MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION VI 1999 Workshop Manual

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL – General / Battery54-3
GENERAL
Outline of Change

The following service procedures have been incorporated.
BATTERY
SERVICE SPECIFICATION
ItemSpecification
Specific gravity of the battery fluid1.220 – 1.290 [20C]
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
FLUID LEVEL AND SPECIFIC GRAVITY CHECK
1. Inspect whether or not the battery fluid is between the
UPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL marks.
2. Use a hydrometer and thermometer to check the specific
gravity of the battery fluid.
Standard value: 1.220–1.290 [20C]
The specific gravity of the battery fluid varies with the
temperature, so use the following formula to calculate
the specific gravity for 20C. Use the calculated value
to determine whether or not the specific gravity is
satisfactory.
D
20=Dt+0.0007 (t–20)
D
20: Specific gravity of the battery fluid calculated
for 20C.
Dt: Actually measured specific gravity
t: Actually measured temperature
Ther-
mometer
HydrometerGood

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL – Battery54-4
CHARGING
1. When charging a battery while still installed in the vehicle,
disconnect the battery cables to prevent damage to
electrical parts.
2. The current normally used for charging a battery should
be approximately 1/10th of the battery capacity.
3. When performing a quick-charging due to lack of time,
etc., the charging current should never exceed the battery
capacity as indicated in amperes.
4. Determining if charging is completed.
(1) If the specific gravity of the battery fluid reaches
1.250–1.290 and remains constant for at least one
hour.
(2) If the voltage of each cell reaches 2.5–2.8 V and
remains constant for at least one hour.
Caution
1. Be careful since the battery fluid level may rise
during charging.
2. Keep all sources of fire away while charging
because there is a danger of explosion.
3. Be careful not to do anything that could generate
sparks while charging.
4. When charging is completed, replace the battery
caps, pour clean water over the battery to remove
any sulfuric acid and dry.

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL – Battery54-5
BATTERY TESTING PROCEDURE
TEST STEP
(1) Turn headlamps on for 15 seconds.
(2) Turn headlamps off for 2 minutes to allow battery voltage to
stabilize.
(3) Disconnect cables.
Read open circuit voltage.
OK:Open circuit voltage is more than 12.4 VNGCharge battery at 5 amps. (see LOAD TEST RATE CHART)
RetestOK
(1) Connect a load tester to the battery.
(2) Load the battery at the recommended discharge rate (see LOAD
TEST RATE CHART).
(3) Read voltage after 15 seconds, then remove load.
(4) Compare the measured value with the minimum voltage (see
LOAD TEST CHART).
OK:Higher than minimum voltageNG
Replace battery
OK
Normal
LOAD TEST RATE CHART
Battery type28B19L34B19L44B20L95D31L55D23L55B24L
Charging time when fully discharged h
[5-amp rated current charging]56713108
Load test (Amps)120130160310170170
LOAD TEST CHART
Temperature C21 and
above16 to
2010 to
154 to 9–1 to 3–7 to
–2–12 to
–8–18 to
–13
Minimum voltage V9.69.59.49.39.18.98.78.5

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL – Ignition SwitchCHASSIS ELECTRICAL – Ignition Switch54-6
IGNITION SWITCH IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM>
SPECIAL TOOL
ToolNumberNameUse
MB991502MUT-II sub
assemblyETACS-ECU input signal checking
TROUBLESHOOTING
DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION
INPUT SIGNAL INSPECTION POINTS WITH ETACS-ECU>
Refer to Group 00 – How to Use Troubleshooting / Inspection
Service Points.
INSPECTION CHART FOR TROUBLE SYMPTOMS
Trouble symptomsInspection
procedureReference page
Communication with
MUTIIis impossible
Key hole illumination lamp remains illuminated.154-7
MUT-II is impossible.
Even if driver’s side door is opened, key hole
illumination lamp does not illuminate.254-7
While key hole illumination lamp is illuminated,
ignition key is turned to the ON position but key hole
illumination lamp does not switch off. (However, it
switch off after 10 seconds.)354-8
Key reminder warning
buzzer systemWhile the key reminder warning buzzer is sounding,
the ignition key is turned to the ON position but the
sound dose not stop. (However, it stops when the
driver’s side door is closed.)354-8
The key reminder warning buzzer dose not stop
sounding even if the key is removed. (However, it
stops when the driver’s side door is closed.)454-9
The key reminder warning buzzer does not sound
ever if the driver’s side door is opened while the key
is still inserted. (However, the ignition key should be
in the OFF position.)554-10
NOTE
If every input signal can not be checked with the MUT-II, a diagnosis circuit system failure is probably
the cause.

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL – Ignition Switch54-7
INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR TROUBLE SYMPTOMS
Inspection Procedure 1
Key hole illumination lamp remains illuminated.
Probable cause
The cause is probably a harness short or a defective ETACS-ECU or buzzer ECU.
Malfunction of harness wire

Malfunction of ETACS-ECU

Malfunction of buzzer ECU
Disconnect the ignition key cylinder illumination lamp connector
B-84 and measure the continuity:

Between 4 and body earth
OK:ConductingNGCheck the harness wire between the ignition key cylinder illumination
lamp and junction block, and repair if necessary.
OK
Replace the ETACS-ECU or buzzer ECU.
Inspection Procedure 2
Even if driver’s side door is opened, key hole illumination
lamp does not illuminate.
Probable cause
The cause is probably a defective key hole illumination lamp circuit system, or a
defective driver’s side door switch input circuit system if the ignition key reminder
warning buzzer is also faulty.
Malfunction of driver’s side door switch

Malfunction of bulb

Malfunction of connector

Malfunction of harness wire

Malfunction of ETACS-ECU

Malfunction of buzzer ECU
OK
Replace ETACS-ECU or buzzer ECU.

MUT-II Pulse check
Driver’s side door switch input signal
OK:The MUT-II buzzer sounds once
when the driver’s side door switch
is ON.NG
Driver’s side door switch input circuit
system inspection (Refer to Inspection
Procedure 6 on P.54-10.)
OK
Disconncet the key hole illumination
lamp connector B-84, and measure at
the harness side.

Voltage between 3 and body earth
OK:System voltageNGCheck the following connectors:
B-49, B-75, B-73NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptom.
NG
Check the harness wire between
ETACS-ECU or buzzer ECU and fusible
link 1, and repair if necessary.
Vehicle with buzzer ECU
Remove ETACS-ECU or buzzer ECU
from junction block, and measure at the
junction block connector B-79

Ignition key cylinder illumination
lamp connector connected

Voltage between 12 and body earth
OK:System voltage
OK
OK
NG
Check the following connectors:
B-84, B-49, B-75, B-73NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptom.
Check the harness wire between the
ignition key cylinder illumination lamp
and fusible link 1, and repair if neces-
sary.
NG

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL – Ignition Switch54-8
Inspection Procedure 3
While key hole illumination lamp is illuminated, ignition
key is turned to the ON position but key hole illumination
lamp does not switch off. (However, it switch off after 15
seconds.)
Probable cause
While the key reminder warning buzzer is sounding, the
ignition key is turned to the ON position but the sound
dose not stop. (However, it stops when the driver’s side
door is closed.)
The cause is probably a malfunction of the ignition switch input circuit, ETACS-ECU
or buzzer ECU. Furthermore, if there is a malfunction of a multipurpose fuse, the
cause may also be a short circuit in a harness.
Malfunction of fuse

Malfunction of connector

Malfunction of harness

Malfunction of ETACS-ECU

Malfunction of buzzer ECU
OK
Replace ETACS-ECU.

MUT-II Pulse check
Ignition switch input inspection
OK:The MUT-II buzzer sounds once
when the ignition key is turned
to the ON from OFF position.

NG
Disconnect the junction block connector
B-76 and measure at the harness side.

Voltage between the terminal No.
8 and body earth.
OK:System voltageNGCheck the following connectors:
B-76, B-79Repair
OK
Check trouble symptom.
Replace the buzzer ECU.
Replace ETACS-ECU.
Check the harness wire between the
ignition switch (IG1) and junction block
and repair if necessary.
OK
Junction block harness continuity check
NG
NOTE
The stop indicated with a dotted line
applies only to vehicles with buzzer
ECU. OK
NG
Replace NG

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL – Ignition Switch54-9
Inspection Procedure 4
The key reminder warning buzzer dose not stop sounding
even if the key is removed. (However, it stops when the
driver’s side door is closed.)
Probable cause
The cause is probably a malfunction of the key reminder switch input circuit system,
or a malfunction of ETACS-ECU, or a malfunction of buzzer ECU.
Malfunction of key reminder switch

Malfunction of connector

Malfunction of harness

Malfunction of ETACS-ECU

Malfunction of buzzer ECU
YES
Check the following connectors.
B-84, B-75NG
NG
Inspect the harness between the key
reminder switch and ETACS-ECU or
buzzer ECU, and repair if necessary.
OK
Check trouble symptom.
OK
Replace the ETACS-ECU or the buzzer
ECU.OK
NG
Key reminder switch continuity inspec-
tion (Refer to P. 54-12.)NG
Replace

MUT-II Pulse check
Ignition switch input inspection
OK:The MUT-II buzzer sounds once
when the ignition key is removed
from the key cylinder.OKReplace the ETACS-ECU.
Replace
OK
Check trouble symptom
OK
Disconnect the key reminder switch
connector and connect the terminal No.
5 to the body earth. Does the buzzer
stop sounding?NOCheck the following connectors.
B-84, B-75, B-79NG
Repair

Check the harness wire between the
key reminder switch and the body earth
and repair if necessary.
Replace the buzzer ECU.
NOTE
The stop indicated with a dotted line
applies only to vehicles with buzzer
ECU.

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL – Ignition Switch54-10
Inspection Procedure 5
The key reminder warning buzzer dose not sound even if
the driver’s side door is opened while the key is still
inserted. (However, the ignition key should be in the OFF
position.)
Probable cause
The cause is probably a malfunction of the door switch input circuit system, if the
key hole illumination lamp is also faulty. A malfunction of the key reminder switch
input circuit system is also suspected.
Malfunction of door switch

Malfunction of key reminder switch

Malfunction of connector

Malfunction of harness

Malfunction of ETACS-ECU

Malfunction of buzzer ECU
Driver’s side door switch input circuit
system inspection (Refer to Inspection
Procedure 6 on P.54-10.)
OK

MUT-II Pulse check
Key reminder switch input inspection
OK:The MUT-II buzzer sounds once
when the ignition key is removed
from the key cylinder.NGKey reminder switch continuity inspec-
tion (Refer to P.54-12.)NG
Replace
OK
Inspect the harness between the key
reminder switch and junction block.NG
Repair
OK
Replace the ETACS-ECU.OK

MUT-II Pulse check
Driver’s side door switch input signal
OK:The MUT-II buzzer sounds once
when the driver’s side door switch
is turned to the ON position.NG
OK
Junction block harness continuity checkNG
Repair

OK
Inspect the harness between the key
reminder switch and body earth.
Replace the buzzer ECU.
NOTE
The stop indicated with a dotted line
applies only to vehicles with buzzer
ECU.NG
Repair
Inspection Procedure 6
Driver’s side door switch input circuit system inspection
Door switch inspectionNG
Replace
OK
Disconnect the door switch connector
D-03 and measure at the harness side.

Voltage between the terminal No.
2 and body earth
OK:System voltageNGCheck the following connectors.
B-80, B-79NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptom.NGCheck the harness between the ETACS-
ECU or buzzer ECU door switch and
repair if necessary.
OK
Check trouble symptom.
NG
Replace the ETACS-ECU or the buzzer
ecu.OK
Check the following connectors.
D-03

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL – Ignition Switch54-11
IGNITION SWITCH
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
123 4 5
67
8 9
10 11
12
9
ETACS-ECU or buzzer ECU removal
steps
1. Cowl side trim (R.H.)
2. Junction block
3. Buzzer control unit ETACS-ECUIgnition switch removal steps
4. Hood lock release handle
5. Driver side lower panel
6. Column cover, lower
7. Column cover, upper
8. Illumination ring or ring cover
9. Key hole illumination lamp bulb
A10. Steering lock cylinder
11. Key reminder switch
12. Ignition switch

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL – Ignition Switch54-12
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
ASTEERING LOCK CYLINDER REMOVAL
1. Insert the key in the steering lock cylinder and turn it
to the “ACC” position.
2. Using a cross-tip (+) screwdriver (small) or a similar tool,
push the lock pin of the steering lock cylinder inward
and then remove the steering lock cylinder.
INSPECTION
IGNITION SWITCH CONTINUITY CHECK
Disconncect the ignition switch connector without removing
the ignition switch from the vehicle. Then, check the continuity
between the following terminals.
Ignition key Terminal No.Ignition key
position
123456
LOCK
ACC
ON
START
KEY REMINDER SWITCH CONTINUITY CHECK
Disconnect the key reminder switch connector with the switch
installed on the vehicle, and then check continuity.
Ignition keyTerminal No.
12
Removed
Inserted
Cross-tip (+)
screwdriverLock pin