*2: Indicates the vehicles without ABS.

REAR AXLE – On-vehicle Service 27-38
Waveform Observation Points
SymptomProbable causeAction
Waveform amplitude is too small, or no
waveform.Defective wheel speed sensorReplace sensor.
Waveform amplitude varies greatly. (No
problem ifthe smallest amplitude is 100
Excessive axle hub lateral and radial runoutReplace hub.
problem if the smallest amplitude is 100
mV or more)Poor AYC-ECU groundingRepair.
Noise on waveform or disturbed
waveform
Open-circuited sensorReplace sensor.
waveform
Open-circuited harnessRepair harness.
Improperly mounted wheel speed sensorCorrect sensor installation.
Missing or collapsed ABS rotor toothReplace ABS rotor.
Caution
Since the wheel speed sensor cable follows the movement of the front or rear suspension, it
may be open-circuited only when the vehicle is run on rough roads and not on ordinary road.
The wheel speed sensor output voltage waveform should therefore be checked also by rocking
the sensor harness so that driving on rough roads may be simulated.
ACTION WHEN BATTERY RUNS OUT
When the engine is started using a booster cable where the
battery has completely run down and you attempt to start
the vehicle without waiting for the battery to recover a certain
charge, the engine can misfire and you just cannot start to
move it. In such cases, charge the battery sufficiently; or,
remove the AYC fusible link from the engine compartment
relay box to make AYC inactive before attempting to start
the vehicle. When the fusible link is removed, the AYC warning
lamp lights up. After the battery has been recharged, fit the
fusible link back again and start the engine to ensure that
the AYC warning lamp is off.AYC fusible link

REAR AXLE – Sensor Relay 27-41
SENSOR RELAY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Caution: SRS
For vehicles with SRS, before removal of air bag module and clock spring, refer to GROUP 52B
– Service Precautions and Air Bag Module and Clock Spring.
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Steer sensor removal steps

Steering wheel and column cover
A1. Steer sensorAcceleration sensor and AYC relay
removal
2. Longitudinal acceleration sensor
3. Lateral acceleration sensor
4. AYC relay
NOTE
For the wheel speed sensor, refer to GROUP 35B.
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
ASTEER SENSOR REMOVAL
Remove the steer sensor from the column switch.
Caution
(1) A photocoupler is used as the steer sensor. Use care
not to allow dust or grease to be on the sensor.
(2) Do not bend or dirty with grease the slit plate on
the column switch side.Slit plate
Steer sensor