MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION IV 1998 Workshop Manual

REAR AXLE – Troubleshooting 27-15
Code No. 65: ABS monitor systemProbable cause
This code is output when ABS is considered to remain activated (motor relay remains
ON) for a continuous 1-min.-or-more period.
It is output also when there is an open-circuit in the harness between ABS motor
relay and AYC-ECU.
Defective harness or connector

Defective AYC-ECU
OK
Replace AYC-ECU.
NG
Check the harness between ABS
motor relay and AYC-ECU.NG
Repair
OK
Check the trouble symptom.
Is the ABS diagnosis code output?YESTroubleshooting
NO
Check the following connector:
B-95NG
Repair
Code No. 71: Proportioning valve systemProbable cause
This code is output when the proportioning valve control circuit is open- or short-circuited.
Defective proportioning valve

Defective harness or connector

Defective AYC-ECU
OK
Check and repair the harness between
proportioning valve and body ground.
OK
Check the trouble symptom.
OK
Measure at F-27 proportioning valve
connector.

Disconnect the connector and
measure at the harness side.

Continuity across 2 and body
ground
OK:ConductingNGCheck the following connectors:
F-27, F-30NG
Repair
Measure at F-27 proportioning valve
connector.

Disconnect the connector and
measure at the proportioning valve.

Resistance across 2 – 3
OK:4.7 Ω or lessNGReplace the hydraulic unit.
OK
Replace AYC-ECU.
NG
Check the harness between propor-
tioning valve and AYC-ECU.NG
Repair
OK
Check the trouble symptom.
NG
Check the following connectors:
B-96, B-94, D-06, F-30, F-27NG
Repair

REAR AXLE – Troubleshooting 27-16
Code No. 72: Directional control valve (right) systemProbable cause
This code is output when the directional control valve (right) control circuit is open-
or short-circuited.
Defective directional control valve (right)

Defective harness or connector

Defective AYC-ECU
OK
Check and repair the harness between
directional control valve (right) and
body ground.
OK
Check the trouble symptom.
OK
Replace AYC-ECU.
NG
Check the harness between directional
control valve (right) and AYC-ECU.NG
Repair
OK
Check the trouble symptom.
OK
Check the following connectors:
B-96, B-94, D-06, F-30, F-29NG
Repair
OK
Measure at F-29 directional control
valve (right) connector.

Disconnect the connector and
measure at the directional control
valve side.

Continuity across 1 and body
ground
OK:ConductingNGCheck the following connectors:
F-29, F-30NG
Repair
Measure at F-29 directional control
valve (right) connector.

Disconnect the connector and
measure at the directional control
valve side.

Resistance across 1 – 2
OK:19 – 21 Ω or lessNGReplace the hydraulic unit.

REAR AXLE – Troubleshooting 27-17
Code No. 73: Directional control valve (left) systemProbable cause
This code is output when the directional control valve (left) control circuit is open-
or short-circuited.
Defective directional control valve (left)

Defective harness or connector

Defective AYC-ECU
NG
Check and repair the harness between
directional control valve (left) and body
ground.
OK
Check the trouble symptom.
OK
Replace AYC-ECU.
NG
Check the harness between directional
control valve (left) and AYC-ECU.NG
Repair
OK
Check the trouble symptom.
OK
Check the following connectors:
B-96, B-94, D-06, F-30, F-28NG
Repair
OK
Measure at F-28 directional control
valve (left) connector.

Disconnect the connector and
measure at the directional control
valve side.

Continuity across 1 and body
ground
OK:ConductingNGCheck the following connectors:
F-28, F-30NG
Repair
Measure at F-28 directional control
valve (left) connector.

Disconnect the connector and
measure at the directional control
valve side.

Resistance across 1 – 2
OK:19 – 21 Ω or lessNGReplace the hydraulic unit.

REAR AXLE – Troubleshooting 27-18
Code No. 81: AYC relay systemProbable cause
This code is output when the coil circuit of the AYC relay is open- or short-circuited.
Defective AYC relay

Defective harness or connector

Defective AYC-ECU
NG
Check and repair the harness between
AYC relay and body ground.
OK
Check the trouble symptom.
OK
Replace AYC-ECU.
NG
Check the harness between AYC relay
and AYC-ECU.NG
Repair
NG
Check the trouble symptom.
OK
Check the following connectors:
B-96, B-126NG
Repair
OK
Measure at A-126 AYC relay connec-
tor.

Disconnect the connector and
measure at the harness side.

Continuity across 1 and body
ground
OK:ConductingNGCheck the following connector:
A-126NG
Repair
Check the AYC relay.
(Refer to P.27-52.)NGReplace the AYC relay.

REAR AXLE – Troubleshooting 27-19
Code No. 82: Electric pump systemProbable cause
This code is output if the pressure switch is not set to high-pressure position despite
the AYC-ECU’s command to drive the AYC relay for a given period of time.
Low hydraulic oil level

Oil leak

Defective fusible link

Defective AYC relay

Defective harness or connector

Defective AYC motor

Defective accumulator pressure switch

Defective AYC-ECU
OK
Replace AYC-ECU.
Check the harness
between AYC relay and
AYC motor, and between
AYC motor and body
ground.NG
Replace
NG
OK
Check the trouble symptom.
OK
Check the following
connectors:
A-126, B-94, B-27, F-32NG
Repair
OK
Replace AYC-ECU.
NG
Check the harness
between AYC-ECU and
accumulator pressure
switch.NG
Repair
NG
Check and repair the har-
ness between fusible link
no. 10 and AYC relay.
OK
Check the trouble symp-
tom.
OK
Replace the hydraulic unit
for a defective accumula-
tor pressure switch.
NO
Repair the leak.
OK
Check the trouble symptom.
NG
Check the following
connector: A-126NG
Repair
YES
Add hydraulic oil.
Is the hydraulic oil level correct in the reservoir tank?
(Refer to P.27-29.)NOIs there a hydraulic oil leak?
Measure at A-126 AYC relay connector.

Disconnect the connector and measure at the harness side.

Voltage across 5 and body ground
OK: Battery voltage
NG
NO
Can pump be operated?YESMeasure at F-31 accumulator pressure switch connector.

Disconnect the connector and measure at the harness side.

Ignition switch: ON

Voltage across 2 and body ground
OK:Battery voltage
YES
Is diagnosis code no. 81 output?YESCheck the AYC relay system. (Refer to P.27-18.)
NG
Check the following
connectors: B-95, B-94,
D-06, F-30, F-31NG
Repair
OK

Check AYC relay for
continuity.
(Refer to P.27-52.)

Check AYC motor for
operation.NG
Repair

REAR AXLE – Troubleshooting 27-20
Code No. 83: Electric pump systemProbable cause
This code is output if the pressure switch is not set to low-pressure position despite
the AYC-ECU’s command to change the driving force.
Defective accumulator pressure switch

Defective harness or connector
OK
Replace AYC-ECU.
NG
Check the harness between AYC-ECU
and accumulator pressure switch.NG
Repair
OK
Check the trouble symptom.
NG
Check and repair the harness between
accumulator pressure switch and body
ground.
OK
Check the trouble symptom.
(2) NG
Check the following connectors:
F-31, F-30NG
Repair
NO
Measure at F-31 accumulator pressure
switch connector.

Disconnect the connector and
measure at the harness side.

Ignition switch: ON
(1) Voltage across 2 and body ground
OK:Battery voltage
(2) Continuity across 1 and body
ground
OK:ConductingOKReplace the hydraulic unit for a defec-
tive accumulator pressure switch.
OK
Check and repair the harness between
AYC relay and AYC motor.
NO
Is diagnosis code no. 71, 72, or 73
output?YES
Check the proportioning valve
system (code no. 71).
(Refer to P.27-15.)

Check the directional control valve
(right) system (code no. 72).
(Refer to P.27-16.)

Check the directional control valve
(left) system (code no. 73).
(Refer to P.27-17.)
(1) NGCheck the following connectors:
B-95, B-94, D-06, F-30, F-31NG
Repair
Does the AYC motor continue turning
when the ignition switch is turned ON?YESCheck the AYC relay for continuity.
(Refer to P.27-52.)NG
Repair

REAR AXLE – Troubleshooting 27-21
5. INSPECTION CHART FOR TROUBLE SYMPTOMS
Trouble symptomInspection
procedure No.Ref. page
AYC warning lamp does not light up when the ignition key is turned to “ON” (engine
stationary).127-21
AYC warning lamp remains lit up after the engine has started.227-22
AYC is inoperative.
Unable to start or accelerate on slippery road surfaces.327-22
Rear tires are noisy during low-speed cornering.
Vehicle skews.427-23
6. INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR TROUBLE SYMPTOMS
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1
AYC warning lamp does not light up when the ignition key
is turned to “ON” (engine stationary).
Probable cause
The lamp power supply circuit is probably open-circuited, lamp bulb is out, or the
circuit between AYC warning lamp and AYC-ECU or AYC-ECU itself is defective.
Blown fuse

AYC warning lamp out

Defective harness or connector

Defective AYC-ECU
NG
Check and repair the harness between
ignition switch (IG
2) and AYC warning
lamp.
OK
Check the trouble symptom.
OK
Replace combination meter.
NG
Check the harness between AYC
warning lamp and AYC-ECU.NG
Repair
OK
Check the trouble symptom.OK
Replace AYC-ECU.
OK
Check the following connectors:
B-96, B-94, B-08NG
Repair
OK
Measure at B-96 AYC-ECU connector.

Disconnect the connector and
measure at the harness side.

Ignition switch: ON

Warning lamp when 36 is grounded
to body
OK:Lit upNGCheck the lamp bulb.NG
Replace
Measure at B-08 combination meter
connector.

Disconnect the connector and
measure at the harness side.

Ignition switch: ON

Voltage across 48 and body ground
OK:Battery voltageNGCheck the following connectors:
B-08, B-74, B-76NG
Repair

REAR AXLE – Troubleshooting 27-22
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2
AYC warning lamp remains lit up after the engine has
started.
Probable cause
The AYC warning lamp ON circuit is probably short-circuited.
Defective combination meter

Defective harness (short-circuit)

Defective AYC-ECU
NOTE
This symptom is limited only when AYC-ECU power supply is in normal condition and the diagnosis
code is correct.
OK
Replace combination meter.
NO
Check the harness between AYC
warning lamp and AYC-ECU.NG
Repair
Does the AYC warning lamp goes out
when the B-96 AYC-ECU connector
is disconnected?YESReplace AYC-ECU.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 3
AYC is inoperative.
Unable to start or accelerate on slippery road surfaces.
Probable cause
The hydraulic oil level is probably low, there is an oil leak, the hydraulic unit is defective,
or the torque transfer differential is defective.
Low hydraulic oil level

Oil leak

Defective hydraulic unit

Defective torque transfer differential
NOTE
This symptom is limited only when the diagnosis code is correct.
NG
Replace the hydraulic unit.
NG
Replace the torque transfer differential.
Check the trouble symptom.
NG
Replace AYC fluid.
OK
Correct
Check the trouble symptom.NO
Replace the torque transfer differential.
OK
Is foreign matter trapped in the hydrau-
lic line?YES
Repair
OK
Check the AYC for operation.OKCheck the AYC fluid.
NG
Add hydraulic oil.
NG
Check hydraulic pressure.NGBleed the system of air.
Check the hydraulic oil level.NGCheck for oil leak.OK
Repair

REAR AXLE – Troubleshooting 27-23
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 4
Rear tires are noisy during low-speed cornering.
Probable cause
The hydraulic unit or torque transfer differential is probably defective.
Defective hydraulic unit

Defective torque transfer differential
NOTE
This symptom is limited only when the diagnosis code is correct.
NG
Replace the hydraulic unit.
NG
Replace the torque transfer differential.
Check the trouble symptom.
NG
Replace AYC fluid.
OK
Correct
Check the trouble symptom.NO
Replace the torque transfer differential.
OK
Is foreign matter trapped in the hydrau-
lic line?YES
Repair
Check the AYC for operation.OKCheck the AYC fluid.
NG
Check hydraulic pressure.NGBleed the system of air.

REAR AXLE – Troubleshooting 27-24
7. CHECK AT AYC-ECU TERMINALS
7-1 TERMINAL VOLTAGE LISTING
(1) The voltage is to be measured across each terminal and ground terminal.
(2) Fig. below shows the arrangement of the terminals.
Terminal
No.Check itemCheck requirementNormally
1Lateral acceleration sensorIgnition switch: ON2.4 – 2.6 V
(horizontal position)
2Longitudinal acceleration
sensor ground
Lateral acceleration sensor
groundAt all times0 V
3Longitudinal acceleration
sensorIgnition switch: ON2.4 – 2.6 V
(horizontal position)
4Steer sensor (ST-2)Engine: Idle speed
Turn steering wheel slowly.0 V ↔ approx. 3 V
flashing
5Steer sensor (ST-1)Engine: Idle speed
Turn steering wheel slowly.0 V ↔ approx. 3 V
flashing
6*1FR wheel speedVehicle stationary1 V or less
Forward vehicle slowly.0 – 5 V
7*1FL wheel speedVehicle stationary1 V or less
Forward vehicle slowly.0 – 5 V
8*1RR wheel speedVehicle stationary1 V or less
Forward vehicle slowly.0 – 5 V
9*1FL wheel speedVehicle stationary1 V or less
Forward vehicle slowly.0 – 5 V
10Diagnosis selection inputBattery voltage
11Stop lamp switchIgnition switch:
ON
Stop lamp switch: ONBattery voltage
ON
Stop lamp switch: OFF1 V or less
12*1ABS monitorWhen ABS monitor is activatedBattery voltage
When ABS monitor is deactivated1 V or less
17Steer sensor (ST-N)Engine:
Idle speed
Steering wheel: Neutral position0.5 V or less
Idle speed
Steering wheel: Turned 90 from
neutral position2.5 – 3.5 V