2006 MITSUBISHI LANCER check engine

TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGINE COOLING14-19
(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.14-33) <4G1> (Refer to
P.14-35) 4G6>. Then go to Step 8 .
STEP 7. M.U.T.-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-384). 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 .
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 3: Cooling Fan (L.H.) does not Operate {When Cooling Fan (R.H.) <4G1> or
A/C Condenser Fan <4G6> Operate}
COOLING FAN (L.H.) AND COOLING FAN
(R.H.) OR A/C CONDENSER FAN DRIVE
CIRCUIT
Refer to P.14-6.
CIRCUIT OPERATION
Refer to P.14-6.
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
The cause could be a malfunction of the cooling fan
motor (L.H.) or cooling fan motor drive control unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
•Malfunction of cooling fan motor (L.H.)
•Malfunction of cooling fan motor drive control unit
DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check the cooling fan motor (L.H.).
Refer to P.14-24.
Q: Is the cooling fan motor (L.H.) in good condition?
YES : Go to Step 2 .
NO : Replace the cooling fan motor (L.H.) (Refer
to
P.14-33) <4G1> (Refer to P.14-35)
<4G6>. Then go to Step 3 .
STEP 2. Check the cooling fan motor drive
control unit.
Refer to P.14-22.
Q: Is the cooling fan motor drive control unit in good
condition?
YES : Go to Step 3 .
NO : Replace the cooling fan motor drive control
unit (Refer to
P.14-33) <4G1> (Refer to
P.14-35) <4G6>. Then go to Step 3 .
STEP 3. Check the symptoms.
Q: Do the cooling fan (L.H.) operate (when the cooling
fan (R.H.) <4G1> or A/C condenser fan <4G6>
operate)?
YES : This symptoms is complete.
NO : Return to Step 1 .

TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGINE COOLING14-20
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 4: Cooling Fan (R.H.) <4G1> or A/C Condenser Fan <4G6> does not
Operate {When Cooling Fan (L.H.) Operate}
COOLING FAN (L.H.) AND COOLING FAN
(R.H.) OR A/C CONDENSER FAN DRIVE
CIRCUIT
Refer to P.14-6.
CIRCUIT OPERATION
Refer to P.14-6.
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
The cause could be a malfunction of the cooling fan
motor (R.H.) <4G1> or A/C condenser fan motor
<4G6> or cooling fan motor drive control unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
•Malfunction of cooling fan motor (R.H.) <4G1> or
A/C condenser fan motor <4G6>
•Malfunction of cooling fan motor drive control unit
DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check the cooling fan motor (R.H.)
<4G1> or A/C condenser fan motor <4G6>.
Cooling fan motor (R.H.) check. (Refer to P.14-24)
<4G1>.
A/C condenser fan motor check. (Refer to GROUP
55
P.55A-91) <4G6>.
Q: Is the cooling fan motor (R.H.) <4G1> or A/C
condenser fan motor <4G6> in good condition?
YES : Go to Step 2 .
NO : Replace the cooling fan motor (R.H.) (Refer
to
P.14-33) <4G1> or A/C condenser fan
motor (Refer to GROUP 55 P.55A-90)
<4G6>. Then go to Step 3 .
STEP 2. Check the cooling fan motor drive
control unit.
Refer to P.14-22.
Q: Is the cooling fan motor drive control unit in good
condition?
YES : Go to Step 3 .
NO : Replace the cooling fan motor drive control
unit (Refer to
P.14-33) <4G1> (Refer to
P.14-35) <4G6>. Then go to Step 3 .
STEP 3. Check the symptoms.
Q: Do the cooling fan (R.H.) <4G1> or A/C condenser
fan <4G6> operate (when the cooling fan (L.H.)
operate)?
YES : This symptoms is complete.
NO : Return to Step 1 .

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
ENGINE COOLING14-21
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
ENGINE COOLANT LEAK CHECKM1141001000300
WARNING
When pressure testing the cooling system,
slowly release cooling system pressure to
avoid getting burned by hot coolant.
CAUTION
•Be sure to completely clean away any mois-
ture from the places checked.
•When the tester is taken out, be careful not to
spill any coolant.
•
ACX01844
Cap adapter
Adapter
AC
Be careful when installing and removing the
tester and when testing not to deform the
filler neck of the radiator.
1. Check that the coolant leve l is up to the filler neck.
Install a radiator tester and apply 160 kPa
pressure, and then check for leakage from the
radiator hose or connections.
2. If there is leakage, repair or replace the
appropriate part.
RADIATOR CAP VALVE OPENING
PRESSURE CHECK
M1141001300389
NOTE: Be sure that the cap is clean before test-
ing. Rust or other foreign material on the cap seal
will cause an improper reading.
AC211643AB
Cap adapter
1. Use a cap adapter to attach the cap to the tester.
2. Increase the pressure until the indicator of the gauge stops moving.
Minimum limit: 83 kPa
Standard value: 93 − 123 kPa
3. Replace the radiator cap if the reading does not remain at or above the limit.
ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT
M1141001200434
WARNING
When removing the radiator cap, use care to
avoid contact with hot coolant or steam.
Place a shop towel over the cap and turn the
cap counterclockwise a little to let the pres
-
sure escape through the vinyl tube. After
relieving the steam pres sure, remove the cap
by slowly turning it counterclockwise.
1. Drain the water from the radiator, heater core and
engine after unplugging the radiator drain plug
and removing the radiator cap.
AC208283AC
Cylinder block
drain plug
<4G1>
Inlet side
AC303355
<4G6>
Inlet side
Cylinder block
drain plug
AB
2. Drain the water in the water jacket by unplugging the drain plug of the cylinder block.
3. Remove the radiator condenser tank and drain
the coolant.
4. Drain the coolant then clean the path of the coolant by injecting water into the radiator from
the radiator cap area.

AC200625
Cylinder block
drain plug
AC
ON-VEHICLE SER VICE
ENGINE COOLING14-22
5.App l y the designa ted sealant to t he scre w area of
th e cylin der block drain plu g , and then tighten to
th e st and ard torq ue.
Sp e c ified s ealant: 3 M Nut Loc king Part
No. 4171 o r e quivale n t
Ti ghtenin g torque:
40 ± 5 N⋅m <4G1>
44 ± 5 N⋅m <4G6>
6.Securely tighten t he drain plug of t he radiator .
7.Reinst all the ra diato r con denser t ank.
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 compo
-
nents.
AC303612AB
MB991871
AIR HOSE
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 MEASUREMENT
M1141001100352
Measure the temperature and specific gravity of the
engine coolant to check the antifreeze concentration.
Standard value: 30 − 60% (allowable concentra-
tion 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 concentra
-
tion 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
M1141006100250
1. Remove the cooling fan motor drive control unit connector.
AC103195
Y1716AU
1
23
AC
Cooling fan motor
drive control unit
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

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
ENGINE COOLING14-23
3. Connect the cooling fan motor drive control unit connector, and disconnect the cooling fan motor
(L.H.) connector.
4. Ensure that the A/C switch is off, and start the engine and run it at idle.
AC303496AB
Cooling fan motor
drive control unit
5.Measure the volt ag e betwee n the cooling f an
motor d r ive cont rol un it side conne ctor t e rminal 1
an d 2.
St andard va lue: 1V or le ss
WARNING
Stay clear of the fan when the fan starts run-
ning.
6. Turn the A/C switch to the "ON" position.
7. Measure the voltage between the cooling fan
motor drive control unit side connector terminal 1
and 2 while the fan is running. The voltage should
repeat the values below.
Standard value:
1. 1 V or less
2. 8.2 ± 0.7 V
3. System voltage ± 2.6 V
8. If the voltage does not repeatedly change as indicated, replace the cooling fan motor drive
control unit. (Refer to
P.14-33) <4G1> (Refer to
P.14-35) <4G6>.
FAN CONTROL RELAY CONTINUITY CHECK
M1141006200280
AC211776
13
4 2
3 4
1
2
AC301712
Fan control relay
AB
Battery
voltageTerminal No.to
be connected
to testerContinuity test
results
Not applied4 − 2Open circuit
Connect
terminal No.1
and battery (
−)
terminal.
Connect
terminal No.3
and battery (+)
terminal.
4 − 2Less than 2
ohms

THERMOSTAT
ENGINE COOLING14-24
COOLING FAN MOTOR CHECK
M1141007100220
1
2
AC303501AB
Cooling fan motor drive control unit
Cooling fan motor
(L.H.) connector
1
2
AC303502AB
Cooling fan motor
drive control unit
Cooling fan motor
(R.H.) connector
<4G1 with A/C>
1. Remove the cooling fa n mot o r co nnector .
2.Check t o see that t he co oling fan motor of the
ra diato r turns wh en ap plying b a ttery power
b e tween th e con nect o r terminal 1 and 2 of t he
cooling fa n mo tor . Also ch eck to see tha t there is
n o abno rmal soun d co min g from the cooling fa n
motor a t this time.
3.If the cooling fan moto r is defective, replace it.
(Refe r to
P.14-33) <4G1> (Refer to P.14-35)
<4G6>.
THERMOSTA T
REMOVA L AND INST ALLA TION
M1141 0024 0044 2
Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
•Engine Coolant Draining and Refilling (Refer to P.14-21).
•Air Cleaner Assembly Removal and Installation (Refer to
GROUP 15
P.15-3).
•Battery Removal and Installation
AC203409AC
4
3
6
7
22 ± 4 N·m
<4G1>

THERMOSTAT
ENGINE COOLING14-26
>>B<< RADIATOR LOWER HOSE
CONNECTION
AC200642
Mating marks
Projection
Cooling water inlet
hose fitting
AH
1.In sert ra diato r lower h o se a s fa r as th e projection
of the Cooling wa ter inlet ho se fitting .
2.Align the mating marks on the radiator lower hose
an d hose clamp, and then connect the radia t or
lower hose.
INSPECTION
M1 141 0025 0042 7
THERMOSTA T CHECK
ACX00400
AB
1.Imme rse th e thermost at in water , and h eat the
wate r wh ile stirring. Ch eck the th ermost a t va lve
o penin g temperatu r e.
St andard va lue:
88 ± 1.5°C <4G1 >
82 ± 1.5°C <4G6 >
ACX00401 AC
Valve lift
2.
Check t hat the amo unt of valve lif t is at the
st a ndard valu e when th e water is at the
fu ll-o penin g temperatu r e.
NOTE: Meas ure the valve height when the the r-
mostat is fu lly closed , and use t h is measurement
to
comp are the valve h e ight wh en the thermost at
is fully open.
St andard va lue:
100°C <4G1>
95°C <4G6>
Amou nt of val ve lif t: 8 . 5 mm or more

WATER HOSE AND WATER PIPE
ENGINE COOLING14-32
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
<> RADIATOR UPPER HOSE DISCON-
NECTION
AC200641AC
Mating marks
After making matin g ma rks on the radia t or upp er
hose
and ho se clamp, disconnect the radia t or upp er
hose
.
INST ALLA T ION SER VICE POINT S
>>A< < COOLING W A TE R LINE O-RING
INST
ALLA TION
AC200644AC
O-ring
Water inlet pipe
Water pump or thermostat case
CAUTION
Do not allow engine oil or other grease to adhere
to the cooling water line O-ring
Insert the cooling water line O-ring to the water pump
water inlet pipe, and coat the outer portion of the
cooling water line O-ring with water or engine cool
-
ant.
>>B<< THERMOSTAT CASE
ASSEMBLY/COOLING WATER OUTLET
HOSE FITTING INSTALLATION
1. Use a gasket scraper or wire brush to completely
eliminate all gasket material on the gasket
mounting surface.
2. Apply a bead of the specified sealant.
Specified Sealant: MITSUBISHI GENUINE
PART No.MD970389 or equivalent
3. With the sealant still wet (within 15 minutes after the sealant is applied), install the thermostat case
assembly or cooling water outlet hose fitting. Do
not apply the sealant in an area more than the
required.
>>C<< RADIATOR UPPER HOSE
CONNECTION
AC200642
Mating marks
Projection
Cooling water outlet
hose fitting
AJ
Radiator upper
hose
1. Insert radiator upper hose as far as the projection
of the cooling water outlet hose fitting.
2. Align the mating marks on the radiator upper hose and hose clamp, and then connect the radiator
upper hose.
INSPECTIONM1141003400296
WATER PUMP IN LET PIPE AND
THROTTLE BODY WATER HOSES
CHECK
Check the water pipe and hoses for cracks, damage
and clogs. Replace them if necessary.