engine MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION IV 1998 Repair Manual

MPI – Troubleshooting13-15
Code No. 44 Ignition coil and power transistor unit systemProbable cause
Range of Check
Engine speed is approx. 50 – 4,000 r/min.
Engine is not being cranked.
Set conditions
Abnormal engine speed is detected due to misfiring by crank angle sensor. (One
of two coils fails.)Malfunction of the ignition coil
Improper connector contact, open circuit or
short-circuited harness wire of the ignition primary
circuit
Malfunction of the engine-ECU.
NG
Check the harness wire between the ignition coil and ignition switch
connector, and repair if necessary.
2. NG
OK
Replace the engine-ECU.
3. NG
NG
Check the following items.
Check the spark plugs and spark plug cables.
Check the compression pressure.
OK
Check trouble symptom.
OK
Check the following
connectors:
A-110, A-111NG
Repair
NG
Check the harness wire
between the engine-ECU
and ignition coil connec-
tor.NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptom.
Check the following
connector:
B-59NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptom.
OK
Measure at the ignition coil connectors A-110, A-111.
Disconnect the connector, and measure at the harness.
1. Voltage between 1 and earth (Ignition switch: ON)
OK:System voltage
2. Voltage between 3 and earth (Engine: Cranking)
OK:0.5 – 4.0 V
3. Continuity between 2 and earth
OK:Continuity1. NGCheck the following
connectors:
B-65, B-76NG
Repair
Check the ignition coil. (Refer to Group 16 – Ignition System.)NG
Replace
Check the harness wire between the ignition coil connector and
earth, and repair if necessary.

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Code No. 64 Alternator FR Terminal SystemProbable cause
Range of Check
Engine speed is approximately 50 r/min or more.
Set conditions
Input voltage at the alternator FR terminal is 4.5 V or more for 20 seconds.Open circuit in alternator FR terminal circuit
Malfunction of the engine-ECU.
OK
Replace the alternator.
NG
Check the harness wire between
the engine-ECU and alternator
connector.NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptom.
Measure at the alternator connec-
tor
Connect the connector.
(Use test harness MB991519.)
Voltage between 4 (blue clip)
and earth
(Engine: Idling)
(Radiator fan: Stopped)
(Headlamp: OFF → ON)
(Brake lamp: OFF → ON)
(Rear defogger switch: OFF
→ ON)
OK:Voltage drops by 0.2 to
3.5 V.NGMeasure at the alternator connec-
tor A-05.
Disconnect the connector, and
measure at the harness side.
Voltage between 4 and earth
(Ignition switch: ON)
OK:4.8 – 5.2 VNGCheck the following connec-
tors:
B-60, A-88NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptom.
NG
Check the harness wire between
the engine-ECU and alternator
connector.NG
Repair
OK
Replace the engine-ECU.
OK
Check the following connector:
A-05NG
Repair
OK
Replace the engine-ECU.

MPI – Troubleshooting
Vehicle
speedInitial accel-
erator pedal
depression
NormalHesitation
Sag
Time
(Figure 1)(Figure 2)
Normal
Initial accel-
erator pedal
depression
IdlingStumble
TimeVehicle
speed
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4. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
ItemsSymptom
StartingWon’t startThe starter is used to crank the engine, but there is no combustion within the
cylinders, and the engine won’t start.
Fires up and diesThere is combustion within the cylinders, but then the engine soon stalls.
Hard startingEngine starts after cranking a while.
Idling
stabilityRough idle
HuntingEngine speed doesn’t remain constant and changes at idle.
Usually, a judgement can be based upon the movement of the tachometer
pointer, and the vibration transmitted to the steering wheel, shift lever, body, etc.
This is called rough idle or hunting.
Incorrect idle speedThe engine doesn’t idle at the usual correct speed.
Engine stall
(Die out)The engine stalls when the accelerator pedal is released, regardless of whether
the vehicles is moving or not.
Engine stall
(Pass out)The engine stalls when the accelerator pedal is depressed or while it is being
used.
DrivingHesitation, Sag“Hesitation” is the delay in response of the vehicle speed (engine speed) that
occurs when the accelerator is depressed in order to accelerate from the speed
at which the vehicle is now traveling, or a temporary drop in vehicle speed
(engine speed) during such acceleration. Serious hesitation is called “sag”.
(Refer to Figure 1.)
Poor accelerationPoor acceleration is inability to obtain an acceleration corresponding to the
degree of throttle opening, even though acceleration is smooth, or the inability
to reach maximum speed.
StumbleEngine speed increase is delayed when the accelerator pedal is initially
depressed for acceleration. (Refer to Figure 2.)
ShockThe feeling of a comparatively large impact or vibration when the engine is
accelerated or decelerated.
SurgeThis is repeated forward or rearward surging during constant speed travel or
during variable speed travel.
KnockingA sharp sound like a hammer striking the cylinder walls during driving and which
adversely affects driving.
StoppingRun on
(“Dieseling”)The condition in which the engine continues to run after the ignition switch is
turned to OFF. Also called “Dieseling”.

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5. SERVICE DATA LIST
<EVOLUTION-IV>
Item
No.Inspection
itemInspection contentsNormal condition
11Oxygen
sensorEngine: After having been warmed
up
Air/fuel mixture is made leaner when
When at 4,000 r/min, engine is
suddenly decelerated200 mV or less
Air/fuel mixture is made leaner when
decelerating, and is made richer
when racing.
When engine is suddenly
raced600 – 1,000 mV
Engine: After having been warmed
up
The ox
ygen sensor signal is used to
Engine is idling400 mV or less
(Chan
ges)The oxygen sensor signal is used to
check the air/fuel mixture ratio, and
control condition is also checked by
the ECU.2,500 r/min
(Changes)
600 – 1,000 mV
12Air flow
sensor*
Engine coolant temperature:
8095C
Engine is idling17 – 43 Hz
sensor*80 – 95C
Lamps, electric cooling fan and
all accessories: OFF
2,500 r/min46 – 86 Hz
all accessories: OFF
Transmission: NeutralEngine is racedFrequency increases
in response to racing
13Intake air
temperature
sensor
Ignition switch: ON or with engine
runningWhen intake air temperature
is –20C–20C
sensorWhen intake air temperature
is 0C0C
When intake air temperature
is 20C20C
When intake air temperature
is 40C40C
When intake air temperature
is 80C80C
14Throttle
position
Ignition switch: ONSet to idle position300 – 1,000 mV
position
sensor
Gradually openIncreases in proportion
to throttle opening
angle
Open fully4,500 – 5,500 mV
16Power
supply
voltageIgnition switch: ONSystem voltage
18Cranking
signal Ignition switch: ONEngine: StoppedOFF
g
(ignition
switch-ST)Engine: CrankingON
NOTE
*: When the car is new (distance it travelled is less than 500 km), output frequency of the air flow sensor may
become about 10% higher.

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Item
No.Inspection
itemInspection contentsNormal condition
21Engine
coolant
temperature
Ignition switch: ON or with engine
runningWhen engine coolant temper-
ature is –20C–20C
temperature
sensorWhen engine coolant temper-
ature is 0C0C
When engine coolant temper-
ature is 20C20C
When engine coolant temper-
ature is 40C40C
When engine coolant temper-
ature is 80C80C
22Crank angle
sensorEngine: Idling
Idle position switch: ONWhen engine coolant temper-
ature is –20C1,300 – 1,500 rpm
When engine coolant temper-
ature is 0C1,300 – 1,500 rpm
When engine coolant temper-
ature is 20C1,300 – 1,500 rpm
When engine coolant temper-
ature is 40C1,150 – 1,350 rpm
When engine coolant temper-
ature is 80C750 – 950 rpm
25Barometric
pressure
Ignition switch: ONAt altitude of 0 m101 kPa
pressure
sensor
At altitude of 600 m95 kPa
At altitude of 1,200 m88 kPa
At altitude of 1,800 m81 kPa
26Idle position
switchIgnition switch: ON
(Check by operating accelerator
dl tdl )
Throttle valve: Set to idle
positionON
pedal repeatedly.)Throttle valve: Slightly openOFF*1
27Power
steering fluidEngine: IdlingSteering wheel stationaryOFF
tg
pressure
switchSteering wheel turningON
28A/C switchEngine: Idling
(when A/C switch is ON A/C
A/C switch: OFFOFF
(when A/C switch is ON, A/C
compressor should be operating.)A/C switch: ONON

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Item
No.Normal condition Inspection contents Inspection
item
41Injector
drive time*2Engine: CrankingWhen engine coolant temper-
ature is 0C (injection is
carried out for all cylinders
simultaneously)27 – 41 ms
When engine coolant temper-
ature is 20C14 – 22 ms
When engine coolant temper-
ature is 80C3.9 – 5.9 ms
Injector
drive time*3Engine coolant temperature:
8095C
Engine is idling1.2 – 2.4 ms
drive time*380 – 95C
Lamps, electric cooling fan and
all accessories: OFF
2,500 r/min1.0 – 2.2 ms
all accessories: OFF
Transmission: NeutralWhen engine is suddenly
racedIncreases
44Ignition
advanceEngine: After having been
warmed up
Timing lamp is set (The timing
Engine is idling3 – 13BTDC
Timing lamp is set. (The timing
lamp is set in order to check
actual ignition timing.)2,500 r/min24 – 44BTDC
45ISC
(stepper)
motor
Engine coolant temperature:
80 – 90C
Lamps electric coolingfan and
A/C switch: OFF2 – 25 steps
motor
position *4Lamps, electric cooling fan and
all accessories: OFF
Transmission: Neutral
Idle position switch: ON
Engine: Idling
A/C switch: OFF → ONIncreases by 10 – 70
steps
Engine: Idling
(When A/C switch is ON, A/C
compressor should be operat-
ing.)A/C switch: OFFIncreases by 5 – 50
steps
49A/C relayEngine: After having been warmed
up/Engine is idlingA/C switch: OFFOFF (Compressor
clutch is not operating)
A/C switch: ONON (Compressor
clutch is operating)
NOTE
*1: The idle position switch normally turns off when the voltage of the throttle position sensor is 50 – 100 mV
higher than the voltage at the idle position. If the idle position switch turns back on after the throttle valve
is opened, the idle position switch and the throttle position sensor need to be adjusted.
*2: The injector drive time represents the time when the cranking speed is at 250 r/min or below when the power
supply voltage is 11 V.
*3: In a new vehicle [driven approximately 500 km or less], the injector drive time is sometimes 10% longer than
the standard time.
*4: In a new vehicle [driven approximately 500 km or less], the step of the stepper motor is sometimes 30 steps
greater than the standard value.

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<EVOLUTION-V>
Descriptions other than those given below are the same as for the EVOLUTION-IV.
Item
No.Inspection
itemInspection contentsNormal condition
12Air flow
sensor*1Engine coolant temperature:
80–95C
Engine is idling12 – 38 Hz
sensor*180 – 95C
Lamps, electric cooling fan and
all accessories: OFF
2,500 r/min36 – 76 Hz
all accessories: OFF
Transmission: NeutralEngine is racedFrequency increases
in response to racing
41Injector
drive time*2Engine: Cranking*2When engine coolant temper-
ature is 0C27 – 40 ms
When engine coolant temper-
ature is 20C14.5 – 21.7 ms
When engine coolant temper-
ature is 80C3.8 – 5.6 ms
Injector
drive time*3Engine coolant temperature:
8095C
Engine is idling0.9 – 2.1 ms
drive time *380 – 95C
Lamps, electric cooling fan and
all accessories: OFF
2,500 r/min0.7 – 1.9 ms
all accessories: OFF
Transmission: NeutralWhen engine is suddenly
racedIncreases
44Ignition
advance
Engine: After having been
warmed up
Engine is idling0 – 13BTDC
advancewarmed up
Timing lamp is set.2,500 r/min24 – 44BTDC
NOTE
*1: In a new vehicle (driven approximately 500 km or less), the air flow sensor output frequency is sometimes
10 % higher than the standard frequency.
*2: The injector drive time represents the time when the cranking speed is at 250 r/min or below when the power
supply voltage is 11 V.
*3: In a new vehicle (driven approximately 500 km or less), the injector drive time is sometimes 10 % longer than
the standard time.

MPI – Troubleshooting13-22
6. ENGINE-ECU INSPECTION
6-1 TERMINAL VOLTAGES
Engine ECU connector
Terminal
No.Check itemCheck condition (Engine condition)Normal condition
1No.1 injectorWhile engine is idling after having been warmed up,
suddenly depress the accelerator pedal
Momentarily drops
slightlyfrom 1114V
14No.2 injector
suddenly depress the accelerator pedal.slightly from 11 – 14 V.
2No.3 injector
15No.4 injector
3Fuel pressure control
valve
Ignition switch: ONBattery voltage
valve
Engine: Cranking to idling (within about two minutes)0 – 3 V to battery
voltage
4Stepper motor coil (A1)Engine: Immediately after engine has been started
f
or warming up
Changes repeatedly
f
rom battery voltage to
17Stepper motor coil (A2)
for warming upfrom battery voltage to
0 – 6 V and from 0 – 6
V to battery voltage5Stepper motor coil (B1)V to battery voltage.
18Stepper motor coil (B2)
6Secondary air control
solenoid valveIgnition switch: ONBattery voltage
8Fuel pump relayIgnition switch: ONBattery voltage
Engine: Idling0 – 3 V
10Power transistor unit
(A)Engine speed: 3,000 r/min0.3 – 3.0 V
23Power transistor unit
(B)
11Wastegate solenoid
valve
Ignition switch: ONBattery voltage
valve
Engine: At idle after having been warmed up (when
premium gasoline is used)0 – 3 V
12Power supplyIgnition switch: ONBattery voltage
25
19Air flow sensor reset
signal
Engine: Idling0 – 1 V
signal
Engine speed: 3,000 r/min6 – 9 V
20Fan motor relay (HI)Fan not operating (coolant temperature: 90C or
below)Battery voltage
Fan at high speed (coolant temperature: 105C or
above)0 – 3 V

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Terminal
No.Normal condition Check condition (Engine condition) Check item
21Fan motor relay (LOW)Fan not operating (coolant temperature: 90C or
below)Battery voltage
Fan at low speed (coolant temperature: 90 – 100C)0 – 3 V
22A/C relayEngine: Idling
A/C switch: OFF to ON (Compressor is being
driven.)Battery voltage, or 6 V
or more instanta-
neously to 0 – 3 V
33Alternator G terminalEngine: Warm, idle (radiator fan: OFF)
Headlamp: OFF to ON
Brake lamp: OFF to ON
Rear defogger switch: OFF to ONVoltage rises by 0.2 –
3.5 V.
36Engine warning lampIgnition switch: OFF → ON0 – 3 V → Battery
voltage (After several
seconds have
elapsed)
37Power steering fluid
pressure switchEngine: Idling after
warming upWhen steering wheel is
stationaryBattery voltage
When steering wheel is
turned0 – 3 V
38Control relayIgnition switch: OFFBattery voltage
Ignition switch: ON0 – 3 V
39Fuel pump relay No.2While engine is idling, suddenly depress the
accelerator pedal.Momentarily rises
slightly from 0 to 3 V.
40Exhaust temperature
warning lampIgnition switch: OFF to ON0 – 3 V to battery
voltage (After several
seconds have
elapsed)
41Alternator FR terminalEngine: Warm, idle (radiator fan: OFF)
Headlamp: OFF to ON
Brake lamp: OFF to ON
Rear defogger switch: OFF to ONVoltage drops by 0.2 –
3.5 V.
45A/C switchEngine: Idle speedTurn the A/C switch OFF0 – 3 V
Turn the A/C switch ON
(A/C compressor is oper-
ating)Battery voltage
60Oxygen sensor heater
(Evolution V only)
Engine: Idling0 – 3 V
(Evolution-V only)
Engine speed: 5,000 r/minBattery voltage
71Ignition switch-STEngine: Cranking8 V or more

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Terminal
No.Normal condition Check condition (Engine condition) Check item
72Intake air temperature
sensorIgnition switch: ONWhen intake air tempera-
ture is 0C3.2 – 3.8 V
When intake air tempera-
ture is 20C2.3 – 2.9 V
When intake air tempera-
ture is 40C1.5 – 2.1 V
When intake air tempera-
ture is 80C0.4 – 1.0 V
76Oxygen sensorEngine: Running at 2,000 r/min after having been
warmed up (Check using a digital type voltmeter)0 ↔ 0.8 V
(Changes repeatedly)
80Backup power supplyIgnition switch: OFFBattery voltage
81Sensor impressed
voltageIgnition switch: ON4.5 – 5.5 V
82Ignition switch-IGIgnition switch: ONBattery voltage
83Engine coolant
temperature sensorIgnition switch: ONWhen engine coolant
temperature is 0C3.2 – 3.8 V
When engine coolant
temperature is 20C2.3 – 2.9 V
When engine coolant
temperature is 40C1.3 – 1.9 V
When engine coolant
temperature is 80C0.3 – 0.9 V
84Throttle position sensorIgnition switch: ONSet throttle valve to idle
position0.3 – 1.0 V
Fully open throttle valve4.5 – 5.5 V
85Barometric pressure
sensor
Ignition switch: ONWhen altitude is 0 m3.7 – 4.3 V
sensor
When altitude is 1,200 m3.2 – 3.8 V
86Vehicle speed sensorIgnition switch: ON
Move the vehicle slowly forward0 ↔ 5 V
(Changes repeatedly)
87Idle position switchIgnition switch: ONSet throttle valve to idle
position0 – 1 V
Slightly open throttle
valve4 V or more
88Camshaft position
sensor
Engine: Cranking0.4 – 3.0 V
sensor
Engine: Idle speed0.5 – 2.0 V
89Crank angle sensorEngine: Cranking0.4 – 4.0 V
Engine: Idle speed1.5 – 2.5 V
90Air flow sensorEngine: Idle speed2.2 – 3.2 V
Engine speed: 2,500 r/min