check engine light MITSUBISHI SPYDER 1990 Service Owner's Manual

ENGINE (NON-TURBO)>
Scan tool 160
Code General scan tool EVAP Leak Monitor
No.Detected
31
[Comment]
Background
l The PCM monitors that the fuel tank, purge lines, e tc. are well.
l
ventilation solenoid with the canister ventilation valve (incorporated in the lIf the fuel tank and purge lines are sealed the pressure will rise well by the solenoid specific timeslAfter the pressure rises well, the diaphragm inside the solenoid will not work any more.lIf the purge air leaks slightly, the solenoid will be activated more than specific times.
Range of Check, Set Condition
l The solenoid has been activated more than specific times.
‘ P r o b a b l e
I,
l Fuel tank cap screwed on l tank and purge lines, l Evaporative emission failed
l
l PCM failed’
NGCheck the evaporative Replace
(Refer to GROUP Emission Control System.)
OK
Check the evaporative emission purge solenoid.NG Replace
(Refer to GROUP 17 Emission Control System.)
OK
Check the fuel tank and purge line for leakage.
Scan tool 161
Code General scan tool EVAP Leak Monitor Large Leak
No. Detected
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[Comment]
l The PCM monitors that the fuel tank, purge lines, e tc. are well.
l
ventilation with the canister ventilation valve (incorporated in the solenoid) lIf the fuel tank and purge lines are sealed correct ly, the pressure will well by the solenoid specific times.lAfter the pressure rises well, the diaphragm inside the solenoid will not work any more.lIf the purge air leaks excessively, the solenoid should be activated much more than specific
times.
of Check. Set Condition
l been activated much more than specific times.
Probable cause
l Fuel tank filler cap screwed on lFuel tank and purge seated
l Evaporative solenoid
failed
l
l PCM ,
Check the evaporative emission ventilation solenoid .
(Refer to GROUP 17 Emission Control System.) Replace
NGCheck the evaporative emission purge solenoid. Replace
(Refer to GROUP 17 Emission Control System.)
OK
Check the fuel tank and line for I

ENGINE (NON-TURBO)=,
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 6
Fires up and dies.P r o b a b l e
[Comment]l of the ignition system
In such cases as the above, the cause is probably t hat the spark plugs are generating sparkslbut the sparks are weak, or the initial mixture for starting is not appropriate.Malfunction of the injector system
l Foreign fuel
l Poor compression
l
of the PCM
Check the battery. (Refer to GROUP 54
OK:8 or higher
Scan tool: Inspection when incomplete combustion oc curs.(Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE 30.)
OK
Canany sound be heard (Refer to
Yes
Check the injector control circuit. Carry out procedures in “INSPECTION PROCEDURE
FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES”.
Is starting good if the engine is cranked with the acceleratorpedal slightly depressed?
No
motor circuit INSPECTION
PROCEDURE FOR
TROUBLECODE
Check the following items.
l Check the ignition coil, spark plugs, spark plug ca bles.
l Clean the injectors.
l Check the compression pressure.
l Check fuel lines for
l Check if foreign (water, alcohol, etc.) got into fuel.
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INSPECTION PROCEDURE 7
Hard startingIProbable cause I
[Comment]l Malfunction of the ignition systemIn cases such as the above, the cause is probably t hat the spark is weak and ignition is difficult,lMalfunction of the injector system
the initial mixture for starting is not appropriate , or sufficient compression pressure is not beinglInappropriate gasoline useobtained.l P o o r
Check battery positive vo
OK: 8 or higherOK
Scan tool: Inspection when incomplete combustion oc curs.
(Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE 30.)Check the battery. (Refer to GROUP 54
Battery)1
Can any sound be heard fro
No Check the injector control circuit. Carry out proc
edures 19, 20, 21,
(Refer to in “INSPECTION PROCEDURE
YesFOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES”.
Check the following items.
l Check the ignition coil, spark plugs, spark plug ca bles.
l Clean the
l Check the pressure.
l Check if foreign materials (water, alcohol, etc.) g ot into fuel.

ENGINE (NON-TURBO)> , ,
OUTPUT STATE TESTS (DATA LIST) REFERENCE TABLE
Item Inspection
No. itemInspection contentsNormal condition ,
No.
TorqueWhen running at constant speed
reduction,
linkWhen shiftingUP, DOWN
A/C switch: OFFOFF
A/C clutch
relayEngine: IdleA/C switch: ON (A/C ON
compressor activated)
relayIgnition switch: ON
OFF
Engine: Cranking or idle
Engine: WarmRight after starting en-
gine
tive purge
solenoid
Engine: Warm1 0 s e c o n d s o r m o r e
after starting engine
Engine: Warm, idleON
E G R s o l e -OFFSlight racing (Engine: 2,000 or more)( m o m e n t a r i l y ). ..
Radiator fan: Not activated [Engine coolant
Radiator temperature: Less than approx. (176” F)]
fan lowRadiator operates at low speed [Engine coolantspeed relaye m p e r a t u r e i s or less, A/C ON
switch: ON]
Radiator fan: Not activated [Engine OFF
Radiatortemperature: Less than approx.
fan high
speed relay Radiator operates at high speed.
ngine coolant temperature is (220” F)ON
or more, A/C switch: ON]
Fuel pumpIgnition switch: ON
OFF
relayEngine: Cranking or idleON
(CheckIgnition switch: OFF ON
ON OFF
engine)(Everything is OK and DTC is not memorized) (Severa l minutes
lamp later)
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ENGINE (TURBO)
ENGINE>
DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODEl When an abnormality is detected in one
of the sensors or actuators related to emis-
sion control, the CHECK
FUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP illuminates
as a warning to the driver.
l When an abnormality is detected in one
of the’ sensors or actuators, a
OTHER CONTROL FUNCTIONS
1. Fuel Pump Control
Turns the fuel pump relay ON current
is supplied to the fuel pump while the engine
is cranking or running.
2. A/C Compressor Clutch Relay Control Turns the A/C compressor clutch ON and
OFF.
3. Fan Relay Control
The radiator fan and condenser fan speeds
are controlled in response to the engine
coolant temperature and vehicle speed.
4. Fuel
Control
Supplies current to fuel pressure solenoid
coil to raise the fuel pressure so that the
fuel does not vaporize when the engine
is started while it is warm.
trouble code ‘the,,
normality is output.
lThe RAM data inside the that
to the sensors and actuators can be read’
by
scan’ tool.
addition, the actuators can be controlled
under certain
5. Charge Control
Controls the intake charge pressure by con-
trolling the duty of the turbocharger
gate solenoid!
6. Intake Pressure Gauge’ Control Indicates the intake charge pressure on
the
7. Generator Output Current Control
Prevents generator output current from in-
creasing idle speed from
dropping at times such as when the head-
lights are turned on.
8.Evaporative Emission Purge Solenoid Con-
trol Engine (TURBO)>
Refer to
17.
Evaporative Emission Purge Solenoid Con-
trol GROUP 17.
9. EGR Solenoid’ Control
Refer to GROUP
,,
,
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ENGINE (TURBO)
AND ENGINE> Troubleshooting
Code No. Throttle Position Circuit MalfunctionProbable cause’
[Comment]lThrottle position sensor failed or Backgroundl lThe throttle position sensor outputs a voltage whic h corresponds to the throttle valve
or loose connector
opening angle.
l The engine control module checks whether the voltag e is within a specified range. InClosed switch l Closed throttle position switch addition, it checks that the voltage output does no t become too large while the engineshortedis at idle. Engine control module failed
Check Area, Judgement Criteria
1. Check Area, Judgement Criteria l
Withtheclose throttle position switch set to ON, the senso r output voltage has continuedto be 2 or higher for 4 sec.orI ,
l Sensor output has continued to be 0.2 or lower for 4 sec.
2. Check Area
l Engine speed is at between 500 and 3000 Volumetric efficiency is 30% or lower.
Judgement Criterial Sensor output voltage has continued to be 4.6 or higher for 4 sec.
3. Check Area
l Engine speed is higher than 2000 l Volumetric efficiency is 60% or higher.
Judgement Criterial Sensor output voltage is or less for 4 seconds.
26 Cosed throttle position switchsystemOK:With the throttle valve at the idleposition: ON
With the throttle valve slightly
ooen: OFF (Refer to
INSPECTION
Check the throttle position sensor. Replace
Measure at the position sensorconnectorl
Disconnect the connector, and
measure at the harness side.
l Voltage between
and ground
(Ignition switch: ON)
O K :
l Continuity between 4 and ground
OK: Continuity
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ECM and the throttle position sensor
Check the throttle position sensor Replace the ECM.

(TURBO)
AND ENGINE> Troubleshooting
Code No. Generator Terminal Circuit Malfunction
[Comment]
Background
lWhen the generator field coil is controlled, the generator terminal inputs a signal to
the engine control module.
lThe engine control module detects the generator out put with the input signal, and controlsthe idle air control motor according to the generator output.
Check Area
l Engine speed is higher than 50
Judgement CriterialInput voltage from the generator terminal has continued to be not lower than 4.5 for 20 sec.
Measure at the generator connector
l Connect the connector.
l Voltage between 4 and ground
Engine: Idle
Radiator fan: stopped
Headlight: off
on
Stop Lamp: off on
Rear defogger switch: off on
OK: voltage drops
NG
Measure at the generator connector lDisconnect the connector, and measure at the harnes s side.
l Voltage between 4 and ground (Ignition switch: ON)
O K :
Probable cause
lOpen circuit in generator terminal circuitl Enginecontrol module failed
,
Replace the ECM.
,
. ,
Check trouble symptom.
NG
NG
Repairbetween theECMand the
OK
connector:
NG Repair
OK
Check trouble symptom. generator
NG
Check the NG Repair Replace the ECM.I
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Replace the generator.1
Code No. Serial Communication Link Malfunction
Probable cause
(with
[Comment]l Automatic transaxle control system Backgroundl Open or short circuit in communication linelThe engine control module receives message signals from the transaxle control modulebetween engine module and transaxlevia the communication line. control module, or poor connector contactlThe engine control module monitors abnormalities in message signals resulting froml
Transaxle control module failed.
a broken communication line or transaxle control mo dule problems.l Engine control module failed.
Check Areal 2 seconds or more have passed since starting was co mpleted.
Judgement CriterialAbnormality in communication line (TCM to ECM) with transaxle control module l Problem with transaxle control module (TCM).

ENGINE (‘TURBO)
AND ENGINE>
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 23
,
Generator output voltage is low (approx.
[Comment]
The cause may be a malfunction of the generator or one of the problems listed at right.l M a l f u n c t i o n o f c h a r g i n g s y s t e m . l Short harness between t e r m i n a l l Malfunction of the ECM.
OK Check the generator.
,
,. . ,
1
Measure at the generator connector l Connect the connector.
l Voltage between and ground
Engine: idle
Radiator fan: stopped
Headlight: off
on
Stop lamp: off on
Check the following
Check the harness wire between generator and ECM co nnector.
Repair, if necessary.
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ENGINE (TURBO)
AND ENGINE>
Caution
1. Always apply the brakes when shifting the select or lever to ran&, or vehicle will
forward.
2. Driving tests always need another personnel.
NOTE
In a new vehicle [driven approximately 500 km (300 mile) or less], the volume air sensor output
is sometimes 10 higher than the standard frequency.
The injector drive time represents the time when the cranking speed is at 250 or below when the
supply voltage is 11 V.
In a new vehicle [driven approximately 500 km (300 mile) or less], the injector drive time is sometimes
longer than the standard time.
Fuel is injected into all cylinders simultaneously.
In a new vehicle [driven approximately km (300 mile) or less], the step of the stepper mo tor is sometimes
30 steps greater than the standard value.
If the throttle position sensor voltage rises 100 from the voltage when the engine is at idle and th e
closed throttle position switch turns from on to of f at this time, the sensors are normal. If the throttle position
sensor voltage rises 100
from the voltage when the engine is at idle, the t hrottle valve opens, and the
closed throttle position switch turns from on to of f at this, time, the sensors should be adjusted.
Item Inspection
No.item
Inspection contents Normal contentsInspection
procedure page
11HeatedEngine: WarmWhen at 4000 200 or Code No.
gen sensor engine is suddenly(Air/fuel mixture is 30
(Front)
made leaner
when decelerat- ing, and is made
richer when
When engine is
suddenly raceding.)
Engine: Warm Engine is idling
400 or
(The heated 1,000 ,gen sensor signal(Changes)
is used to check
2,500
the air/fuel mix-
ture ratio.)
Volume airl Engine coolant Engine is idling 22-46 Hz’
flow sensortemperature(4.3-5.3 g/s)
(Mass airl
Lights,electric
flow rate) cooling fan and all Engine
accessories: OFF(Turbo)>
l Transaxle: Neutral Hz
range)(1 g/s)
2,500
Engine is raced
Hz
(9.8-12.1
Engine,
Hz ,
Engine>
Frequency (or air
flow volume) in
creases
re- ,
sponse to racing.
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E N G I N E
AND ENGINE>. . .
Item Inspection
No. item
41Injectors**Inspection contents
Engine: Cranking
procedure
When engine
a n t t e m p e r a t u r e
Engine>
When engine cool-
ant temperature is Engine
( T u r b o ) ?
7.2-11
.
Engine>
,l Engine coolantEngine is idlingtemperature: Engine
(Turbo)>
2.2-3.4l Lights,electriccooling fan and all Engine>
accessories: OFF l Transaxle: Neutral 1.75
range) E n g i n e
44
When engine is Increases
denly raced
.
Ignition coilsl Engine: WarmEngine is idling
and ignitionl Timing light is set Engine
power(The timing light
sistor is set in order to(Turbo)>
check actual __
tion timing)2,500
. .
.
,
Idle air con-e Engine coolantA/C switch: OFF2-25 steps
trol
position*
re:
l
Lights,Engine
(Turbo)> cooling fan and allA/C switch: OFF Increases by
accessories: OFF
l Transaxle:1 steps
tral range)
l Closedthrottle .
position switch:
l
Idle l
A/C switch: OFF Increases by Select lever:(When A/C switch
is ON, A/C com- r a n g esteps
pressor should be
operating)
A/C
clutch relay Engine: Warm, idle
A/C switch: OFF
A/C switch: ON OFF (Compressor
clutch is not dure No.
ating)32
OFF (Compressor
clutch is operating)
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ENGINE (TURBO)
AND
ACTUATOR TEST REFERENCE TABLE
iter
NoDrive contents inspection contents Normal condition
Inspection
iteminspection
No.
Code01
02
Cut fuel to
injector Idle speed drops
equally for each
injector
Engine: Warm, idle
(Cut the fuel supply to
each injector in turn and
check cylinders which don’t affect idling.)
l Engine:Crankingl Fuelpump:Activated
inspect
accord-
ing to
both the
above
condi-
tions. Pinch the
return hose
with fingers
to feel the pulse of
fuel being
recircu-
lated.
Listen near
the fuel
tank for the
sound of
pump
operation.
Injectors
Fuel pump Cut fuel to No.
injector
03
04
Cut fuel to No.
injector
Cut fuel to No. 4
injector
Fuel pump oper
ates and fuel is
recirculated.
Pulse is felt. Procedure
No. 28
En-
gine (Tur-
bo)>
Typical
pump whine.
when
valve is
Procedure
29
En-
gine>
Code
when
valve is
when
valve
Code No.
Code No.
when
valve is
No.
BTDC
Fan motor oper-
ates at low speed
Jo.
l Ignition switch: ON Fan motor oper-
l switch: ON ates at low speed. 33
Evaporative
emission
p u r g e
solenoid
Solenoid valve
turns from OFF
to ON.
. .
i -
*‘!
. .
Ignition switch: ON
Fuel pres-
sure solenoid
Engine
(Turbo)>
ignition switch: ON
Solenoid valve
turns from OFF
to ON.
10EGR
solenoid
ignition switch: ON
Solenoid valve
turns from OFF
to ON.
Solenoid valve
turns from OFF
to ON.
12Ignition switch: ONTurbocharger
waste gate
solenoid
Engine
(Turbo)>
Basic ignitionl Engine: Idling
Timing light is set
17Set to ignition
nent mode’
the fan
notors (radiator
condenser).
Ignition switch: ON
l A/C switch: ON
fan
Hi)
an (Hi)
the fan
notors (radiator
condenser).
fanHi)
an (Low)
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