fuel pressure MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 1991 Owner's Guide

FUEL SYSTEM - Service Adjustment Procedures 4.8L Engine>
RELEASE OF RESIDUAL
PRESSURE FROM HIGHPRESSURE FUEL HOSE
N14FGAE
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IFUO157Make the following operations to release the pressure remain-
ing in fuel pipe line so that fuel will not flow out.
(1) Disconnect the fuel pump harness connector at the fuel
tank rear side.
(2) Start the engine and after it stops by itself, turn the ignition
switch to OFF.
(3) Disconnect the battery
(-) terminal.
(4) Connect the fuel pump harness connector.
FUEL PUMP OPERATION CHECK
Nl4FDAG(1) Set the ignition switch at OFF.
(2) Check that when the batten/ voltage is directly applied to
the fuel pump check terminal, the operating sound of the
pump can be heard.
NOTESince the fuel pump is installed in the fuel tank, its
operating sound cannot be readily heard. Remove the fuel
tank cap and listen to the operating sound through the filler
port.(3) Hold the high pressure fuel hose between your fingers and
check that the fuel pressure can be felt.
FUEL PRESSURE TEST
Nl4FNAN(1) Reduce the fuel pressure in the fuel line.
(2) Disconnect the high pressure fuel hose from the delivery
pipe.
CautionCover the hose connection with shop towel to prevent
splash of fuel that could be caused by residual pressurein the fuel pipe line.
(3) Connect a fuel pressure gauge to the special tool (hose
adapter).Use a suitable O-ring or gasket between the fuel pressure
gauge and the special tool so as to seal in order to preventfuel leakage at this time.
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FUEL SYSTEM - Service Adjustment Procedures 4.8L Engine>14-45(4) Install the special tool, which was set in place in step
(3),
between the delivery pipe and the high pressure fuel hose.(5) Connect the
0 terminal of the batten/.
(6) Apply battery voltage to the fuel pump check terminal and
activate the fuel pump; then, with fuel pressure thus
applied, check to be sure that there is no fuel leakage fromthe pressure gauge or the special tool connection part.
(7) Start the engine and run at curb idle speed.
(8) Disconnect the vacuum hose form the pressure regulator
and clog the vacuum hose end. Measure the fuel pressure.Standard value:
330-350 kPa (47-50 psi) at curb idle
(9) Measure the fuel pressure when the vacuum hose is
connected to the pressure regulator:
Standard value: Approx. 270
kPa (38 psi) at curb idle
(10)Race the engine repeatedly in two or three series. Then
check that the fuel pressure does not fall when the engine
is running at idle.
(11)Check to be sure that there is fuel pressure in the return
hose also (by gently pressing the fuel return hose with a
finger while repeatedly racing the engine).
NOTEThere will be no fuel pressure in the return hose when the
volume of fuel flow is not sufficient.
(12)lf the results of the measurements made in steps (8) and
(9) above are not within the standard value, use the table
below to determine the probable cause, and then make the
necessan/ repair.

14-46FUEL SYSTEM - Service Adjustment Procedures <1.8L Engine>
Condition
Fuel pressure too low
Fuel pressure too highProbable causea. Clogged fuel filter
b. Fuel leaking toward return port due to
Remedy
a. Replace fuel filter.
improper seating of valve in fuel pressure
b. Replace fuel pressure regulator.
regulatorc. Low delivery pressure of fuel pump
c. Replace fuel pump.
a. Stuck valve in fuel pressurea. Replace fuel pressure regulator.
regulator
b. Clogged or bent fuel return hose or pipeb. Repair or replace hose or pipe.
‘.
Fuel pressure witha. Clogged or broken vacuum hose or nipple
a. Repair or replace the vacuum hose or
vacuum hose connectednipple.
not different from fuel
pressure with vacuum
b. Stuck valve in fuel pressure regulator orb. Replace fuel pressure regulator.
hose not connecteddefective valve seating
(13)Stop the engine and check for change in fuel pressure
gauge indication, which should not drop.
If the gauge indication drops, observe the rate of drop and
determine and remove the causes according to the
following table.
ConditionProbable causeRemedy
Fuel pressure dropsLeakage from injectorReplace injector.
slowly after engine is
stopped.
rqFuel pressure drops im-Check valve in fuel pump does not closeReplace fuel pump.
mediately after engine is
stooped.
(14)Reduce the fuel pressure in the fuel line.
(16)Disconnect the high pressure fuel hose and remove the
fuel pressure gauge from the delivery pipe.
Caution
Cover the hose connection with shop tdwel to prevent
splash of fuel that could be caused by residual pressure
in the fuel pipe line.
(16)Mount a new O-ring in the groove at the end of the high
pressure fuel hose.
(17)Connect the high pressure fuel hose to the delivery pipe,
and tighten the screws to the specified torque.
(18)Check for fuel leaks.
@ Apply battery voltage to the fuel pump check terminal
to operate the fuel pump.
@ With fuel pressure acting, check the fuel line for leaks.
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FUEL SYSTEM - Service Adjustment Procedures <2.0L Engine>14-51THROTTLE BODY (THROTTLE VALVE AREA)
CLEANINGNl4FtU
(1) Warm up the engine, then stop it.
(2) Remove the air intake hose from the throttle body.
(3) Plug the bypass passage inlet of the throttle body.
CautionDo not allow cleaning solvent to enter the bypass
passage.(4) Spray cleaning solvent into the valve through the throttle
body intake port and leave it for about 5 minutes.
(5) Start the engine, race it several times and idle it for about 1minute. If the idling speed becomes unstable (or if the
engine stalls), slightly open the throttle valve to keep the
engine running.
(6) If the throttle valve deposits are not removed, repeat steps
(4) and (5).
(7) Unplug the bypass passage inlet.
(8) Attach the air intake hose.
(9) Disconnect the battery terminal for 10 seconds or more,
and then reconnect it.
(lO)Adjust the basic idle speed. (Refer to P.14-48.)
RELEASE OF RESIDUAL PRESSURE FROM HIGH
PRESSURE FUEL HOSE
N14FGAFRefer to
P.14-44.FUEL PUMP OPERATION CHECK
N14FDAG(1) Set the ignition switch at OFF.
(2) Check that when the battery voltage is directly applied to
the fuel pump check terminal, the operating sound of the
pump can be heard.
NOTESince the high pressure fuel pump is installed in the fuel
tank, its operating sound cannot be readily heard. Remove
the fuel tank cap and listen to the operating sound through
the filler port.
I(3) Hold the high pressure fuel hose between your fingers and
check that the fuel pressure can be felt.

14-52FUEL SYSTEM - Service Adjustment Procedures <2.0L Engine>
IDLE POSITION SWITCH ADJUSTMENT
Caution
N14UDAThe idle position switch has been adjusted by the manu-
facturer.Do not, therefore, disturb the setting of the idle-position
switch.
If the setting is disturbed as a result of carelessness, or if
the idle-position switch is replaced, make the necessary
setting as described below.
(1) Sufficiently loosen the tension of the accelerator cable.
(2) Disconnect the connector of the idle position switch (fixed
speed adjusting screw).
(3) Loosen the lock nut of the idle position switch (fixed speed
adjusting screw).
(4) Sufficiently loosen the idle position switch by turning it in
the counterclockwise direction and fully close the throttle
valve.Caution
Be sure to completely close the throttle valve.
(5) Connect a tester (ohm range) between the switch’s
terminal and the body.
(6) Turn down the idle position switch until it enter the “ON”
state where the switch establishes a continuity to body
(this point is called “touch point”). Turn the switch down
15/16 of a turn more from that point.
NOTEThe “touch point” refers to the point where the throttle
valve begins opening.
(7) While holding the idle position switch to make sure that it
does not turn, tighten the lock nut.
(8) Adjust the accelerator cable.
(9) Adjust the basic idle speed. (Refer to P.14-48.)
(lO)Setting the throttle position sensor.
FUEL PRESSURE TESTN14FNAO(1) Reduce the fuel pressure in the fuel line.
(Refer to
P.14-44.)(2) Disconnect the high pressure fuel hose from the delivery
pipe.Caution
Cover the hose connection with shop towel to prevent
splash of fuel that could be caused by residual pressurein the fuel pipe line.
(3) Remove the throttle body stay.

FUEL SYSTEM - Service Adjustment Procedures <2.0L Enaine>14-53
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FU01571-(4) Connect a fuel pressure gauge to the special tool (hose
adapter).Use a suitable O-ring or gasket between the fuel-pressure
gauge and the special tool so as to seal in order to preventfuel leakage at this time.
(5) Install the special tool, which was set in place in step
(4),
between the delivery pipe and the high-pressure fuel hose.(6) Connect the
0 terminal of the battery.
(7) Apply battery voltage to the fuel pump check terminal and
activate the fuel pump; then, with fuel pressure thus
applied, check to be sure that there is no fuel leakage fromthe pressure gauge or the special tool connection part.
(8) Start the engine and run at curb idle speed.
(9) Disconnect the vacuum hose from the pressure regulator
and clog the vacuum hose end. Measure the fuel pressure.Standard value:
Turbo>330-350 kPa (47-50 psi) at curb idle

250-270 kPa (36-38 psi) at curb idle

290-320 kPa (41-46 psi) at curb idle
(10)Measure the fuel pressure when the vacuum hose is
connected to the pressure regulator:
Standard value:
Approx. 270
kPa (38 psi) at curb idle
Approx.
190 kPa (27 psi) at curb idle
Approx. 230
kPa (33 psi) at curb idle

14-54FUEL SYSTEM - Service Adjustment Procedures <2.0L Engine>
(11)Race the engine repeatedly in two or three series. Then
check that the fuel pressure does not fall when the engine
is running at idle.
(12)Check to be sure that there is fuel pressure in the return
hose also (by gently pressing the fuel return hose with a
finger while repeatedly racing the engine).
NOTEThere will be no fuel pressure in the return hose when the
volume of fuel flow is not sufficient.
(13)lf the results of the measurements made in steps (9) and
(10) above are not within the standard value, use the table
below to determine the probable cause, and then make the
necessary repair.
Condition
Fuel pressure too lowProbable causeRemedy
a. Clogged fuel filtera. Replace fuel filter.
b. Fuel leaking toward return port due tob. Replace fuel pressure regulator.
improper seating of valve in fuel pressure
regulator
c. Low delivery pressure of fuel pumpc. Replace fuel pump.
Fuel pressure too higha. Stuck valve in fuel pressure
a. Replace fuel pressure regulator.regulator
b. Clogged or bent fuel return hose or pipeb. Repair or replace hose or pipe.
Fuel pressure witha. Clogged or broken vacuum hose or nipplea. Repair or replace vacuum hose or
vacuum hose connected
nipple.
not different from fuel
pressure with vacuumb. Stuck valve in fuel pressure regulator or
b. Replace fuel pressure regulator.
hose not connecteddefective valve seating
(14)Stop the engine and check for change in fuel pressure
gauge indication, which should not drop.
If the gauge indication drops, observe the rate of drop and
determine and remove the causes according to the
following table.
Condition
Fuel pressure drops
slowly after engine is
stopped.Probable cause
Leakage from injectorRemedy
Replace injector.
Fuel pressure drops
im-Check valve in fuel pump does not closeReplace fuel pump.
mediately after engine is
stopped.
(15)Reduce the fuel pressure in the fuel line.
(16)Disconnect the high pressure fuel hose and remove the
fuel-pressure gauge from the delivery pipe.
Caution
Cover the hose connection with shop towel to prevent
splash of fuel that could be caused by residual pressurein the fuel pipe line.
(17)Mount a new O-ring in the groove at the end of the high
pressure fuel hose.

FUEL SYSTEM - Service Adjustment Procedures <2.0L Engine>14-55
(18)Connect the high-pressure fuel hose,,to the delivery pipe
and tighten the screws to the specified torque.
(19)Check for fuel leaks.
@I Apply battery voltage to the fuel pump check terminal
to operate the fuel pump.
@ With fuel pressure acting, check the fuel line for leaks.
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Engine speed (rpm)lFU4l6EGR VALVE CONTROL VACUUM CHECK
NlQFVBBlCheck Condition
Engine coolant temperature:
85-95°C (185-205°F)
(1) Disconnect the vacuum hose from the throttle body EGR
vacuum nipple and connect a hand vacuum pump to the
nipple.(2) Start the engine and check to see that, after raising the
engine speed by racing the engine, vacuum raises pro-
portionately with the rise in engine speed.
NOTEIf there is a problem with the change in vacuum, it is
possible that the throttle body port may be clogged and
require cleaning.PURGE PORT VACUUM CHECK
Check Condition
N14FVBClEngine coolant temperature:
85-95°C (185-205°F)
(1) Disconnect the vacuum hose from the throttle body purge
hose nipple and connect a hand vacuum pump to the
nipple.
Engine speed (rpm)3FU262(2) Start the engine and check to see that, after raising the
engine speed by racing the engine, vacuum remains fairly
constant.
NOTE
If there is no vacuum created, it is possible that the throttlebody port may be clogged and require cleaning.

IL SYSTEM -MPI Svstem InsDection 4.8L Enaine>14-56FUE- _ ~-~~~~~ ~~ ~,~.
MPI SYSTEM INSPECTION <1.8L Engine>COMPONENTS
LncAT’n”’Ignition timing adjustment terminal
Fuel
ourno check terminal
Nl4PAAMAir-flow sensor
Intake air temperature sensor
Barometric pressuresensorCoolant temperature
sensornhibitor switch (A/T)
Inhibitor switch
-xT==-TL--==- IOlAO422
/Pxygen sensor

FUEL SYSTEM - MPI System Inspection <1.8L Engine>
EGR control solenoid valve
[Calif. only]Purge control solenoid valve
Purge control
-/Y solenoid valve_
ISC servo.Idle Dositionswitch, MPS
Crankshaft angle sensor, TDC sensor
EGR temperature sensor
[Calif. only]
Y-4
16A0802 \
)n ject 0 r 1ture sensor
\I/OlA0407
@Power
steermg fluld pressure switch
ressure switch