MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION IV 1998 Repair Manual

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2. INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS CODES
Code No.Diagnosis itemReference page
12Air flow sensor (AFS) system13-8
13Intake air temperature sensor system13-9
14Throttle position sensor (TPS) system13-9
21Engine coolant temperature sensor system13-10
22Crank angle sensor system13-11
23Camshaft position sensor system13-11
24Vehicle speed sensor system13-12
25Barometric pressure sensor system13-13
31Detonation sensor system13-14
41Injector system13-14
44Ignition coil and power transistor unit system13-15
64Alternator FR terminal system13-16
3. INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR DIAGNOSIS CODES
Code No. 12 Air flow sensor (AFS) systemProbable cause
Range of Check
Engine speed is 500 r/min or more.
Set conditions
Sensor output frequency is 3 Hz or less for 4 seconds.Malfunction of the air flow sensor
Improper connector contact, open circuit or
short-circuited harness wire of the air flow sensor
Malfunction of the engine-ECU
Measure at the air flow sensor con-
nector A-25.
Connect the connector. (Use
the test harness: MB991709)
1. Voltage between 3 and earth
(Engine: Idling)
OK:2.2–3.2 V
2. Voltage between 7 and earth
OK:0–1 V (Engine: idling)
6–9 V (2,000 r/min)
OK
Replace the engine-ECU.1. NG
Check the air flow sensor circuit.
2. NG
Measure at the engine-ECU con-
nector B-59.
Connect the connector.
Voltage between 19 and earth
(Ignition switch: ON)
OK:6–9 V
OK
Check the following connector:
B-59
OK
Check trouble symptom.
NG
Replace the engine-ECU.NG
Check the following connector:
A-25NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptom.
NG
NG
Repair
Replace the air flow sensor.

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Code No. 13 Intake air temperature sensor systemProbable cause
Range of Check
Ignition switch: ON
Excluding 60 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to ON or immediately
after the engine starts.
Set conditions
Sensor output voltage is 4.6 V or more (corresponding to an intake air temperature
of –45C or less) for 4 seconds.
or
Sensor output voltage is 0.2V or less (corresponding to an intake air temperature
of 125C or more) for 4 seconds.Malfunction of the intake air temperature sensor
Improper connector contact, open circuit or
short-circuited harness wire of the intake air
temperature sensor circuit
Malfunction of the engine-ECU
OK
Check trouble symptom.
Check the intake air temperature sen-
sor. (Refer to P.13-32.)NGReplace air flow sensor.
OK
Measure at the air flow sensor connec-
tor A-25.
Disconnect the connector, and
measure at the harness side.
Voltage between 6 and earth
(Ignition switch: ON)
OK:4.5–4.9 V
Continuity between 5 and earth
OK:ContinuityNGCheck the following connector:
C-62NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptom.
NG
Check the harness wire between the
engine-ECU and the intake air temper-
ature sensor connector.NG
Repair
OK
Replace the engine-ECU.
OK
Check the following connector:
A-25NG
Repair
NG
Code No. 14 Throttle position sensor (TPS) systemProbable cause
Range of Check
Ignition switch: ON
Excluding 60 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to ON or immediately
after the engine starts.
Set conditions
The sensor output voltage is 0.2 V or less for 4 seconds.Malfunction of the throttle position sensor
Improper connector contact, open circuit or
short-circuited harness wire of the throttle position
sensor circuit
Improper “ON” state of idle position switch
Short circuit of the idle position switch signal line
Malfunction of the engine-ECU
Check the throttle position sensor.NG
Replace
OK
Measure at the throttle position sensor
connector A-16.
Disconnect the connector, and
measure at the harness side.
Voltage between 1 and earth
(Ignition switch: ON)
OK:4.8–5.2 V
Continuity between 4 and earth
OK:ContinuityNGCheck the following connector:
B-62NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptom.
NG
Check the harness wire between the
engine-ECU and the throttle position
sensor connector.NG
Repair
OK
Replace the engine-ECU. OK
Check the throttle position sensor out-
put circuit.

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Code No. 21 Engine coolant temperature sensor systemProbable cause
Range of Check
Ignition switch: ON
Excluding 60 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to ON or immediately
after the engine starts.
Set conditions
Sensor output voltage is 4.6 V or more (corresponding to an engine coolant
temperature of –45C or less) for 4 seconds.
or
Sensor output voltage is 0.1 V or less (corresponding to an engine coolant
temperature of 140C or more) for 4 seconds.Malfunction of the engine coolant temperature sensor
Improper connector contact, open circuit or
short-circuited harness wire of the engine coolant
temperature sensor circuit
Malfunction of the engine-ECU
Range of Check
Ignition switch: ON
Engine speed is approx. 50 r/min or more
Set conditions
The sensor output voltage increases from 1.6 V or less (corresponding to an
engine coolant temperature of 40C or more) to 1.6 V or more (corresponding
to an engine coolant temperature of 40C or less).
After this, the sensor output voltage is 1.6 V or more for 5 minutes.
OK
Check trouble symptom.
Check the engine coolant temperature
sensor. (Refer to P.13-32.)NG
Replace
OK
Measure at the engine coolant temper-
ature sensor connector A-38.
Disconnect the connector, and
measure at the harness side.
Voltage between 1 and earth
(Ignition switch: ON)
OK:4.5–4.9 V
Continuity between 2 and earth
OK:ContinuityNGCheck the following connector:
B-62NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptom.
NG
Check the harness wire between the
engine-ECU and the engine coolant
temperature sensor connector.NG
Repair
OK
Replace the engine-ECU.
Check the following connector:
A-38NG OK
Repair
NG

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Code No. 22 Crank angle sensor systemProbable cause
Range of Check
Engine is cranking.
Set conditions
Sensor output voltage does not change for 4 seconds (no pulse signal input.)Malfunction of the crank angle sensor
Improper connector contact, open circuit or
short-circuited harness wire of the crank angle sensor
Malfunction of the engine-ECU
Measure at the crank angle sensor connector A-51.
Connect the connector. (Use the test harness: MD998478.)
Voltage between 2 (black clip) and earth (Engine: cranking)
OK:0.4–4.0 V
Voltage between 2 (black clip) and earth (Engine: idling)
OK:1.5–2.5 V
NGOKReplace the engine-ECU.
Measure at the crank angle sensor connector A-51.
Disconnect the connector, and measure at the harness side.
1. Voltage between 3 and earth (Ignition switch: ON)
OK:System voltage
2. Voltage between 2 and earth (Ignition switch: ON)
OK:4.8–5.2 V
3. Continuity between 1 and earth
OK:Continuity
OK
Check the following con-
nector: A-51NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptom.
NG
Replace the crank angle sensor.1. NG
Check the harness wire between the crank angle sensor and the
control relay connector, and repair if necessary.
2. NGCheck the following con-
nector: B-62NG
Repair
OK3. NG
Check trouble symptom.
NG
Check the harness wire
between the engine-ECU and
the crank angle sensor
connector.NG
Repair
OK
Replace the engine-ECU.
Check the harness wire between the crank angle sensor and the
earth, and repair if necessary.
Code No. 23 Camshaft position sensor systemProbable cause
Range of Check
Ignition switch: ON
Engine speed is approx. 50 r/min or more.
Set conditions
Sensor output voltage does not change for 4 seconds (no pulse signal input.)Malfunction of the camshaft position sensor
Improper connector contact, open circuit or
short-circuited harness wire of the camshaft position
sensor circuit
Malfunction of the engine-ECU
Measure at the camshaft position sensor connector A-97.
Connect the connector.
Voltage between 2 and earth (Engine: cranking)
OK:0.4–3.0 V
Voltage between 2 and earth (Engine: idling)
OK:0.5–2.0 VOKReplace the engine-ECU.
NG
Measure at the camshaft position sensor connector A-97.
Disconnect the connector, and measure at the harness side.
1. Voltage between 3 and earth (Ignition switch: ON)
OK:System voltage
2. Voltage between 2 and earth (Ignition switch: ON)
OK:4.8–5.2 V
3. Continuity between 1 and earth
OK:Continuity1. NGCheck the harness wire between the camshaft position sensor
and the control relay connector, and repair if necessary.
2. NGCheck the following con-
nector: B-62NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptom.
NG
Check the harness wire
between the engine-ECU and
the camshaft position sensor
connector.NG
Repair
OK
Replace the engine-ECU. 3. NG
Check the harness wire between the camshaft position sensor
and the earth, and repair if necessary.
OK
Check the following con-
nector: A-97NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptom.
NG
Replace the camshaft position sensor.

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Code No. 24 Vehicles speed sensor systemProbable cause
Range of check
Ignition switch: ON
Excluding 60 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to ON or immediately
after the engine starts.
Idle position switch: OFF
Engine speed is 3,000 r/min or more.
Driving under high engine load conditions.
Set conditions
Sensor output voltage does not change for 4 seconds (no pulse signal input).Malfunction of the vehicle speed sensor
Improper connector contact, open circuit or
short-circuited harness wire of the vehicle speed
sensor circuit
Malfunction of the engine-ECU
OK
Check the ignition switch. (Refer to GROUP 54 – Ignition Switch.)
2. NG
OK
Replace the engine-ECU.
3. NG
OK
Replace the engine-ECU.
NG
Check the harness wire
between the engine-ECU
and the vehicle speed
sensor connector.NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptom.
OK
Check the following
connectors:
A-19, B-62NG
Repair
NG
Check the harness wire
between the engine-ECU
and the vehicle speed
sensor connector.NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptom.
Check the following
connector:
B-62NG
Repair
NG
Check the harness wire
between the vehicle
speed sensor and ignition
switch connector.NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptom.
OK
Measure at the vehicle speed sensor connector A-19.
Disconnect the connector, and measure at the harness side.
1. Voltage between 1 and earth (Ignition switch: ON)
OK:System voltage
2. Voltage between 3 and earth (Ignition switch: ON)
OK:4.8 – 5.2 V
3. Continuity between 2 and earth
OK:Continuity1. NGCheck the following
connectors:
B-64, B-74, B-76NG
Repair
Check the vehicle speed sensor. (Refer to GROUP 54 – Combina-
tion Meters.)NG
Replace
Check the harness wire between the vehicle speed sensor and
the earth, and repair if necessary.

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Code No. 25 Barometric pressure sensor systemProbable cause
Range of Check
Ignition switch: ON
Excluding 60 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to ON or immediately
after the engine starts.
Set conditions
Sensor output voltage is 4.5 V or more (corresponding to a barometric pressure
of 114 kPa {855 mmHg} or more) for 4 seconds.
or
Sensor output voltage is 0.2 V or less (corresponding to a barometric pressure
of 53 kPa {40 mmHg} or less) for 4 seconds.Malfunction of the barometric pressure sensor
Improper connector contact, open circuit or
short-circuited harness wire of the barometric pressure
sensor circuit
Malfunction of the engine-ECU
OK
Replace the air flow sensor.
Measure at the air flow sensor con-
nector A-25.
Connect the connector. (Use
the test harness: MB991709)
Voltage between 2 and earth
(Ignition switch: ON)
OK:3.7–4.3 V (Altitude: 0 m)
3.2–3.8 V
(Altitude: 1,200 m)NGMeasure at the air flow sensor con-
nector A-25.
Disconnect the connector, and
measure at the harness side.
Voltage between 1 and earth
(Ignition switch: ON)
OK:4.8–5.2 V
Continuity between 5 and earth
OK:ContinuityNGCheck the following connector:
B-62NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptom.
NG
Check the harness wire between
the engine-ECU and the baromet-
ric pressure sensor connector.NG
Repair
OK
Replace the engine-ECU.
OK
Check the following connector:
A-25NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptom.Check the harness wire between
the engine-ECU and the baromet-
ric pressure sensor connector.NG
Repair
OK
Measure at the engine-ECU con-
nector B-62.
Connect the connector.
Voltage between 85 and earth
(Ignition switch: ON)
OK:3.7–4.3 V (Altitude: 0 m)
3.2–3.8 V
(Altitude: 1,200 m)NGCheck the harness wire between
the engine-ECU and the baromet-
ric pressure sensor connector, and
repair if necessary.
Check the following connec-
tors:
A-25, B-62
OK
Check trouble symptom.
NG
Replace the engine-ECU.NG
Repair OKNG

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Code No.31 Detonation sensor systemProbable cause
Range of Check
Ignition switch: ON
Excluding 60 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to ON or immediately
after the engine starts.
Engine speed is approx. 5,000 r/min or more
Set conditions
The change in the detonation sensor output voltage (detonation sensor peak voltage
at each 1/2 revolution of the crankshaft) is less than 0.06 V for 200 times in succession.Malfunction of the detonation sensor
Improper connector contact, open circuit or
short-circuited harness wire of the detonation sensor
circuit
Malfunction of the engine-ECU
Measure at the detonation sensor con-
nector A-96.
Disconnect the connector and
measure at the harness side.
Continuity between 2 and earth
OK:ContinuityOKCheck the following connector:
B-62NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptom.
NG
Check the harness wire between the
engine-ECU and the detonation sensor
connector.OKReplace the detonation sensor.
Check trouble symptom.
NG
Replace the engine-ECU.
NG
Repair
NG
Check the harness wire between the
detonation sensor and earth, and repair
if necessary.
Code No. 41 Injector systemProbable cause
Range of Check
Engine speed is approx. 50–1,000 r/min
The throttle position sensor output voltage is 1.15 V or less.
Set conditions
Surge voltage of injector coil is not detected for 4 seconds.Malfunction of the injector
Improper connector contact, open circuit or
short-circuited harness wire of the injector circuit
Malfunction of the engine-ECU
NG
Check the harness wire between the
resistor and the injector connector, and
repair if necessary.
OK
Check trouble symptom.
OK
Check the injector control circuit.
OK
Measure at the injector connectors
A-53, A-54, A-55, A-56.
Disconnect the connector, and
measure at the harness side.
Voltage between 1 and earth
(Ignition switch: ON)
OK:System voltageNGCheck the following connector:
A-125NG
Repair
Check the injector. (Refer to P.13-34.)
Check the resistor. (Refer to P.13-34.)NG
Replace
OK
Measure at the resistor connector
A-125.
Disconnect the connector, and
measure at the harness side.
Voltage between 3 and earth
(Ignition switch: ON)
OK:System voltageNGCheck the harness wire between the
control relay and the resistor connec-
tor, and repair if necessary.

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Code No. 44 Ignition coil and power transistor unit systemProbable cause
Range of Check
Engine speed is approx. 50 – 4,000 r/min.
Engine is not being cranked.
Set conditions
Abnormal engine speed is detected due to misfiring by crank angle sensor. (One
of two coils fails.)Malfunction of the ignition coil
Improper connector contact, open circuit or
short-circuited harness wire of the ignition primary
circuit
Malfunction of the engine-ECU.
NG
Check the harness wire between the ignition coil and ignition switch
connector, and repair if necessary.
2. NG
OK
Replace the engine-ECU.
3. NG
NG
Check the following items.
Check the spark plugs and spark plug cables.
Check the compression pressure.
OK
Check trouble symptom.
OK
Check the following
connectors:
A-110, A-111NG
Repair
NG
Check the harness wire
between the engine-ECU
and ignition coil connec-
tor.NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptom.
Check the following
connector:
B-59NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptom.
OK
Measure at the ignition coil connectors A-110, A-111.
Disconnect the connector, and measure at the harness.
1. Voltage between 1 and earth (Ignition switch: ON)
OK:System voltage
2. Voltage between 3 and earth (Engine: Cranking)
OK:0.5 – 4.0 V
3. Continuity between 2 and earth
OK:Continuity1. NGCheck the following
connectors:
B-65, B-76NG
Repair
Check the ignition coil. (Refer to Group 16 – Ignition System.)NG
Replace
Check the harness wire between the ignition coil connector and
earth, and repair if necessary.

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Code No. 64 Alternator FR Terminal SystemProbable cause
Range of Check
Engine speed is approximately 50 r/min or more.
Set conditions
Input voltage at the alternator FR terminal is 4.5 V or more for 20 seconds.Open circuit in alternator FR terminal circuit
Malfunction of the engine-ECU.
OK
Replace the alternator.
NG
Check the harness wire between
the engine-ECU and alternator
connector.NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptom.
Measure at the alternator connec-
tor
Connect the connector.
(Use test harness MB991519.)
Voltage between 4 (blue clip)
and earth
(Engine: Idling)
(Radiator fan: Stopped)
(Headlamp: OFF → ON)
(Brake lamp: OFF → ON)
(Rear defogger switch: OFF
→ ON)
OK:Voltage drops by 0.2 to
3.5 V.NGMeasure at the alternator connec-
tor A-05.
Disconnect the connector, and
measure at the harness side.
Voltage between 4 and earth
(Ignition switch: ON)
OK:4.8 – 5.2 VNGCheck the following connec-
tors:
B-60, A-88NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptom.
NG
Check the harness wire between
the engine-ECU and alternator
connector.NG
Repair
OK
Replace the engine-ECU.
OK
Check the following connector:
A-05NG
Repair
OK
Replace the engine-ECU.

MPI – Troubleshooting
Vehicle
speedInitial accel-
erator pedal
depression
NormalHesitation
Sag
Time
(Figure 1)(Figure 2)
Normal
Initial accel-
erator pedal
depression
IdlingStumble
TimeVehicle
speed
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4. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
ItemsSymptom
StartingWon’t startThe starter is used to crank the engine, but there is no combustion within the
cylinders, and the engine won’t start.
Fires up and diesThere is combustion within the cylinders, but then the engine soon stalls.
Hard startingEngine starts after cranking a while.
Idling
stabilityRough idle
HuntingEngine speed doesn’t remain constant and changes at idle.
Usually, a judgement can be based upon the movement of the tachometer
pointer, and the vibration transmitted to the steering wheel, shift lever, body, etc.
This is called rough idle or hunting.
Incorrect idle speedThe engine doesn’t idle at the usual correct speed.
Engine stall
(Die out)The engine stalls when the accelerator pedal is released, regardless of whether
the vehicles is moving or not.
Engine stall
(Pass out)The engine stalls when the accelerator pedal is depressed or while it is being
used.
DrivingHesitation, Sag“Hesitation” is the delay in response of the vehicle speed (engine speed) that
occurs when the accelerator is depressed in order to accelerate from the speed
at which the vehicle is now traveling, or a temporary drop in vehicle speed
(engine speed) during such acceleration. Serious hesitation is called “sag”.
(Refer to Figure 1.)
Poor accelerationPoor acceleration is inability to obtain an acceleration corresponding to the
degree of throttle opening, even though acceleration is smooth, or the inability
to reach maximum speed.
StumbleEngine speed increase is delayed when the accelerator pedal is initially
depressed for acceleration. (Refer to Figure 2.)
ShockThe feeling of a comparatively large impact or vibration when the engine is
accelerated or decelerated.
SurgeThis is repeated forward or rearward surging during constant speed travel or
during variable speed travel.
KnockingA sharp sound like a hammer striking the cylinder walls during driving and which
adversely affects driving.
StoppingRun on
(“Dieseling”)The condition in which the engine continues to run after the ignition switch is
turned to OFF. Also called “Dieseling”.