check engine MITSUBISHI LANCER 2006 User Guide

TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGINE COOLING14-12
STEP 15. Check the fan control relay connector
A-09X.
AC303510AB
Fan control relay
Relay boxConnector: A-09X
A-09X
Q:Is t h e con n ec tor in goo d c ondit i o n ?
YES : Go to S t ep 16 .
NO : Repa ir the con nect o r or rep l ace the re lay
box. Then
go to S t ep 24
.
STEP 16 . Check th e harness wire b e twee n fan
control relay
connect or A-09 X terminal 3 and
body ea
rth.
AC303510AB
Fan control relay
Relay boxConnector: A-09X
A-09X
Q:Is t h e har n es s wire in good c ondition ?
YES : An intermittent malf unction is suspe c ted
(Refer to GROUP 00 - How to use
troub lesh ooting
P.00-5).
NO : Repa ir the dama ged harness wire. Then go
to S
t ep 2 4
.
STEP 1 7 . Check t he contin uity between cooling
fan motor drive
control un it connec tor A-1 8 and
body ea
rth.
AC100293
A-18
321
Connector: A-18
AD
(1)D isconn ect cooling f an motor drive contro l unit
conne ctor A-18 a nd measure wirin g har ness side
connector .
AC303534AB
A-18 Connector
(Wiring harness side)
(2)M easu r e the re sist ance between cooling fan
mot o r d r ive cont rol unit conn ecto r A-1 8 te rmina l 1
and body earth .
•Continu i ty exist s .
(3)C onne ct cooling fa n mot o r drive control unit
connector A-18.
Q:Dos e the cont inuity e x ist s ?
YES : Go to S t ep 2 0 .
NO : Go to S t ep 18 .

TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGINE COOLING14-13
STEP 18. Check the cooling fan motor drive
control unit connector A-18.
AC100293
A-18
321
Connector: A-18
AD
Q:Is t h e con n ec tor in goo d c ondit i o n ?
YES : Go to S t ep 19 .
NO : Repa ir or replace the conne ctor . Th en go to
S
t ep 24
.
STEP 1 9 . Check th e harness wire b e twee n
cooling fa
n motor drive control uni t connec tor
A-1
8 terminal 1 and b ody earth.
AC100293
A-18
321
Connector: A-18
AD
Q:Is t h e har n es s wire in good c ondition ?
YES : An intermittent malf unction is suspe c ted
(Refer to GROUP 00 - How to use
troub lesh ooting
P.00-5).
NO : Repa ir the dama ged harness wire. Then go
to S
t ep 2 4
.
STEP 2 0 . Check t he cooli ng fan m o tor drive
control unit
connecto r A-18 , intermed iate
connecto
r A-13 or C-1 1 1
H . dri ve ve hicles> and en gine-ECU conne ctor
C-1
23 or engin e -A/T -ECU connec tor C-122
T >.
AC100293
A-18
321
Connector: A-18
AD
AC303526
Connector: A-13
AB
A-13
A-13
AC303527
Connector: C-111
AB
C-111
C-111
615 121179
810234

AC303555AB
Connector: C-123 , C-122 C-123
or
C-122
C-123
Engine-ECU or
engine-A/T-ECU
C-122
TROUBLESH OOTING
ENGINE COOLING14-14
Q: Are t h es e con n ec tor s in go od con d ition?
YES : Go to S t ep 21 .
NO : Repa ir or replace the conne ctor . Th en go to
S
t ep 24
.
ST EP 2 1 . Check t he harness wire b e twe en
cooling f
an motor drive control uni t connec tor
A-1
8 te rm inal 2 an d en gine-ECU c onnec tor C-123
terminal 2
1 or engine -A/T -ECU con nector
C-1
22 termina l 18 .
AC100293
A-18
321
Connector: A-18
AD
AC303555AB
Connector: C-123 , C-122
C-123
or
C-122
C-123
Engine-ECU or
engine-A/T-ECU
C-122
Q: Are t h es e har n es s wires in go od cond it ion?
YES : Go to S t ep 2 2 .
NO : Repa ir the dama ged harness wire. Then go
to S
t ep 2 4
.

TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGINE COOLING14-15
STEP 22. Check the cooling fan motor drive
control unit.
AC303555AB
Connector: C-123 , C-122 C-123
or
C-122
C-123
Engine-ECU or
engine-A/T-ECU
C-122
(1) D isconn ect e ngin e -ECU conne ctor C-12 3
or e ngine -A/T -ECU conne ctor C-12 2 .
AC303559
C-122 connector
(Harness side connector: ECU side view)
AB
C-123 connector
(Harness side connector: ECU side view)
(2)P ull out conne ctor t e rminal p i n 21 or 18
to discon nect conn ector .
(3)R eco nnect t he con necto r with conn ector ter m in al
pin still removed.
(4)T urn t he ig nition switch to the "ON" positio n.
(5)C heck fo r the cooling fan opera t ion.
•The cooling fan ro t a t e s. (with conne ctor termi-
nal pi n 21 or 18 disconn ecte d)
•The cooling fan stop s. (When con necto r ter-
minal pi n 21 o r 1 8 is conn ected
to the
body earth.)
(6)T urn t he ig nition switch t o the "OFF" po sit i on.
(7)D isconn ect e ngin e -ECU conne ctor C-12 3
or e ngine -A/T -ECU conne ctor C-12 2 , a nd
push in con nect o r terminal pin 21 or 18
to discon nect conn ector .
(8)R econnect the con necto r with conn ector te rmin al
pin still inst alled.
Q:Doe s the cooling fa n rot a te ? And wh en th e
c onne ct or te rmin a l p i n is co nnec t e d to t h e bod y
e a rt h, d o es t h e co olin g f a n s t op ?
YES : Go to S t ep 2 3 .
NO : Replac e th e coo lin g fan motor d r ive con t rol
unit (Refer to
P.14-33) <4G1> (Refer to
P.14-35) <4G6>. Then go to S t e p 24 .
STEP 2 3 . M.U.T . -II/III self-dia g code
Check if an MPI system self- d iag code is set. (Ref er
to GROUP
13A - T r ouble shooting
P.13A-9) <4G1>
or (Refer to GROUP 13 B - T r ouble sho o ting
P.13B-9) <4G6>.
Q:Diagn o sis co de se t?
YES : Inspecti on chart fo r dia gnosis code (Re f er
to GROUP 13A - T r ou ble shoot ing
P.13A-15) <4G1 > or Inspection chart for
diagnosis code (Re f er to GROUP 13B -
T
r ouble sh ootin g
P.13B-15) <4G6>.
NO : Replac e th e engine-ECU or
engine-A/T
- ECU (Refer to GROUP
13A
P.13A- 384). Then go t o S t ep 24 .
STEP 2 4 . Check t he sym ptoms.
Q:Doe s the cooling fa n moto r ( L .H.) and t h e coo l ing
fa n mo to r ( R .H. ) <4G 1 (V ehicles with A/ C)> or A/C
c onde nse r fa n mo tor <4G6> o p era t e c o rre ct ly ?
YES : This symptoms is comple te.
NO : Return to S t ep 1 .

TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGINE COOLING14-16
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2: Cooling Fan (L.H.) and Cooling Fan (R.H.) <4G1 (Vehicles with A/C)> or
A/C Condenser Fan <4G6> do not Change Speed or Stop
COOLING FAN (L.H.) AND COOLING FAN
(R.H.) OR A/C CONDENSER FAN DRIVE
CIRCUIT
Refer to P.14-6.
CIRCUIT OPERATION
Refer to P.14-6.
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
•If the communication line wiring harness between
the cooling fan motor drive control unit and the
engine-ECU or the engine-A/T-ECU
is open, the cooling fan motor (L.H.) and
the cooling fan motor (R.H.) <4G1 (Vehicles with
A/C)>, or the A/C condenser fan motor <4G6>
rotate to prevent the engine from overheating.
•If the system voltage is continuously supplied to
the cooling fan motor drive control unit by a fan
motor relay malfunction and a short circuit on the
cooling fan motor drive control unit power supply
wiring harness, the cooling fan motor (L.H.) and
the cooling fan motor (R.H.) <4G1 (Vehicles with
A/C)>, or the A/C condenser fan motor <4G6>
rotate.
•The cause could also be a malfunction of the
cooling fan motor (L.H.).
•The cause could also be a malfunction of input
signal from the A/C switch, the water temperature
sensor unit and the vehicle speed sensor
or the output shaft speed sensor to the
engine-ECU .
•The cause could also be a malfunction of the
cooling fan motor drive control unit or the
engine-ECU or engine-A/T-ECU .
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
•Malfunction of fan control relay
•Malfunction of cooling fan motor (L.H.) without A/C>
•Malfunction of cooling fan motor drive control unit
•Malfunction of engine-ECU or
engine-A/T-ECU
•Damaged wiring harness or connector
DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check the fan control relay.
Refer to P.14-23.
Q: Is the fan control relay in good condition?
YES : Go to Step 2 .
NO : Replace the fan control relay. Then go to
Step 8
.
STEP 2. Check the fan control relay connector
A-09X.
AC303510AB
Fan control relay
Relay boxConnector: A-09X
A-09X
Q:Is t h e con n ec tor in goo d c ond it io n?
YES : Go to S t ep 3 .
NO : Repa ir th e con nect o r or rep l ace the re lay
box. Then
go to S t ep 8
.
STEP 3 . Check the harness wire be twee n fan
control relay
connec tor A-0 9 X terminal 2 and
cooling f
an motor drive control uni t connec tor
A-1
8 terminal 3.
AC303510AB
Fan control relay
Relay boxConnector: A-09X
A-09X

TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGINE COOLING14-18
STEP 5. Check the harness wire between cooling
fan motor drive control unit connector A-18
terminal 2 and engine-ECU connector C-123
terminal 21 or engine-A/T-ECU connector
C-122 terminal 18 .
AC100293
A-18
321
Connector: A-18
AD
AC303555AB
Connector: C-123 , C-122 C-123
or
C-122
C-123
Engine-ECU or
engine-A/T-ECU
C-122
Q: Are t h es e har n es s wires in goo d cond it ion?
YES : Go to S t ep 6 .
NO : Repa ir the dama ged harness wire. Then go
to S
t ep 8
.
STEP 6 . Check the cooling fan moto r d r iv e
control unit.
AC303555AB
Connector: C-123 , C-122
C-123
or
C-122
C-123
Engine-ECU or
engine-A/T-ECU
C-122
(1) D isconn ect e ngin e -ECU conne ctor C-12 3
or e ngine -A/T -ECU conne ctor C-12 2 .
AC303559
C-122 connector
(Harness side connector: ECU side view)
AB
C-123 connector
(Harness side connector: ECU side view)
(2)P ull out conne ctor terminal p i n 21 or 18
to discon nect conn ector .
(3)R econnect the con necto r with conn ector te rmin al
pin still removed.
(4)T urn t he ig nition switch t o the "ON" positio n.
(5)C heck fo r the cooling fan opera t ion.
•The cooling fan ro t a t e s. (with conne ctor termi-
nal pi n 21 or 18 disconn ecte d)
•The cooling fan stop s. (When con necto r ter-
minal pi n 21 o r 1 8 is conn ected
to the
body earth.)
(6)T urn t he ig nition switch t o the "OFF" po sit i on.
(7)D isconn ect e ngin e -ECU conne ctor C-12 3
or e ngine -A/T -ECU conne ctor C-12 2 , a nd
push in con nect o r terminal pin 21 or 18
to discon nect conn ector .

TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGINE COOLING14-19
(8) Reconnect the connector with connector terminal
pin still installed.
Q: Does the cooling fan rotate? And when the
connector terminal pin is connected to the body
earth, does the cooling fan stop?
YES : Go to Step 7 .
NO : Replace the cooling fan motor drive control
unit (Refer to
P.14-33) <4G1> (Refer to
P.14-35) 4G6>. Then go to Step 8 .
STEP 7. M.U.T.-II/III self-diag code
Check if an MPI system self-diag code is set. (Refer
to GROUP 13A - Trouble shooting
P.13A-9) <4G1>
or (Refer to GROUP 13B - Trouble shooting
P.13B-9) <4G6>.
Q: Diagnosis code set?
YES : Inspection chart for diagnosis code (Refer
to GROUP 13A - Trouble shooting
P.13A-15) <4G1> or Inspection chart for
diagnosis code (Refer to GROUP 13B -
Trouble shooting
P.13B-15) <4G6>.
NO : Replace the engine-ECU or
engine-A/T-ECU (Refer to GROUP
13A
P.13A-384). Then go to Step 8 .
STEP 8. Check the symptoms.
Q: Does the cooling fan motor (L.H.) and the cooling
fan motor (R.H.) <4G1 (Vehicles with A/C)> or A/C
condenser fan motor <4G6> operate correctly?
YES : This symptoms is complete.
NO : Return to Step 1 .
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 3: Cooling Fan (L.H.) does not Operate {When Cooling Fan (R.H.) <4G1> or
A/C Condenser Fan <4G6> Operate}
COOLING FAN (L.H.) AND COOLING FAN
(R.H.) OR A/C CONDENSER FAN DRIVE
CIRCUIT
Refer to P.14-6.
CIRCUIT OPERATION
Refer to P.14-6.
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
The cause could be a malfunction of the cooling fan
motor (L.H.) or cooling fan motor drive control unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
•Malfunction of cooling fan motor (L.H.)
•Malfunction of cooling fan motor drive control unit
DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check the cooling fan motor (L.H.).
Refer to P.14-24.
Q: Is the cooling fan motor (L.H.) in good condition?
YES : Go to Step 2 .
NO : Replace the cooling fan motor (L.H.) (Refer
to
P.14-33) <4G1> (Refer to P.14-35)
<4G6>. Then go to Step 3 .
STEP 2. Check the cooling fan motor drive
control unit.
Refer to P.14-22.
Q: Is the cooling fan motor drive control unit in good
condition?
YES : Go to Step 3 .
NO : Replace the cooling fan motor drive control
unit (Refer to
P.14-33) <4G1> (Refer to
P.14-35) <4G6>. Then go to Step 3 .
STEP 3. Check the symptoms.
Q: Do the cooling fan (L.H.) operate (when the cooling
fan (R.H.) <4G1> or A/C condenser fan <4G6>
operate)?
YES : This symptoms is complete.
NO : Return to Step 1 .

TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGINE COOLING14-20
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 4: Cooling Fan (R.H.) <4G1> or A/C Condenser Fan <4G6> does not
Operate {When Cooling Fan (L.H.) Operate}
COOLING FAN (L.H.) AND COOLING FAN
(R.H.) OR A/C CONDENSER FAN DRIVE
CIRCUIT
Refer to P.14-6.
CIRCUIT OPERATION
Refer to P.14-6.
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
The cause could be a malfunction of the cooling fan
motor (R.H.) <4G1> or A/C condenser fan motor
<4G6> or cooling fan motor drive control unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
•Malfunction of cooling fan motor (R.H.) <4G1> or
A/C condenser fan motor <4G6>
•Malfunction of cooling fan motor drive control unit
DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check the cooling fan motor (R.H.)
<4G1> or A/C condenser fan motor <4G6>.
Cooling fan motor (R.H.) check. (Refer to P.14-24)
<4G1>.
A/C condenser fan motor check. (Refer to GROUP
55
P.55A-91) <4G6>.
Q: Is the cooling fan motor (R.H.) <4G1> or A/C
condenser fan motor <4G6> in good condition?
YES : Go to Step 2 .
NO : Replace the cooling fan motor (R.H.) (Refer
to
P.14-33) <4G1> or A/C condenser fan
motor (Refer to GROUP 55 P.55A-90)
<4G6>. Then go to Step 3 .
STEP 2. Check the cooling fan motor drive
control unit.
Refer to P.14-22.
Q: Is the cooling fan motor drive control unit in good
condition?
YES : Go to Step 3 .
NO : Replace the cooling fan motor drive control
unit (Refer to
P.14-33) <4G1> (Refer to
P.14-35) <4G6>. Then go to Step 3 .
STEP 3. Check the symptoms.
Q: Do the cooling fan (R.H.) <4G1> or A/C condenser
fan <4G6> operate (when the cooling fan (L.H.)
operate)?
YES : This symptoms is complete.
NO : Return to Step 1 .

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
ENGINE COOLING14-21
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
ENGINE COOLANT LEAK CHECKM1141001000300
WARNING
When pressure testing the cooling system,
slowly release cooling system pressure to
avoid getting burned by hot coolant.
CAUTION
•Be sure to completely clean away any mois-
ture from the places checked.
•When the tester is taken out, be careful not to
spill any coolant.
•
ACX01844
Cap adapter
Adapter
AC
Be careful when installing and removing the
tester and when testing not to deform the
filler neck of the radiator.
1. Check that the coolant leve l is up to the filler neck.
Install a radiator tester and apply 160 kPa
pressure, and then check for leakage from the
radiator hose or connections.
2. If there is leakage, repair or replace the
appropriate part.
RADIATOR CAP VALVE OPENING
PRESSURE CHECK
M1141001300389
NOTE: Be sure that the cap is clean before test-
ing. Rust or other foreign material on the cap seal
will cause an improper reading.
AC211643AB
Cap adapter
1. Use a cap adapter to attach the cap to the tester.
2. Increase the pressure until the indicator of the gauge stops moving.
Minimum limit: 83 kPa
Standard value: 93 − 123 kPa
3. Replace the radiator cap if the reading does not remain at or above the limit.
ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT
M1141001200434
WARNING
When removing the radiator cap, use care to
avoid contact with hot coolant or steam.
Place a shop towel over the cap and turn the
cap counterclockwise a little to let the pres
-
sure escape through the vinyl tube. After
relieving the steam pres sure, remove the cap
by slowly turning it counterclockwise.
1. Drain the water from the radiator, heater core and
engine after unplugging the radiator drain plug
and removing the radiator cap.
AC208283AC
Cylinder block
drain plug
<4G1>
Inlet side
AC303355
<4G6>
Inlet side
Cylinder block
drain plug
AB
2. Drain the water in the water jacket by unplugging the drain plug of the cylinder block.
3. Remove the radiator condenser tank and drain
the coolant.
4. Drain the coolant then clean the path of the coolant by injecting water into the radiator from
the radiator cap area.

AC200625
Cylinder block
drain plug
AC
ON-VEHICLE SER VICE
ENGINE COOLING14-22
5.App l y the designa ted sealant to t he scre w area of
th e cylin der block drain plu g , and then tighten to
th e st and ard torq ue.
Sp e c ified s ealant: 3 M Nut Loc king Part
No. 4171 o r e quivale n t
Ti ghtenin g torque:
40 ± 5 N⋅m <4G1>
44 ± 5 N⋅m <4G6>
6.Securely tighten t he drain plug of t he radiator .
7.Reinst all the ra diato r con denser t ank.
CAUTION
Do not use alcohol or methanol anti-freeze or any
engine coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol
anti-freeze. The use of an improper anti-freeze
can cause corrosion of the aluminium compo
-
nents.
AC303612AB
MB991871
AIR HOSE
8. By referring to the section on coolant, select an
appropriate concentration for safe operating
temperature within the range of 30 to 60%. Use
special tool LLC changer (MB991871) to refill the
coolant. A convenient mixture is a 50% water and
50% antifreeze solution (freezing point:
−31°C).
Recommended antifreeze: DIAQUEEN SUPER LONG LIFE COOLANT or equivalent
Quantity:
5.0 L <4G1>
7.0 L <4G6>
NOTE: For how to use special tool MB991871,
refer to its manufacturer’s instructions.
9. Reinstall the radiator cap.
10.Start the engine and let it warm up until the thermostat opens.
11.After repeatedly revving the engine up to 3,000 r/min several times, then stop the engine.
12.Remove the radiator cap after the engine has become cold, and pour in coolant up to the brim.
Reinstall the cap.
CAUTION
Do not overfill the radiator condenser tank.
13.Add coolant to the radiator condenser tank between the "F" and "L" mark if necessary.
CONCENTRATION MEASUREMENT
M1141001100352
Measure the temperature and specific gravity of the
engine coolant to check the antifreeze concentration.
Standard value: 30 − 60% (allowable concentra-
tion range)
Recommended antifreeze: DIAQUEEN SUPER
LONG LIFE COOLANT or equivalent
CAUTION
If the concentration of the anti-freeze is below
30%, the anti-corrosion property will be
adversely affected. In addition, if the concentra
-
tion is above 60%, both the anti-freezing and
engine cooling properties will decrease, affecting
the engine adversely. For these reasons, be sure
to maintain the concentration level within the
specified range.
COOLING FAN MOTOR DRIVE CONTROL
UNIT CHECK
M1141006100250
1. Remove the cooling fan motor drive control unit connector.
AC103195
Y1716AU
1
23
AC
Cooling fan motor
drive control unit
2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position, and
measure the voltage between terminal 1 and 3 at
the harness side connector.
Standard value: system voltage