check engine MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION 2007 Service Repair Manual

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Inspection Procedure 32
Ignition coil (integrated power transistor) system
Probable cause
The engine-ECU allows the ignition coil primary current to flow intermittently by
turning the power transistor in the unit OFF and ON.DIgnition coil malfunction
DSpark plug malfunction
DSpark plug cable malfunction
DIgnition primary circuit disconnection, short-circuit, or
connector contact defect
DEngine-ECU malfunction
OK
Check and repair the harness between
the ignition coil and engine-ECU.
DCheck for disconnection of the
output cable.
OK
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(3) NGCheck and repair the harness between
the ignition coil and body earth.
DCheck for disconnection and
damage of the earth cable.
NG
Replace the engine-ECU.
OK
Check the trouble symptoms.OKIntermittent malfunction
(Refer to GROUP 00 - Points to Note
for Intermittent Malfunctions.) NG
OK
Check the harness between the
ignition coil and engine-ECU.
DCheck for disconnection of the
output cable.Repair NG
NG
Check the following connector:
C-126Repair
(2) NGMeasure at the C-126 engine-ECU
connector.
DMeasure the engine-ECU terminal
voltage.
DDisconnect the connectors B-114
and B-119.
DEngine: Cranking
(1) Voltage between terminal No. 10,
terminal No. 23 and earthOKCheck the following connector:
C-126
OK
Check and repair the harness between
the ignition coil and ignition coil relay.
DCheck for short-circuit of the power
cable.
OK
Check the ignition coil relay.
(Refer to GROUP 16 - Engine
Electrical.)
OK
Measure at the B-119 and B-123
ignition coil connectors.
DDisconnect the connector to
measure at the harness side.
(1) Voltage between terminal No. 1 and
earth
(Ignition switch: ON)
OK:System voltage
(2) Voltage between terminal No. 3 and
earth
(Engine: Cranking)
OK:0.5 - 4.0 V
(3) Resistance between terminal No. 2
and earth
OK:2Ωor less(1) NGCheck the following connector:
B-09XNG
Repair
OK
Check the ignition coil.
(Refer to GROUP 16 - Ignition Device.)OKReplace the ignition coil.
OK
Check the following connectors:
B-114, B-119NG
Repair
OK
Check the spark plug.
(Refer to GROUP 16 - Ignition Device.)NGReplace the spark plug.
Check the spark plug cable.
(Refer to GROUP 16 - Ignition Device.)NGReplace the spark plug cable.
NG
Repair

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NG
Replace the engine-ECU.
Check the trouble symptoms.OKIntermittent malfunction
(Refer to GROUP 00 - Points to Note
for Intermittent Malfunctions.)
OK
Check the harness between the
ignition coil and engine-ECU.
DCheck for damage of the output
cable.NG
Repair
OK
Check the harness between the
ignition coil and ignition coil relay.
DCheck for damage of the power
cable.NG
Repair
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DATA LIST REFERENCE TABLE
NOTE
*1. In a new Vehicle [driven approximately 500 km or less], the air flow sensor output frequency time
is sometimes 10% longer than the standard time.
*2. The injector drive time represents the time when the cranking speed is at 250 r/min or below when
the power supply voltage is 11 V.
*3. In a new vehicle [driven approximately 500 km or less], the injector drive time is sometimes 10%
longer than the standard time.
*4. In a new vehicle [driven approximately 500 km or less], the step of the stepper motor is sometimes
30 steps greater than the standard value.
Item
No.Inspection
itemInspection contentsNormal conditionInspection
procedure
No.Reference
page
11Oxygen
sensor
(front)Engine: After having
warmed up
(Air/fuel mixuture is
made leaner whenWhen at 4,000 r/min,
engine is suddenly de-
celerated200 mV or lessCode No.
P013013A-24
madeleanerwhen
decelerating, and is
made richer when rac-
ing.)When engine is sud-
denly raced600 - 1,000 mV
Engine: After having
warmed up
(The oxygen sensor
(front) signal is used
tochecktheair/fuel
Engine is idling400 mV or less↔
600 - 1,000 mV
(Varies)
to check the air/fuel
mixture ratio, and
control condition is
also checked by the
engine-ECU.)2,500 r/min
12Air flow
sensor*1DEngine coolant
temperature:
Idle operation17 - 43 Hz--
sensor*1temperature:
80 - 95_C
DLightningandall
2,500 r/min40 - 100 Hz
DLightning andall
accessories:
OFF
DTransmission:
NeutralAccelerationAccording to ac-
celeration, fre-
quency is ampli-
fied.
13Intake air
temperature
sensor
Ignition switch: “ON”
or engine runningWhen intake air temper-
ature is - 20_C-20_CCode No.
P011013A-13
sensorWhen intake air tem-
perature is 0_C0_C
When intake air tem-
perature is 20_C20_C
When intake air tem-
perature is 40_C40_C
When intake air tem-
perature is 80_C80_C

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Item
No.Reference
page Inspection
procedure
No. Normal condition Inspection contents Inspection
item
44Ignition ad-
vanceDEngine: After
having warmed
up
DTiming lamp is
set(Thetiming
Engine: Idle operation0-13_BTDC--
set.(Thetiming
lamp is set in
order to check
actual ignition
timing.)
2,500 r/min20 - 40_BTDC
45Idle speed
control
(stepper)
motor
position*
3
DEngine coolant
temperature:
80 - 90_C
DLamps, electric
cooling fan and
all accessories:
OFF
DTransmission:
A/C switch: OFF2 - 25 STEP--
DTransmission:
Neutral
DEngine: Idle
operation
DWhen A/C switch
is ON, A/C
compressor
should be operat-
ing
A/C switch: OFF→ONIncreases by 10 -
70 steps
49A/C relayEngine: After having
warmed up/Engine is
idlingA/C switch: OFFOFF (Compressor
clutch is not oper-
ating)Procedure
No. 2713A-92
A/C switch: ONON (Compressor
clutch is operat-
ing)
59Oxygen
sensor
(rear)Engine: After having
warmed-upWhen engine is sud-
denly raced0 and 600 - 1,000
mV alternate.Code No.
P013613A-27
81LLearned
valueEngine: After having warmed up, running with no
load at 2,500 r/min. (During air/fuel ratio
feedback control)- 12.5 - 12.5%--
82LFeedbackEngine: After having warmed up, running with no
load at 2,500 r/min. (During air/fuel ratio
feedback control)- 20 - 20%--
87LEngine
load
Engine: After having
warmedup
Idle operation15 - 35%--
loadwarmedup
2,500 r/min15 - 35%--

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Item
No.Reference
page Inspection
procedure
No. Normal condition Inspection contents Inspection
item
A1LOxygen
sensor
(front)Engine: After having
warmed up
(Air/fuel mixture is
made leaner whenWhen at 4,000 r/min,
engine is suddenly de-
celerated200 mV or lessCode No.
P013013A-24
madeleanerwhen
decelerating, and is
made richer when
racing.)When engine is sud-
denly raced600 - 1,000 mV
Engine: After having
warmed up
(By using oxygen
sensorcheckair/fuel
Idle operation400 mV or less↔
600 - 1,000 mV
(altered)
sensor, checkair/fuel
mixture as well as
control status by
engine-ECU)2,500 r/min
A2LOxygen
sensor
(rear)Engine: After having
warmed upWhen engine is sud-
denly raced0 and 600 - 1,000
mV alternate.Code No.
P013613A-27
8ALThrottle
position
sensor
DEngine: After
having warmed
up
Release the accelera-
tor pedal.8 - 16%Code No.
P012013A-21
sensor
(Throttle
position
opening
angle)up
DIgnition switch:
“ON” (Engine
stopped)Depress the accelera-
tor pedal gradually.Increase in re-
sponse to the
pedal depression
stroke.
Depress the accelera-
tor pedal fully.80 - 100%
NOTE
Items marked byLwill not displayed if service data is selected on the check mode.

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ACTUATOR TEST REFERENCE TABLE
Item
No.Inspection
itemDrive contentsInspection contentsNormal conditionInspection
procedure
No.Reference
page
01InjectorsCut fuel to No.
1 injectorEngine: After having warmed
up/Engine is idling
(C tthfllth
Idling condition
becomes different
(becomesunsta
Code No.
P020113A-30
02Cut fuel to No.
2 injector(Cut the fuel supply to each
injector in turn and check
cylinders which don’t affect
idli )
(becomes unsta-
ble).Code No.
P020213A-31
03Cut fuel to No.
3 injector
y
idling.)Code No.
P020313A-32
04Cut fuel to No.
4 injectorCode No.
P020413A-33
07Fuel pumpFuel pump
operates and
fuel is recircu-
lated.DEngine:
Cranking
DFuel
pump:
Forced
driving
Inspect
according
Pinch the
return hose
with fingers
to feel the
pulse of the
fuel being
recirculated.Pulse is felt.Procedure
No. 2313A-85
according
to both
the above
conditions.
Listen near
the fuel tank
for the
sound of
fuel pump
operation.Sound of opera-
tion is heard.
08Purge
control
solenoid
valveSolenoid valve
turns from
OFF to ON.Ignition switch: “ON”Sound of opera-
tion can be heard
when solenoid
valve is driven.Code No.
P044313A-41
09Fuel
pressure
control
solenoid
valveSolenoid valve
turns from
OFF to ON.Ignition switch: “ON”Sound of opera-
tion can be heard
when solenoid
valve is driven.Code No.
P110513A-48
10EGR con-
trol sole-
noid valveSolenoid valve
turns from
OFF to ON.Ignition switch: “ON”Sound of opera-
tion can be heard
when solenoid
valve is driven.Code No.
P040313A-39
12Waste
gate sole-
noid valveSolenoid valve
turns from
OFF to ON.Ignition switch: “ON”Sound of opera-
tion can be heard
when solenoid
valve is driven.Code No.
P110413A-47
13Fuel pump
relay 3Fuel pump
relay 3 turns
from OFF to
ON.DIgnition switch: “ON”
DListen near the fuel tank
for the sound of fuel pump
operation.Sound of opera-
tion is heard.Procedure
No. 2313A-85
17Basic igni-
tion timingSet to ignition
timing
adjustment
modeEngine: Idling
Timing light is set5_BTDC--

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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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Terminal No.Normal condition Check condition (Engine condition) Check item
12Power supplyIgnition switch: “ON”System voltage
25
19Air flow sensor reset
signal
Engine: Idle operation0-1V
signal
Engine speed: 3,000 r/min6-9V
21Fan controllerRadiator fan is not operating0 - 0.3 V
Radiator fan is operating0.7 V or more
22Fuel pump relay 2Ignition switch: “ON”System voltage
Engine: Idle operation1 V or less
24A/C load signalDEngine:
Idle operation
DA/C switch: ON
(A/C compressor
runs)DOutdoor air
sensor ambient
temperature:
18_C or more
DA/C setting
temperature:
Minimum
temperature
DA/C air volume:
Maximum1 V or less
DA/C setting
temperature:
indoor
temperature
DA/C air volume:
MinimumSystem voltage
32Condenser fan motor
relay (HI)Fan inactive state
(Engine coolant temperature: 90_C or less)System voltage
Fan high-speed rotation state
(Engine coolant temperature: 105_C or more)1 V or less
33Alternator G terminalDEngine: After warm-up, idle operation
DRadiator fan: Not operating
DHeadlamp: OFF→ON
DStop lamp: OFF→ON
DRear defogger switch: OFF→ONVoltage increases by
0.2 - 3.5 V
34Condenser fan motor
relay (LOW)Fan inactive state
(Engine coolant temperature: 90_C or less)System voltage
Fan low-speed rotation state (Engine coolant
temperature: 95 - 100_C or more)1 V or less
35Intercooler water
spraylamp
Ignition switch: “ON”System voltage
spraylamp
Ignition switch: “LOCK” (OFF)1 V or less
36Engine warning lampIgnition switch: “LOCK” (OFF)→“ON”1 V or less→System
voltage (After several se-
conds have elapsed)

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Terminal No.Normal condition Check condition (Engine condition) Check item
37Power steering fluid
pressure switchEngine: Idling after
warming upWhen steering wheel
is stationarySystem voltage
When steering wheel
is turned1 V or less
38Engine control relayIgnition switch: “LOCK” (OFF)System voltage
Ignition switch: “ON”1 V or less
39Fuel pump relay 3While engine is idling, suddenly depress the
accelerator pedal.Temporarily rises slightly
from 1 V or less.
41Alternator FR
terminalDEngine: After warm-up, idle operation
DRadiator fan: Not operating
DHead lamp: OFF→ON
DStop lamp: OFF→ON
DRear deffogger switch: OFF→ONVoltage decrease
44Intercooler water
spray switch (Auto)DIgnition switch: “ON”
DIntercooler water spray switch: ON1 V or less
DIgnition switch: “ON”
DIntercooler water spray switch: OFFSystem voltage
45A/C switchEngine: Idle operationTurn the A/C switch
OFF0.5 V or less
DA/C switch: ON
DA/C setting
temperature
When room tem-
perature is 25_C
or more: Max
Cool
When room tem-
perature is 25_C
or less: Max. HotSystem voltage
53Secondary air control
solenoid valveIgnition switch: “ON”System voltage
54Oxygen sensor
heater(Rear)
Engine: Idling after warming up1 V or less
heater(Rear)
Engine speed: 5,000r/minSystem voltage
55Intercooler water
sprayrelay
Ignition switch: “ON”System voltage
spray relay
Ignition switch: “LOCK” (OFF)1 V or less
58Tachometer signalEngine speed: 3,000r/min0.3 - 3.0 V
60Oxygen sensor
heater(front)
Engine: Idling after warming up1 V or less
heater(front)
Engine speed: 5,000r/minSystem voltage
71Ignition switch - STEngine: Cranking8 V or more