
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
MULTIPORT FUEL SYSTEM (MFI)13A-4
Control System Diagram
AK604117
Fuel level
sensorFuel tank Air
inlet
2  Exhaust engine
    oil control valve
1  Intake engine
    oil control valve4  Manifold absolute pressure sensor
2  Intake air
    temperature sensor
1  Mass airflow sensor
6  Intake
    camshaft
    position
    sensor
7  Exhaust
    camshaft
    position
    sensor
3  Throttle position
    sensor (main/sub)
5  Evaporative emission
    purge solenoid
3  Throttle actuator
    control motor
12  Fuel tank differential
      pressure sensor
13  Fuel tank
      temperature
      sensor10  Heated oxygen sensor (front)
11  Heated oxygen
      sensor (rear)
8  Crankshaft position sensor5  Engine coolant
    temperature sensor
9  Knock sensor
4  Injector
Fuel pump Fuel pressure
regulator Evaporative
emission
canister
6  Evaporative
    emission
    ventilation
    solenoid
1   Mass airflow sensor
2   Intake air temperature sensor
3   Throttle position sensor (main/sub)
4   Manifold absolute pressure sensor
5   Engine coolant temperature sensor
6   Intake camshaft position sensor
7   Exhaust camshaft position sensor
8   Crankshaft position sensor
9   Knock sensor
10 Heated oxygen sensor (front)
11 Heated oxygen sensor (rear)
12 Fuel tank differential pressure sensor
13 Fuel tank temperature sensor
     Ignition switch-IG
     Ignition switch-ST
     Power supply
     CAN communication (input signal)1   Intake engine oil control valve
2   Exhaust engine oil control valve
3   Throttle actuator control motor
4   Injector
5   Evaporative emission purge solenoid
6   Evaporative emission ventilation
     solenoid
     Ignition coil, ignition power transistor
     Multiport fuel injection (MFI) relay
     Fuel pump relay
     Starter relay
     Throttle actuator control motor relay
     Generator G terminal
     Heated oxygen sensor heater
     A/C compressor relay
     Diagnostic output
     CAN communication (output signal) SenseAct
     Engine oil pressure switch
     Power steering pressure switch
     Generator FR terminal
     Generator L terminal
     Vehicle speed sensor 
Decide
ECM
(with barometric
pressure sensor)
AB 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
MULTIPORT FUEL SYSTEM (MFI)13A-5
AK604118
Fuel tank
Fuel level
sensor Air
inlet
2  Exhaust engine
    oil control valve
1  Intake engine
    oil control valve4  Manifold absolute pressure sensor
2  Intake air
    temperature sensor
1  Mass airflow sensor
6  Intake
    camshaft
    position
    sensor
7  Exhaust
    camshaft
    position
    sensor
3  Throttle position
    sensor (main/sub)
5  Evaporative emission
    purge solenoid
3  Throttle actuator
    control motor
12  Fuel tank differential
      pressure sensor
13  Fuel tank
      temperature
      sensor11  Heated oxygen sensor (rear)
10  Heated
      oxygen
      sensor
      (front)
12  Heated oxygen sensor (3rd)
8  Crankshaft position sensor5  Engine
    coolant
    temperature
    sensor
9  Knock sensor
4  Injector
Fuel pump Fuel pressure
regulator Evaporative
emission
canister
6  Evaporative
    emission
    ventilation
    solenoid
7  EGR valve
    (stepper motor)
1   Mass airflow sensor
2   Intake air temperature sensor
3   Throttle position sensor (main/sub)
4   Manifold absolute pressure sensor
5   Engine coolant temperature sensor
6   Intake camshaft position sensor
7   Exhaust camshaft position sensor
8   Crankshaft position sensor
9   Knock sensor
10 Heated oxygen sensor (front)
11 Heated oxygen sensor (rear)
12 Heated oxygen sensor (3rd)
13 Fuel tank differential pressure sensor
14 Fuel tank temperature sensor
     Ignition switch-IG
     Ignition switch-ST
     Power supply
     CAN communication (input signal)1   Intake engine oil control valve
2   Exhaust engine oil control valve
3   Throttle actuator control motor
4   Injector
5   Evaporative emission purge solenoid
6   Evaporative emission ventilation
     solenoid
7   EGR valve (stepper motor)
     Ignition coil, ignition power transistor
     Multiport fuel injection (MFI) relay
     Fuel pump relay
     Starter relay
     Throttle actuator control motor relay
     Generator G terminal
     Heated oxygen sensor heater
     A/C compressor relay
     Diagnostic output
     CAN communication (output signal) SenseAct
     Engine oil pressure switch
     Power steering pressure switch
     Generator FR terminal
     Generator L terminal
     Vehicle speed sensor 
Decide
ECM
(with barometric
pressure sensor)
AB 

SENSOR
MULTIPORT FUEL SYSTEM (MFI)13A-9
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MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE SENSOR
The manifold absolute pressure sensor is installed in the intake 
manifold. Manifold absolute pressure sensor uses a piezo 
resistive semiconductor to output the voltage according to man
-
ifold absolute pressure to ECM. ECM uses this output voltage 
to compensate fuel injection volume according to manifold 
absolute pressure. Sensor properties are as shown in the fig
-
ure.
.
AK602207
Intake air
temperature  C ( F)
AG
Resistance kΩOutput voltage V
Intake air temperature
sensor (thermistor)5V
Intake air
temperature  C ( F) ECM
AK602254 ACPressure Manifold absolute
pressure sensor
AK602206AH
5V
0
101 5V
GroundOutput voltage V
Pressure kPa (in.Hg) Manifold absolute
pressure sensorPower supply
Output signal
ECM 

FUEL INJECTION CONTROL
MULTIPORT FUEL SYSTEM (MFI)13A-29
FUEL INJECTION CONTROLM2132003001036
Fuel injection volume is regulated to obtain the opti-
mum air-fuel ratio in accordance with the constant 
minute changes in engine driving conditions. Fuel 
injection volume is controlled by injector drive time 
(injection time). There is a prescribed basic drive 
time that varies according to the engine speed and intake air volume. ECM adds prescribed compensa
-
tions to this basic drive time according to conditions 
such as the intake air temperature and engine cool
-
ant temperature to decide injection time. Fuel injec-
tion is done separately for each cylinder and is done 
once in two engine rotations.
System Configuration Diagram
1. INJECTOR ACTUATION (FUEL INJECTION) 
TIMING
Injector drive time in case of multiport fuel injection (MFI) is 
controlled as follows according to driving conditions.
AK604128AB
ECM InjectorMass airflow sensor
Intake air temperature sensor
Manifold absolute
pressure sensor
Engine coolant
temperature sensor
Accelerator pedal position sensor
Knock sensor
Intake camshaft position sensor
Ignition switch-ST
Heated oxygen sensor (front, rear) Crankshaft position sensor 

FUEL INJECTION CONTROL
MULTIPORT FUEL SYSTEM (MFI)13A-32
Fuel Injection Volume Control Block Diagram
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AK602278AD
Mass airflow sensor
Crankshaft 
position sensor
Heated oxygen
sensor
Engine coolant
temperature
compensation Engine coolant
temperature sensor
Manifold absolute
pressure sensorFuel pressure
compensation Barometric pressure
sensor
Battery voltage
compensation Battery voltageBasic fuel
injection time
determinationAir fuel ratio
compensation
(Predetermined
compensation)
Heated oxygen
sensor feedback
compensation
Injector Acceleration-
deceleration
compensation 
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MULTIPORT FUEL SYSTEM (MFI)13A-33
[Injector basic drive time]
Fuel injection is performed once per cycle for each cylinder. 
Basic drive time refers to fuel injection volume (in MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION X 2008  Workshop Manual FUEL INJECTION CONTROL
MULTIPORT FUEL SYSTEM (MFI)13A-33
[Injector basic drive time]
Fuel injection is performed once per cycle for each cylinder. 
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FUEL INJECTION CONTROL
MULTIPORT FUEL SYSTEM (MFI)13A-33
[Injector basic drive time]
Fuel injection is performed once per cycle for each cylinder. 
Basic drive time refers to fuel injection volume (injector drive 
time) to achieve theoretical air-fuel ratio for the intake air vol
-
ume of 1 cycle of 1 cylinder. Fuel injection volume changes 
according to the pressure difference (injected fuel pressure) 
between manifold absolute pressure and fuel pressure (con
-
stant). So, injected fuel pressure compensation is made to 
injector drive time for theoretical air-fuel ratio to arrive at basic 
drive time.
Intake air volume of each cycle of 1 cylinder is calculated by 
ECM based on the mass airflow sensor signal and crankshaft 
position sensor signal. Also, during engine start, the map value 
prescribed by the engine coolant temperature sensor signal is 
used as basic drive time.
.
AK602279AC
Basic fuel
injection timeFuel injection pressure compensation Intake air amount per cycle per cylinder
Theoretical air-fuel ratio 
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MULTIPORT FUEL SYSTEM (MFI)13A-34
[Injector drive time compensation]
After calculating the injector basic drive time, the ECM makes 
the following compensations to control the o MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION X 2008  Workshop Manual FUEL INJECTION CONTROL
MULTIPORT FUEL SYSTEM (MFI)13A-34
[Injector drive time compensation]
After calculating the injector basic drive time, the ECM makes 
the following compensations to control the o](/manual-img/19/57326/w960_57326-126.png)
FUEL INJECTION CONTROL
MULTIPORT FUEL SYSTEM (MFI)13A-34
[Injector drive time compensation]
After calculating the injector basic drive time, the ECM makes 
the following compensations to control the optimum fuel injec
-
tion volume according to driving conditions.
List of main compensations for fuel injection control
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[Fuel limit control during deceleration]
ECM limits fuel when decelerating downhill to prevent exces-
sive rise of catalytic converter temperature and to improve fuel 
efficiency.
.
[Fuel-cut control when over-run]
When engine speed exceeds a prescribed limit (6,600 r/min), 
ECM cuts fuel supply to prevent overrunning and thus protect 
the engine. Also, if engine speed exceeds 4,000 r/min for 15 
seconds while vehicle is stationary (no load), it cuts fuel supply 
and controls the throttle valve opening angle to protect the 
engine.
CompensationsContent
Heated oxygen sensor feedback compensationThe heated oxygen sensor signal is used for 
making the compensation to get air-fuel ratio with 
best cleaning efficiency of the 3-way catalytic 
converter. This compensation might not be made 
sometimes in order to improve drivability, 
depending on driving conditions. (Air-fuel ratio 
compensation is made.)
Air-fuel ratio compensationUnder driving conditions where heated oxygen 
sensor feedback compensation is not performed, 
compensation is made based on pre-set map 
values that vary according to engine speed and 
intake air volume.
Engine coolant temperature compensationCompensation is made according to the engine 
coolant temperature. The lower the engine coolant 
temperature, the greater the fuel injection volume.
Acceleration/ Deceleration compensationCompensation is made according to change in 
intake air volume. During acceleration, fuel injection 
volume is increased. Also, during deceleration, fuel 
injection volume is decreased.
Fuel injection compensationCompensation is made according to the pressure 
difference between atmospheric pressure and 
manifold absolute pressure. The greater the 
difference in pressure, the shorter the injector drive 
time.
Battery voltage compensationCompensation is made depending on battery 
voltage. The lower the battery voltage, the greater 
the injector drive signal time.
Learning value for fuel compensationCompensation amount is learned to compensate 
feedback of heated oxygen sensor. This allows 
system to compensate in accordance with engine 
characteristics. 

IGNITION TIMING AND CONTROL FOR CURRENT CARRYING TIME
MULTIPORT FUEL SYSTEM (MFI)13A-35
IGNITION TIMING AND CONTROL FOR CURRENT 
CARRYING TIME
M2132027100089
Ignition timing is pre-set according to engine driving 
conditions. Compensations are made according to 
pre-set values depending on conditions such as 
engine coolant temperature, battery voltage etc. to 
decide optimum ignition timing. Primary current con
-
nect/disconnect signal is sent to the power transistor 
to control ignition timing. Ignition is done in sequence 
of cylinders 1, 3, 4, 2.
System Configuration Diagram
AK502722AD
ECM MFI relay
Spark plugs Ignition
coils
Cylinder No. 1 2 3 4Battery
Mass airflow sensor
Intake air temperature sensor
Manifold absolute
pressure sensor
Engine coolant
temperature sensor
Intake camshaft position sensor
Exhaust camshaft position sensor
Crankshaft position sensor
Knock sensor
Ignition switch-ST Throttle position sensor