spark plugs MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION VI 1999 User Guide

MPI – Troubleshooting13-32
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 17
The feeling of impact or vibration when decelerating
Probable cause
Malfunction of the ISC servo system is suspected.
Malfunction of the ISC servo system
MUT-II Self-Diag code
Are diagnosis codes displayed?Ye sRefer to P.13-8, INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS CODES.
No
Check the ISC servo for operation sound.NGCheck the ISC servo system.
(Refer to P.13-44, INSPECTION PROCEDURE 33.)
OK
MUT-II Data list
14 Throttle position sensor (Refer to P.13-57.)NGCheck the throttle position sensor system. (Refer to P.13-9, IN-
SPECTION PROCEDURE FOR DIAGNOSIS CODE 14.)
OK
MUT-II Data list
26 Idle position switch (Refer to P.13-58.)NGCheck the idle position switch system.
(Refer to P.13-38, INSPECTION PROCEDURE 26.)
OK
Clean the throttle valve area.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 18
Poor acceleration
Probable cause
Defective ignition system, abnormal air-fuel ratio, poor compression pressure, etc.
are suspected.
Malfunction of the ignition system

Malfunction of air-fuel ratio control system

Malfunction of the fuel supply system

Poor compression pressure

Clogged exhaust system

Malfunction of the turbocharger system
MUT-II Self-Diag code
Are diagnosis codes displayed?Ye sRefer to P.13-8, INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS CODES.
No
Check the injectors for operation sound.NGCheck the injector system. (Refer to P.13-15, INSPECTION PRO-
CEDURE FOR DIAGNOSIS CODE 41.)
OK
Check the ignition timing.
(Refer to GROUP 11 – Engine Adjustments.)*NGCheck that the crank angle sensor and the timing belt cover are
installed properly.
OK
MUT-II: Check if hesitation, sag, stumble or poor acceleration occur.
(Refer to P.13-51, INSPECTION PROCEDURE 43.)
OK
Check the fuel pressure. (Refer to P.13-30.)*
OK
Check the following items.

Check the ignition coil, spark plugs, spark plug cables.

Check the turbocharger boost pressure.

Check the boost pressure control system.

Check the turbocharger turbine wheel for smooth rotation.

Check the compression pressure.

Check the fuel filter or fuel line for clogging.

Broken air intake hose

Clogged air cleaner

Clogged exhaust system
NOTE
*: Refer to Workshop Manual for LANCER EVOLUTION-IV and EVOLUTION-V (Pub. No. S9806CNCP9).

MPI – Troubleshooting13-33
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 19
Surge
Probable cause
Defective ignition system, abnormal air-fuel ratio, etc. are suspected.
Malfunction of the ignition system

Malfunction of air-fuel ratio control system
MUT-II Self-Diag code
Are diagnosis codes displayed?Ye sRefer to P.13-8, INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS CODES.
No
Check the injectors for operation sound.NGCheck the injector system. (Refer to P.13-15, INSPECTION PRO-
CEDURE FOR DIAGNOSIS CODE 41.)
OK
Check the ignition timing.
(Refer to GROUP 11 – Engine Adjustments.)*NGCheck that the crank angle sensor and the timing belt cover are
installed properly.
OK
MUT-II: Check if surge occurs.
(Refer to P.13-52, INSPECTION PROCEDURE 44.)
OK
Check the fuel pressure. (Refer to P.13-30.)*
OK
Check the following items.

Check the ignition coil, spark plugs, spark plug cables.

Check the waste gate actuator.
NOTE
*: Refer to Workshop Manual for LANCER EVOLUTION-IV and EVOLUTION-V (Pub. No. S9806CNCP9).
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 20
Knocking
Probable cause
In cases as the above, the cause is probably that the detonation control is defective
or the heat value of the spark plug is inappropriate.
Defective detonation sensor

Inappropriate heat value of the spark plug
MUT-II Self-Diag code
Are diagnosis codes displayed?Ye sRefer to P.13-8, INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS CODES.
No
Does knocking occur when driving with the sensor disconnected?
At this time, use the MUT-II to check if the timing is retarded
compared to when the detonation sensor connector is con-
nected.NoCheck the detonation sensor system. (Refer to P.13-15, INSPEC-
TION PROCEDURE FOR DIAGNOSIS CODE 31.)
Ye s
Check the following items.

Spark plugs

Check if foreign materials (water, alcohol, etc.) got into fuel.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 21
Dieseling
Probable cause
Fuel leakage from injectors is suspected.
Fuel leakage from injectors
Check the injectors for fuel leakage.

MPI – Troubleshooting13-34
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 22
Too high CO and HC concentration when idling
Probable cause
Abnormal air-fuel ratio is suspected.
Malfunction of the air-fuel ratio control system

Deteriorated catalyst
Check trouble symptom.
No
Check the ignition timing.
(Refer to GROUP 11 – Engine Adjustments.)*NGCheck that the crank angle sensor and the timing belt cover are
installed properly.
OK
MUT-II Data list
21 Engine coolant temperature sensor. (Refer to P.13-57.)NGCheck the engine coolant temperature sensor system.
(Refer to P.13-10, INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR DIAGNOSIS
CODE 21.)
OK
MUT-II Data list
13 Intake air temperature sensor (Refer to P.13-56.)NGCheck the intake air temperature sensor system. (Refer to P.13-9,
INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR DIAGNOSIS CODE 13.)
OK
MUT-II Data list
25 Barometric pressure sensor (Refer to P.13-58.)NGCheck the barometric pressure sensor system. (Refer to P.13-14,
INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR DIAGNOSIS CODE 25.)
OK
MUT-II Data list
11 Oxygen sensor
OK:600–1,000 mV when racing suddenlyNGCheck the oxygen sensor system. (Refer to P.13-15, INSPECTION
PROCEDURE FOR DIAGNOSIS CODE 31.)
OK
MUT-II Data list
11 Oxygen sensor
OK:Repeat 0–400 mV and 600–1,000 mV alternately when
idling.OK
NG
Check the fuel pressure. (Refer to P.13-30.)*
OK
NG
Check the following items.

Check the injectors for operation sound.

Check the injectors for fuel leakage.

Check the ignition coil, spark plugs, spark plug cables.

Check the compression pressure.

Check the positive crankcase ventilation system.

Check the evaporative emission control system.
Check the trouble symptom.
NG
Replace the catalytic converter.
Replace the oxygen sensor.
MUT-II Self-Diag code
Are diagnosis codes displayed?Ye sRefer to P.13-8, INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS CODES.
NOTE
*: Refer to Workshop Manual for LANCER EVOLUTION-IV and EVOLUTION-V (Pub. No. S9806CNCP9).

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL – Radio and Tape Player54-45
RADIO AND TAPE PLAYER
TROUBLESHOOTING
There is noise when the engine is running.
Kind of Noise (Parenthe-
sized is how noise
sounds.)SymptomCauseRemedy
AM, FM: Ignition noise
(Popping, snapping,
crackling, buzzing)
Popping sound becomes
faster with the increase
of engine speed.

The noise is lost with
ignition switch turned to
ACC.
Mainly due to the
spark plugs.

Due to noise circula-
tion from elsewhere

Noise from the engineCheck the noise capacitor
and earth cable and
replace if necessary. (See
Fig. 1 and Fig. 2.)
AM, FM: Defogger noise
(1) (Murmuring)Occurs when the defogger
switch is turned to ON and
OFF.Noise produced by spark-
ing when the defogger
switch is turned to ON/
OFF enters the glass
antenna.Check the noise capacitor
and replace if necessary.
(See Fig. 1.)
AM, FM: Defogger noise
(2) (Snapping noise)Occurs when the defogger
switch is turned to ON.Noise produced by current
flowing in the defogger
enters the glass antenna.Check the choke coil and
replace if necessary.
(See Fig. 3.)
AM, FM: Defogger noise
(3) (Scratching, gaggling)Occurs when the defogger
switch is turned to ON with
print heater wire broken.Noise produced by spark-
ing where print heater is
broken enters the glass
antenna.Repair the print heater.
AM, FM: Wiper motor
noise (Humming, wheez-
ing)Sound becomes faster with
the increase of wiper speed
and is lost when the wiper is
stopped.Caused by sparking in
wiper motor brush.Replace the wiper motor.
FM: Mirror motor noise
(Humming, wheezing)Occurs when electric mirror
operates.Caused by sparking in
mirror motor brush.Replace the electric
motor.
Other electrical compo-
nents–Noise is emitted by some
electrical components in
long use.Repair or replace electri-
cal components.
Static electricity (Crack-
ling, crinkling)
Noise is stopped when
the vehicle comes to a
complete stop.

Noise becomes louder
when the clutch is
released.Occurs when parts or
wiring move for some
reason and contact metal
parts of the body.Put parts or wiring into
position.
Various noises are produced
by body parts.Due to electrical detach-
ment of the hood, exhaust
pipe and muffler, suspen-
sion, etc. from the body.Tighten mounting bolts
securely. In many cases,
remedy of one part does
not eliminate the problem
due to incomplete earthing
elsewhere.
Caution
(1) Never let the noise filter contact a high tension cable. The noise filter could break down.
(2) Check that there is no external noise. This check is necessary to prevent misidentification of noise
sources.
(3) Noise prevention should be performed by eliminating noise sources in the descending order of loudness.