light MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 1990 Owner's Guide

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14-60FUEL SYSTEM - Auto-cruise Control System
SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM
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Auto-cruise control switch. MAIN switchl SET (COAST) switchl RESUME (ACCEL) switc
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Intermedi-ate linkActuator
mechanismCOMPONENT PARTS AND FUNCTION OUTLINE
Component part
Vehicle speed sensor
6\uto-cruise control unit
Function
Converts vehicle speed to pulse,
Receives signals from sensor and control switches; microcomputercontrols all auto-cruise control functions
ActuatorRegulates the throttle valve to the set opening by signals from the
auto-cruise control unit
Control switchMAIN switch
Switch for auto-cruise control power supply
SET
(COAST) switchControls auto-cruise control functions by SET (COAST) and
1 RESUME (ACCELIRESUME (ACCEL) switch
Cancel switch
Stop light switchClutch switch
Outputs the auto-cruise control cancel signals
Inhibitor switch CA/T>
Accelerator switch
During constant speed driving, the accelerator pedal is inactive and
the accelerator switch is turned ON.
Therefore, OFF signal is output from the auto-cruise control unitto the ELC
4A/T control unit during constant speed driving only.
4-I-Ed automatic transaxle control unitControls overdrive ON and OFF based on overdrive ON andOFF signals from the auto-cruise control unit for the auto-cruise
controlAuto-cruise indicator lightThis indicator light illuminates to indicate that the vehicle is
traveling in the auto-cruise mode.
Diagnosis connectorBY connecting a voltmeter control unit diagnosis and input-check
codes can be read out (for details, refer to P. 14-69).

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FixedAccelera-FixedSpeed -c tion-LC speed
High
Vehic’e iapprox. 40 km/hspeedG!5 mph) or hagher]Low
’When the RESUME
(ACCEL) Switch is Kept Turned
While the RESUME switch is ON, the actuator’s DC
mote,caused to rotate to the PULL side; the vehicle speed when the
switch is switched OFF as acceleration continues is entered in
the memory, and is thereafter controlled as the fixed speed.
CANCELLATION
When, during fixed-speed driving, the signals described below
are input, conductivity to the electromagnetic clutch is inter-
rupted, thus
cancelling the auto-cruise control system.
l Stop light switch ON (brake pedal depressed)
l Clutch switch ON (clutch pedal depressed)
lInhibitor switch ON (selector lever at
“P” or “N” position)
LOW-SPEED LIMIT
There is automatic cancellation at or below the low-speed limit
vehicle speed [approximately 40 km/h (25 mph)].
HIGH-SPEED LIMIT
The vehicle cannot be driven at a fixed speed which is at or
higher than the high-speed limit [approximately 145 km/h
(90
mph)l.Note that the vehicle speed memorized when the SET switch
a5pressed while the vehicle is traveling at the high-speed limit or
higher
vvill be the high-speed limit vehicle speed.
FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION
When the following situations are encountered during fixed-
speed driving, the signals to interrupt, conductivity to the
electromagnetic clutch are input, thus canceling the auto-cruise
control system.
0
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0When vehicle speed decreases to the low-speed limit
[approx. 40 km/h (25 mph)].
If the vehicle speed decreases to a speed which is
approximately 20 km/h (12 mph) or more below ‘the
memorized vehicle speed.
When the vehicle speed drops by 20 km/h
(12 mph) or more
after having reached the set speed -10 km/h (-6 mph) in
the RESUME mode.
If there is damaged or disconnected wiring of the input line
(stop light switch load side) of the stop light switch.
if there is no input of the vehicle speed signal for a certain
fixed time (1 second or longer).
If the SET and RESUME control switches are switched ON
at the same time.
If the cancel switches (stop light switch, clutch switch or
inhibitor switch) and command switches (SET switch
orRESUME switch) are switched ON at the same time.
if the actuator clutch driver (transistor) of the control unk
remains ON (short-circuit).

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connectorDiagnosis Display Patterns and Codes
SELF-D’IAGNOSIS AND INPUT-CHECK FUNC-
TIONSSELF-DIAGNOSIS
When there is a cancellation of the auto-cruise control system
operation not intentionally made by the driver, it is possible to
determine which circuit or what operation caused the cancella-
tion of the auto-cruise control system by following procedures,
(1) Stop the vehicle with the ignition switch and MAIN switch
in the ON position.
NOTETurning OFF either the ignition switch or MAIN switch
erases the diagnosis data. Be sure to keep the ignition
switch and MAIN switch in the ON position until you finish
the inspection.
(2) Connect a voltmeter to the diagnosis connector of the
junction block and read the output code.
(3) Check the output code against the following table to isolate
the cause for cancellation of the auto-cruise control mode.
Output codes
Display
patterns
2 sec.
1.5 sec.I0.5 sec.3sec. id 3 sec.
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Probable cause
Abnormal condition of actuator clutch coil drive system
Abnormal condition of vehicle speed signal system
tow-speed limiter activation
(The system is normal if it can be
reset.1
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Automatic cancellation activated by vehicle speed reduction
(The system is normal if it can be reset.)
Control switch malfunction (when SET and RESUME
switches switched ON simultaneously)
Cancel switch ON signal input (stop light
switch, clutch
switch. or inhibitor switch input wiring damage ordisconnection or,occurrence of abnormality in circuitwithin control unit

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- Auto-cruise Control System
Display when vehicle speed is approximately
20 km/h (12 mph) or higher, or before the
auto-cruise conrrol system is set
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NOTE1. Codes indicated by thel symbol are displayed, if
tt-conditions are satisfied, even if the system is normal.
I,.either case, the system is normal if it can be reset.
2. Diagnosis codes are displayed when, after cancellation of
the auto-cruise control system, the vehicle speed de-
creases to less than approximately 20 km/h (12 mph), and
are erased by switching OFF the ignition switch or the
MAIN switch. After the diagnosis codes in the memory are
erased, if (when the power supply of the electronic control
unit is switched ON once again) the power supply of the
electronic control unit is normal, continuous ON/OFF
signals will be displayed at
O.&second intervals, regardless
of whether the system condition is normal or not. (Refer to
the illustration at the left.)
INPUT-CHECK FUNCTION
The input-check function allows you to check if the input signal
is normal when a cruise control failure occurs, including the
situation where the cruise control cannot be set.
(1) Connect a voltmeter to the diagnosis connector of the
junction block.
(2) Operate the SET and RESUME switches simultaneously.
(3) Turn ON the ignition switch; the input check can now be
carried out. Perform the corresponding input operations to
read the output codes.
Output codes
Display patternsInput
operationCheck resultst
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SET switch ONSET switch circuitis normal.RESUME switch circuit
is normal.
Each cancel switch ON1. Stop light switch
(brake pedal depressed)2. Clutch switch
(clutch pedal depressed)3. Inhibitor switch ON
(shift lever to “N” position)Each cancel switch
circuit is normal.
Driving at approx. 40 km/h
(25mph) or higherWhen both No. 24 andNo. 25 can be con-firmed, vehicle speed
sensor circuit is
normal.Driving at less than approx. 40
km/h (25
mph). or stopped
NOTE1.If two or more input operations are performed at the same time and the microcomputer receives the corresponding
signals, their output codes are indicated repeatedly in code number order as long as the corresponding signals are
2.input.If the input operation is canceled while the output code is being indicated, the code continued to be indicated until it
completes a display cycle. If the code does not disappear, the switch or harness is probably defective.

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- Auto-cruise Control System
When Canceled by the Stop Light Switch (broad
solid-line arrows)
The stop light switch is a four-pole type that
integrates the switch for the stop light (NO) with
that for the auto-cruise control (NC).
When the brake pedal is depressed, the contacts forthe auto-cruise control (NC) open, cutting off the
circuit to energize the electromagnetic clutch coil.
At the same time, the contacts for the stop light
(NO) close to allow a cancel signal to be input from
the
12-V power supply of the control unit to the
cancel circuit and to the microcomputer. As a result,the transistor which energizes the actuator electro-
magnetic clutch coil turns OFF and the electro-
magnetic clutch coil grounding circuit is cut off, thus
canceling the auto-cruise control mode.
When Canceled by the Clutch Switch (thin
solid-line arrows)
When the clutch pedal is depressed, the clutch
switch is turned ON and the battery voltage is
applied to the cancel circuit of the control unit. then,a cancel signal is input to the microcomputer.
causing the transistor that energizes the actuator
electromagnetic clutch coil to turn OFF. This results
in the electromagnetic clutch coil grounding circuit
bma$ndge cut off, which cancels the auto-cruise control
When Canceled by the Selector Lever (position“N”) (dotted-line arrows)
When the transaxle control selector lever is placed
in the “N” (neutral) position, the inhibitor switch is
turned ON and, as a result, current flows from the
control unit to the inhibitor switch, starter, and
ground. Then, a cancel signal is input from the
cancel circuit to the control unit, causing the
transistor which energizes the actuator electro-
magnetic clutch coil to be turned OFF. As a result,
the electromagnetic clutch coil grounding circuit is
cut off and the auto-cruise control mode is canceled.Although a small current (voltage 5 V) flows through
the starter, it is not activated.
MAIN switchLIMIT SWITCH
The function of the limit switch is to shut off the flow of current
to the motor and apply an electric brake to quickly stop the
motor if the throttle valve becomes either fully open or fully
closed, thus preventing problems which might be caused by an
overload of the motor.
The illustration at left shows the condition of the limit switch
when the throttle valve is fully closed, indicating that
.limitswitch
(1) is in the OFF and the RELEASE circuit is being
deenergized.
IAutocruisecontrol unit
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(For stop light)
OFF +-ON
0N -+-OFF
(For auto-cruise control)
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NC: Normally closed
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CANCEL SWITCHESThe cancel switches consist of the stop light switch, the clutch
switch, and the inhibitor switch
(“N” position).
The auto-cruise control operation is canceled if any one ofthese switches functions.
STOP LIGHT SWITCH
The stop light switch is a four-pin type of stop light switch thatcombines the switch for the stop light (NO) and the switch for
the auto-cruise control
(NC).When the brake pedal is depressed, the contacts for the
auto-cruise control (NC) open, the supply of current to the
actuator magnetic clutch is cut off, and the fixed-speed drivingmode is canceled.
At the Same time, the closure of the contacts for the stop lightcauses a cancel signal to be sent to the control unit, and within
the control unit the current supply to the actuator magnetic
clutch is stopped, thus causing the cancellation of the
fixed-speed driving mode.
CLUTCH SWITCH
The contacts of the clutch switch close when the clutch pedal
is depressed, with the result that the cancel signal is sent to
the control unit, thus canceling the fixed-speed driving mode.
INHIBITOR SWITCH
The inhibitor switch is a switch also used in eommon as the
switch for the starter.
If the selector lever is set to the “N” position during
fixed-speed driving, current flows from the control unit to the
inhibitor switch and then to the starter and to ground, with the
result that the cancel signal is input to the microcomputer and
the fixed-speed driving mode is canceled.

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REAR SUSPENSION -Double Wishbone Suspension17-13
Member supponbushingI
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Upper arm
Link diagram of ordinarydouble wishbone suspension system
5. The suspension crossmember is mounted with the mem-
ber support bushing on the body. The input from the wheel
is first damped by the trailing arm and the bushings of the
lateral arms. It is then further damped by the member
support bushing. This dual anti-vibration construction
provides low vibration and low noise.
In addition, mounting of the differential carrier on this
crossmember decreases the natural frequency of the
crossmember, further damping vibrations.
The lower natural frequency of the crossmember allows
harder adjustment of the support bushing so that the
tendency toward oversteering of the suspension due to
side force, occurring during cornering can be reduced. This,
combined with understeering tendency by middle joint
.displacement described in (3) above, results in totally slight
understeering tendency.
Why this new rear suspension system is classified as a double
wishbone suspension
The new rear suspension is represented below by the diagram
as an aid to understanding its construction.
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12AOO37Point A can rotate about rotary axis B-C and point
Dcan rotate about rotary axis E-C. The triangles ABC
and DEC can rotate like wishbone suspension
arms.When this is compared to an ordinary double
wishbone type suspension, it may be regarded asone with forward points
C, and C2 of the upper and
lower arms located at the same point. Thus, this
new rear suspension system is considered as a
double wishbone suspension system.

19-2 POWER STEERING
Rlh
integral rack and pinion type. This power steering
oear and the oil reservoir for effective cooling of
Fhe power steering fluid.The steering gear box is of a compact, light-weight

Steering
SYJo& assembly
oil pump
\Pressure hose
A

-MANUAL TRANSAXLE
<4WD> - General information
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wer flow is as shown in the chart below. The
.ire power from the engine is first transmitted
through the input shaft and intermediate gear to the
center differential.
The center differential which distributes power to
the front and rear wheels normally operates at a 50
to 50 ratio. As the differential always transmits more
power to the lighter load side, there may be the
case, for example, when one axle is spinning, the
total drive force of the vehicle reduces.
In order to prevent this, the viscous coupling limits
differential action of the center differential accordingto the rotating speed difference between the center
differential case and the center shaft, thereby
securing drive force.
Half of the drive power distributed by the center
differential is transmitted through the front differen-
tial to the front’ drive shaft.
The other half of the drive power distributed by the
center differential is transmitted through the trans-
fer, the propeller shaft and the rear differential to the
rear drive shaft.
DRIVEN BEVEL
REARDIFF~;MfTIAL
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - Torque Converter
TORQUE CONVERTER
Lock
ring
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Damper
F
clutch-
B-.Turbine
.AA
/:ront cover
h,Impeller
AStartorWhen damper clutch is
I\When damper
aInput shaftactivated
clutch isactivated
175202The torque-converter is composed of the impeller
(rear cover), turbine,
stator, damper clutch, one-way
clutch, front cover, etc.Furthermore. the torque-converter cannot be dis-
assembled because the outer circumference of the
shell
(front cover and rear cover) is sealed by
welding.
Because the torque-converter is coupled to the
engine’s crankshaft (via the drive plate). the shell
(front cover and impeller) always turns in the same
way when the engine is running.
As a result, the oil pump is also caused to rotate (by
the hub welded to the center part of the rear of the
shell) at the same speed as the engine.
The boss at the front part of the shell is inserted in
the hole at the rear part of the crankshaft. thus
providing support of the torque-converter.
A facing like that attached to the transaxle’s clutch
disc is attached to the damper clutch, and the
damper clutch and the turbine are connected by the
tabs (of the lock ring on the outer circumference of
the turbine shell) that fit into the groove on the outer
circumference of the damper clutch.
The torque-converter actuation hydraulic pressure,at the damper clutch activation area, passes be-
tween the torque-converter’s hub and the reaction
shaft, and enters the torque-converter.
When this happens, the hydraulic pressure acts
upon the A part (between the damper clutch and the
turbine), with the result that the damper clutch is
pressed against the front cover, and the damper
clutch, with a slight slip (as described later) becom-
es connected.
In this manner, the amount of slippage of the
torque-convener is reduced, without a damper
spring, to far below at even the low-speed level,
thus making a practical improvement of fuel con-
sumption.
At the damper clutch non-activation area, because
the torque-converter actuation hydraulic pressure
passes through the input shaft oil passage
-1enters the torque-converter from the
B part &-tween the damper clutch and the front cover). the
damper clutch moves away from the front
cover,thus releasing the damper clutch.
In this condition, operation is as an ordinary torque-
converter.