1999 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION VI ignition

REAR AXLE – Troubleshooting 27-9
Code No. 26: Wheel speed sensor system (faulty output
signal)Probable cause
This code is output if the speed of one of the four wheels exceeds a specified level
when the vehicle speed is 20 km/h or more. At this time, the warning lamp is turned
on.
Defective harness or connector

Defective AYC-ECU

Defective ABS-ECU

OK
Replace ABS-ECU.
NG
Check harness between AYC-ECU
and ABS-ECU.NG
Repair
NG
Replace AYC-ECU.
OK
Check the trouble symptom.
NG
Check the following connectors:
B-24, B-95NG
Repair
OK
Check the trouble symptom.
NO
Measure at B-95 AYC-ECU connector.

Disconnect the connector and
measure at the harness side.

Ignition switch: ON

Turn tire at 1/2 to 1 revolution/sec.

Voltage across 6/7/8/9 and body
ground.
OK:42 mV or more (when mea-
sured with a circuit tester)
120 mV-P or more (when
measured with an oscillo-
scope)NGCheck the following connector:
B-95
Is ABS diagnosis code No. 15 output?YESRefer to Group 35B – Troubleshooting
NG
Repair

NG
Check and repair the harness between
wheel speed sensor and AYC-ECU.
OK
Check the trouble symptom.
OK
Check the following connectors:
B-95, B-52, B-17, A-26, A-50, D-04,
D-14, D-19NG
Repair
OK
Check wheel bearing.NG
Replace
NG
Replace AYC-ECU.
OK
Check the trouble symptom.
OK
Check the following connector:
B-95NG
Repair
OK
Check wheel speed sensor output volt-
age. (Refer to P.27-37.)NGCheck wheel speed sensor and ABS
rotor. (Refer to Group 35B.)
Check wheel speed sensor for installa-
tion.NG
Repair
NG
Replace

REAR AXLE – Troubleshooting 27-10
Code No. 31: Steer sensor (ST-1, ST-2, ST-N) systemProbable cause
This code is output when any of the steer sensors ST-1, ST-2, and ST-N is open-circuited
or the steer sensor ground wire is open-circuited.
Defective steer sensor

Defective harness or connector

Defective AYC-ECU
OK
Replace the steer sensor.
NG
Check the harness between steer sen-
sor and AYC-ECU.NG
Repair
NG
Check and repair the harness between
speed sensor and AYC-ECU.
OK
Check the trouble symptom.
OK
Check the trouble symptom.
OK
Check the following connectors:
B-95, B-65, B-98NG
Repair
NG: Voltage remains
at 4 V or more.
Measure at B-98 steer sensor connec-
tor.

Disconnect the connector and
measure at the harness side.

Continuity across 3 and body
ground
OK:ConductingNGCheck the following connectors:
B-98, B-50NG
Repair
NG
Replace AYC-ECU.
OK
Check the trouble symptom.
Measure at B-95 AYC-ECU connector.

Connector connected.

Ignition switch: ON

Voltage across 4/5/17 and body ground.
OK:The voltage alternates between about
3 V and about 0.5 V when the steering
wheel is turned.OKCheck the following connector:
B-95NG
Repair
NG: Voltage alternates
between 4 V or
more and 0.5 V.NG: Voltage
remains
at 0 V.
Code No. 32: Steer sensor (ST-N) systemProbable cause
This code is output when the steering wheel is considered to be turned 40 or more
as determined with ST-1 and ST-2 with ST-N ON (LOW voltage).
Defective steer sensor

Defective harness or connector

Defective AYC-ECU
OK
Replace the steer sensor.
NG
Check the harness between steer sen-
sor and AYC-ECU.NG
Repair
OK
Replace AYC-ECU.
NG
Replace AYC-ECU.
OK
Check the trouble symptom.
OK
Check the trouble symptom.
NG
Measure at B-95 AYC-ECU connector.

Disconnect the connector and
measure at the harness side.

Ignition switch: ON

Turn steering wheel about 90 in
either direction from the straight-
ahead position.

Voltage across 17 and body
ground.
OK:No continuityNGCheck the following connectors:
B-95, B-65, B-98NG
Repair
Measure at B-95 AYC-ECU connector.

Connector connected.

Ignition switch: ON

Turn steering wheel about 90 in
either direction from the straight-
ahead position.

Voltage across 17 and body
ground.
OK:The voltage increases from
about 0.5 V or less to about
3 V.OKCheck the following connector:
B-95NG
Repair

REAR AXLE – Troubleshooting 27-11
Code No. 33: Steer sensor (ST-N) systemProbable cause
This code is output when the steering wheel is turned 400 or more in the same
direction with ST-N OFF (HIGH voltage).
Defective steer sensor

Defective harness or connector

Defective AYC-ECU
NG
Replace AYC-ECU.
Check the trouble symptom.
OK
Replace the steer sensor.
NG
Check the harness between steer sen-
sor and AYC-ECU.NG
Repair
OK
Replace AYC-ECU.
OK
Check the trouble symptom.
Measure at B-95 AYC-ECU connector.

Connector connected.

Ignition switch: ON

Turn steering wheel about 90 in
either direction from the straight-
ahead position.

Voltage across 17 and body
ground.
OK:The voltage increases from
about 0.5 V or less to about
3 V.NGCheck the following connectors:
B-95, B-65, B-98NG
Repair
Code No. 34: Steer sensor (ST-1, ST-2) systemProbable cause
This code is output if a turning condition is detected for a cumulative period of time
of 15 min. or more, during which there is no change in the steer sensor (ST-1, ST-2)
signals with the wheel speed 15 km/h or more.
Defective steer sensor

Defective harness or connector

Defective AYC-ECU
NG
Replace AYC-ECU.
Check the trouble symptom.
OK
Replace the steer sensor.
NG
Check the harness between steer sen-
sor and AYC-ECU.NG
Repair
OK
Replace AYC-ECU.
OK
Check the trouble symptom.
Measure at B-95 AYC-ECU connector.

Connector connected.

Ignition switch: ON

Voltage across 4/5 and body
ground
OK:The voltage alternates
between about 0.5 V and
about 3 V as the steering
wheel is turned.NGCheck the following connectors:
B-95, B-65, B-98NG
Repair

REAR AXLE – Troubleshooting 27-12
Code No. 41: TPS systemProbable cause
This code is output when the input from the throttle position sensor falls short of
0.2 V.
Defective TPS

Defective harness or connector

Defective AYC-ECU
OK
Replace AYC-ECU.
NG
Check and repair the harness between
AYC-ECU and TPS.
OK
Check the trouble symptom.
NO
Measure at B-95 AYC-ECU connector.

Connector connected.

Ignition switch: ON

Voltage across 18 and body ground

Fully open the throttle valve.
OK:4.5 – 5.0 VNGCheck the following connector:
B-95
Is the MPI diagnosis code No. 14 out-
put?YESRefer to GROUP 13A TROUBLE-
SHOOTING.
NG
Repair
Code No. 51: Longitudinal acceleration sensor systemProbable cause
Code No. 56: Lateral acceleration sensor system
This code is output when the output from the acceleration sensor becomes 0.5 V
or less or 4.5 V or more.
Defective longitudinal acceleration sensor

Defective lateral acceleration sensor

Defective harness or connector

Defective AYC-ECU
NG
Replace the acceleration sensor.
OK
Check the trouble symptom.
OK
Check and repair the harness between
acceleration sensor and ignition
switch.
OK
Check the trouble symptom.
NG
Check and repair the harness between
acceleration sensor and AYC-ECU.
NGReplace AYC-ECU.
OK
Check the following connectors:
D-20, D-32
OK
Check the trouble symptom.
OK
Check the trouble symptom.
NG: 4.5 V or more
Check the acceleration sensor. (Refer
to P.27-42.)NG
Replace
NG: 0.5 V or less
Check at D-20, D-32 acceleration sen-
sor connector.

Disconnect the connector and
measure at the harness side.

Ignition switch: ON

Voltage across 1 and body ground
OK:System voltageNGCheck the following connectors:
D-20, D-32, B-49, B-75, B-76NG
Check and repair the harness between
acceleration sensor and AYC-ECU.
NG
Measure at D-20, D-32 acceleration
sensor connector.

Connector connected.

Ignition switch: ON

Voltage across 2 and body ground
OK:0.5 – 4.5 VOKCheck the following connectors:
D-20, D-32NG
Repair
Measure at B-95 AYC-ECU connector.

Connector connected.

Ignition switch: ON

Voltage across 1/3 and body
ground
OK:0.5 – 4.5 VOKCheck the following connector:
B-95NG
Repair
NG
Replace

REAR AXLE – Troubleshooting 27-13
Code No. 52: Longitudinal acceleration sensor systemProbable cause
This code is output when the longitudinal acceleration exceeds a predetermined value
while the vehicle is running with both ABS and brakes being inactive.
Defective longitudinal acceleration sensor

Defective harness or connector

Defective AYC-ECU
NG
Check and repair the harness between
longitudinal acceleration sensor and
AYC-ECU.
OK
Check the trouble symptom.
NG
Replace AYC-ECU.
OK
Check the trouble symptom.
OK
Check the following connector:
B-95NG
Repair
OK
Measure at B-95 AYC-ECU connector.

Connector connected

Ignition switch: ON

Voltage across 3 and body ground
OK:2.4 V to 2.6 V (where vehicle
in horizontal position)NGCheck the following connectors:
B-95, B-52, D-20
Check the acceleration sensor.
(Refer to P.27-42.)NG
Replace
NG
Repair
Code No. 61: Stop lamp switch systemProbable cause
This code is output under either of the following conditions:

Stop lamp switch remains ON for 15 min. or more.

There is an open-circuit in the harness between AYC-ECU and stop lamp switch.
Defective stop lamp switch

Defective harness or connector

Defective AYC-ECU
NG
Replace AYC-ECU.
OK
Check the trouble symptom.
OK
Check the following connector:
B-95NG
Repair
OK
Measure at the B-95 AYC-ECU con-
nector.

Disconnect the connector and
measure at the harness side.

Voltage across 11 and body ground

Brake pedal not depressed.
OK:1 V or lessNGCheck and repair the harness between
AYC-ECU and stop lamp switch.
Check the stop lamp switch.NG
Replace

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 27-20
5. INSPECTION CHART FOR TROUBLE SYMPTOMS
Trouble symptomInspection
procedure No.Ref. page
Communication between MUT-II and the whole system is not possible.127-20
Communicatio between MUT-II and AYC-ECU is not possible.227-21
AYC warning lamp does not light up when the ignition key is turned to “ON” (engine
stationary).327-22
AYC warning lamp remains lit up after the engine has started.427-23
AYC is inoperative.
Unable to start or accelerate on slippery road surfaces.527-23
Rear tires are noisy during low-speed cornering.
Vehicle skews.627-24
6. INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR TROUBLE SYMPTOMS
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1
Communication between MUT-II and the whole system is
not possible.
Probable cause
The cause may be a malfunction of the power supply circuit or the ground circuit
of the diagnosis connector.
Defective diagnosis connector

Defective harness or connector
NG
Check and repair the harness between
power supply and diagnosis connector.
OK
Check the trouble symptom.
NG
Check and repair the harness between
body ground and diagnosis connector.
OK
Check the trouble symptom.
OK
Replace MUT-II.
Check the following connectors:
B-22, B-50NG
Repair
OK
Measure at B-22 diagnosis connector.

Disconnect the connector and
measure at the harness side.

Continuity across 4/5 and body
ground
OK:ConductingNG
Measure at B-22 diagnosis combina-
tion meter connector.

Voltage across 16 and body ground
OK:System voltageNGCheck the following connectors:
B-22, B-49, B-75, B-73NG
Repair