MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION X 2008 Repair Manual
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BASE ENGINE
ENGINE MECHANICAL11A-17
TIMING CHAIN CASE
The timing chain case is made of an aluminum alloy. 
A front crankshaft oil seal is press-fit into the case.
AK502507
Oil seal
AD
Timing chain case 
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NOTES
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17-1
GROUP 17
ENGINE AND 
EMISSION 
CONTROL
CONTENTS
ENGINE CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-2
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-2
AUTO-CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM17-2
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-2
CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION  . . . . 17-5
EMISSION CONTROL  . . . . . . . . . . . .17-8
GENERAL DESCRIPTION  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-8
CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM  . . . 17-10
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL  
SYSTEM  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-11
EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR)  
SYSTEM <California> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-12
EMISSION REDUCTION SYSTEMS. . . . . . 17-14 
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ENGINE CONTROL
ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL17-2
ENGINE CONTROL
GENERAL INFORMATIONM2170001000659
For the accelerator system, an electronic throttle 
valve control system has been adopted, disposing of 
an accelerator cable. This system detects the accel
-
erator pedal travel by using a accelerator pedal posi-
tion sensor (APP sensor) in the accelerator pedal 
assembly for electronic control of the throttle valve 
angle.
CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM
AUTO-CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM
GENERAL INFORMATIONM2170001000682
By using the auto-cruise control system, the driver 
can drive at preferred speeds in a range of approxi
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mately 40 to 200 km/h (25 to 125 mph) without 
depressing the accelerator pedal.
For this auto-cruise control system, in conjunction 
with the electronic throttle valve control system, the 
engine control module (ECM) electronically controls 
the throttle valve. 
CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM
AC505671AB
Accelerator pedal assembly
[Built-in accelerator pedal position
sensor (APP sensor)] 
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AUTO-CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM
ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL17-3
AC611102 AC611098
AC611099
AC611100
AC606956
AC611101
Auto-cruise
control switch
Data link connector
Hood
lock
release
handle
AD
Clutch switch <M/T>
Stoplight switch
Accelerator pedal
[Built-in accelerator 
pedal position sensor
(APP sensor)] Engine control
module (ECM)"CRUISE" indicator light
Transaxle control
module (TCM) <CVT>
Brake pedal
assembly
Throttle body
[Built-in throttle position sensor
(TP sensor) and 
throttle actuator control motor
(TAC motor)]
Transmission
range switch
<CVT>
Vehicle speed
sensor <M/T> 
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AUTO-CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM
ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL17-4
COMPONENTS AND FUNCTIONS
ComponentFunction
Accelerator pedal position sensor (APP sensor)Informs the ECM of the accelerator pedal 
depression.
Auto-cruise control switch"ON/OFF" switchPower switch for auto-cruise control system.
"ACC/RES" switchVehicle speed is set with the "ACC/RES" switch and 
"COAST/SET" switch.
"COAST/SET" switch
"CANCEL" switchCancels the cruise speed setting.
Cancel systemClutch switch <M/T>Because the constant speed driving is cancelled by 
the clutch operation, the clutch pedal status is 
detected.
Stoplight switch•Because the constant speed driving is canceled 
by the brake operation, it detects the brake pedal 
status.
•As for the stoplight switch, two built-in switches, 
the stoplight switch which is also used for the 
stoplight illumination and the brake switch which 
is used exclusively for the auto-cruise control, are 
integrated, and thus the reliability is enhanced.
Transmission range 
switch <CVT>Because the constant speed driving is cancelled by 
the selector lever operation, it detects the "N" 
position.
"CRUISE" indicator lightThe light is included in the combination meter and 
illuminates when the "ON/OFF" switch is pressed 
(auto-cruise control system: ON).
Data link connectorIf the M.U.T.-III scan tool is connected, the input 
check code from the ECM can be read.
Engine control module (ECM)•Based on the input signal from each sensor and 
switch, it outputs the throttle opening instruction 
signal to the TAC motor.
•Based on the input signal from each sensor and 
switch, it outputs the transaxle control signal to 
the TCM <CVT>.
•Based on the vehicle speed signal from the 
vehicle speed sensor, it calculates the vehicle 
speed <M/T>.
•Based on the secondary pulley speed sensor 
signal from the TCM, it calculates the vehicle 
speed <CVT>.
•Based on the selector lever "N" position signal of 
the transmission range switch from the ECM, it 
cancels constant speed driving. <CVT>.
•Outputs the ON/OFF signals of "CRUISE" 
indicator light and auto-cruise control system.
•The diagnostic trouble code signal is sent to the 
"CRUISE" indicator light.
•The input check code is sent to the data link 
connector.
Throttle actuator control motor (TAC motor)The throttle valve opens and closes in response to 
the throttle angle signal from the ECM. 
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AUTO-CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM
ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL17-5
CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATIONM2170002000232
SYSTEM OUTLINE
The ECM calculates the auto-cruise control system 
operation status when the ECM receives input sig
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nals from the auto-cruise control switch, vehicle 
speed and cancel system [stoplight switch and clutch 
switch <M/T> or transmission range switch <CVT>]. The engine control section sends the target acceler
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ator pedal opening angle value for auto-cruise con-
trol system, the TCM issues a command to transaxle 
control <CVT>, and the gauge issues an ON/OFF 
command for the "CRUISE" indicator light.
In the engine control section, the target throttle valve 
opening angle value is calculated from the target 
accelerator pedal opening angle value for 
auto-cruise control system and the actual accelerator 
angle value.The vehicle speed is then controlled by 
applying the TAC motor.
BLOCK DIAGRAM
Throttle position sensor (TP sensor)Informs the ECM of the throttle valve opening angle.
Transaxle control module (TCM) <CVT>•Based on the transaxle control signal from the 
ECM, it controls the transaxle.
•Outputs the signal from the secondary pulley 
speed sensor to the ECM.
•Transmits the selector lever "N" position signal 
from the transmission range switch to the ECM.
Vehicle speed sensor <M/T>Transmits the vehicle speed signal proportional to 
the vehicle speed to the ECM.
Component Function
TAC motor Target accelerator 
pedal opening
angle signal
Engine control section
Cruise control section"CRUISE" indicator light
AC611103
Actual accelerator 
pedal opening
angle signal
Shift control
signal <CVT>
Target throttle 
valve opening
angle signal
Auto-cruise control switch
ECM
Stoplight switch, clutch switch <M/T> 
TCM <CVT>
"CRUISE"
indicator light
ON/OFF signal
APP sensor
Transmission
range switch
signal <CVT>Shift control
signal <CVT>
TransaxleTransmission
range switch
signal <CVT>
Secondary
pulley speed
sensor signal 
<CVT> ON/OFF
signalON/OFF
signal
Vehicle speed
sensor <M/T>
Vehicle
speed
signal
<M/T>Secondary
pulley speed
sensor signal 
<CVT> 
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AUTO-CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM
ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL17-6
SYSTEM FUNCTIONS
.
SET FUNCTION
1. During driving with the vehicle speed range from 
approximately 40 to 200 km/h (25 to 125 mph), 
press and release the "COAST/SET" switch.
2. The vehicle speed when the "COAST/SET" switch 
is released is memorized. Thereafter, the constant 
speed driving is performed at that vehicle speed.
3. When the "COAST/SET" switch is operated 
during the driving with the vehicle speed of 
approximately 200 km/h (125 mph) or more, the 
constant speed driving will not be performed.
.
COAST FUNCTION
1. When the "COAST/SET" switch is continuously 
pressed for 0.5 seconds or longer during constant 
speed driving, the throttle valve becomes fully 
closed while the switch is pressed, and the 
vehicle is decelerated.
2. When the "COAST/SET" switch is released, the 
vehicle speed at that time is now memorized. 
Thereafter, the constant speed driving is 
performed at that vehicle speed.
3. Also when the "COAST/SET" switch is pressed 
for less than 0.5 second, the vehicle is 
decelerated 1.6 km/h (1 mph) from the vehicle 
speed of constant speed driving, and the 
decelerated vehicle speed is now memorized. 
Thereafter, the constant speed driving is 
performed at that vehicle speed.
4. When the "COAST/SET" switch is continuously 
pressed and the vehicle speed is decelerated to 
approximately 40 km/h (25 mph) or less, the set 
function and coast function are cancelled, and the 
constant speed driving is cancelled.
.
RESUME FUNCTION
1. When the "CANCEL" switch is pressed or the 
brake pedal is depressed during the constant 
speed driving, it cancels the constant speed 
driving.
2. Subsequently, when the "ACC/RES" switch is 
pressed during driving with the vehicle speed of 
approximately 40 km/h (25 mph) or more, the 
constant speed driving is performed with the 
vehicle speed memorized at the last cancellation 
of constant speed driving.
.
ACCEL FUNCTION
1. When the "ACC/RES" switch is continuously 
pressed for 0.5 second or more during constant 
driving, it accelerates the vehicle with specified 
acceleration while the switch is pressed.
2. Then, when the "ACC/RES" switch is released, 
the vehicle speed at that time is now memorized. 
Thereafter, the constant speed driving is 
performed at that vehicle speed.
3. Also, when the "ACC/RES" switch is pressed for 
less than 0.5 second, the vehicle is accelerated 
1.6 km/h (1 mph) from the vehicle speed of 
constant speed driving, and the accelerated 
vehicle speed is now memorized. Thereafter, the 
constant speed driving is performed at that 
vehicle speed.
4. It is possible to keep pressing the "ACC/RES" 
switch until the vehicle speed is accelerated to 
approximately 200 km/h (125 mph) or above. 
However, after the "ACC/RES" switch is released, 
the vehicle speed of approximately 200 km/h (125 
mph) becomes the newly memorized vehicle 
speed. Thereafter, the constant speed driving is 
performed at that speed.
.
CANCEL FUNCTION
When any of the following conditions are satisfied, 
the constant speed driving will be cancelled.
•The auto-cruise control system is stopped by the 
pressing the "ON OFF" switch.
•The "CANCEL" switch is pressed.
•The brake pedal is depressed.
•The clutch pedal is depressed <M/T>.
•The selector lever is shifted to the "N" position 
<CVT>.
•The vehicle speed becomes approximately 40 
km/h (25 mph) or less. 
•The vehicle speed is reduced 15 km/h (9 mph) or 
more from the speed at which the constant speed 
driving was started.
•An abnormality occurs in the vehicle speed sig-
nal.
•The engine coolant temperature becomes abnor-
mally high.
•An abnormality occurs to the ECM.
•An abnormality occurs to the TCM <CVT>.
•An abnormality occurs to the CAN communica-
tion.
. 
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AUTO-CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM
ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL17-7
FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION
When any of the following conditions are satisfied, 
the auto-cruise control system function is stopped 
until the system returns to normal. Also, when any of 
the conditions are satisfied during the constant 
speed driving, the constant speed driving is can
-
celled immediately.
•An abnormality occurs to the auto-cruise control 
switch.
•An abnormality occurs to the stoplight switch.
When any of the following conditions are satisfied, 
stop the vehicle once and turn the ignition switch to 
"LOCK" (OFF). Otherwise, even when the system 
returns to normal, the auto-cruise control system 
function will continue to be stopped. Also, when any 
of the conditions are satisfied during the constant 
speed driving, the constant speed driving is can
-
celled immediately.
•ECM abnormality
•TP sensor abnormality
•APP sensor abnormality
.
DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION
•The diagnostic trouble code check is possible 
with the "CRUISE" indicator light.
•To facilitate the system check, check the service 
data output with the M.U.T.-III.
NOTE: For diagnostic items, service data output 
items, and check method, refer to the Service Man
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ual. 
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EMISSION CONTROL
ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL17-8
EMISSION CONTROL
GENERAL DESCRIPTIONM2171000101024
The following changes have been made to the con-
trols of the 2.4L engine provided on the GALANT.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION DIAGRAM
<Except for California>
Improvement / AdditionsRemark
Addition of HC trap catalytic converter <California>HC decrease
AK604140
Positive crankcase
ventilation valve
Fuel pressure
regulator Evaporative emission
purge solenoid
Evaporative
emission
canisterEvaporative emission
ventilation valve
Fuel level
sensor
Fuel tank differential
pressure sensor
Fuel tank
temperature
sensor Fuel pump
Three-way catalytic converter Heated oxygen
sensor (front)
Heated oxygen
sensor (rear)Fuel tank
AB