alternator MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION VI 1999 User Guide

MPI – Troubleshooting13-7
FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION REFERENCE TABLE
When the main sensor malfunctions are detected by the diagnosis function, the vehicle is controlled
by means of the pre-set control logic to maintain safe conditions for driving.
Malfunctioning itemControl contents during malfunction
Air flow sensor1. Uses the throttle position sensor signal and engine speed signal (crank angle sensor
signal) to take reading of the basic injector drive time and basic ignition timing from
the pre-set mapping.
2. Fixes the ISC servo in the appointed position so idle control is not performed.
Intake air temperature
sensorControls as if the intake air temperature is 25C.
Throttle position
sensorNo increase in fuel injection amount during acceleration due to the throttle position sensor
signal.
Engine coolant
temperature sensor1. Controls as if the engine coolant temperature is 80C.
(This condition is maintained until the ignition switch is turned off even when the
sensor signal returns normal.)
2. Lets the fan motor (radiator and condenser) run at high speed.
Camshaft position
sensorInjects fuel to all cylinders simultaneously for 4 seconds.
(However, after the ignition switch is turned to ON, the No. 1 cylinder top dead centre is not
detected at all.)
Barometric pressure
sensorControls as if the barometric pressure is 101 kPa.
Detonation sensorSwitches the ignition timing from ignition timing for super petrol to ignition timing for standard
petrol.
Ignition coil, power
transistor unitCuts off the fuel supply to cylinders with an abnormal ignition.
Alternator FR terminalDoes not control the output of the alternator according to an electrical load. (works as a
normal alternator)

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3. INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS CODES
Code No.Diagnosis itemReference page
12Air flow sensor system13-8
13Intake air temperature sensor system13-9
14Throttle position sensor system13-9
21Engine coolant temperature sensor system13-10
22Crank angle sensor system13-11
23Camshaft position sensor system13-12
24Vehicle speed sensor system13-13
25Barometric pressure sensor system13-14
31Detonation sensor system13-15
41Injector system13-15
44Ignition coil and power transistor unit system13-16
64Alternator FR terminal system13-17
INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR DIAGNOSIS CODES
Code No. 12 Air flow sensor systemProbable cause
Range of Check

Engine speed is 500 r/min or more.
Set conditions

Sensor output frequency is 3 Hz or less for 4 seconds.
Malfunction of the air flow sensor

Improper connector contact, open or short-circuited
harness wire of the air flow sensor

Malfunction of the engine-ECU
Measure at the air flow sensor con-
nector A-25.

Connect the connector. (Use
the test harness: MB991709)
1. Voltage between 3 and earth
(Engine: Idling)
OK:2.2–3.2 V
2. Voltage between 7 and earth
OK:0–1 V (Engine: idling)
6–9 V (2,000 r/min)
OK
Replace the engine-ECU.1. NG
Check the air flow sensor circuit.
(Refer to P.13-55, INSPECTION
PROCEDURE 48.)
2. NG
Measure at the engine-ECU con-
nector B-59.

Connect the connector.

Voltage between 19 and earth
(Ignition switch: ON)
OK:6–9 V
OK
Check the following connector:
B-59
OK
Check trouble symptom.
NG
Replace the engine-ECU.NG
Check the following connector:
A-25NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptom.
NG
NG
Repair
Replace the air flow sensor.

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Code No. 64 Alternator FR terminal systemProbable cause
Range of Check

Engine speed is approx. 50 r/min or more
Set Conditions

The input voltage from the alternator FR terminal is higher than 4.5 V for 20 seconds.
Open circuit in alternator FR terminal circuit

Malfunction of the engine-ECU
Measure at the alternator connector A-05.

Connect the connector. (Use the test harness: MB991519.)

Voltage between 4 (blue clip) and earth
(Engine: Idling)
(Radiator fan: Stopped)
(Headlamp: OFF → ON)
(Brake lamp: OFF → ON)
(Rear window defogger switch: OFF → ON)
OK:Voltage drops 0.2 to 3.5 VOKReplace the engine-ECU.
NG
Measure at the alternator connector 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
connectors: B-60, A-88NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptom.
NG
Check the harness wire
between the engine-ECU
and the alternator con-
nector.NG
Repair
OK
Replace the engine-ECU.
OK
Check the following connector: A-05NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptom.
NG
Check the harness wire between the engine-ECU and the alternator
connector.NG
Repair
OK
Replace the alternator.

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INSPECTION CHART FOR TROUBLE SYMPTOMS
Trouble symptomInspection
procedure
No.Reference page
Communication
with MUT-IIis
Communication with all systems is impossible.113-20
with MUT-II is
impossible.
Communication with engine-ECU only is impossible.213-20
Engine warning
lamp and
related parts
The engine warning lamp does not illuminate right after the
ignition switch is turned to the ON position.313-21
related partsThe engine warning lamp remains illuminating and never goes
out.413-21
StartingNo initial combustion (starting impossible)513-22
Initial combustion but no complete combustion
(starting impossible)613-23
Long time to start (improper starting)713-24
Idling stability
(Improper idling)
Unstable idling (Rough idling, hunting)813-25
(Improper idling)
Idling speed is high. (Improper idling speed)913-26
Idling speed is low. (Improper idling speed)1013-27
Idling stability
(Engine stalls)
When the engine is cold, it stalls at idling. (Die out)1113-28
(Engine stalls)
When the engine is hot, it stalls at idling. (Die out)1213-29
The engine stalls when starting the car. (Pass out)1313-30
The engine stalls when decelerating.1413-30
DrivingHesitation, sag or stumble1513-31
The feeling of impact or vibration when accelerating1613-31
The feeling of impact or vibration when decelerating1713-32
Poor acceleration1813-32
Surge1913-33
Knocking2013-33
Dieseling2113-33
Too high CO and HC concentration when idling2213-34
Low alternator output voltage (approx. 12.3 V)2313-35

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE 23
Low alternator output voltage (approx. 12.3 V)
Probable cause
The alternator may be defective, or malfunctions, which are listed in the right column,
may be suspected.
Malfunction of charging system

Short circuit in harness between alternator G terminal
and engine-ECU

Malfunction of engine-ECU
Measure at the alternator connector
side. A-05

Connect the connector.
(Test harness: MB991519)

Voltage between 1 (black clip) and
earth
Engine: at idle
Radiator fan: does not run
Headlamp: OFF → ON
Brake lamp: OFF → ON
Rear defogger switch:
OFF → ON
OK:Voltages rises
by 0.2 – 3.5 V.NGMeasure at the alternator connector.
A-05

Disconnect the connector, and
measure at the harness side.

Disconnect the engine-ECU con-
nector.

Continuity between 1 and earth
OK:No continuityNGCheck the harness wire between the
alternator and the engine-ECU connec-
tor, and repair if necessary.
OK
Check the alternator.
OK
Check the harness wire between the
alternator and the engine-ECU connec-
tor.NG
Repair
OK
Replace the engine-ECU.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 24
Power supply system and ignition switch-IG system
Probable cause
When an ignition switch ON signal is input to the engine-ECU, the engine-ECU turns
the control relay ON. This causes system voltage to be supplied to the engine-ECU,
injectors and air flow sensor.
Malfunction of the ignition switch

Malfunction of the control relay

Improper connector contact, open or short-circuited
harness wire

Disconnected engine-ECU earth wire

Malfunction of the engine-ECU
Check the control relay. (Refer to P.13-68.)NG
Replace
OK
Measure at the control relay connector B-27.

Disconnect the connector, and measure at the harness side.

Voltage between 3, 4 and earth
OK:System voltageNGCheck the following
connector: A-28NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptom.
NG
Check the harness wire between battery and control relay connector,
and repair if necessary.
OK
Check the engine-ECU power supply and earth circuit.
(Refer to P.13-53, INSPECTION PROCEDURE 45.)

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Terminal
No.Normal condition Check condition (Engine condition) Check item
20Radiator fan motor
relay (HI)
<EVOLUTION VI>
Radiator fan not operating (coolant temperature:
95C or below)System voltage
<EVOLUTION-VI>Radiator fan at high speed (coolant temperature:
105C or above)0 – 3 V
21Fan motor relay (LOW)
<EVOLUTION-IV, V>Fan not operating (coolant temperature: 95C or
below)System voltage
Fan at low speed (coolant temperature: 95 – 100C)0 – 3 V
21Radiator fan motor
relay (LOW)
<EVOLUTION VI>
Radiator fan not operating (coolant temperature:
95C or below)System voltage
<EVOLUTION-VI>Radiator fan at low speed (coolant temperature: 95
– 105C)0 – 3 V
22A/C relay
Engine: Idling

A/C switch: OFF to ON (Compressor is being
driven.)System voltage, or 6
V or more instanta-
neously to 0 – 3 V
32A/C condenser fan
motor relay (HI)
<EVOLUTION VI>
A/C condenser fan not operating (A/C switch: ON,
coolant temperature: 105C or below)System voltage
<EVOLUTION-VI>A/C condenser fan at high speed (A/C switch: ON,
coolant temperature: 105C or above)0 – 3 V
33Alternator G terminal
Engine: 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.
34A/C condenser fan
motor relay (LOW)
<EVOLUTION VI>
A/C condenser fan not operating (A/C switch: OFF,
coolant temperature: 105C or below)System voltage
<EVOLUTION-VI>A/C condenser fan at low speed (A/C switch: OFF,
coolant temperature: 105C or above)0 – 3 V
36Engine warning lampIgnition switch: OFF → ON0 – 3 V → System
voltage (After several
seconds have
elapsed)
37Power steering fluid
pressure switchEngine: Idling after
warming upWhen steering wheel is
stationarySystem voltage
When steering wheel is
turned0 – 3 V
38Control relayIgnition switch: OFFSystem 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 system
voltage (After several
seconds have
elapsed)

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Terminal
No.Normal condition Check condition (Engine condition) Check item
41Alternator FR terminal
Engine: 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)System voltage
60Oxygen sensor heater
<EVOLUTION V VI>
Engine: Idling0 – 3 V
<EVOLUTION-V, VI>
Engine speed: 5,000 r/minSystem voltage
71Ignition switch-STEngine: Cranking8 V or more
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: OFFSystem voltage
81Sensor impressed
voltageIgnition switch: ON4.5 – 5.5 V
82Ignition switch-IGIgnition switch: ONSystem 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 sensor
Ignition switch: ON

Move the vehicle slowly forward0 ↔ 5 V
(Changes repeatedly)

– Engine Compartment WIRING HARNESS
CONFIGURATION DIAGRAMS
Connector
symbol
–01
thru
–50
A
Earth cable
C-4
WIRING HARNESS CONFIGURATION DIAGRAMS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
A-01 (2-B) Brake fluid level switch
A-03 (1-B) Noise condenser
A-04 (1) Alternator
A-05 (4-GR) Alternator
A-09 (1-B) Starter
A-10 (1) Starter
A-12 (2-B) Fuel pressure solenoid valve
A-16 (4-B) Throttle position sensor
A-18 (6-B) Idle speed control servo
A-19 (3-B) Vehicle speed sensorA-20 (4-B) Windshield wiper motor
A-21 (8-B) Hydraulic unit <vehicles with ABS>
A-22 (2-B) Hydraulic unit <vehicles with ABS>
A-23 (2-B) Waste gate solenoid valve
A-25 (7-B) Air flow sensor
A-26 (2-B) Front speed sensor (LH) <vehicles with
ABS>
A-28 (10-B) Control harness and front harness
combination

– Engine Compartment WIRING HARNESS
CONFIGURATION DIAGRAMS
Connector
symbol
–51
thru
–131
A
Earth cable
C-6
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
A-51 (3-B) Crank angle sensor
A-52 (1-B) Oil pressure switch
A-53 (2-B) Injector (No.1)
A-54 (2-B) Injector (No.2)
A-55 (2-B) Injector (No.3)
A-56 (2-B) Injector (No.4)
A-63 (4-B) O
2 sensor
A-72 (2-B) Back-up lamp switch
A-73 (1-L) Engine speed detection connector
A-76 (6) Valve relay <vehicles with ABS>
A-77 (5) Motor relay <vehicles with ABS>A-78 (2-GR) Side turn signal lamp (LH)
A-80X (5) Horn relay <vehicles with SRS air bag>
A-82X (5) Radiator fan relay (LO)
A-84X (5) Headlamp relay
A-86X (4) Alternator relay
A-88 (6-B) Control harness and battery harness
combination
A-89 (2-BR) Front turn signal lamp (LH)
A-90 (3-B) Headlamp (LH)
A-91 (2) Position lamp (LH)
A-92 (2-B) Fog lamp (LH)