charging MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION VI 1999 Workshop Manual

MPI – Troubleshooting13-35
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 23
Low alternator output voltage (approx. 12.3 V)
Probable cause
The alternator may be defective, or malfunctions, which are listed in the right column,
may be suspected.
Malfunction of charging system

Short circuit in harness between alternator G terminal
and engine-ECU

Malfunction of engine-ECU
Measure at the alternator connector
side. A-05

Connect the connector.
(Test harness: MB991519)

Voltage between 1 (black clip) and
earth
Engine: at idle
Radiator fan: does not run
Headlamp: OFF → ON
Brake lamp: OFF → ON
Rear defogger switch:
OFF → ON
OK:Voltages rises
by 0.2 – 3.5 V.NGMeasure at the alternator connector.
A-05

Disconnect the connector, and
measure at the harness side.

Disconnect the engine-ECU con-
nector.

Continuity between 1 and earth
OK:No continuityNGCheck the harness wire between the
alternator and the engine-ECU connec-
tor, and repair if necessary.
OK
Check the alternator.
OK
Check the harness wire between the
alternator and the engine-ECU connec-
tor.NG
Repair
OK
Replace the engine-ECU.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 24
Power supply system and ignition switch-IG system
Probable cause
When an ignition switch ON signal is input to the engine-ECU, the engine-ECU turns
the control relay ON. This causes system voltage to be supplied to the engine-ECU,
injectors and air flow sensor.
Malfunction of the ignition switch

Malfunction of the control relay

Improper connector contact, open or short-circuited
harness wire

Disconnected engine-ECU earth wire

Malfunction of the engine-ECU
Check the control relay. (Refer to P.13-68.)NG
Replace
OK
Measure at the control relay connector B-27.

Disconnect the connector, and measure at the harness side.

Voltage between 3, 4 and earth
OK:System voltageNGCheck the following
connector: A-28NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptom.
NG
Check the harness wire between battery and control relay connector,
and repair if necessary.
OK
Check the engine-ECU power supply and earth circuit.
(Refer to P.13-53, INSPECTION PROCEDURE 45.)

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

55-1
HEATER,
AIR CONDITIONER
AND VENTILATION
CONTENTS
HEATER AND MANUAL AIR
CONDITIONER 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GENERAL 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outline of Change 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LUBRICANTS 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIAL TOOLS 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TROUBLESHOOTING 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Refrigerant Charging 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Refrigerant Charging Amount Check 9. . . . . . . .
Replenishing System 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Discharging System 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Performance Test 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dual Pressure Switch Simple Check 13. . . . . . .
Power Relay Check 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Idle-up Operation Check 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HEATER CONTROL ASSEMBLY AND A/C
SWITCH 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HEATER UNIT AND BLOWER UNIT
AIR CONDITIONER> 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HEATER UNIT, COOLING AND BLOWER
UNIT CONDITIONER> 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BLOWER MOTOR ASSEMBLY, RESISTOR
AND EVAPORATOR 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
COMPRESSOR AND TENSION
PULLEY 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CONDENSER AND CONDENSER FAN 28. .
REFRIGERANT LINE 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DUCTS 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

55-2
FULL-AUTOMATIC AIR
CONDITIONER 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GENERAL 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outline of Change 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS 33. . . . . . . . . . . .
LUBRICANTS 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIAL TOOLS 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TROUBLESHOOTING 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE 56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Refrigerant Charging, Level Check, Addition
and Removal, Performance Test, Dual
Pressure Switch Simple Check 56. . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Relay Check 57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Idle-up Operation Check 57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DAMPER CONTROL MOTOR ASSEMBLY
AND POWER TRANSISTOR 58. . . . . . . . . . . .
PHOTO SENSOR 61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE
SENSOR 62. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HEATER WATER TEMPERATURE
SENSOR 63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OTHER MAINTENANCE SERVICE
POINTS 64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

HEATER AND MANUAL AIR CONDITIONER –
Troubleshooting /
On-vehicle Service55-6
INSPECTION AT THE AUTOMATIC COMPRESSOR-ECU TERMINAL
Terminal
No.Check itemChecking requirementsNormal condition
1Output from ECU to A/C compressor
relay
A/C compressor relay: OFFSystem voltage
relay
A/C compressor relay: ON0 V
2Input from A/C switch to ECUA/C switch: OFF0 V
A/C switch: ONSystem voltage
3EarthAlways0 V
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
REFRIGERANT CHARGING
Caution
The refrigerant generates toxic gases when it is expored
to a heat source such as fire. Keep flames away from
the refrigerant. Perform refrigerant charging at a
well-ventilated place.
1. Recommended charging tools
The following commercially available tools are recommended
for discharging and charging refrigerant.

Gas charging set [No. EA95 (R134a)]

Gas charging set case [No. EA101CS-2]

Gauge manifold [No. EA101N-1]

Charging valve [No. EA108N]

Adapter valve [No. EA104AD-3]
NOTE
The adapter valve opens when the handle is turned
clockwise and closes when it is turned counter-clockwise.

Quick joint (for low pressure) [No. EA413L]

Quick joint (for high pressure) [No. EA413H]

Charging hose (red) [No. EA104N-1]

Charging hose (blue) [No. EA104N-2]

Charging hose (yellow) [No. EA104N-3]

Vacuum pump [No. EA112A]

Vacuum pump adaptor [No. EA112X]
Gauge manifold
Adapter valve
(for low pressure)
Charging hoseVacuum
pump adaptor
Quick joint
(for low pressure)Charging valve
Quick joint
(for high pressure)
Vacuum pump

HEATER AND MANUAL AIR CONDITIONER – On-vehicle Service55-7
2. Charging
1. Open the low-pressure valve of the gauge manifold. Keep
the high-pressure valve closed.
2. With the handles turned back all the way (valve closed),
install the adaptor valve to the low-pressure side of the
gauge manifold.
3. Connect the charging hose (blue) to the adaptor valve
1.
4. Connect the quick joint 2 to the charging hose (blue).
5. Connect the quick joint 2 to the low pressure service
valve.
NOTE
The low-pressure service valve is provided on the suction
pipe.
Caution
(1) To install the quick joint, press section “A” firmly
against the service valve until a click is heard.
(2) When connecting, run your hand along the hose
while pressing to ensure that there are no bends
in the hose.
6. Connect the charging hose (yellow) to the valve 3 of
the gauge manifold.
7. Install the vacuum pump adaptor to the vacuum pump.
Caution
To supply the power, connect the power supply plug
of the vacuum pump to the vacuum pump adapter
and then the power supply plug of the vacuum pump
adapter to a 100 V power outlet.
8. Connect the charging hose (yellow) to the R134a
connection port of the vacuum pump adaptor.
9. Tighten the adaptor valve 1 handle (valve closed).
10. Turn the power switch of the vacuum pump to the ON
position.
NOTE
Even if the vacuum pump power switch is turned ON,
the vacuum pump will not operate because of the power
supply connection in step (7).
11. Turn the vacuum pump adaptor switch to the R134a side
to start the vacuum pump.
Low-
pressure
valveHigh-
pressure
valve
Gauge
manifold
Adapter
valve (for low
pressure)
Charging hose (yellow)
Charging hose
(blue)
To 100 V
power
outletSwitchR134a
connec-
tion port
Vacuum
pump
adaptor
Vacuum
pump
Power
supply
plug Quick joint
(for low
pressure)
Low-
pressure
service
valve
Sleeve
Low-
pressure
gaugeHigh-
pressure
gauge
Valve
High-
pressure
service
valve
Air
condi-
tioning
system
A
Power
supply
plug
Switch

HEATER AND MANUAL AIR CONDITIONER – On-vehicle Service55-8
12. Evacuate to a vacuum reading of 100 kPa or higher (takes
approx. 10 minutes).
Start evacuation
Approx. for 10 minutes up to
100 kPa
Stop evacuation
Refrigerant charging
(until saturated pressure is reached)
Wait for 5 minutes
Air-tight checkIf faulty
Refrigerant charging
Gas leak check*If faultyRetighten connections
*: If the leaking point cannot be located even after
performing a gas leak check, ask an expert for
checking the system.
13. Return the handle of the adapter valve 1 to the original
position (valve closed), turn off the vacuum pump adapter
switch and leave as it is for 5 minutes.
14. Carry out a leak test. (Good if the negative pressure
does not drop.)
15. With the handle turned back all the way (valve open),
install the charging valve to the service can.
16. Remove the adaptor valve 1 from the gauge manifold
and install the service can.
17. Tighten the handle of the charging valve (valve closed)
and puncture the service can.
18. Turn the handle of the charging valve back (valve open)
and tighten the handle of the adaptor valve 1 (valve open)
to charge the system with refrigerant.
19. If the refrigerant is not drawn in, turn the handle of the
adaptor valve 1 back all the way (valve closed).
20. Check for gas leaks using a leak detector.
Caution
The leak detector for R134a should be used.
21. Start the engine.
22. Operate the A/C and set to the lowest temperature (MAX.
COOL).
23. Fix the engine speed at 1,500 r/min.
24. Tighten the handle of the adaptor valve 1 (valve open)
to charge the required volume of refrigerant.
Caution
If the service can is inverted, liquid refrigerant may
be drawn into the compressor damaging it by liquid
compression. Keep the service can upright to ensure
that refrigerant is charged in gas state.
25. After charging with refrigerant, turn the handle of the
adaptor valve 1 back all the way (valve closed).
26. Tighten the charging valve handle (valve closed).
Charging
valveAdapter valve
(for low pressure)
Charging hose
(blue)
R134a
Service
can
Quick joint
(for low pressure)
Low-
pressure
service
valveHigh-
pressure
service
valve
Air conditioning system

HEATER AND MANUAL AIR CONDITIONER – On-vehicle Service55-9
27. Remove the quick joint 2 from the low-pressure service
valve.
28. Remove the service can.
NOTE
If the service can is not emptied completely, keep the
handles of the charging valve and adaptor valve 1 closed
for the next charging.
REFRIGERANT CHARGING AMOUNT CHECK
1. Start the engine.
2. Operate A/C and set the temperature control to MAX
COOL.
3. Fix the engine speed at 1,500 r/min.
4. Check the refrigerant level (bubble generation) through
the sight glass of the receiver.
ItemCondition
Proper levelBubbles are generated some times. No
bubbles appear when the engine speed is
slightly increased.
Level too lowA large amount of air bubbles are generated. If
it looks milky white, the level is excessively
lowered.
Level too highNo air bubbles appear.
5. If the level is too low, add the refrigerant, and if the level
is too high, drain the refrigerant as necessary.
Caution
Be sure to work at the low-pressure side service valve.
Proper level Level too low Level too high
Bubble Bubble

HEATER AND MANUAL AIR CONDITIONER – On-vehicle Service55-10
REPLENISHING SYSTEM
1. Connect the charging hose (blue) to the adapter valve
1 with the handle fully turned back (valve closed).
2. Connect the charging hose (blue) to the quick joint 2
and to the low pressure service valve.
Caution
Never connect to the high-pressure side since
otherwise the refrigerant could flow back.
3. Open and close the valve by operating the handle of
the adapter valve 1 to bleed air from inside the charging
hose.
4. With the handle turned back all the way (valve open),
install the charging valve to the service van.
5. Tighten the handle of the charging valve (valve closed)
and puncture the service can.
6. Install the charging valve to the adapter valve 1 and turn
back the handle all the way (valve open).
7. Start the engine.
8. Operate the A/C and set to the lowest temperature (MAX.
COOL).
9. Fix the engine speed at 1,500 r/min.
10. Tighten the handle of the adapter valve 1 (valve open).
Replenish the system with refrigerant while checking the
level through the sight glass.
After charging with refrigerant, turn the handles of the
charging valve and the adapter valve 1 all the way back
(valve closed), then remove the quick joint 2.
NOTE
If the service can is not emptied completely, keep the
handles of the charging valve and adaptor valve closed
for the next charging.Charging
valveAdapter valve
(for low pressure)
Charging hose
(blue)
R134a
Service
can
Quick joint
(for low pressure)
Low-
pressure
service
valveHigh-
pressure
service
valve
Air conditioning system