2008 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION X ECU

HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
HEATER, AIR CONDITIONING AND VENTILATION55-4
HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMM2551001000614
HEATER UNIT ASSEMBLY
AC607858Blower motor Outside / inside air selection
damper control motor
Air mixing damper control
motor Air thermo sensorAB
Mode selection
damper control motor
A/C-ECUPower transistor Intake duct
Blower case
AC607857
Heater unit
Air mixing damper
Heater coreEvaporator Mode selection damper
Outside / inside air
selection damper
AB
Intake duct
Blower case
Clean air filter

HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
HEATER, AIR CONDITIONING AND VENTILATION55-5
The following new unit integrated blower, heater and
evaporator to increase the air flow, reduce noise, and
enhanced cooler and heater performance;:
•Integrated heater/cooling unit has been adopted
for large air flows and low noise.
•Crushable space has been secured to reduce the
risk of passenger injuries.
•Air mix damper that is also used as a reheating
prevention damper has been adopted to enhance
the air cooling performance.
•The A/C condensate water outlet (drain port) has
been installed to behind the evaporator to
restrain the clogging of drain by foreign materials.
•The outlet air temperature of the defroster has
been set lower than that of foot to prevent over
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heating the driver’s face.
•Fin thermo sensor to directly measure evaporator
temperature reduces occurrence risk of an evap
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orator freeze which will lead to the compressor
lock.
•Clean air filter has been introduced as standard
to protect the unit from the intrusion of foreign
materials (fallen leaves and others). and, it
removes the pollen and dust, and enhances the
air quality inside the passenger compartment.
•Clean air filter media and cover have been sepa-
rated to reduce the waste material amount gener-
ated during the filter replacement.
•The installation position of clean air filter has
been set to the backside of glove box to facilitate
the filter replacement operation. And, the
one-touch tab structure has been adopted for the
cover installation to enable the replacement oper
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ation without tools.
OPERATION
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CRUSHABLE SPACE
The evaporator and heater core has been longitudi-
nally installed in the vehicle length, and the crush-
able space has been adopted so that the structure
absorbs the impact in case of a collision and reduces
the risk of passenger injuries.
AC506490AB Front defroster
Side defrosterSide defrosterSide
outlet
Side
outlet Center
outlet
Heater core
Heater outlet
to compartment Recirculation
Fresh
Clean air filter
Blower motor
EvaporatorHeater outlet
AC506491
Crushable space
Crushable space
Front side
Drain port EvaporatorHeater coreAB

A/C-ECU
HEATER, AIR CONDITIONING AND VENTILATION55-7
A/C-ECUM2551001200265
CONTROL
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FORCED DEF CONTROL
When air outlet position is switched to DEF, A/C is
automatically turned ON, and outside/inside air
selection damper is set to the fresh air position to
quickly defrost the windshield screen.
.
MAX A/C CONTROL
When the temperature adjustment knob is turned to
the maximum A/C position with the blower knob at
position other than OFF, the following controls are
made by the A/C-ECU.
NOTE: "*" Manual operation is disabled during max
A/C control.
.
MAX COOL, MAX HOT CONTROL

When the set temperature is at 18.0 °C <61°F>
(MAX COOL) or at 32.0
°C <89°F> (MAX HOT) with
the air outlet and air volume at the AUTO positions,
the following controls are made automatically by the
A/C-ECU.
NOTE: "*" indicates that when the automatic control
is not cancelled using the customise function, the
manual operation is disabled.
.
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER TIMER
CONTROL
In order to prevent battery consumption, the defog-
ger is automatically turned OFF, 20 minutes after it is
turned ON.
.
IDLE-UP CONTROL
A/C-ECU and the engine ECU communicate with
each other through the CAN communication. The
idle-up speed of the engine is controlled in two steps
depending on the A/C load to secure the air cooling
performance during summer and to enhance fuel
economy in seasons with moderate temperature.
.
DETECTION CONTROL FOR
REFRIGERANT LEAKS
A/C-ECU determines if the refrigerant amount is less
than specified or refrigerant pressure is abnormal by
using the ambient temperature (ambient temperature
sensor to measure refrigerant inflation rate) and
refrigerant pressure (measured by the A/C pressure
sensor). When refrigerant amount or refrigerant pres
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sure is judged abnormal, the compressor is cut-off to
protect the A/C system.
NOTE: When abnormality occurs, the A/C indicator
flashes.
.
PROTECTION CONTROL AT AIR BAG
DEPLOYMENT (DURING COLLISION)
When the air bag deployment is detected, the A/C
system is stopped.
.
CUSTOMISE FUNCTION
Depending on the user's preference, the following
functions can be selected. The programmed informa
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tion is held even when the battery is disconnected.
•Automatic control for inside/outside air selection
Press and hold (approximately for 10 seconds)
the inside/outside air selection switch to cancel
the automatic control for inside/outside air selec
-
tion.
•A/C automatic control
Press and hold (approximately for 10 seconds)
the A/C switch to cancel the A/C automatic con
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trol.
Subject to controlMAX COOL
Air mix damperMAX COOL position
Air outlet modeSelected position
Air volumeSelected position
Outside/inside air
selection damperAir recirculation position*
Air conditioner switchON*
Subject to
controlMAX COOLMAX HOT
Air mix
damperMAX COOL
positionMAX HOT
position
Air outlet
modeFACE positionFOOT position
Air volumeMaximumMaximum
Outside/insid
e air
selection
damperAir recirculation
position*Fresh air
position*
Air
conditioner
switchON*OFF*

A/C-ECU
HEATER, AIR CONDITIONING AND VENTILATION55-8
COMMUNICATION
A/C-ECU performs the signal transmission and
reception with each ECU via CAN (Controller Area
Network)*
1. Also, with the heater control panel, it
transmits and receives signals via serial communica
-
tion.
NOTE: : For details of CAN communication, refer to
GROUP 54C
− Controller Area Network P.54C-2.
CAN COMMUNICATION INPUT SIGNALS TABLE
DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION
A/C-ECU has the following functions for easier sys-
tem checks.
•DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION
•Service data output
•Actuator test
NOTE: For each item, refer to the Workshop Manual.
AC506202
ETACS-ECU Heater control panelSRS-ECU
Engine-ECU
Combination meter A/C-ECU
: Interactive communicationCAN communication
SERIAL communication
AC
SignalTransmitter ECU
Engine coolant temperature signalENGINE-ECU
Vehicle speed signal
Engine speed signal
Ambient temperature signalETACS-ECU
Wiper signal
Ignition key signal
Average ambient temperature signalCOMBINATION METER

BASE ENGINE
ENGINE MECHANICAL11A-6
PISTONS
The pistons are made of a special aluminum alloy.
Their weight has been reduced by lowering their
overall height and increasing the depression at each
end of the piston pin.
The piston pin hole center is offset 0.8 mm (0.031 in)
towards the thrust side of the piston center.
The skirt portion along the perimeter of the piston is
finished with streaks that excel in oil retention and
seizure resistance.
PISTON PINS
The piston pins are the semi-floating type. Each pin
is press-fit and secured in the small end of the con
-
necting rod, while it floats in the piston.
20
A
AK603610
Front mark
Piston offset
AB
ITEMSPECIFICATIONS
Basic diameter mm (in)86 (3.4)
Pin hole diameter mm (in)21 (0.8)
Overall height mm (in)50.5 (1.99)
AK502996AE
D
hd1d2
ITEMSPECIFICATIONS
Outer diameter (D) mm
(in)21 (0.8)
Inner diameter (d1) mm
(in)12 (0.5)
Inner diameter (d2) mm
(in)10.5 (0.41)
Overall length (h) mm (in)58 (2.3)

BASE ENGINE
ENGINE MECHANICAL11A-16
ENGINE OIL CONTROL VALVE
The engine oil control valve consists of a solenoid
valve, which switches the hydraulic pressure that
acts on the vane rotor in the V.V.T. sprocket assem
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bly. This valve is actuated by a signal from the
engine ECU.
ItemSpecifications
Overall length mm (in)Intake435.00 (17.126)
Exhaust438.27 (17.255)
Journal outer diameter mm (in)IntakeNo.130 (1.2)
No.2 − 524 (0.9)
ExhaustNo.136 (1.4)
No.2 − 524 (0.9)
Camshaft lift mm (in)Intake8.45 (0.333)
Exhaust8.20 (0.323)
AK302997AE
Spring guide
Valve sleevePlunger springSpool
O-ringInsulation
coilar
Stator
Guide capBracketYo k eSeal cap Plunger ShaftTerminal Bobbin
TapeEnameled
copper wire
Drain
Drain
Pump Pressure
chamberDefault
pressure
chamber

ACTUATOR
MULTIPORT FUEL SYSTEM (MFI)13A-23
ACTUATORM2132002000353
INJECTOR
An injector is an injection nozzle with the electromagnetic valve
that injects fuel based on the injection signal sent by ECM. 1
injector is installed in the intake manifold of each cylinder and
fixed to the fuel rail. When electricity flows through the solenoid
coil, the plunger gets sucked in. The ball valve is integrated
with the plunger, and gets pulled together with the plunger till
the fully open position so that the injection hole is fully open
and the fuel gets injected.
Voltage from the battery gets applied from the injector relay to
the injector and up to the ECM. ECM turns ON its power tran
-
sistor and prepares the injector's ground circuit. Thus, current
flows through the injector while power transistor is ON and the
injector injects fuel.
AK602272AC
Fuel
Plate Ball valvePlunger Solenoid coilConnector
Filter
AK602578
From ETACS-ECUFrom MFI relay
Injector relay
Injectors
OFF ON
ECM
AC
No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4

MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (MFI) RELAY CONTROL
MULTIPORT FUEL SYSTEM (MFI)13A-45
MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (MFI) RELAY CONTROLM2132006000173
When the ignition switch-IG "ON" signal is input,
ECM turns ON the power transistor for control of the
MFI relay. As a result, current flows through the MFI
relay's coil, the relay switch turns ON and power is
supplied to each sensor and actuator. Also, when
ignition switch-IG "OFF" signal is input, ECM per
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forms the following controls and then turns OFF the
power transistor for control of MFI relay.
•Throttle valve initializing control
AK604134AB OFF
ON
IG2 STLOCK
ACC
IG1
MFI relay
Power
supply
MFI relay control Ignition switch-IGBattery
back up To each sensor and
actuatorIgnition switch
ETACS-ECU Battery
ECM