2007 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION service

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ENGINE
ELECTRICAL
CONTENTS
CHARGING SYSTEM 2................
GENERAL INFORMATION 2................
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS 3...............
SPECIAL TOOL 3..........................
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE 4...................
Alternator Output Line Voltage Drop Test 4......
Output Current Test 5........................
Regulated Voltage Test 7.....................
Waveform Check Using An Analyzer 8..........
ALTERNATOR 10..........................
STARTING SYSTEM 17................
GENERAL INFORMATION 17...............
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS 17..............
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE 18..................
STARTER 18..............................
IGNITION SYSTEM 26.................
GENERAL INFORMATION 26...............
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS 27..............
SPECIAL TOOL 27.........................
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE 28..................
Ignition Coil (With Built-in Power Transistor)
Check 28...................................
Resistive Cord Check 28.....................
Spark Plug Check, Cleaning and Replacement 29
Camshaft Position Sensor Check 29...........
Crank Angle Sensor Check 29................
Detonation Sensor Check 29..................
Waveform Check Using An Analyzer 30........
IGNITION COIL 34.........................
CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR 35.........
CRANK ANGLE SENSOR 35................
DETONATION SENSOR 37.................

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ALTERNATOR SPECIFICATIONS
ItemsSpecifications
TypeBattery voltage sensing
Rated output V/A12/90
Voltage regulatorElectronic built-in type
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
ItemsStandard valueLimit
Alternator output line voltage drop (at 30 A) V-max. 0.3
Regulated voltage ambient
tempatvoltageregulatorV
-20_C14.2 - 15.4-
temp. atvoltage regulatorV
20_C13.9 - 14.9-
60_C13.4 - 14.6-
80_C13.1 - 14.5-
Output current-70 % of normal output current
Rotor coil resistanceΩApprox. 3 - 5-
Protrusion length of brush mm-2
SPECIAL TOOL
ToolNumberNameUse
MB991519Alternator test
harnessChecking the alternator (S terminal voltage)

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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
ALTERNATOR OUTPUT LINE VOLTAGE DROP TEST
Alternator
Terminal BVoltmeterAmmeter
Battery
+-
+-
This test determines whether the wiring from the
alternator “B” terminal to the battery (+) terminal
(including the fusible line) is in a good condition
or not.
(1) Always be sure to check the following before
the test.
DAlternator installation
DAlternator drive belt tension
(Refer to GROUP 11 - On-vehicle Service.)
DFusible link
DAbnormal 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) Disconnect the alternator output wire from the
alternator “B” terminal and connect a DC test
ammeter with a range of 0 - 100 A in seriesbetween the “B” terminal and the disconnected
output wire. (Connect the (+) lead of the
ammeter to the “B” terminal, and then connect
the ( - ) lead of the ammeter to the disconnected
output wire.)
NOTE
An inductive-type ammeter which enables
measurements to be taken without
disconnecting the alternator output wire should
be recommended. Using this equipment will
lessen the possibility of a voltage drop caused
by a loose “B” terminal connection.
(5) Connect a digital-type voltmeter between the
alternator “B” terminal and the battery (+)
terminal. (Connect the (+) lead of the voltmeter
to the “B” terminal and the connect the ( - ) lead
of the voltmeter to the battery (+) cable.)

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(6) Reconnect the negative battery cable.
(7) Connect a tachometer or the MUT-II.
(Refer to GROUP 11 - On-vehicle Service.)
(8) Leave the hood open.
(9) Start the engine.
(10)With the engine running at 2,500 r/min, turn
the headlamps and other lamps on and off
to adjust the alternator load so that the value
displayed on the ammeter is slightly above 30
A.
Adjust the engine speed by gradually
decreasing it until the value displayed on the
ammeter is 30 A. Take a reading of the value
displayed on the voltmeter at this time.
Limit: max. 0.3 V
NOTE
When the alternator output is high and the value
displayed on the ammeter does not decrease
until 30 A, set the value to 40 A. Read the
value displayed on the voltmeter at this time.
When the value range is 40 A, the limit is max.
0.4 V.(11) If the value displayed on the voltmeter is above
the limit value, there is probably a malfunction
in the alternator output wire, so check the wiring
between the alternator “B” terminal and the
battery (+) terminal (including fusible link).
If a terminal is not sufficiently tight or if the
harness has become discolored due to
overheating, repair and then test again.
(12)After the test, run the engine at idle.
(13)Turn off all lamps and the ignition switch.
(14)Remove the tachometer or the MUT-II.
(15)Disconnect the negative battery cable.
(16)Disconnect the ammeter and voltmeter.
(17)Connect the alternator output wire to the
alternator “B” terminal.
(18)Connect the negative battery cable.
OUTPUT CURRENT TEST
Charging warning lampVoltmeter
Ammeter
Ignition switch
Alternator relayLoad
Battery
Engine-ECUAlternatorFR
L
S
G
+ -+-
B

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This test determines whether the alternator output
current is normal.
(1) Before the test, always be sure to check the
following.
DAlternator installation
DBattery (Refer to GROUP 54 - Battery.)
NOTE
The battery should be slightly discharged.
The load needed by a fully-charged battery
is insufficient for an accurate test.
DAlternator drive belt tension
(Refer to GROUP 11 - On-vehicle Service.)
DFusible link
DAbnormal 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) Disconnect the alternator output wire from the
alternator “B” terminal. Connect a DC test
ammeter with a range of 0 - 100 A in series
between the “B” terminal and the disconnected
output wire. (Connect the (+) lead of the
ammeter to the “B” terminal. Connect the ( - )
lead of the ammeter to the disconnected output
wire.)
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.
NOTE
An inductive-type ammeter which enables
measurements to be taken without
disconnecting the alternator output wire should
be recommended.
(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.
(7) Connect a tachometer or the MUT-II.
(Refer to GROUP 11 - On-vehicle Service.)
(8) Leave the hood open.
(9) 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 “B” terminal and the battery (+)
terminal.(10)Turn the light switch on to turn on headlamps
and then start the engine.
(11) Immediately after setting the headlamps to high
beam and turning the heater blower switch to
the high revolution position, increase the engine
speed to 2,500 r/min and read the maximum
current output value displayed on the ammeter.
Limit: 70 % of normal current output
NOTE
DFor the nominal current output, refer to the
Alternator Specifications.
DBecause the current from the battery will
soon drop after the engine is started, the
above step should be carried out as quickly
as possible in order to obtain the maximum
current output value.
DThe current output value will depend on
the electrical load and the temperature of
the alternator body.
DIf the electrical load is small while testing,
the specified level of current may not be
output even though the alternator is normal.
In such cases, increase the electrical load
by leaving the headlamps turned on for
some time to discharge the battery or by
using the lighting system in another vehicle,
and then test again.
DThe specified level of current also may not
be output if the temperature of the alternator
body or the ambient temperature is too
high. In such cases, cool the alternator and
then test again.
(12)The reading on the ammeter should be above
the limit value. If the reading is below the limit
value and the alternator output wire is normal,
remove the alternator from the engine and
check the alternator.
(13)Run the engine at idle after the test.
(14)Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” (OFF)
position.
(15)Remove the tachometer or the MUT-II.
(16)Disconnect the negative battery cable.
(17)Disconnect the ammeter and voltmeter.
(18)Connect the alternator output wire to the
alternator “B” terminal.
(19)Connect the negative battery cable.

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REGULATED VOLTAGE TEST
B
BlueRed
Ignition
switchLoad
FR
L
S
GMB991519
Alternator
BatteryVoltmeterAmmeter
Yellow
Engine-ECU
Black
This test determines whether the voltage regulator
is correctly controlling the alternator output voltage.
(1) Always be sure to check the following before
the test.
DAlternator installation
DCheck that the battery installed in the
vehicle is fully charged.
(Refer to GROUP 54 - Battery.)
DAlternator drive belt tension
(Refer to GROUP 11 - On-vehicle Service.)
DFusible link
DAbnormal 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) Disconnect the alternator output wire from the
alternator “B” terminal.(6) Connect a DC test ammeter with a range of
0 - 100 A in series between the “B” terminal
and the disconnected output wire. (Connect
the (+) lead of the ammeter to the “B” terminal.
Connect the ( - ) lead of the ammeter to the
disconnected output wire.)
(7) Reconnect the negative battery cable.
(8) Connect a tachometer or the MUT-II. (Refer
to GROUP 11 - On-vehicle Service.)
(9) 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.
(10)Turn all lamps and accessories off.
(11) Start the engine.
(12)Increase the engine speed to 2,500 r/min.
(13)Read the value displayed on the voltmeter when
the alternator output current alternator
becomes 10 A or less.

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EXAMPLES OF ABNORMAL WAVEFORMS
NOTE
1. The size of the waveform patterns differs largely, depending on the adjustment of the variable knob
on the analyzer.
2. Identification of abnormal waveforms is easier when there is a large output current (regulator is not
operating). (Waveforms can be observed when the headlamps are illuminated.)
3. Check the conditions of the charging warning lamp (illuminated/not illuminated). Also, check the charging
system totally.
Abnormal waveformsProblem
causeAbnormal waveformsProblem
cause
Example 1Open diodeExample 4Short in
stator coil
Example 2Short in diodeExample 5Open
supplementa-
ry diode
Example 3Broken wire
in stator coil
At this time, the charging warning lamp
is illuminated.
ALTERNATOR
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Caution
If the vehicle is equipped with the Brembo disc brake, during maintenance, take care not to contact
the parts or tools to the caliper because the paint of caliper will be scratched.
Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
DUnder Cover Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 51 - Front Bumper.)
DDrive Belt Tension Check (Refer to GROUP 11A - On-vehicle Service.)
DStrut Tower Bar Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 42.)
DCrossmember Bar Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 32 - Engine Roll Stopper, Centermember.)
DFront Exhaust Pipe Assembly Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 15.)

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
AA"DELIVERY PIPE, INJECTOR, AND FUEL
PRESSURE REGULATOR ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
After loosening the installed parts, set the related parts
aside to make some space for removing the alternator.
AB"DRIVE BELT REMOVAL
Due to the adoption of the Serpentine drive system with
the auto-tensioner, the following operation is required:
1. Insert the 12.7sq. spinner handle into the tool hole of
the auto-tensioner and rotate it counterclockwise until
the auto-tensioner reaches to the stopper.
2. Align hole A with hole B for fixing by inserting the L-shaped
hexagon wrench, then remove the drive belt.
Caution
When the drive belt is reused, use a chalk to
indicate an arrow of rotation direction on the
back of the belt so that it can be re-assembled in
the same direction as before.
AC"ALTERNATOR REMOVAL
Push up the engine with a garage jack to the top and
remove the alternator upward from the engine room.
Hole A
L-shaped
hexagon
wrench
Hole B