2000 MITSUBISHI MONTERO spark plug

GDI -Troubleshooting 13A-86
From the previouspage
OK
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IIData list
27 Power steering fluid pressure switch (Refer to P.13A-105.)NGCheck the power steering fluid pressure switch system. (Refer
to P.13A-102, Inspection procedure 30.)
OK
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28 A/C switch (Refer to P.13A-105.)NGCheck the A/C switch and A/C relay system. (Refer to P.13A-102,
Inspection procedure 31.)
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31 Small lampswitch (Refer to P.13A-105.)NGCheck the smalllampswitch system. (Refer to P.13A-104, Inspec-
tion procedure 33.)
OK
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34 Air flow sensor reset signal (Refer to P.13A-105.)NGCheck the air flow sensor system. (Refer to P.13A-17, code No.
P0100.)
OK
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68 EGR valve (Refer to P.13A-105.)NGCheck the EGR valve. (Refer to P.13A-60, code No. P0403.)
OK
Ye s
Clean around the throttle valve. (Refer to P.13A-220.)
No
NG
Check that the crankanglesensor andtiming beltcover are properly
installed.
OK
Check ignition coil spark for each cylinder.
(1) Remove the ignition coil.
(2) Install a new sparkplug to the removed ignitioncoil.
(3) Disconnect the injector intermediate connector.
Caution
Never touch the connector terminal as approx. 100 V is
applied to the injector, or you are seriously injured.
(4) Earth the sparkplug electrodesecurely.
(5) Check that the sparkplug igniteswhen theengine iscranked.NG
Replace the ignition coil.
OK
Check all the following items:
DSpark plugs
DCompression pressure
DForeign material (such as water or kerosine) entered the fuel
linesOK
Check ignition timing. (Refer to GROUP 11A - Engine Adjustment.)
Does theenginestall immediately after the acceleratorpedal is
released?


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GDI -Troubleshooting 13A-87
Inspection procedure 11
The engine stalls when starting the car. (Pass out)
Probable cause
The cause is probably poor ignition due to a malfunctioning sparkplug(weak spark),
or an incorrect air/fuel ratio when the accelerator is depressed.DMalfunction of the ignition system
DMalfunction of the EGR valve
DAir stuck in the air intake system
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IISelf-Diag code
Is a diagnosis code displayed?Ye s(Refer to P.13A-15, INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS
CODES.)
No
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68 EGR valve (Refer to P.13A-105.)NGCheck the EGR valve. (Refer to P.13A-60, code No. P0403.)
OK
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IIActuator test
08 Purge control solenoid valve (Refer to P.13A-110.)NGCheck the purge control solenoid valve system. (Refer to P.13A-62,
code No. P0443.)
OK
Check ignition coil spark for each cylinder.
(1) Remove the ignition coil.
(2) Install a new sparkplug to the removed ignitioncoil.
(3) Disconnect the injector intermediate connector.
Caution
Never touch the connector terminal as approx. 100 V is
applied to the injector, or you are seriously injured.
(4) Earth the sparkplug electrodesecurely.
(5) Check that the sparkplug igniteswhen theengine iscranked.NGReplace the ignition coil.
OK
Check all the following items:
(1) Sparkplug
(2) Check if air is stuck in the air intake system.
DDamage intake manifoldgasket
DDamaged or disconnected vacuum hose
DDamaged air intake hose


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GDI -Troubleshooting 13A-88
Inspection procedure 12
The engine stalls when decelerating.
Probable cause
The cause is probably an improper air/fuel ratio due to a faulty EGR system, or poor
intake air volume due to a faulty electronic-controlled throttle valve system.DMalfunction of the electronic-controlled throttle valve
system
DMalfunction of the EGR valve
Have the battery terminalsbeen disconnectedrecently?Ye sWarm up the engine, and then let it run at idle for approx. ten
minutes.
No
MUT-
IISelf-Diag code
Is a diagnosis code displayed?Ye s(Refer to P.13A-15, INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS
CODES.)
No
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26 Acceleratorpedal positionswitch (Refer to P.13A-105.)NGCheck the acceleratorpedal positionswitch. (Refer to P.13A-100,
Inspection procedure 28.)
OK
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79 Throttle position sensor (1st channel) (Refer to P.13A-105.)NGCheck the throttle valve position feedback system. (Refer to
P.13A-65, code No. P1221.)
OK
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68 EGR valve (Refer to P.13A-105.)NGCheck the EGR valve system. (Refer to P.13A-69, code No. P0403.)
OK
Check ignition coil spark for each cylinder.
(1) Remove the ignition coil.
(2) Install a new sparkplug to the removed ignitioncoil.
(3) Disconnect the injector intermediate connector.
Caution
Never touch the connector terminal as approx. 100 V is
applied to the injector, or you are seriously injured.
(4) Earth the sparkplug electrodesecurely.
(5) Check that the sparkplug igniteswhen theengine iscranked.NGReplace the ignition coil.
OK
Check all the following items:
DSparkplug
DClean around the throttle valve (Refer to P.13A-220.)


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GDI -Troubleshooting 13A-90
From the previouspage
OK
Measure high fuelpressure between the fuelpump (highpressure)
and injector. (Refer to P.13A-224.)NG
Repair
OK
Check ignition coil spark for each cylinder.
(1) Remove the ignition coil.
(2) Install a new sparkplug to the removed ignitioncoil.
(3) Disconnect the injector intermediate connector.
Caution
Never touch the connector terminal as approx. 100 V is
applied to the injector, or you are seriously injured.
(4) Earth the sparkplug electrodesecurely.
(5) Check that the sparkplug igniteswhen theengine iscranked.NGReplace the ignition coil.
OK
Check all the following items:
DSparkplug
DEGR system
DCompression pressure
DClogged fuel filter, fuel lineNGCheck trouble symptom.
Replace the injector.
OK
Inspection procedure 14
The feeling of impact when accelerating
Probable cause
The cause is probably an ignition leakbeing generated in linewith an increase in
the sparkplug request voltage during acceleration.DMalfunction of the ignition system
NGReplace the ignition coil.
MUT-
IISelf-Diag code
Is a diagnosis code displayed?Ye s(Refer to P.13A-15, INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS
CODES.)
No
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IIData list
79 Throttle position sensor (1st channel) (Refer to P.13A-105.)NGCheck the throttle valve position feedback system. (Refer to
P.13A-65, code No. P1221.)
OK
Check ignition coil spark for each cylinder.
(1) Remove the ignition coil.
(2) Install a new sparkplug to the removed ignitioncoil.
(3) Disconnect the injector intermediate connector.
Caution
Never touch the connector terminal as approx. 100 V is
applied to the injector, or you are seriously injured.
(4) Earth the sparkplug electrodesecurely.
(5) Check that the sparkplug igniteswhen theengine iscranked.OKCheck all the following items:
DSparkplug
DIgnition current leak


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GDI -Troubleshooting 13A-91
Inspection procedure 15
The feeling of impact when decelerating
Probable cause
The cause is probably insufficient intake air due to a faulty electronic-controlled throttle
valve system.DMalfunction of the electronic-controlled throttle valve
system
MUT-
IISelf-Diag code
Is a diagnosis code displayed?Ye s(Refer to P.13A-15, INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS
CODES.)
No
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IIData list
79 Throttle position sensor (1st channel) (Refer to P.13A-105.)NGCheck the throttle valve position feedback system. (Refer to
P.13A-65, code No. P1221.)
OK
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26 Acceleratorpedal positionswitch (Refer to P.13A-105.)NGCheck the acceleratorpedal positionswitch system. (Refer to
P.13A-100, Inspection procedure 28.)
OK
Clean around the throttle valve. (Refer to P.13A-220.)
Inspection procedure 16
Knocking
Probable cause
The cause is probably incorrect detonation control or improper heat range of the
spark plugs.DMalfunction of the detonation sensor
DImproper heat range of the spark plugs
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IISelf-Diag code
Is a diagnosis code displayed?Ye s(Refer to P.13A-15, INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS
CODES.)
No
Does knocking occur when the vehicle is driven with the detonation
sensor disconnected?
(At this time, use the MUT-IIto check whether the ignitiontiming
is retarded from when the detonation sensor connector is con-
nected.)NoCheck the detonation sensor system. (Refer to P.13A-56, code
No. P0325.)
Ye s
Check all the following items:
DSparkplug
DForeign material (such as water or kerosine) entered the fuel
lines
Inspection procedure 17
Run-on (dieseling)
Probable cause
The cause is probably fuel leak from injector(s)DMalfunction of the injector
Replace the injector.


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GDI -Troubleshooting 13A-92
Inspection procedure 18
Too high CO and HC concentration when idling
Probable cause
The cause is probably an incorrect air/fuel ratioDMalfunction of air/fuel ratio control system
DDeterioration of the catalyst
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IISelf-Diag code
Is a diagnosis code displayed?Ye s(Refer to P.13A-15, INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS
CODES.)
No
Check ignition timing. (Refer to GROUP 11A - Engine Adjustment.)NGCheck that the crankanglesensor andtiming beltcover are properly
installed.
OK
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21 Engine coolant temperature sensor (Refer to P.13A-105.)NGCheck theengine coolant temperaturesensor. (Refer to P.13A-22,
code No. P0115.)
OK
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13 Intake air temperature sensor (Refer to P.13A-105.)NGCheck the intake air temperature sensor. (Refer to P.13A-21, code
No. P0110.)
OK
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25 Barometric pressure sensor (Refer to P.13A-105.)NGCheck the barometric pressure sensor. (Refer to P.13A-19, code
No. P0105.)
OK
NG
Check the oxygen sensor (front) system. (Refer to P.13A-31, code
No. P0130.)
OK
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11 Oxygen sensor (front)
OK:
0 - 400 mV and 600 - 1,000 mV alternates when the
engine is idling(wait for four minutes after theengine
started).OKReplace the oxygen sensor (front).
Check trouble symptom.
NGNG
Measure fuel high-pressure between the fuel pump (highpressure)
and injector. (Refer to P.13A-224.)NG
Repair
OK
Check ignition coil spark for each cylinder.
(1) Remove the ignition coil.
(2) Install a new sparkplug to the removed ignitioncoil.
(3) Disconnect the injector intermediate connector.
Caution
Never touch the connector terminal as approx. 100 V is applied to the injector, or you are seriously injured.
(4) Earth the sparkplug electrodesecurely.
(5) Check that the sparkplug igniteswhen theengine iscranked.
NG
Replace the ignition coil.
OK
Check all the following items:
DSparkplug
DEGR system
DCompression pressure
DClogged fuel filter or line
OK
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OK
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59 Oxygen sensor (rear) (Refer to P.13A-78.)
DTransmission: 2nd gear
DDriving with throttle widelyopen
OK:
600 - 1,000 mVNGCheck the oxygen sensor (rear) system. (Refer to P.13A-31, code
No. P0136.)
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11 Oxygen sensor (front)
OK:
600 - 1,000 mV when theengine is suddenlyraced


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GDI -Troubleshooting 13A-148
OK
Use an analyzer to measure the
signal waveform at engine-A/T-ECU
connectors D-119 and D-120.
DEngine: Idling
DSelector lever position: P
DVoltage between terminal 1 and
earth
OK:
A normal waveform should
be displayed as described
on P.13A-214 (INSPEC-
TION PROCEDURE US-
ING AN ANALYZER).NGCheck the following connector:
B-61
OK
Check the following connectors:
B-117 , B-114 injector>, B-118 ,
B-115 , B-103 injector>, B-104 NG
RepairNG
OK
OK
Check the harness wire between the
injector and the intermediate
connector.NG
Replace the engine-A/T-ECU.
Repair
Repair
From the previouspage
OK
Check the harness wire between
injector and the intermediate
connector.NG
Repair
OK
Replace the injector.
Check the trouble symptoms.NGReplace the injector driver.
Code No.44, 52, 53 Ignition coil (incorporating power
transistor) systemProbable cause
Range of Check
DEngine speed is approx. 50 - 4,000 r/min.
DEngine is not cranking.
Set Conditions
DThe ignition failure sensor does not send a signal about a certain cylinder for
four seconds. However, except that the ignition failure sensor does not send
a signal about all of cylinders.DMalfunction of the ignition coil
DMalfunction of the ignition failure sensor
DMalfunction of sparkplug
DOpen or short circuit in the primary ignition circuit
or loose connector contact
DMalfunction of engine-A/T-ECU


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GDI -Troubleshooting 13A-171
Inspection procedure 5
No initial combustion (starting impossible)
Probable cause
In cases such as the above, the cause is probably that a sparkplug is
defective, or that the supply of fuel to the combustion chamber is defective.
In addition, foreign materials (water, kerosene, etc.) may be mixed with the fuel.DMalfunction of the fuel supply system
DMalfunction of the ignition system
DMalfunction of the engine-A/T-ECU
NGRepair
OK
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IIData list
22 Crankanglesensor (Refer to P.13A-198.)NGCheck the crankanglesensor system.
(Refer to P.13A-140, code No.22.)
YES
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IIActuator Test
07 Fuel pump(low pressure) (Refer to P.13A-203.)NGCheck fuelpump(low pressure) system
(Refer to P.13A-193, Inspection procedure 29.)
OK
Does the camshaft rotate when theengine is cranking?NOCheck if thetiming belt isbroken ordamaged.
NO
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16 Battery voltage (Refer to P.13A-198.)NGCheck theengine controlrelay and ignition switch-IG system
(Refer to P.13A-190, Inspection procedure 25.)
OK
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IISelf-Diag Code
Is a diagnosis code set?YESRefer to P.13A-130, INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS
CODES
Check battery voltage when cranking.
OK:
8 V or higherNGCheck the battery.
OK
Is starting good if the engine iscranked with the accelerator
pedalslightly depressed?YESDClean the throttle valve area. (Refer to P.13A-220.)
DCheck and adjust the throttle position sensor (Refer to
P.13A-220.)
OK
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79 Throttle position sensor (1st channel) (Refer to P.13A-198.)NGCheck the throttle position sensor (1st channel) system
(Refer to P.13A-158, code No.79.)
OK
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21 Engine coolant temperature sensor (Refer to P.13A-198.)NGCheck theengine coolant temperaturesensor system
(Refer to P.13A-138, code No.21.)
OK
Measure low fuel pressure between the fuelpump(low
pressure) and fuelpump (highpressure) (Refer to P.13A-222.)NGRepair
OK
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NO
Adjust the throttle position sensor (Refer to P.13A-220.)
NG
Measure at injector driver connector B-19
DDisconnect the connector, and measure at the harness
side.
DThe voltage between terminals 4, 12, 21 and earth
(Ignition switch: ON)
OK
Battery voltage
Check fuel leakage (Refer to P.13A-225.)OK
Check the injector driver system.
(Refer to P.13A-196, Inspection procedure 34.) NG


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