1999 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION VI battery

SRS – Air Bag Module Disposal ProceduresSRS – Air Bag Module Disposal Procedures52B-40
(5) Place three old tyres, without wheels, on top of the
tyre secured to the air bag module, and secure all
tyres with ropes (4 locations).
NOTE
The front passenger’s side air bag is larger in capacity
than the driver’s side air bag when deployed. For
this reason, it is necessary to tie up all tyres together
with rope.
(6) At a location as far away from the air bag module
as possible, and from a shielded position, disconnect
the two connected wires from each other, and connect
them to the two terminals of the battery (which has
been removed from the vehicle) to deploy the air
bag.
Caution
1) Before deployment, check carefully to be sure
that no one is nearby.
2) The inflator will be quite hot immediately
following the deployment, so wait at least 30
minutes to allow it to cool before attempting
to handle it. Although not poisonous, do not
inhale gas from air bag deployment. See
Deployed Air Bag Module Disposal
Procedures (P.52B-40) for post-deployment
handling instructions.
3) If the air bag fails to deploy when the
procedures above are followed, do not go near
the module. Contact your local distributor.
(7) After deployment, dispose of the air bag module
according to the Deployed Air Bag Module Disposal
Procedures.
DEPLOYED AIR BAG MODULE DISPOSAL
PROCEDURES
After deployment, the air bag module should be disposed
of in the same manner as any other scrap parts, adhering
to local laws and/or legislation that may be in force except
that the following points should be carefully noted during
disposal.
1. The inflator will be quite hot immediately following
deployment, so wait at least 30 minutes to allow it cool
before attempting to handle it.
2. Do not put water or oil on the air bag after deployment.
Tyres without wheels
Deployment wire
harness
Deployment wire
harness

54-1
CHASSIS
ELECTRICAL
CONTENTS
GENERAL 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BATTERY 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SERVICE SPECIFICATION 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IGNITION SWITCH EVOLUTION-VI WITH IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM> 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIAL TOOL 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TROUBLESHOOTING 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IGNITION SWITCH 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IGNITION SWITCH AND IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM> 13. . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIAL TOOL 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TROUBLESHOOTING 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IGNITION SWITCH AND IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
COMBINATION METERS 22. . . . . . . . . . . .
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS 22. . . . . . . . . . . .
SEALANT 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIAL TOOLS 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TROUBLESHOOTING 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
WARNINGS REGARDING SERVICING OF SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) EQUIPPED VEHICLES
WARNING!
(1) The service 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.
(2) When removing or installing the components indicated in the table of contents by an astarisk (*), use utmost care so
as not to apply any strong shock to SRS components.
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 (*).

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL – General / Battery54-3
GENERAL
Outline of Change

The following service procedures have been incorporated.
BATTERY
SERVICE SPECIFICATION
ItemSpecification
Specific gravity of the battery fluid1.220 – 1.290 [20C]
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
FLUID LEVEL AND SPECIFIC GRAVITY CHECK
1. Inspect whether or not the battery fluid is between the
UPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL marks.
2. Use a hydrometer and thermometer to check the specific
gravity of the battery fluid.
Standard value: 1.220–1.290 [20C]
The specific gravity of the battery fluid varies with the
temperature, so use the following formula to calculate
the specific gravity for 20C. Use the calculated value
to determine whether or not the specific gravity is
satisfactory.
D
20=Dt+0.0007 (t–20)
D
20: Specific gravity of the battery fluid calculated
for 20C.
Dt: Actually measured specific gravity
t: Actually measured temperature
Ther-
mometer
HydrometerGood

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL – Battery54-4
CHARGING
1. When charging a battery while still installed in the vehicle,
disconnect the battery cables to prevent damage to
electrical parts.
2. The current normally used for charging a battery should
be approximately 1/10th of the battery capacity.
3. When performing a quick-charging due to lack of time,
etc., the charging current should never exceed the battery
capacity as indicated in amperes.
4. Determining if charging is completed.
(1) If the specific gravity of the battery fluid reaches
1.250–1.290 and remains constant for at least one
hour.
(2) If the voltage of each cell reaches 2.5–2.8 V and
remains constant for at least one hour.
Caution
1. Be careful since the battery fluid level may rise
during charging.
2. Keep all sources of fire away while charging
because there is a danger of explosion.
3. Be careful not to do anything that could generate
sparks while charging.
4. When charging is completed, replace the battery
caps, pour clean water over the battery to remove
any sulfuric acid and dry.

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL – Battery54-5
BATTERY TESTING PROCEDURE
TEST STEP
(1) Turn headlamps on for 15 seconds.
(2) Turn headlamps off for 2 minutes to allow battery voltage to
stabilize.
(3) Disconnect cables.
Read open circuit voltage.
OK:Open circuit voltage is more than 12.4 VNGCharge battery at 5 amps. (see LOAD TEST RATE CHART)
RetestOK
(1) Connect a load tester to the battery.
(2) Load the battery at the recommended discharge rate (see LOAD
TEST RATE CHART).
(3) Read voltage after 15 seconds, then remove load.
(4) Compare the measured value with the minimum voltage (see
LOAD TEST CHART).
OK:Higher than minimum voltageNG
Replace battery
OK
Normal
LOAD TEST RATE CHART
Battery type28B19L34B19L44B20L95D31L55D23L55B24L
Charging time when fully discharged h
[5-amp rated current charging]56713108
Load test (Amps)120130160310170170
LOAD TEST CHART
Temperature C21 and
above16 to
2010 to
154 to 9–1 to 3–7 to
–2–12 to
–8–18 to
–13
Minimum voltage V9.69.59.49.39.18.98.78.5

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL – Ignition Switch and Immobilizer System54-13
IGNITION SWITCH AND IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM

SPECIAL TOOL
ToolNumberNameUse
MB991502MUT-II sub
assembly
Immobilizer system check
(Diagnosis display using the MUT-II)

Registration of the ID code
TROUBLESHOOTING
Caution
The ID code should always be re-registered when replacing the immobilizer-ECU.
STANDARD FLOW OF DIAGNOSIS TROUBLESHOOTING
Refer to GROUP 00 – How To Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points.
DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION
DIAGNOSIS CODES CHECK
Refer to GROUP 00 – How To Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points.
ERASING DIAGNOSIS CODES
Refer to GROUP 00 – How To Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points.
Caution
The diagnosis codes which result from disconnecting the battery cables cannot be erased.
INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS CODES
Diagnosis code No.Inspection itemsReference
page
11Transponder communication system54-14
12*ID code are not the same or are not registered54-14
21Communication system between MUT-II and engine-ECU54-15
31EEPROM abnormality inside immobilizer-ECU54-15
NOTE
*: Diagnosis code No. 12 is not recorded.

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL – Combination Meters54-29
FUEL GAUGE UNIT FLOAT HEIGHT
Move float and measure the height at point F (A) and at
point E (B) with float arm touching stopper.
Standard value:
Float positionMainSub
Point F16.417.5
Point E122.6134.6
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR (THERMISTOR)
1. Connect a test lamp (12V – 3.4W) to the fuel gauge
unit connector terminal and apply the battery voltage.
2. Condition is good if lamp goes off when the thermistor
is immersed in water and goes on when it is taken out
of water.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE SIMPLE CHECK
Remove the engine coolant tempara-
ture gauge unit connector.
Connect a test lamp (12 V – 3.4 W)
between the harness side connector
and the earth.
When the ignition switch is turned to
ON, the test lamp illuminates.OKThe needle of the engine coolant tem-
perature gauge moves.NGReplace the engine coolant tempera-
ture gauge.
OK
Replace the engine coolant tempera-
ture gauge unit.
NG
Repair the harness.
Point F
Point E
A
B Stopper
Stopper
Test lamp
(12V – 3.4 W)
Earth
Thermistor
Thermistor
Lamp goes on
Lamp goes off

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL – Combination Meters54-30
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE UNIT
CHECK
1. Bleed the engine coolant.
2. Remove the engine coolant temperature gauge unit.
3. Immerse the unit in 70C water to measure the resistance.
Standard value: 104 ±13.5 Ω
4. After checking, apply the specified adhesive around the
thread of engine coolant temperature gauge unit. Then,
tighten the unit to the specified torque.
Specified sealant:
3M Adhesive Nut Locking No. 4171 or equivalent
5. Add engine coolant.
COMBINATION METERS
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
2 1
3
Vehicle speed sensor removal
steps

Battery and battery tray

Air cleaner assembly
1. Vehicle speed sensorCombination meter removal steps
2. Meter bezel
3. Combination meter
ThermometerCircuit tester
10 – 12 Nm