1999 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION VI low oil pressure

GENERAL – Precautions Before Service00-16
SERVICING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Before replacing a component related to the electrical system
and before undertaking any repair procedures involving the
electrical system, be sure to first disconnect the negative
(–) cable from the battery in order to avoid damage caused
by short-circuiting.
Caution
Before connecting or disconnecting the negative (–) cable,
be sure to turn off the ignition switch and the lighting
switch.
(If this is not done, there is the possibility of
semiconductor parts being damaged.)
APPLICATION OF ANTI-CORROSION AGENTS
AND UNDERCOATS
If oil or grease gets onto the oxygen sensor, it will cause
a drop in the performance of the sensor.
Cover the oxygen sensor with a protective cover when applying
anti-corrosion agents and undercoats.
PRE-INSPECTION CONDITION
“Pre-inspection condition” refers to the condition that the
vehicle must be in before proper engine inspection can be
carried out. If you see the words “Set the vehicle to the
pre-inspection condition.” in this manual, it means to set the
vehicle to the following condition.
Engine coolant temperature: 80–90C
Lamps, electric cooling fan and all accessories: OFF
M/T: Neutral
VEHICLE WASHING
If high-pressure car-washing equipment or steam car-washing
equipment is used to wash the vehicle, be sure to note the
following information in order to avoid damage to plastic
components, etc.
Spray nozzle distance: Approx. 40 cm or more
Spray pressure: 3,900 kPa or less
Spray temperature: 82C or less
Time of concentrated spray to one point: within 30 sec.
Approx.
40 cm

ENGINE – General Information11-2
GENERAL INFORMATION
DescriptionsSpecifications
TypeIn-line OHV, SOHC
Number of cylinders4
Combustion chamberPentroof + curved top piston type
Total displacement dm31,997
Cylinder bore mm85.0
Piston stroke mm88.0
Compression ratio8.8
Valve timingIntake valveOpens (BTDC)21°
Closes (ABDC)59°
Exhaust valveOpens (BBDC)58°
Closes (ATDC)18°
Lubrication systemPressure feed, full-flow filtration
Oil pump typeInvolute gear type

ENGINE – Rocker Arms and Camshaft11-41
(4) Removal the lash adjuster from the container. Then, push
down the steel ball gently and push the plunger to eliminate
diesel fuel from the pressure chamber.
Caution
Make sure the oil hole in the side of the body is pointing
toward container A. Do not point the oil hole at yourself
or other people.
(5) Place the lash adjuster in container B. Then, gently push
down the internal steel ball using wire (0.5 mm in diameter)
or special tool MD998442 and move the plunger through
5 to 10 strokes until it slides smoothly. This operation
will clean the lash adjuster’s pressure chamber.
Caution
The steel ball spring is extremely weak, so the lash
adjuster’s functionality may be lost if the air bleed
wire is pushed in hard.
(6) Remove the lash adjuster from the container. Then, push
down the steel ball gently and push the plunger to eliminate
diesel fuel from the pressure chamber.
Caution
Make sure the oil hole in the side of the body is pointing
toward container A. Do not point the oil hole at yourself
or other people.
(7) Place the lash adjuster in container C. Then, gently push
down the internal steel ball using wire (0.5 mm in diameter)
or special tool MD998442.
Caution
Do not use container C for cleaning. If cleaning is
performed in container C, foreign matter could enter
the pressure chamber when chamber is filled with
diesel fuel.
(8) Stand the lash adjuster with its plunger at the top, then
push the plunger downward firmly until it moves through
its greatest possible stroke. Return the plunger slowly,
then release the steel ball and allow the pressure chamber
to fill with diesel fuel.
MD998442
Diesel fuel
MD998442Diesel fuel
MD998442
Diesel fuel
MD998442
Diesel fuel
MD998442Diesel fuel

MPI – General13-3
MPI System Diagram
1 Injector
2 ISC servo
3 Fuel pressure control valve
4 Waste gate solenoid valve
5 Secondary air control solenoid valve

Control relay

Fuel pump relay

A/C relay

Ignition coil

Exhaust temperature warning lamp

Engine warning lamp

Diagnosis output

Alternator G terminal

Fan motor relay

Tachometer

Fuel pump relay No.2 1 Oxygen sensor
2 Air flow sensor
3 Intake air temperature sensor
4 Throttle position sensor
5 Idle switch
6 Camshaft position sensor
7 Crank angle sensor
8 Barometric pressure sensor
9 High temperature sensor
10 Engine coolant temperature sensor
11 Detonation sensor

Power supply voltage

Ignition switch-IG

Ignition switch-ST

Vehicle speed sensor

A/C switch

Power steering fluid pressure switch

Alternator FR signalEngine ECU
1 Oxygen sensor
2 Air flow sensor3
Intake air tem-
perature sensor
4,
5
6 Camshaft position
sensor
7 Crank angle sensor 8 Barometric
pressure sensor
9 High temperature
sensor 10 Coolant temperature sensor
11 Detonation sensor1 Injector 2 ISC servo
3 Fuel pressure
control valve
4 Waste gate
solenoid valve 5 Secondary air
control solenoid
valveCanister
Check valveFrom
fuel
tank
Throttle position
sensor (with a
built-in
idle
switch)
Secondary
air valve
AirTo fuel
tankFuel
pressure
regulatorFrom
fuel
pump
Waste gate
actuator
Catalytic converter

MPI – Troubleshooting13-6
TROUBLESHOOTING
DIAGNOSIS TROUBLESHOOTING FLOW
Refer to GROUP 00 – How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection
Service Points.
DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION
ENGINE WARNING LAMP (CHECK ENGINE LAMP)
If an abnormality occurs in any of the following items related
to the Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPI) system, the engine
warning lamp will illuminate.
If the lamp remains illuminated or if the lamp illuminates while
the engine is running, check the diagnosis code output.
Engine warning lamp inspection items
Engine-ECU
Air flow sensor
Intake air temperature sensor
Throttle position sensor
Engine coolant temperature sensor
Crank angle sensor
Camshaft position sensor
Barometric pressure sensor
Detonation sensor
Injector
Ignition coil, power transister unit
METHOD OF READING AND ERASING DIAGNOSIS
CODES
Refer to GROUP 00 – How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection
Service Points.
INSPECTION USING MUT-II DATA LIST AND
ACTUATOR TESTING
1. Carry out inspection by connecting the MUT-II.
If there is an abnormality, check and repair the chassis
harnesses and components.
2. After repairing, check that the abnormal input and output
have returned to normal as a result of the repairs.
3. Erase the diagnosis code memory.
4. Remove the MUT-II and carry out a road test to confirm
that the problem has disappeared.
Engine warning lamp
(check engine lamp)

MPI – Troubleshooting13-7
FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION REFERENCE TABLE
When the main sensor malfunctions are detected by the diagnosis function, the vehicle is controlled
by means of the pre-set control logic to maintain safe conditions for driving.
Malfunctioning itemControl contents during malfunction
Air flow sensor1. Uses the throttle position sensor signal and engine speed signal (crank angle sensor
signal) to take reading of the basic injector drive time and basic ignition timing from
the pre-set mapping.
2. Fixes the ISC servo in the appointed position so idle control is not performed.
Intake air temperature
sensorControls as if the intake air temperature is 25C.
Throttle position
sensorNo increase in fuel injection amount during acceleration due to the throttle position sensor
signal.
Engine coolant
temperature sensor1. Controls as if the engine coolant temperature is 80C.
(This condition is maintained until the ignition switch is turned off even when the
sensor signal returns normal.)
2. Lets the fan motor (radiator and condenser) run at high speed.
Camshaft position
sensorInjects fuel to all cylinders simultaneously for 4 seconds.
(However, after the ignition switch is turned to ON, the No. 1 cylinder top dead centre is not
detected at all.)
Barometric pressure
sensorControls as if the barometric pressure is 101 kPa.
Detonation sensorSwitches the ignition timing from ignition timing for super petrol to ignition timing for standard
petrol.
Ignition coil, power
transistor unitCuts off the fuel supply to cylinders with an abnormal ignition.
Alternator FR terminalDoes not control the output of the alternator according to an electrical load. (works as a
normal alternator)

MPI – Troubleshooting13-8
3. INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS CODES
Code No.Diagnosis itemReference page
12Air flow sensor system13-8
13Intake air temperature sensor system13-9
14Throttle position sensor system13-9
21Engine coolant temperature sensor system13-10
22Crank angle sensor system13-11
23Camshaft position sensor system13-12
24Vehicle speed sensor system13-13
25Barometric pressure sensor system13-14
31Detonation sensor system13-15
41Injector system13-15
44Ignition coil and power transistor unit system13-16
64Alternator FR terminal system13-17
INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR DIAGNOSIS CODES
Code No. 12 Air flow sensor systemProbable cause
Range of Check

Engine speed is 500 r/min or more.
Set conditions

Sensor output frequency is 3 Hz or less for 4 seconds.
Malfunction of the air flow sensor

Improper connector contact, open or short-circuited
harness wire of the air flow sensor

Malfunction of the engine-ECU
Measure at the air flow sensor con-
nector A-25.

Connect the connector. (Use
the test harness: MB991709)
1. Voltage between 3 and earth
(Engine: Idling)
OK:2.2–3.2 V
2. Voltage between 7 and earth
OK:0–1 V (Engine: idling)
6–9 V (2,000 r/min)
OK
Replace the engine-ECU.1. NG
Check the air flow sensor circuit.
(Refer to P.13-55, INSPECTION
PROCEDURE 48.)
2. NG
Measure at the engine-ECU con-
nector B-59.

Connect the connector.

Voltage between 19 and earth
(Ignition switch: ON)
OK:6–9 V
OK
Check the following connector:
B-59
OK
Check trouble symptom.
NG
Replace the engine-ECU.NG
Check the following connector:
A-25NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptom.
NG
NG
Repair
Replace the air flow sensor.

MPI – Troubleshooting13-16
Code No. 44 Ignition coil and power transistor unit systemProbable cause
Range of Check

Engine speed is approx. 50–4,000 r/min

Engine is not cranking.
Set conditions

Abnormal rotation due to misfire is detected by crank angle sensor (Either one
of coils fails).
Malfunction of the ignition coil

Improper connector contact, open or short-circuited
harness wire of the ignition primary circuit

Malfunction of the engine-ECU
OK
OK
Check trouble symptom.
Measure at the ignition coil connectors
A-110, A-111

Disconnect the connector, and
measure at the harness.
1. Voltage between 1 and earth
(Ignition switch: ON)
OK: System voltage
2. Voltage between 3 and earth
(Engine: Cranking)
OK: 0.5–4.0 V
3. Continuity between the 2 and earth
OK: Continuity1. NGCheck the following connectors:
B-65, B-76OKCheck trouble symptom.
NG
Check the harness wire between the
ignition coil and ignition switch connec-
tor, and repair if necessary.
2. NGCheck the following connector: B-59NG
Repair
NG
Check the harness wire between the
engine-ECU and ignition coil connector.OKReplace the engine-ECU.
NG
Repair
3. NG
Check the harness wire between the
ignition coil connector and earth, and
repair if necessary.
Check the following connectors:
A-110, A-111NG
Repair
Check trouble symptom.
NG
Check the following items.

Check the spark plugs, spark plug
cables.

Check the compression pressure.
NG
Repair
Check the ignition coil. (Refer to
GROUP 16 – IGNITION SYSTEM.)NG
Replace
OK
OK