2007 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION fuel

MPI -Troubleshooting13A-61
Inspection Procedure 7
Starting disabled (Initial combustion occurs but is
incomplete.), improper starting (Starting time is long.)
Probable cause
Causes shown on right are suspected.DBattery malfunction
DIgnition system malfunction
DFuel system malfunction
DIntake system malfunction
DEGR valve malfunction
DTiming belt malfunction
DImproper compression pressure
DEngine-ECU malfunction
OK
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OK
Check and repair the harness between
the engine-ECU and earth joint.
DCheck for disconnection and
damage of the earth cable.
(2) NGCheck the following connector:
C-126NG
Repair
NG
Replace the engine-ECU.
OK
Check the trouble symptoms.OKIntermittent malfunction
(Refer to GROUP 00 - Points to Note
for Intermittent Malfunctions.) NG
OK
Check the harness between the
engine-ECU and battery.
DCheck for disconnection,
short-circuit and damage of the
power cable.Repair
OK
Measure at the C-115 and C-126 en-
gine-ECU connectors.
DMeasure the engine-ECU terminal
voltage.
(1) Voltage between terminal No. 80
and earth
OK:System voltage
(2) Voltage between terminal No. 13
and earth
Voltage between terminal No. 26
and earth
(Ignition switch: ON)
OK:0.5 V or less(1) NGCheck the following connectors:
C-115, C-129, C-05, C-135NG
Repair
OK
Check the timing marks on the timing belt.NGAlign the timing marks on the timing belt.
OK
Check the air intake from the intake hose and intake manifold.NG
Repair
NO
MUT-IIData list
DNo. 13: Intake air temperature sensor
DNo. 21: Engine coolant temperature sensor
DNo. 25: Barometric pressure sensor
(Refer to P.13A-102.)

Proceed to OK if all service data values are correct.
Proceed to NG if there is even one abnormal service data value.NGRefer to inspections for diagnosis code of sensor showing abnormal
service data. (Refer to P.13A-12.)
OK
MUT-IISelf-Diag code
DIs a diagnosis code output?YESINSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS CODE
(Refer to P.13A-12.)
NO
Check the battery. (Refer to GROUP 54 - Battery.)NGReplace the battery.
Has the battery terminal been disconnected recently?YESAfter warming up the engine, idle for approximately 10 minutes.

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NG
Check for the entry of foreign matter (water, kerosene, etc.) in fuel.
Check the trouble symptoms.OK
End
NG
Replace the engine-ECU.
Check the trouble symptoms.OK
End
OK
Replace the injectors for all cylinders.
Check the harness and connector between each cylinder’s injector
and engine-ECU for disconnection, short-circuit or damage.NG
Repair
OK
Check the fuel pressure. (Refer to P.13A-128.)
OK
Check the EGR valve for sticking.
(Refer to GROUP 17 - Exhaust Gas Purifier Check.)NGReplace the EGR valve.
OK
Check the compression pressure.
(Refer to GROUP 11 - Engine Adjustment.)NG
Repair
OK
Check the harness and connectors between the ignition coil and
body earth and between the engine-ECU and ignition coil for
disconnection, short-circuit or damage.NG
Repair
OK
Check the ignition coil parts.
(Refer to GROUP 16 - Ignition Device.)NGReplace the ignition coil.
OK
Check the following connectors:B-103, B-119NG
Repair
OK
Check the spark plug. (Refer to GROUP 16 - Ignition Device.)NGReplace the spark plug.
OK
Check the spark plug cable.
(Refer to GROUP 16 - Ignition Device.)NGReplace the spark plug cable.
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MPI -Troubleshooting13A-63
Inspection Procedure 8
Unstable idling (Rough idling, hunting), inappropriate
idling speed (High or low idling speed), engine stalls (Die
out) during idling
Probable cause
Causes shown on right are suspected.DIdle speed control system malfunction
DAir/fuel ratio control system malfunction
DIgnition system malfunction
DFuel system malfunction
DIntake and exhaust system malfunction
DExhaust gas purifier system malfunction
DThrottle valve malfunction
DTiming belt malfunction
DImproper compression pressure
DEngine-ECU malfunction
OK
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OK
MUT-IIData list
DNo. 11: Oxygen sensor (front) (Refer to P.13A-102.)NGCheck the Code No. P0130: Oxygen sensor (front) system.
(Refer to P.13A-24.)
OK
Check the throttle body (throttle valve section) for contamination.NGClean the throttle body (throttle valve section).
(Refer to P.13A-126.)
OK
Check the air intake from the intake hose and intake manifold.NG
Repair
OK
Check the timing marks on the timing belt.NGAlign the timing marks on the timing belt.
OK
MUT-IIData list
DNo. 27: Power steering fluid pressure switch
(Refer to P.13A-103.)NGCheck the Power steering fluid pressure switch system. (Refer to
P.13A-51, PROCEDURE FOR DAIGNOSIS CODE P0551)
OK
MUT-IIData list
DNo. 45: Idle speed control servo position (Refer to P.13A-105.)NGCheck the Idle speed control servo (stepper motor) system. (Refer
to P.13A - 49 PROCEDURE FOR DIAGNOSIS CODE P0505)
NO
MUT-IIData list
DNo. 12: Air flow sensor
DNo. 13: Intake air temperature sensor
DNo. 14: Throttle position sensor
DNo. 21: Engine coolant temperature sensor
DNo. 25: Barometric pressure sensor
(Refer to P.13A-102.)

Proceed to OK if all service data values are correct.
Proceed to NG if there is even one abnormal service data value.NGRefer to inspections for diagnosis code of sensor showing abnormal
service data. (Refer to P.13A-12.)
NO
MUT-IISelf-Diag code
DIs a diagnosis code output?YESINSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS CODE
(Refer to P.13A-12.)
Has the battery terminal been disconnected recently?YESAfter warming up the engine, idle for approximately 10 minutes.

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NG
Check for the entry of foreign matter (water, kerosene, etc.) in fuel.
Check the trouble symptoms.OK
End
NG
Replace the engine-ECU.
Check the trouble symptoms.OK
End
OK
Replace the injector for each cylinder.
OK
Check the harness and connector between each cylinder’s injector
and engine-ECU for disconnection, short-circuit or damage.NG
Repair
OK
Check the fuel pressure. (Refer to P.13A-118.)
OK
Check the EGR valve for sticking.
(Refer to GROUP 17 - Exhaust Gas Purifier Check.)NGReplace the EGR valve.
OK
Check the EGR control solenoid valve.
(Refer to GROUP 17 - Exhaust Gas Purifier Check.)NGReplace the EGR control solenoid valve.
OK
Check the purge control solenoid valve.
(Refer to GROUP 17 - Exhaust Gas Purifier Check.)NGReplace the purge control solenoid valve.
OK
Check the compression pressure.
(Refer to GROUP 11 - Engine Adjustment.)NG
Repair
OK
Check the harness and connector between each cylinder’s ignition
coil and body earth and between engine-ECU and ignition coil for
disconnection, short-circuit or damage.NG
Repair
OK
Check the ignition coil parts.
(Refer to GROUP 16 - Ignition Device.)NGReplace the ignition coil.
OK
Check the following connectors:B-114, B-119NG
Repair
OK
Check the spark plug. (Refer to GROUP 16 - Ignition Device.)NGReplace the spark plug.
OK
Check the spark plug cable.
(Refer to GROUP 16 - Ignition Device.)NGReplace the spark plug cable.
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MPI -Troubleshooting13A-68
Inspection Procedure 11
Pulsation (Hesitation, sag), poor acceleration, stumbling,
surging
Probable cause
Causes shown on right are suspected.DAir/fuel ratio control system malfunction
DIgnition system malfunction
DFuel system malfunction
DIntake and exhaust system malfunction
DExhaust gas purifier system malfunction
DImproper compression pressure
DTurbocharger system malfunction
OK
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OK
MUT-IIData list
DNo. 59: Oxygen sensor (rear) (Refer to P.13A-105.)
NGCheck the Code No. P0136: Oxygen sensor (rear) system.
(Refer to P.13A-27.)
OK
MUT-IIData list
DNo. 11: Oxygen sensor (front) (Refer to P.13A-102.)NGCheck the Code No. P0130: Oxygen sensor (front) system.
(Refer to P.13A-24.)
OK
Check the EGR valve for sticking.
(Refer to GROUP 17 - Exhaust Gas Purifier Check.)NGReplace the EGR valve.
OK
Check the EGR control solenoid valve.
(Refer to GROUP 17 - Exhaust Gas Purifier Check.)NGReplace the EGR control solenoid valve.
OK
Check the purge control solenoid valve.
(Refer to GROUP 17 - Exhaust Gas Purifier Check.)NGReplace the purge control solenoid valve.
OK
MUT-IIData list
DNo. 13: Intake air temperature sensor
DNo. 14: Throttle position sensor
DNo. 21: Engine coolant temperature sensor
DNo. 25: Barometric pressure sensor
(Refer to P.13A-102.)

Proceed to OK if all service data values are correct.
Proceed to NG if there is even one abnormal service data value.NGRefer to inspections for diagnosis code of sensor showing
abnormal service data. (Refer to P.13A-12.)
OK
Check the injector operation sound. (Use sound scope.)NGCheck the Code No. P0201 - 204: Injector system for faulty
cylinder.
NO
Check the ignition timing.
(Refer to GROUP 11 - Engine Adjustment.)NGCheck mounting state of crank angle sensor and timing belt cover.
MUT-IISelf-Diag code
DIs a diagnosis code output?YESINSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS CODE
(Refer to P.13A-12.)

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NG
Check and repair the intake hose and manifold damage and air
intake.
OK
Check the trouble symptoms.OK
End
NG
Check the compression pressure.
(Refer to GROUP 11 - Engine Adjustment.)NG
Repair
OK
Check the trouble symptoms.OK
End
OK
Check the fuel pressure. (Refer to P.13A-128.)NG
Repair
OK
MUT-IIActuator test
DNo. 09: Fuel pressure control solenoid valve
(Refer to P.13A-107.)NGCheck the Fuel pressure control solenoid valve system.
(Refer to P.13A-12, INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR
DIAGNOSIS CODE No. P1105)
OK
Check the supercharging pressure control system.
(Refer to GROUP 15 - Intake Exhaust, On-vehicle Service.)NG
Repair
OK
Check the turbocharger supercharging pressure.
(Refer to GROUP 15 - Intake Exhaust, On-vehicle Service.)NG
Repair
OK
MUT-IIActuator test
DNo. 12: Waste gate solenoid valve (Refer to P.13A-107.)NGCheck the waste gate solenoid valve system.
(Refer to P.13A-12, INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR
DIAGNOSIS CODE No. P1104)
OK
Check the harness and connector between each cylinder’s ignition
coil and body earth and between engine-ECU and ignition coil for
disconnection, short-circuit or damage.NG
Repair
OK
Check the ignition coil parts.
(Refer to GROUP 16 - Ignition Device.)NGReplace the ignition coil.
OK
Check the following connectors:B-123, B-119NG
Repair
OK
Check the spark plug. (Refer to GROUP 16 - Ignition Device.)NGReplace the spark plug.
OK
Check the spark plug cable.
(Refer to GROUP 16 - Ignition Device.)NGReplace the spark plug cable.
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MPI -Troubleshooting13A-75
Inspection Procedure 17
Abnormal odor, white smoke, black smoke, high CO or HC
concentration when idling
Probable cause
Causes shown on right are suspected.DAir/fuel ratio control system malfunction
DIgnition system malfunction
DFuel system malfunction
DIntake and exhaust system malfunction
DExhaust gas purifier system malfunction
DImproper compression pressure
DCatalyst defect
DEngine-ECU malfunction
OK
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OK
Check the fuel pressure. (Refer to P.13A-128.)
OK
MUT-IIData list
DNo. 59: Oxygen sensor (rear)
(Refer to P.13A-105.)NGCheck the Code No. P0136: Oxygen sensor (rear) system.
(Refer to P.13A-27.)
OK
MUT-IIData list
DNo. 11: Oxygen sensor (front) (Refer to P.13A-102.)NGCheck the Code No. P0130: Oxygen sensor (front) system.
(Refer to P.13A-24.)
OK
Check for exhaust gas leaks from exhaust manifold.NG
Repair
OK
Check the air intake from the intake hose and intake manifold.NG
Repair
OK
MUT-IIData list
DNo. 12: Air flow sensor
DNo. 13: Intake air temperature sensor
DNo. 21: Engien coolant temperature sensor
DNo. 25: Barometric pressure sensor
(Refer to P.13A-102.)

Proceed to OK if all service data values are correct.
Proceed to NG if there is even one abnormal service data value.NGRefer to inspections for diagnosis code of sensor showing
abnormal service data. (Refer to P.13A-102.)
OK
Check the ignition timing.
(Refer to GROUP 11 - Engine Adjustment.)NGCheck the Inspection Procedure 15: Deviation of ignition interval
(Refer to P.13A-73.)
NO
MUT-IIActuator test
DNo. 01: No. 1 injector
DNo. 02: No. 2 injector
DNo. 03: No. 3 injector
DNo. 04: No. 4 injector
OK:The idling state changes.
DProceed to NG if the cylinder (NG cylinder) for which the idling
state did not change when injector was stopped is pinpointed.
DProceed to OK if all cylinders are OK, or if the NG cylinder
cannot be pinpointed.NGCheck the Code No. P0201: No. 1 injector system, P0202: No. 2
injector system, P0203: No. 3 injector system and P0204: No. 4
injector system. (Refer to P.13A-30, 31, 32, 33.)
MUT-IISelf-Diag code
DIs a diagnosis code output?YESINSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS CODE
(Refer to P.13A-12.)

MPI -Troubleshooting13A-85
Inspection Procedure 23
Fuel pump system
Probable cause
DThe engine-ECU turns the fuel pump relay ON during cranking and engine
operation, and supplies the drive power to the fuel pump.
DWhen operating with a low load, the engine-ECU supplies power to the fuel
pump via the resistor. When operating with a high load, power is directly
supplied and the fuel pump fuel discharge amount is increased.DFuel pump relay 1 malfunction
DFuel pump relay 2 malfunction
DFuel pump relay 3 malfunction
DFuel pump resistor malfunction
DFuel pump malfunction
DFuel pump circuit disconnection, short-circuit, or
connector contact defect
DEngine-ECU malfunction
NG
Intermittent malfunction (Refer to
GROUP 00 - Points to Note for
Intermittent Malfunctions.)OKMUT-IIActuator Test
No. 07: Fuel pump
(Refer to P.13A-107.)
NGMUT-IIActuator Test
No. 13: Fuel pump relay 3
(Refer to P.13A-107.)OK
NG
Replace the fuel pump relay 3.NG
NG
Repair
Check the fuel pump relay 1, fuel
pump relay 2 and fuel pump registor.
(Refer to P.13A-132.)
OK
Measure at the B-140 fuel pump
relay 3.
DDisconnect the connector to
measure at the harness side.
DVoltage between terminal No. 2,
terminal No. 4 and earth
(Ignition switch: ON)
OK:System voltageNG
OK
Check the fuel pump relay 3.
(Refer to P.13A-132.)
OK
Check and repair the harness
between the fuel pump resistor and
fuel pump relay 3. OK
NG
Repair OK
NG
Check the trouble symptoms.
RepairOK
Check the harness between the fuel
pump relay 3 and fuel pump resistor.
Replace the engine-ECU.
Check and repair the harness
between the fuel pump relay 3 and
engine-ECU.
Check the following connector:C-122Measure at the C-122 engine-ECU
connector.
DDisconnect the connector to
measure at the harness side.
DDisconnect the C-126
engine-ECU connector, and earth
the terminal No. 22.
DVoltage between terminal No. 126
and earth
(Ignition switch: ON)
OK:System voltageNG
OK
Check the following connectors:
C-209, C-135(1) NG
Repair NG
NG
Check the trouble symptoms.
Check and repair the harness
between the fuel pump relay 1 and
battery.
(2) NGNG
OK
Check the following connector:
C-210Repair
NGCheck the trouble symptoms.
OK
Check the following connectors:
C-223, C-08 ,
C-102 (3) NG
NG
Repair
NG
Check and repair the harness
between the fuel pump relay 1 and
body earth.
Check the trouble symptoms.OK
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Measure at the C-223 fuel pump
relay 1.
DDisconnect the connector to
measure at the harness side.
(1) Voltage between terminal No. 3
and earth
OK:System voltage
(2) Voltage between terminal No. 1
and earth
(Ignition switch: ON)
OK:Battery voltage
(2) Resistance between terminal No.
4 and earth
OK:2Ωor less
Repair OK
Check the ignition switch. (Refer to
GROUP 54 - Ignition Switch.)
Check the harness between the fuel
pump relay 1 and ignition switch.
NG