2005 MITSUBISHI LANCER ECU

TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGINE COOLING14-18
Q: Are these connectors in good condition?
YES :
Go to Step 5 .
NO : Repair or replace the connector. Then go to
Step 8 .
STEP 5. Check the harness wire between cooling
fan motor drive control unit connector A-18
terminal 2 and engine-ECU connector C-123
terminal 21 or engine-A/T-ECU connector
C-122 terminal 18 .
Q: Are these harness wires in good condition?
YES :
Go to Step 6 .
NO : Repair the damaged harness wire. Then go
to Step 8 .
AC303555AB
Connector: C-123 , C-122
C-123
or
C-122
C-123
Engine-ECU or
engine-A/T-ECU
C-122
AC100293
A-18
321
Connector: A-18
AD
AC303555AB
Connector: C-123 , C-122
C-123
or
C-122
C-123
Engine-ECU or
engine-A/T-ECU
C-122

TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGINE COOLING14-19
STEP 6. Check the cooling fan motor drive
control unit.
(1) Disconnect engine-ECU connector C-123
or engine-A/T-ECU connector C-122 .
(2) Pull out connector terminal pin 21 or 18
to disconnect connector.
(3) Reconnect the connector with connector terminal
pin still removed.
(4) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.(5) Check for the cooling fan operation.
•The cooling fan rotates. (with connector
terminal pin 21 or 18
disconnected)
•The cooling fan stops. (When connector
terminal pin 21 or 18 is
connected to the body earth.)
(6) Turn the ignition switch to the "OFF" position.
(7) Disconnect engine-ECU connector C-123
or engine-A/T-ECU connector C-122 , and
push in connector terminal pin 21 or 18
to disconnect connector.
(8) Reconnect the connector with connector terminal
pin still installed.
Q: Does the cooling fan rotate? And when the
connector terminal pin is connected to the body
earth, does the cooling fan stop?
YES :
Go to Step 7 .
NO : Replace the cooling fan motor drive control
unit (Refer to P.14-35). Then go to Step 8 .
STEP 7. MUT-II/III self-diag code
Check if an MPI system self-diag code is set. (Refer
to GROUP 13A - Trouble shooting P.13A-9) <4G1>
or (Refer to GROUP 13B - Trouble shooting
P.13B-9) <4G6>.
Q: Diagnosis code set?
YES :
Inspection chart for diagnosis code (Refer
to GROUP 13A - Trouble shooting
P.13A-15) <4G1> or Inspection chart for
diagnosis code (Refer to GROUP 13B -
Trouble shooting P.13B-15) <4G6>.
NO : Replace the engine-ECU or
engine-A/T-ECU (Refer to GROUP
13A P.13A-401). Then go to Step 8 .
STEP 8. Check the symptoms.
Q: Does the cooling fan motor (L.H.) and the cooling
fan motor (R.H.) <4G1 (Vehicles with A/C)> or A/C
condenser fan motor <4G6> operate correctly?
YES :
This symptoms is complete.
NO : Return to Step 1 .
AC303555AB
Connector: C-123 , C-122
C-123
or
C-122
C-123
Engine-ECU or
engine-A/T-ECU
C-122
AC303559
C-122 connector
(Harness side connector: ECU side view)
AB
C-123 connector
(Harness side connector: ECU side view)

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
ENGINE COOLING14-23
5. Apply the designated sealant to the screw area of
the cylinder block drain plug, and then tighten to
the standard torque.
Specified sealant: 3M Nut Locking Part
No.4171 or equivalent
Tightening torque:
40 ± 5 N⋅m <4G1>
44 ± 5 N⋅m <4G6>
6. Securely tighten the drain plug of the radiator.
7. Reinstall the radiator condenser tank.
CAUTION
Do not use alcohol or methanol anti-freeze or any
engine coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol
anti-freeze. The use of an improper anti-freeze
can cause corrosion of the aluminium
components.
8. By referring to the section on coolant, select an
appropriate concentration for safe operating
temperature within the range of 30 to 60%. Use
special tool LLC changer (MB991871) to refill the
coolant. A convenient mixture is a 50% water and
50% antifreeze solution (freezing point: −31°C).
Recommended antifreeze: DIAQUEEN SUPER
LONG LIFE COOLANT or equivalent
Quantity:
5.0 L <4G1>
7.0 L <4G6>
NOTE: For how to use special tool MB991871,
refer to its manufacturer’s instructions.9. Reinstall the radiator cap.
10.Start the engine and let it warm up until the
thermostat opens.
11.After repeatedly revving the engine up to 3,000
r/min several times, then stop the engine.
12.Remove the radiator cap after the engine has
become cold, and pour in coolant up to the brim.
Reinstall the cap.
CAUTION
Do not overfill the radiator condenser tank.
13.Add coolant to the radiator condenser tank
between the "F" and "L" mark if necessary.
CONCENTRATION MEASUREMENTM1141001100352
Measure the temperature and specific gravity of the
engine coolant to check the antifreeze concentration.
Standard value: 30 − 60% (allowable
concentration range)
Recommended antifreeze: DIAQUEEN SUPER
LONG LIFE COOLANT or equivalent
CAUTION
If the concentration of the anti-freeze is below
30%, the anti-corrosion property will be
adversely affected. In addition, if the
concentration is above 60%, both the
anti-freezing and engine cooling properties will
decrease, affecting the engine adversely. For
these reasons, be sure to maintain the
concentration level within the specified range.
COOLING FAN MOTOR DRIVE CONTROL
UNIT CHECK
M1141006100216
1. Remove the cooling fan motor drive control unit
connector.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position, and
measure the voltage between terminal 1 and 3 at
the harness side connector.
Standard value: system voltage
AC200625
Cylinder block
drain plug
AC
AC303612AB
MB991871
AIR HOSE
AC103195
Y1716AU
1 23
AC
Cooling fan motor
drive control unit

AIR CLEANER
INTAKE AND EXHAUST15-3
AIR CLEANER
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONM1151002100486
CAUTION
Parts marked by * are made of recycled-paper mixed plastic material, so observe the following
precautions.
•Avoid any shock or load to these parts when removing and installing them.
•When installing, securely set the air cleaner cover clamp to the air cleaner body.
NOTE: Parts marked by * are made of recycled-paper mixed plastic material. Dispose of according to state
and local laws.
AC303618
4.0 ± 1.0 N·m 4.0 ± 1.0 N·m
10*9*4
1*5
11
12 ± 1 N·m
9.0 ± 1.0 N·m 9.0 ± 1.0 N·m
AB
12 ± 1 N·m
Clamp
8*
3* <4G1>

CHARGING SYSTEM
ENGINE ELECTRICAL16-2
CHARGING SYSTEM
GENERAL INFORMATIONM1161000100522
The charging system uses the alternator output to
keep the battery charged at a constant level under
various electrical loads.
OPERATION
Rotation of the excited field coil generates AC
voltage in the stator.
This alternating current is rectified through diodes to
DC voltage having a waveform shown in the
illustration.The average output voltage fluctuates slightly with
the alternator load condition.
When the ignition switch is turned on, current flows in
the field coil and initial excitation of the field coil
occurs.
When the stator coil begins to generate power after
the engine is started, the field coil is excited by the
output current of the stator coil.
The alternator output voltage rises as the field
current increases and it falls as the field current
decreases. When the battery voltage (alternator "S"
terminal voltage) reaches a regulated voltage of
approximately 14.4 V, the field current is cut off.
When the battery voltage drops below the regulated
voltage, the voltage regulator regulates the output
voltage to a constant level by controlling the field
current.
In addition, when the field current is constant, the
alternator output voltage rises as the engine speed
increases.
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
ALTERNATOR SPECIFICATIONS
AKX00183
Voltage
Time
Approximately
14.4 V
AC
AK400308
Alternator
B
Stator coil
Engine-ECU
or
Engine-A/T-ECU

G
S
L
FR <4G1>
Voltage regulatorCharge warning lightIgnition switch
Battery Field coil
+
–
AB
Item 4G1 4G6
Type Battery voltage sensing
Rated output V/A 12/80 12/110
Voltage regulator Electronic built-in type

CHARGING SYSTEM
ENGINE ELECTRICAL16-5
OUTPUT CURRENT TESTM1161001000368
This test determines whether the alternator output
current is normal.
1. Before the test, always be sure to check the
following.
•Alternator installation
•Battery (Refer to GROUP 54A − Battery −
On-vehicle Service P.54A-5).
NOTE: The battery should be slightly discharged.
The load needed by a fully-charged battery is
insufficient for an accurate test.
•Drive belt tension
(Refer to GROUP 11A − On-vehicle Service <4G1>
P.11A-7 or GROUP 11C − On-vehicle Service
<4G6> P.11C-7.)
•Fusible link
•Abnormal noise from the alternator while the
engine is running.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF)
position.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.CAUTION
Never use clips but tighten bolts and nuts to
connect the line. Otherwise loose connections
(e.g. using clips) will lead to a serious accident
because of high current.
4. Connect a clamp-type DC test ammeter with a
range of 0 − 120 A to the alternator "B" terminal
output wire.
NOTE: The way of disconnecting the alternator
output wire and of connecting the ammeter is
possibly not found the problem that the output
current is dropping due to the insufficient
connection between terminal "B" and the output
wire.
5. Connect a voltmeter with a range of 0 − 20 V
between the alternator "B" terminal and the earth
[Connect the (+) lead of the voltmeter to the "B"
terminal, and then connect the (-) lead of the
voltmeter to the earth].
6. Connect the negative battery cable.
AK203362
Alternator Ammeter
(clamp-type)
Voltmeter
Battery Inition switch
Engine-ECU
or
Engine-A/T-ECU
Load
B
FR
L
S
G +
AH
–
Charging indicator
Brake warning light

CHARGING SYSTEM
ENGINE ELECTRICAL16-7
REGULATED VOLTAGE TESTM1161001100354
This test determines whether the voltage regulator
correctly controlling the alternator output voltage.
1. Always be sure to check the following before the
test.
•Alternator installation
•Check that the battery installed in the vehicle is
fully charged.
(Refer to GROUP 54A − Battery − On-vehicle
Service − Charging P.54A-4).
•Drive belt tension
(Refer to GROUP 11A − On-vehicle Service <4G1>
P.11A-7 or GROUP 11C − On-vehicle Service
<4G6> P.11C-7.)
•Fusible link
•Abnormal noise from the alternator while the
engine is running
2. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF)
position.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Use the special tool Alternator test harness
(MB991519) to connect a digital voltmeter
between the alternator "S" terminal and earth
[Connect the (+) lead of the voltmeter to the "S"
terminal, and then connect the (-) lead of the
voltmeter to a secure earth or to the battery (-)
terminal].
5. Connect a clamp-type DC test ammeter with a
range of 0 − 120 A to the alternator "B" terminal
output wire.NOTE: The way of disconnecting the alternator
output wire and of connecting the ammeter is
possibly not found the problem that the output
current is dropping due to the insufficient
connection between terminal "B" and the output
wire.
6. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
7. Connect a tachometer or the MUT-II/III (Refer to
GROUP 11A − On-vehicle Service − Idle speed
check <4G1> P.11A-11 or GROUP 11C −
On-vehicle Service − Idle speed check <4G6>
P.11C-11).
8. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position and
check that the reading on the voltmeter is equal to
the battery voltage.
NOTE: If the voltage is 0 V, the cause is probably
an open circuit in the wire or fusible link between
the alternator "S" terminal and the battery (+)
terminal.
9. Turn all lamps and accessories off.
10.Start the engine.
11.Increase the engine speed to 2,500 r/min.
12.Read the value displayed on the voltmeter when
the alternator output current alternator becomes
10 A or less.
13.If the voltage reading conforms to the value in the
voltage regulation, then the voltage regulator is
operating normally.
AK300727AB
BatteryIgnition switch
Engine-ECU
Engine-A/T-ECU Ammeter (clamp-type)Load
Black MB991519
Voltmeter (digital-type) Red
YellowBlueAlternator B
FR
L
S
G

IGNITION SYSTEM
ENGINE ELECTRICAL16-30
IGNITION SYSTEM
GENERAL INFORMATIONM1163000100294
This system is equipped with two ignition coils (A and
B) with built-in power transistors for the No. 1 and
No. 4 cylinders and the No. 2 and No. 3 cylinders
respectively.
Interruption of the primary current flowing in the
primary side of ignition coil A generates a high
voltage in the secondary side of ignition coil A. The
high voltage thus generated is applied to the spark
plugs of No. 1 and No. 4 cylinders to generate
sparks. At the time that the sparks are generated at
both spark plugs, if one cylinder is at the
compression stroke, the other cylinder is at the
exhaust stroke, so that ignition of the compressed
air/fuel mixture occurs only for the cylinder which is
at the compression stroke.
In the same way, when the primary current flowing in
ignition coil B is interrupted, the high voltage thus
generated is applied to the spark plugs of No. 2 and
No. 3 cylinders.The engine-ECU or engine-A/T-ECU
turns the two power transistors inside the ignition
coils alternately on and off. This causes the primary
currents in the ignition coils to be alternately
interrupted and allowed to flow to fire the cylinders in
the order 1-3-4-2.
The engine-ECU or engine-A/T-ECU
determines which ignition coil should be controlled
by means of the signals from the camshaft position
sensor which is incorporated in the camshaft and
from the crank angle sensor which is incorporated in
the crankshaft. It also detects the crankshaft position
in order to provide ignition at the most appropriate
timing in response to the engine operation
conditions. It also detects the crankshaft position in
order to provide ignition at the most appropriate
timing in response to the engine operation
conditions.
When the engine is cold or operated at high
altitudes, the ignition timing is slightly advanced to
provide optimum performance.
When the automatic transmission shifts gears, the
ignition timing is also retarded in order to reduce
output torque, thereby alleviating shifting shocks.
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
AK101074
Air flow sensor
<4G6> MAP sensor <4G1>
Intake air temperatur
sensor
Engine coolant
temperature sensor
Camshaft position
sensor
Crank angle sensor
Barometric pressure
sonsor <4G6>
Detonatoin sensor
Ignition switch-STEngine-A/T-
ECU Engine-ECU
Ignition coil B
Cylinder No.
23 4
AG
1 Spark plugIgnition coil AIgnition
switch
Battery