ignition MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 1991 Repair Manual

14-58FUEL SYSTEM -MPI System Inspection <1.8L Engine>
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHTNWQAB
Among the self-diagnosis items, a malfunction indicator light
comes on to notify the driver of the emission control items
when an irregularity is detected.
However, when an irregular signal returns to
notmal ‘and the
engine control unit judges that it has returned to normal, the
malfunction indicator light goes out.
Moreover, when the ignition switch is turned off, the light goes
out. Even if the ignition switch is turned on again, the light doesnot come on until the irregularity is detected.
Here, immediately after the ignition switch is turn on, the
malfunction indicator light is lit for 5 seconds to indicate that
the malfunction indicator light operates normally.
Items indicated by the lightening malfunction light
Engine control unit
Oxygen sensor
Air-flow sensor
Intake air temperature sensor
Throttle position sensor
Motor position sensor
Engine coolant temperature sensor
Crank angle sensor
No. 1 cylinder TDC sensor
Barometric pressure sensor
Ignition timing adjustment signal
Injector
Fuel pump
EGR system Caution
The malfunction indicator light lights up when the ignition
timing adjustment terminal is short-circuited
,‘t’o ground.
Consequently, it lights up ,when the ignition timing
adjustment is grounded when adjusting ignition timing,
but in this case there is no abnormality.
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT INSPECTlON
When turning on the ignition switch, check that the light comes
on.
NOTElf the light does not come on, check the harness and light for
breakage.SELF-DIAGNOSIS
Nl4PMFaThe engine control unit monitors the input/output signals
(some signals at all times and the others under specified
conditions) of the engine control unit.

FUEL SYSTEM - MPI System inspection <1.8L Engine>14-59
--..When it is noticed that an irregularity has continued for a
specified time or longer from when the irregular signal is
initially monitored. Passing a certain number, the engine
control unit judges that an irregularity has occurred, memorizesthe malfunction code, and outputs the signal to the
self-diagnosis output terminal.
There are 14 diagnosis items, and the diagnosis results can beread out with a voltmeter.
Moreover, since memorization of the malfunction codes is
backed up directly by the battery, the diagnosis results are
memorized even if the ignition key is turned off. The malfunc-
tion codes will, however, be erased when the battery terminal
or the engine control unit connector is disconnected.
Caution
If the sensor connector is disconnected with the ignition
switch turned on, the malfunction code is memorized. In
this case, disconnect the battery terminal’
(-) for 10seconds or more, and the diagnosis memory will be
erased.The 14 diagnosis items are provided as follows, and if plural
items are activated, they are all indicated sequentially from thesmallest code number.
perature sensor
CautionFor the malfunction code of the ignition timing adjustment
signal, the light for the ignition timing adjustment terminal
lights up when short-circuited to ground.
Consequently, it is output when the ignition timing
adjustment is grounded when adjusting ignition timing,
but in this case there is not abnormality.
CHECK PROCEDURE (SELF-DIAGNOSIS)N14PCAElPrecautions for Operation
(1) When battery voltage is low, no detection of failure is
possible. Be sure to check the battery for voltage and otherconditions before starting the test.
(2) Diagnosis item is erased if the battery or the engine controlunit connector is disconnected. Do not disconnect the
battery before the diagnosis result is completely read.
(3) After check and correction are over, disconnect ground
cable for
10 seconds or more from negative terminal of
battery and connect it again to make sure that failure code
is erased.

14-60FUEL SYSTEM - MPI Svstem lnwection <1.8L Engine>
7 MPI
diagnosis
LGround
DIAGNOSIS CHART (FAULT TREE)output
preference
orderDiagnosis item
1Engrne control
unit
2 2Oxygen sensor Oxygen sensor
3 3Air flow sensor Air flow sensor
4 4Intake air Intake airtemperature sensor temperature sensor
5 5Throttle position Throttle positionsensor sensor
6 6Motor position Motor positionsensor sensor
INSPECTION PROCEDURE - USING VOLTMETERN14PCAGl
(1) Connect an analogue voltmeter to the self-diagnosis con-,z
nectar.
‘~(2) Turn ignition switch to ON, and indication of engine control
unit memory contents will immediately start. If the system
is in normal condition, pointer of voltmeter indicates normalpattern. If any abnormality is in memory, the pointer of
voltmeter will deflect, indicating abnormal item as de-
scribed in “Diagnosis Chart”.
After recording the abnormal item, check and repair each
part according to the check items in “Diagnosis Chart”.
(3) If the defective parts have been repaired, disconnect the
negative terminal of battery cable for
10 seconds or more
and connect it again to make sure that the abnormal code
has been erased.
N14PRACDiagnosis code
Output signal pattern
:1
12A0104
12A0104
12A0104
12A0104
:JJlJJ--
12A0104
LII
12A0104
No.
-
11Retained
12Retained
14
15MemoryCheck item (Remedy)
-(ll#ace engine control
l Harness and connectorl Fuel, pressurel Injectors
(Replace if defective)
l Intake air leaks0 Oxygen sensor
l Harness and connector
(If harness and connector
are normal, replace airflow sensor assembly.)

FUEL SYSTEM - MPI System Inspection <1.8L Engine>
outputDiagnosis code
referenceDiagnosis itemCheck item (Remedy)
orderOutput signal patternNo.Memory
7Engine coolantRetainedl Harness and connectortemperature sensor
:-rlrLn- 2’
l Engine coolant temper-
ature sensor
12A0107
8Crank angle sensor
:nn 22
Retainedl Harness and connector
(If harness and connector
are normal, replacedistributor assembly.)
12A0107
9No. 1 cylinder top
dead center sensorH
Lnn 23
Retainedl Harness and connector
(If harness and connector
are normal, replacedistributor assembly.)
12A0107
10Vehicle speed sensor24Retainedl Harness and connector
(reed switch)H
Lu 1 nnJln
l Vehicle speed sensor
(reed switch)
12A0107
11Barometric pressure25Retainedl Harness and connector
sensorH
u I nl-uvln
(If harness and connector
are normal, replace
Lbarometric pressure
12A0107sensor assembly.)
12Ignition timing adjust-36-l Harness and connectorment signalH
LUUI nluvuuL
12R0468
13Injector
:m 41
Retainedl Harness and connector0 Injector coil resistance
12A0105
14Fuel pump42Retainedl Harness and connectorH0 Control relay
LUUUI nn
12A0105
15EGR 43Retainedl Harness and connectorl EGR temperature sensor
H
u u u u-inn
l EGRvalvel EGR valve control sole-Lnoid valve
12A0105l EGR valve control vacuurr
16Normal state---H
Ln
12A0104
NOTEReplace the engine control unit if a malfunction code is output although the inspection reveals that there is no problem with the check
items.

FUEL SYSTEM - MPI System Inspection <1.8L Engine>
POWER TRANSISTOR
Refer to GROUP 8
- Ignition System
14-67
NlQRCGAAIR CONDITIONER POWER RELAY
Refer to GROUP 24
- Air Conditioner.
N14RCLBPURGE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE
N14RCKARefer to GROUP 25
- Evaporative Emission Control System.
EGR CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE
N14RCLARefer to GROUP 25
- Exhaust Gas Recirculation System.

14-68FUEL SYSTEM - MPI System Inspection <2.0L DOHC Engine>
MPI SYSTEM INSPECTION <2.0L DOHCCOMPONENTS LOCATION

Throttle
Dosition sensor
Crankshaft angle sensor
‘DC sensor
N14PAANIgnition timing adjustment terminal
Fuelpumpcheck terminal
I /B \ Q-terminalFuelpump check\Ignition timing adjustment terminal
Fuelpumpcheck terminal
ustment terminalir-flow sensor
takeair temperature sensor
arometric pressure sensornhibitor switch (A/T only)
OlA040i

FUEL SYSTEM - MPI System Inspection <2.0L DOHC Engine>
EGR control solenoid valve
[Calif. only]
Purge control solenoid valve
1
/AF--Y:rIgnition coil, Power transistor
Oxygen sensorPower
steering fluid Dressure switch
Coolant temDerature sensor

FUEL SYSTEM - MPI System Inspection <2.0L DOHC Engine>
InjectorII
01A0499
/
Purge control
Fuel pressureII solenoid valve
control valve
solenoid valve
0110503Ignition coil, Power transistor
IOxvnen sensorEGR control solenoid valve
[Calif. only]
Purge control solenoid valve
Fuel pressure control valve [Turbo only]
\’
\
16A0803Detonation sensor
\Power steering fluid oressure switch

14-72FUEL SYSTEM - MPI Svstem InsDection <2.0L DOHC Engine>
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHTAmong the self-diagnosis items, a malfunction indicator light
comes on to notify the driver of the emission control items
when an irregularity is detected.
However, when an irregular signal returns to normal and the
engine control unit judges that it has returned to normal. the
malfunction indicator light goes out.
Moreover, when the ignition switch is turned off, the light goes
out. Even if the ignition switch is turned on again, the light doesnot come on until the irregularity is detected.
Here, immediately after the ignition switch is turn on, the
malfunction indicator light is lit for 5 seconds to indicate that
the malfunction indicator light operates normally.
I--l
klfunctionindicator light
Items indicated by the lightening malfunction light
Engine control unit
Oxygen sensor
Air flow sensor
Intake air temperature sensor
Throttle positron sensor
Engrne coolant temperature sensor
Crank angle sensor
Top dead center sensor
Barometric pressure sensor
Detonatron sensor
Injector
Fuel pump
EGR
Ignition co11
/
iMALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT INSPECTION
When turning on the ignition switch, check that the light comes
on.
NOTEIf the light does not come on, check the harness and light for
breakage.

FUEL SYSTEM - MPI System Inspection <2.0L DOHC Engine>
SELF-DIAGNOSIS14-73
N14PAAEThe engine control unit monitors the input/output signals
(some signals at all times and the others under specified
conditions) of the engine control unit.
When it is noticed that an irregularity has continued for a
specified time or longer from when the irregular signal is
initially monitored. Passing a certain number, the engine
control unit judges that an irregularity has occurred, memorizesthe malfunction code, and outputs the signal to the
self-diagnosis output terminal.
There are 14 diagnosis items, and the diagnosis results can beread out with a voltmeter.
Moreover, since memorization of the malfunction codes is
backed up directly by the battery, the diagnosis results are
memorized even if the ignition key is turned off. The malfunc-
tion codes will, however, be erased when the battery terminal
or the engine control unit connector is disconnected.
CautionIf the sensor connector is disconnected with the ignition
switch turned on, the malfunction code is memorized. In
this case, disconnect the battery terminal
(-) for 10seconds or more, and the diagnosis memory will be
erased.The 14 diagnosis items are provided as follows, and if plural
items are activated, they are all indicated sequentially from thesmallest code number.
arometnc pressure sensor
CHECK PROCEDURE (SELF-DIAGNOSIS)Precautions for OperationN14PCAE2(1) When battery voltage is low, no detection of failure is
possible. Be sure to check the battery for voltage and otherconditions before starting the test.
(2) Diagnosis item is erased if the battery or the engine controlunit connector is disconnected. Do not disconnect the
battery before the diagnosis result is completely read.
(3) After check and correction are over, disconnect ground
cable for 10 seconds or more from negative terminal of
battery and connect it again to make sure that failure code
is erased.