2000 MITSUBISHI MONTERO display

GDI -Troubleshooting 13A-77
Inspection procedure 5
No initial combustion (starting impossible)
Probable cause
This is caused by incorrect fuel supply into the combustion chamber, and improper
ignition circuit. Besides that, foreign material may be contaminated in fuel.DMalfunction of the fuel supply system
DMalfunction of the ignition system
DMalfunction of the engine-ECU
Check system voltage while theengine iscranking.
OK:
8 V or moreNGCheck the battery. (Refer to GROUP 55 - Battery.)
OK
MUT-
IISelf-Diag code
Is a diagnosis code displayed?Ye sRefer to P.13A-15, INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS
CODES.
No
MUT-
IIData list
16 System voltage (Refer to P.13A-105.)NGCheck theengine controlrelay and ignition switch-IG system. (Refer
to P.13A-99, Inspection procedure 26.)
OK
Does the camshaft rotate when theengine is cranking?NoCheck if thetiming belt isbroken ordamaged.
Ye s
MUT-
IIActuator test
07 Fuel pump(low pressure) (Refer to P.13A-110.)NGCheck the fuelpump(low pressure) system. (Refer to P.13A-101,
Inspection procedure 29.)
OK
MUT-
IIData list
22 Crankanglesensor (Refer to P.13A-105.)NGCheck the crankanglesensor system. (Refer to P.13A-56, code
No. P0335.)
OK
MUT-
IIData list
21 Engine coolant temperature sensor (Refer to P.13A-105.)NGCheck theengine coolant temperaturesensor system. (Refer to
P.13A-22, code No. P0115.)
OK
MUT-
IIData list
79 Throttle position sensor (1st channel) (Refer to P.13A-105.)NGCheck the throttle position sensor (1st channel) system. (Refer
to P.13A-25, code No. P0120.)
OK
Inspectenginestart ability by cranking theengine while theaccelera-
tor pedal isslightly depressed.OKClean around the throttle valve. (Refer to P.13A-220.)
NG
Check fuel leakage. (Refer to P.13A-225.)NG
Repair
OK
Measure low fuel pressure between the fuelpump(low pressure)
and fuel pump (highpressure). (Refer to P.13A-222.)NG
Repair
OK
Measure at ignition coil connectors B-101, B-108, B-112, B-113,
B-116, B-119.
DConnect the connector.
DConnect atiming light to theNo.1 terminal of each connector
in turn.
(Engine cranking)
OK:
The timing lightflashes.NGCheck the ignition coil (incorporating power transitor) system. (Refer
to P.13A-53, code No. P0300.)
OK
Check ignitiontiming while the engine iscranking.
OK:
Approx. 5_BTDCNGCheck that the crankanglesensor andtiming beltcover are properly
installed.
OK
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Measure at injector driver connector B-121.
DDisconnect the connector, and measure at the connector side.
DVoltage between each of terminals 4, 12, 21 and earth
(Ignition switch: ON)
OK:
System voltageCheck the injector driver system. (Refer to P.13A-104, Inspection
procedure 34.) NG
OK


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GDI -Troubleshooting 13A-79
Inspection procedure 6
Initial combustion takes place, but does not complete
(start impossible), too long time to start (poor start)
Probable cause
This may be caused by improper sparkplug ignition (poorspark), improper mixture
during enginecranking, improper fuel pressure.DMalfunction of the fuel supply system
DMalfunction of the fuel pressure sensor
DMalfunction of the ignition system
DMalfunction of the electronic-controlled throttle vale
system
DMalfunction of the engine-ECU
Check system voltage while theengine iscranking.
OK:
8 V or moreNGCheck the battery. (Refer to GROUP 55 - Battery.)
OK
MUT-
IISelf-Diag code
Is a diagnosis code displayed?Ye sRefer to P.13A-15, INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS
CODES.
No
MUT-
IIActuator test
07 Fuel pump(low pressure) (Refer to P.13A-110.)NGCheck the fuelpump(low pressure) system. (Refer to P.13A-101,
Inspection procedure 29.)
OK
MUT-
IIData list
21 Engine coolant temperature sensor (Refer to P.13A-105.)NGCheck theengine coolant temperaturesystem. (Refer to P.13A-22,
code No. P0115.)
OK
MUT-
IIData list
18 Cranking signal (Refer to P.13A-105.)NGCheck the ignition switch-ST system. (Refer to P.13A-99, Inspection
procedure 27.)
OK
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IIData list
74 Fuel pressure sensor (Refer to P.13A-105.)NGCheck an abnormal fuel pressure system. (Refer to P.13A-36, code
No. P0190.)
Check fuel leakage. (Refer to P.13A-225.)NG
Repair
OK
Is the enginestarted normally when it is cranked with the accelerator
pedal depressed slightly?Ye sClean around the throttle valve. (Refer to P.13A-220.)
No
MUT-
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 ignitiontimingwhen theengine iscranked.
OK:
approx. 5_BTDCNGCheck that the crankanglesensor andtiming beltcover are properly
installed.
OK
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GDI -Troubleshooting 13A-81
Inspection procedure 7
Unstable idling (rough idle, hunting)
Probable cause
This malfunction is probably caused by a faulty ignition system, improper air/fuel ratio,
a faulty electronic-controlled throttle valve system, improper compression pressure,
etc. As many causes can be suspected, diagnose from easier items.DMalfunction of the ignition system
DMalfunction of the air/fuel ratio control system
DMalfunction of the electronic-control throttle valve
system
DImproper compression pressure
DAir sucking into the air intake system
Has the batterybeen 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 sRefer to P.13A-15, INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS
CODES.
No
Does theengine idlespeed fluctuates excessively (excessivehunt-
ing)?Ye sClean around the throttle valve. (Refer to P.13A-220.)
No
MUT-
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
MUT-
IIData list
26 Acceleratorpedal positionswitch (Refer to P.13A-110.)NGCheck the acceleratorpedal positionswitch system. (Refer to
P.13A-100, Inspection procedure 28.)
OK
MUT-
IIData list
13 Intake air temperature sensor (Refer to P.13A-105.)NGCheck the intake air temperature sensor system. (Refer to P.13A-21,
code No. P0110.)
OK
MUT-
IIData list
25 Barometric pressure sensor (Refer to P.13A-105.)NGCheck the barometric pressure sensor system. (Refer to P.13A-19,
code No. P0105.)
OK
MUT-
IIData list
21 Engine coolant temperature sensor (Refer to P.13A-105.)NGCheck theengine coolant temperaturesensor. (Refer to P.13A-22,
code No. P0115.)
OK
MUT-
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
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IIData list
11 Oxygen sensor (front)
OK:
600 - 1,000 mV when theengine is suddenlyracedNGCheck the oxygen sensor (front) system. (Refer to P.13A-28, code
No. P0130.)
OK
MUT-
IIData list
59 Oxygen sensor (rear)
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.)
OK
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GDI -Troubleshooting 13A-83
Inspection procedure 8
Idle speed is high or low (Improper idling)
Probable cause
The cause is probably that the intake airamount during idling is too great or too
small.DMalfunction of the electronic-controlled throttle valve
system
DMalfunction of the throttle body
MUT-
IISelf-Diag code
Is a diagnosis code displayed?Ye s(Refer to P.13A-15, INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS
CODES.)
No
MUT-
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.S P1221.)
OK
MUT-
IIActuator test
08 Purge control solenoid valve (Refer to P.13A-110.)NGCheck the purge control solenoid valve. (Refer to P.13A-62, code
No. P0443.)
OK
MUT-
IIData list
26 Acceleratorpedal positionswitch (Refer to P.13A-105.)NGCheck the acceleratorpedal positionswitch system. (Refer to
P.13A-100, Inspection procedure 28.)
OK
MUT-
IIData list
21 Engine coolant temperature sensor (Refer to P.13A-105.)NGCheck theengine coolant temperaturesensor. (Refer to P.13A-22,
code No. P0115.)
OK
MUT-
IIData list
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.)
OK
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IIData list
67 Stoplampswitch (Refer to P.13A-105.)NGCheck the stoplampswitch system. (Refer to P.13A-103, Inspection
procedure 32.)
OK
DClean around the throttle valve. (Refer to P.13A-220.)
DAdjust the throttle position sensor. (Refer to P.13A-220.)


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GDI -Troubleshooting 13A-84
Inspection procedure 9
When the engine is cold, it stalls at idling. (Die out)
Probable cause
The cause is probably an incorrect air/fuel ratio or poor intake airamountwhen the
engine iscold.DMalfunction of the electronic-control throttle valve
system
DMalfunction of the throttle body
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
Is the engine idlingcorrect after theengine has been warmed up?Ye sRefer to “Unstableidling (rough idle, hunting).”(Refer to P.13A-81,
Inspection procedure 7.)
No
MUT-
IIData list
22 Crankanglesensor (Refer to P.13A-105.)
Checkidlingspeed when theengine iscold.NGCheck the throttle valve position feedback system. (Refer to
P.13A-65, code No. P1221.)
OK
MUT-
IIData list
26 Acceleratorpedal positionswitch (Refer to P.13A-105.)NGCheck the accelerator position switch. (Refer to P.13A-100, Inspec-
tion procedure 28.)
OK
MUT-
IIData list
21 Engine coolant temperature sensor (Refer to P.13A-105.)NGCheck theengine coolant temperaturesensor. (Refer to P.13A-22,
code No. P0115.)
OK
MUT-
IIData list
68 EGR valve (Refer to P.13A-105.)NGCheck the EGR valve system. (Refer to P.13A-60, code No. P0403.)
OK
Does theenginestall immediately after the acceleratorpedal is
released?Ye sClean around the throttle valve. (Refer to P.13A-220.)
No
Measure fuel highpressure between the fuelpump (highpressure)
and injector. (Refer to P.13A-224.)NG
Repair
OK
Check ignition timing. (Refer to GROUP 11A - Engine Adjustment.)NGCheck 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.NGReplace the ignition coil.
OK
Check all the following items:
DSpark plugs
DCompression pressure
DEngine oilviscosityNGCheck trouble symptom. OK
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GDI -Troubleshooting 13A-85
Inspection procedure 10
When the engine is hot, it stalls at idling. (Die out)
Probable cause
The cause is probably an improper air/fuel ratio, faulty electronic-controlled throttle
valve system, compression pressure. In addition, if theenginestalls suddenly, another
possible causemight be a poorconnector contact.DMalfunction of the ignition system
DMalfunction of air/fuel ratio control system
DMalfunction of electronic-controlled throttle valve
system
DMalfunction of the throttle body
DPoor connector contact
DImproper compression pressure
DAir stuck in the air intake system
NG
Repair
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 sRefer to P.13A-15, INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS
CODES.
No
MUT-
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
Is it easy to reproduce theengine stall?NoWhile carrying out an intermittent malfunction simulation test. (Refer
to GROUP 00 - Points to Note for Intermittent Malfunction.), check
for sudden changes in the following signals.
DCrankanglesensor signal
DInjector drive signal
DFuel pump(low pressure) drive signal
DAir flow sensor
DPrimary ignition signal
DPower supply to the engine-ECU
Ye s
MUT-
IIData list
26 Acceleratorpedal positionswitch (Refer to P.13A-105.)NGCheck the acceleratorpedal positionswitch. (Refer to P.13A-100,
Inspection procedure 28.)
OK
MUT-
IIData list
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
MUT-
IIData list
25 Barometric pressure sensor (Refer to P.13A-105.)NGCheck the barometric pressure sensor. (Refer to P.13A-19, code
No. P0105.)
OK
MUT-
IIData list
21 Engine coolant temperature sensor (Refer to P.13A-105.)NGCheck theengine coolant temperaturesensor. (Refer to P.13A-22,
code No. P0115.)
OK
MUT-
IIData list
11 Oxygen sensor (front)
OK:
600 - 1,000 mV when theengine is suddenlyracedNGCheck the oxygen sensor (front) system. (Refer to P.13A-28, code
No. P0130.)
OK
MUT-
IIData list
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).NGMeasure fuel high-pressure between the fuel pump (highpressure)
and injector. (Refer to P.13A-224.)
OK
Check that air is sucked in the air intake system.
DBroken intakemanifoldgasket
DDamaged vacuum hose
DDamaged air intake hoseOK
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OK
MUT-
IIData list
59 Oxygen sensor (rear)
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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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
MUT-
IISelf-Diag code
Is a diagnosis code displayed?Ye s(Refer to P.13A-15, INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS
CODES.)
No
MUT-
IIData list
68 EGR valve (Refer to P.13A-105.)NGCheck the EGR valve. (Refer to P.13A-60, code No. P0403.)
OK
MUT-
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
MUT-
IIData list
26 Acceleratorpedal positionswitch (Refer to P.13A-105.)NGCheck the acceleratorpedal positionswitch. (Refer to P.13A-100,
Inspection procedure 28.)
OK
MUT-
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
MUT-
IIData list
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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