timing belt MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION VI 1999 Owner's Guide

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).

MPI – Troubleshooting13-47
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 37
MUT-II: Inspection of no initial combustion
MUT-II Data list
16 engine-ECU power supply voltage (Refer to P.13-57.)NGCheck the power supply and ignition switch-IG system.
(Refer to P.13-35, INSPECTION PROCEDURE 24.)
OK
Does the camshaft rotate at the engine cranking?
(When oil filler cap is removed.)NoCheck timing belt for breakage.
Ye s
MUT-II Self-Diag code
Are diagnosis codes displayed?Ye sRefer to P.13-8, INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS CODES.
No
MUT-II Data list
22 Crank angle sensor
OK:Cranking speed is displayed.NGCheck the crank angle sensor system.
(Refer to P.13-11, INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR DIAGNOSIS
CODE 22.)
OK
MUT-II Actuator test
07 Fuel pump (Refer to P.13-61.)NGCheck the fuel pump system.
(Refer to P.13-36, INSPECTION PROCEDURE 25.)
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.)
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 38
Ignition system: Inspection of no initial combustion.
OK
Check the ignition timing when cranking.
OK:Approx. 5BTDCNGCheck that the crank angle sensor and the timing belt cover are
installed properly.
NGCheck the ignition circuit system.
(Refer to P.13-44, INSPECTION PROCEDURE 32.)Check by connecting a timing light to the spark plug cable.
OK:Timing light flashes during cranking.