ECU MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION 2007 Service Repair Manual

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Item
No.Reference
page Inspection
procedure
No. Normal condition Inspection contents Drive contents Inspection
item
21Fan
controllerRadiator fan
motor is
driven.Ignition switch: “ON”Fan motor rotates
at high speed.Procedure
No. 2413A-87
36Secondary
air control
solenoid
valveSolenoid valve
turns from
OFF to ON.Ignition switch: “ON”Sound of opera-
tion can be heard
when solenoid
valve is driven.Procedure
No. 2913A-96
37Condenser
fan (HI)Condensor
fan motor is
driven.Ignition switch: “ON”Fan motor rotates
at high speed.Procedure
No. 2513A-89
38Condenser
fan (LOW)Second air
control
solenoid valveIgnition switch: “ON”Fan motor rotates
at low speed.
CHECK AT THE ENGINE-ECU TERMINALS
TERMINAL VOLTAGE CHECK CHART
1. Connect a needle-nosed wire probe (test harness:
MB991223 or paper clip) to a voltmeter probe.
2. Insert the needle-nosed wire probe into each of the
engine-ECU connector terminals from the wire side, and
measure the voltage while referring to the check chart.
NOTE
(1) Make the voltage measurement with the engine-ECU
connectors connected.
(2) You may find it convenient to pull out the engine-ECU
to make it easier to reach the connector terminals.
(3) The checks can be carried out off the order given
in the chart.
Caution
Short-circuiting the positive (+) probe between a
connector terminal and earth could damage the
vehicle wiring, the sensor, engine-ECU or all of them.
Be careful to prevent this!
3. If voltmeter shows any division from standard value, check
the corresponding sensor, actuator and related electrical
wiring, then repair or replace.
4. After repair or replacement, recheck with the voltmeter
to confirm that the repair has corrected the problem.
Needle-nosed wire probe

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Engine-ECU Connector Terminal Arrangement
Terminal No.Check itemCheck condition (Engine condition)Normal condition
1No. 1 injectorWhile engine is idling after having warmed up,
suddenlydepresstheacceleratorpedal
From 11 - 14 V, momentarily
dropsslightly
14No. 2 injector
suddenlydepressthe accelerator pedal.drops slightly
2No. 3 injector
15No. 4 injector
3Fuel pressure control
solenoidvalve
Ignition switch: “ON”System voltage
solenoidvalve
Engine: Cranking→Idle operation
(within approximately 2 minutes or less)1 V or less→System voltage
4Stepper motor coil
Engine: Soon after the warmed up engine is
startedSystem voltage↔0-6V
(Changes repeatedly)
17Stepper motor coil

5Stepper motor coil

18Stepper motor coil

6EGR control solenoid
valve
Ignition switch: “ON”System Voltage
valve
While engine is idling, suddenly depress the
accelerator pedal.From system voltage,
momentarily drops
8A/C relayDEngine: Idle operation
DA/Cswitch:OFF→ON(A/Ccompressor
System voltage or momen-
tarily6Vormore→1VorDA/Cswitch:OFF→ON(A/Ccompressor
runs)tarily6Vor more→1Vor
less
9Purge control sole-
noidvalve
Ignition switch: “ON”System voltage
noidvalve
Engine: Idle operation1 V or less
10Ignition coil - No.1,
No.4Engine speed: 3,000 r/min0.3 - 3.0 V
23Ignition coil - No.2,
No.3
11Waste gate solenoid
valve
Ignition switch: “ON”System voltage
valve
Engine: After warm-up, idle operation
(When using premium gasoline)1 V or less

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CHECK CHART FOR RESISTANCE AND CONTINUITY
BETWEEN TERMINALS
1. Turn the ignition switch to “LOCK” (OFF) position.
2. Disconnect the engine-ECU connector.
3. Measure the resistance and check for continuity between
the terminals of the engine-ECU harness-side connector
while referring to the check chart.
NOTE
(1) When measuring resistance and checking continuity,
a harness for checking contact pin pressure should
be used instead of inserting a test probe.
(2) Checking need not be carried out in the order given
in the chart.
Caution
If the terminals that should be checked are mistaken,
or if connector terminals are not correctly shorted
to earth, damage may be caused to the vehicle wiring,
sensors, engine-ECU and/or ohmmeter.
Be careful to prevent this!
4. If the ohmmeter shows any deviation from the standard
value, check the corresponding sensor, actuator and
related electrical wiring, and then repair or replace.
5. After repair or replacement, recheck with the ohmmeter
to confirm that the repair or replacement has corrected
the problem.
Engine-ECU Harness Side Connector Terminal Arrangement
Terminal No.Inspection itemNormal condition (Check condition)
1-12No. 1 injector2-3Ω(at 20_C)
14 - 12No. 2 injector
2-12No. 3 injector
15 - 12No. 4 injector

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Terminal No. Normal condition (Check condition)Inspection item
3-12Fuel pressure control solenoid valve28 - 36Ω(at 20_C)
4-12Stepper motor coil (A1)28 - 33Ω(at 20_C)
17 - 12Stepper motor coil (A2)
5-12Stepper motor coil (B1)
18 - 12Stepper motor coil (B2)
6-12EGR control solenoid valve36 - 44Ω(at 20_C)
9-12Purge control solenoid valve22 - 26Ω(at 20_C)
11 - 1 2Waste gate solenoid valve62 - 74Ω(at 20_C)
13 - Body earthENGINE-ECU earthContinuity (0Ω)
26 - Body earthENGINE-ECU earth
53 - 12Secondary air control solenoid valve28 - 36Ω(at 20_C)
54 - 12Oxygen sensor heater (Rear)11 - 1 8Ω(at 20_C)
60 - 12Oxygen sensor heater (Front)4.5 - 8.0Ω(at 20_C)
72 - 92Intake air temperature sensor13 - 17 kΩ(When intake air temperature is - 20_C)
5.7 - 6.7 kΩ(When intake air temperature is 0_C)
2.3 - 3.0 kΩ(When intake air temperature is 20_C)
1.0 - 1.5 kΩ(When intake air temperature is 40_C)
0.56 - 0.76 kΩ(When intake air temperature is 60_C)
0.30 - 0.42 kΩ(When intake air temperature is 80_C)
83 - 92Engine coolant temperature sensor14 - 17 kΩ(When coolant temperature is - 20_C)
5.1 - 6.5 kΩ(When coolant temperature is 0_C)
2.1 - 2.7 kΩ(When coolant temperature is 20_C)
0.9 - 1.3 kΩ(When coolant temperature is 40_C)
0.48 - 0.68 kΩ(When coolant temperature is 60_C)
0.26 - 0.36 kΩ(When coolant temperature is 80_C)

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE USING AN
ANALYZER
AIR FLOW SENSOR
Measurement Method
1. Disconnect the air flow sensor connector, and connect
the special tool (test harness: MB991709) in between.
(All terminals should be connected.)
2. Connect the analyzer special patterns pickup to air flow
sensor connector terminal No. 3.
Alternate Method (Test harness not available)
1. Connect the analyzer special patterns pickup to
engine-ECU terminal No. 65.
Standard Wave Pattern
Observation conditions
FunctionSpecial patterns
Pattern heightLow
Pattern selectorDisplay
Engine r/minIdle speed
Standard wave pattern
(V)
10
0The time (cycle time) T is reduced when
the amount of intake air increases.
Times T1 and T2 are equal.
Time T
T1 T2
Observation conditions (from conditions above engine speed is increased by racing.)
Time (V)
10
0T
Wave Pattern Observation Points
Check that cycle time T becomes shorter and the frequency increases when the engine speed is increased.
Analyzer
Special
patterns
pickup

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Examples of Abnormal Wave Patterns
DExample 1
Cause of problem
Sensor interface malfunction
Wave pattern characteristics
Rectangular wave pattern is output even when the engine
is not started.
DExample 2
Cause of problem
Damaged rectifier or vortex generation column
Wave pattern characteristics
Unstable wave pattern with non-uniform frequency.
However, when an ignition leak occurs during acceleration,
the wave pattern will be distorted temporarily, even if the air
flow sensor is normal.
CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR AND CRANK ANGLE
SENSOR
Measurement Method
1. Disconnect the camshaft position sensor connector and
connect the special tool (test harness: MB991709) in
between. (All terminals should be connected.)
2. Connect the analyzer special patterns pickup to camshaft
position sensor terminal No. 2.
3. Disconnect the crank angle sensor connector and connect
the special tool (test harness: MD998478) in between.
4. Connect the analyzer special patterns pickup to crank
angle sensor terminal No. 2.
Alternate Method (Test harness not available)
1. Connect the analyzer special patterns pickup to
engine-ECU terminal No. 88. (When checking the
camshaft position sensor signal wave pattern.)
2. Connect the analyzer special patterns pickup to
engine-ECU terminal No. 89. (When checking the crank
angle sensor signal wave pattern.)
Crank angle
sensor connector
Camshaft position sensor
connectorAnalyzer
Special patterns
pick-up

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DExample 2
Cause of problem
Loose timing belt
Abnormality in sensor disk
Wave pattern characteristics
Wave pattern is displaced to the left or right.
INJECTOR
Measurement Method
1. Disconnect the injector connector, and then connect the
special tool (test harness: MB991348) in between.
(All terminals should be connected.)
2. Connect the analyzer special patterns pickup to terminal
No. 2 of the injector connector.
Alternate Method (Test harness not available)
1. Connect the analyzer special patterns pickup to
engine-ECU terminal No. 1. (When checking the No. 1
cylinder.)
2. Connect the analyzer special patterns pickup to
engine-ECU terminal No. 14. (When checking the No.
2 cylinder.)
3. Connect the analyzer special patterns pickup to
engine-ECU terminal No. 2. (When checking the No. 3
cylinder.)
4. Connect the analyzer special patterns pickup to
engine-ECU terminal No. 15. (When checking the No.
4 cylinder.)
Standard Wave Pattern
Observation conditions
FunctionSpecial patterns
Pattern heightVariable
Variable knobAdjust while viewing the wave pattern
Pattern selectorDisplay
Engine r/minIdle speed
Special
patterns
pickupAnalyzer

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IDLE SPEED CONTROL SERVO (STEPPER MOTOR)
Measurement Method
1. Disconnect the idle speed control servo connector, and
connect the special tool (test harness: MB991709) in
between.
2. Connect the analyzer special patterns pickup to the idle
speed control servo-side connector terminal No. 1,
terminal No. 3, terminal No. 4 and terminal No. 6
respectively.
Alternate Method (Test harness not available)
1. Connect the analyzer special patterns pickup to
engine-ECU terminal No. 4, connection terminal No. 5,
connection terminal No. 17, and connection terminal No.
18 respectively.
Standard Wave Pattern
Observation conditions
FunctionSpecial patterns
Pattern heightHigh
Pattern selectorDisplay
Engine conditionWhen the engine coolant temperature is 20_C or below, turn the ignition switch from “LOCK”
(OFF) position to “ON” position (without starting the engine).
While the engine is idling, turn the A/C switch to ON.
Immediately after starting the warm engine
Standard wave pattern
Stepper
motor
control
signal
wave
pattern(V)
30
20
10The wave pattern
appears for an
instant, but soon
disappears.Point B
Coil reverse electromotive
force (Approx. 3×10 V)Point A
Induced electromotive force
from the motor turning
Time
Special
patterns
pickupAnalyzer

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Wave Pattern Observation Points
Check that the standard wave pattern appears when the stepper motor is operating.
Point A: Presence or absence of induced electromotive force from the motor turning. (Refer to the abnormal
wave pattern.)
Contrast with standard wave patternProbable cause
Induced electromotive force does not appear or is extremely small.Motor is malfunctioning
Point B: Height of coil reverse electromotive force
Contrast with standard wave patternProbable cause
Coil reverse electromotive force does not appear or is extremely small.Short in the coil
Examples of Abnormal Wave Pattern
DExample 1
Cause of problem
Motor is malfunctioning. (Motor is not operating.)
Wave pattern characteristics
Induced electromotive force from the motor turning does
not appear.
DExample 2
Cause of problem
Open circuit in the line between the stepper motor and
the engine-ECU.
Wave pattern characteristics
Current is not supplied to the motor coil on the open
circuit side. (Voltage does not drop to 0 V.)
Furthermore, the induced electromotive force waveform
at the normal side is slightly different from the normal
waveform.
Open
circuit
side
Normal
side

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IGNITION COIL AND POWER TRANSISTOR
DIgnition coil primary signal
Refer to GROUP 16 - Ignition system.
DPower transistor control signal
Measurement Method
1. Disconnect the ignition coil connector, and connect the
special tool (test harness: MB991658) in between. (All
terminals should be connected.)
2. Connect the analyzer special patterns pickup to terminal
No. 3 of each ignition coil connector in turn.
Alternate Method (Test harness not available)
1. Connect the analyzer special patterns pickup to
engine-ECU terminal No. 10 (No. 1 - No. 4), terminal
No. 23 (No. 2 - No. 3) respectively.
Standard Wave Pattern
Observation condition
FunctionSpecial patterns
Pattern heightLow
Pattern selectorDisplay
Engine r/minApproximately 1,200 r/min
Standard wave pattern
Crank angle
sensor output
wave pattern
Power transistor
control signal
wave pattern(V)
75_BTDC5_BTDCT: Revolution time corresponding to a crank angle of 180_
Compression top dead center
θ: Spark
advance
angleIgnition period
OFF ON
Dwell section
T1: Time computed by the engine-ECUTime θ T1T
6
4
2
0
4
2
0
Special
patterns
pickupAnalyzer