2007 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION Service Repair Manual

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
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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
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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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OK
To the next page
OK
Measure at the C-39 engine-ECU connector.
DMeasure the engine-ECU terminal voltage.
DEngine: Idling
DA/C switch: ON (A/C compressor driven state)
DVoltage between terminal No .24 and earth
(A/C setting temperature: Minimum temperature)
(Air volume: Maximum)
OK:1 V or less
(A/C setting temperature: indoor temperature)
(Air volume: Minimum)
OK:System voltageNGCheck the Inspection Procedure 28: A/C load signal system.
(Refer to P.13A-95.)
NG
Replace the alternator.
OK
Check the trouble symptoms.OKIntermittent malfunction
(Refer to GROUP 00 - Points to Note
for Intermittent Malfunctions.) NG
OK
Check the harness between the
alternator and engine-ECU.
DCheck for disconnection,
short-circuit and damage of the
output cable.Repair
OK
Measure at the C-40 engine-ECU
connector.
DMeasure the engine-ECU terminal
voltage.
DEngine: Idling (after warm-up)
DRadiator fan: Stopped
DVoltage between terminal No. 33
and earth
OK:Voltage rises 0.2 to 3.5 V when
headlamp is turned OFF and
ON.
DVoltage between terminal No. 41
and earth
OK:Voltage drops whenheadlamp
is turned OFF and ON.NGCheck the following connectors:
C-40, B-21, B-03NG
Repair
OK
Check the harness between the
engine-ECU and earth joint.
DCheck for disconnection and
damage of the earth cable.
(2) NGCheck the following connector:
C-39NG
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
engine-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
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.)
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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-66
Inspection Procedure 9
Engine stalls when starting travel. (Pass out)
Probable cause
Causes shown on right are suspected.DIgnition system malfunction
DIntake system malfunction
DExhaust gas purifier system malfunction
DThrottle body malfunction
DEngine-ECU malfunction
NG
Replace the engine-ECU.
OK
Check the trouble symptoms.OK
End
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 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.
OK
Check the EGR valve for sticking.
(Refer to GROUP 17 - Exhaust Gas Purifier Check.)NGReplace the EGR valve.
NO
Check the EGR control solenoid valve.
(Refer to GROUP 17 - Exhaust Gas Purifier Check.)NGReplace the EGR control solenoid valve.
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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Inspection Procedure 10
Engine stalls during deceleration
Probable cause
Causes shown on right are suspected.DIdle speed control system malfunction
DExhaust gas purifier system malfunction
DThrottle valve malfunction
DEngine-ECU malfunction
NG
Replace the engine-ECU.
OK
Check the trouble symptoms.OK
End
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.
NO
Check the throttle body (throttle valve section) for contamination.NGClean the throttle body (throttle valve section).
(Refer to P.13A-126.)
OK
MUT-IIData list
DNo. 45: Idle speed control (servo) position
DDoes the idle speed control (servo) position drop to 0 to 2
steps during deceleration (engine rotation speed 1000 r/min or
more)?YESCheck the Code No. P0500: Vehicle speed sensor system.
(Refer to P.13A-43.)
NO
MUT-IIData list
DNo. 14: Throttle position sensor (Refer to P.13A-103.)NGCheck the Code No. P0120: Throttle position sensor system.
(Refer to P.13A-21.)
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.

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.)