1999 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION VI spark plugs replace

ENGINE – Piston and Connecting Rod11-65
GCONNECTING ROD CAP NUT INSTALLATION
Caution
If the cylinder head has been installed before installing
the connecting rod cap nut, be sure to remove the spark
plugs.
(1) Since the connecting rod cap bolts and nuts are torqued
using the plastic area tightening method, the bolts should
be examined BEFORE reuse. If the bolt threads are
“necked down”, the bolt should be replaced.
Necking can be checked by running a nut with fingers
to the full length of the bolt threads. If the nut does not
run down smoothly, the bolt should be replaced.
(2) Before installation of each nut, apply engine oil to the
thread portion and bearing surface of the nut.
(3) Install each nut to the bolt and tighten it with fingers.
Then tighten the nuts alternately to install the cap properly.
(4) Tighten the nuts to a torque of 20 Nm.
(5) Make a paint mark on the head of each nut.
(6) Make a paint mark on the bolt end at the position 90°
to 94° from the paint mark made on the nut in the direction
of tightening the nut.
(7) Give a 90° to 94° turn to the nut and make sure that
the paint mark on the nut and that on the bolt are in
alignment.
Caution
1. If the nut is turned less than 90°, proper fastening
performance may not be expected. When
tightening the nut, therefore, be careful to give
a sufficient turn to it.
2. If the nut is overtightened (exceeding 94°), loosen
the nut completely and then retighten it by
repeating the tightening procedure from step (1).
INSPECTION
PISTON RING
(1) Check the piston ring for damage, excessive wear, and
breakage and replace if defects are evident. If the piston
has been replaced with a new one, the piston rings must
also be replaced with new ones.
(2) Check for the clearance between the piston ring and
ring groove. If the limit is exceeded, replace the ring or
piston, or both.
Standard value:
No. 1 ring 0.04 – 0.075 mm
No. 2 ring 0.02 – 0.06 mm
Limit: 0.1 mm
6AE0298
90° to 94°Paint mark
Paint
mark
NutBolt

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

MPI – Troubleshooting13-34
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 22
Too high CO and HC concentration when idling
Probable cause
Abnormal air-fuel ratio is suspected.
Malfunction of the air-fuel ratio control system

Deteriorated catalyst
Check trouble symptom.
No
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 Data list
21 Engine coolant temperature sensor. (Refer to P.13-57.)NGCheck the engine coolant temperature sensor system.
(Refer to P.13-10, INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR DIAGNOSIS
CODE 21.)
OK
MUT-II Data list
13 Intake air temperature sensor (Refer to P.13-56.)NGCheck the intake air temperature sensor system. (Refer to P.13-9,
INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR DIAGNOSIS CODE 13.)
OK
MUT-II Data list
25 Barometric pressure sensor (Refer to P.13-58.)NGCheck the barometric pressure sensor system. (Refer to P.13-14,
INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR DIAGNOSIS CODE 25.)
OK
MUT-II Data list
11 Oxygen sensor
OK:600–1,000 mV when racing suddenlyNGCheck the oxygen sensor system. (Refer to P.13-15, INSPECTION
PROCEDURE FOR DIAGNOSIS CODE 31.)
OK
MUT-II Data list
11 Oxygen sensor
OK:Repeat 0–400 mV and 600–1,000 mV alternately when
idling.OK
NG
Check the fuel pressure. (Refer to P.13-30.)*
OK
NG
Check the following items.

Check the injectors for operation sound.

Check the injectors for fuel leakage.

Check the ignition coil, spark plugs, spark plug cables.

Check the compression pressure.

Check the positive crankcase ventilation system.

Check the evaporative emission control system.
Check the trouble symptom.
NG
Replace the catalytic converter.
Replace the oxygen sensor.
MUT-II Self-Diag code
Are diagnosis codes displayed?Ye sRefer to P.13-8, INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS CODES.
NOTE
*: Refer to Workshop Manual for LANCER EVOLUTION-IV and EVOLUTION-V (Pub. No. S9806CNCP9).

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.