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MPI – Troubleshooting13-31
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 15
Hesitation, sag or stumble
Probable cause
In cases such as the above, the cause is probably that ignition system, air/fuel mixture
or compression pressure is defective.Malfunction of the ignition system
Malfunction of air-fuel ratio control system
Malfunction of the fuel supply system
Poor compression
Malfunction of the turbocharger system
Malfunction of the secondary air supply 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 hesitation, sag, stumble or poor acceleration
occurs. (Refer to P.13-51, INSPECTION PROCEDURE 43.)
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 turbocharger boost pressure.
Check the boost pressure control system.
Check the turbocharger turbine wheel for smooth rotation.
Check the compression pressure.
Check the fuel filter or fuel line for clogging.
Check the secondary air supply system.
NOTE
*: Refer to Workshop Manual for LANCER EVOLUTION-IV and EVOLUTION-V (Pub. No. S9806CNCP9).
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 16
The feeling of impact or vibration when accelerating
Probable cause
In cases such as the above, the cause is probably that there is an ignition leak
accompanying the increase in the spark plug demand voltage during acceleration.Malfunction of the ignition system
MUT-II Self-Diag code
Are diagnosis codes displayed?Ye sRefer to P.13-8, INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS CODES.
No
Check the following items.
Check the ignition coil, spark plugs, spark plug cables.
Check for occurrence of ignition leak.
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MPI – Troubleshooting13-32
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 17
The feeling of impact or vibration when decelerating
Probable cause
Malfunction of the ISC servo system is suspected.Malfunction of the ISC servo system
MUT-II Self-Diag code
Are diagnosis codes displayed?Ye sRefer to P.13-8, INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS CODES.
No
Check the ISC servo for operation sound.NGCheck the ISC servo system.
(Refer to P.13-44, INSPECTION PROCEDURE 33.)
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
26 Idle position switch (Refer to P.13-58.)NGCheck the idle position switch system.
(Refer to P.13-38, INSPECTION PROCEDURE 26.)
OK
Clean the throttle valve area.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 18
Poor acceleration
Probable cause
Defective ignition system, abnormal air-fuel ratio, poor compression pressure, etc.
are suspected.Malfunction of the ignition system
Malfunction of air-fuel ratio control system
Malfunction of the fuel supply system
Poor compression pressure
Clogged exhaust system
Malfunction of the turbocharger 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 hesitation, sag, stumble or poor acceleration occur.
(Refer to P.13-51, INSPECTION PROCEDURE 43.)
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 turbocharger boost pressure.
Check the boost pressure control system.
Check the turbocharger turbine wheel for smooth rotation.
Check the compression pressure.
Check the fuel filter or fuel line for clogging.
Broken air intake hose
Clogged air cleaner
Clogged exhaust system
NOTE
*: Refer to Workshop Manual for LANCER EVOLUTION-IV and EVOLUTION-V (Pub. No. S9806CNCP9).
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CHASSIS ELECTRICAL – Radio and Tape Player54-45
RADIO AND TAPE PLAYER
TROUBLESHOOTING
There is noise when the engine is running.
Kind of Noise (Parenthe-
sized is how noise
sounds.)SymptomCauseRemedy
AM, FM: Ignition noise
(Popping, snapping,
crackling, buzzing)Popping sound becomes
faster with the increase
of engine speed.
The noise is lost with
ignition switch turned to
ACC.Mainly due to the
spark plugs.
Due to noise circula-
tion from elsewhere
Noise from the engineCheck the noise capacitor
and earth cable and
replace if necessary. (See
Fig. 1 and Fig. 2.)
AM, FM: Defogger noise
(1) (Murmuring)Occurs when the defogger
switch is turned to ON and
OFF.Noise produced by spark-
ing when the defogger
switch is turned to ON/
OFF enters the glass
antenna.Check the noise capacitor
and replace if necessary.
(See Fig. 1.)
AM, FM: Defogger noise
(2) (Snapping noise)Occurs when the defogger
switch is turned to ON.Noise produced by current
flowing in the defogger
enters the glass antenna.Check the choke coil and
replace if necessary.
(See Fig. 3.)
AM, FM: Defogger noise
(3) (Scratching, gaggling)Occurs when the defogger
switch is turned to ON with
print heater wire broken.Noise produced by spark-
ing where print heater is
broken enters the glass
antenna.Repair the print heater.
AM, FM: Wiper motor
noise (Humming, wheez-
ing)Sound becomes faster with
the increase of wiper speed
and is lost when the wiper is
stopped.Caused by sparking in
wiper motor brush.Replace the wiper motor.
FM: Mirror motor noise
(Humming, wheezing)Occurs when electric mirror
operates.Caused by sparking in
mirror motor brush.Replace the electric
motor.
Other electrical compo-
nents–Noise is emitted by some
electrical components in
long use.Repair or replace electri-
cal components.
Static electricity (Crack-
ling, crinkling)Noise is stopped when
the vehicle comes to a
complete stop.
Noise becomes louder
when the clutch is
released.Occurs when parts or
wiring move for some
reason and contact metal
parts of the body.Put parts or wiring into
position.
Various noises are produced
by body parts.Due to electrical detach-
ment of the hood, exhaust
pipe and muffler, suspen-
sion, etc. from the body.Tighten mounting bolts
securely. In many cases,
remedy of one part does
not eliminate the problem
due to incomplete earthing
elsewhere.
Caution
(1) Never let the noise filter contact a high tension cable. The noise filter could break down.
(2) Check that there is no external noise. This check is necessary to prevent misidentification of noise
sources.
(3) Noise prevention should be performed by eliminating noise sources in the descending order of loudness.