check engine light MITSUBISHI SPYDER 1990 Service Owner's Guide

ENGINE (TURBO)
AND ENGINE> Troubleshooting
TerminalCheck itemCheck condition (Engine condition) c o n d i t i o n
No.
Engine>
Terminal
No.
Engine
41 41Generator Terminall Engine: idle after warm-up (radia-
tor fan: OFF)
l Headlight: OFF ONl switch: OFF l Stop lamp: OFF ON
A/C refrigerant A/C refrigerant1 , 3 7 3
ate pressure switch
pressurepsi) or less
pressure side)
1,863 (270
psi) or more
Engine/transaxle general
control torque reduction
request signal 2 Engine: Idle
During driving and
after engine warming up
Engine: Idle
Turn the A/C
,
switch OFF
switch ON (A/C
compressor is
operating)
Engine: Idle at the coolant b - l
ture of or lower
Engine: Warm, idle
Engine: Warm, idle
Engine: 5,000
the at a constant speed
Engine: 3,000
Warm, idle
Engine: 5,000
Engine: Idle
I
Engine: CrankingIor more
Ignition switch:
ON When intake air
t e m p e r a t u r e i s
When intake air 2.3-2.9
t e m p e r a t u r e i s
When intake air
temperature is
When intake air
t e m p e r a t u r e i s
.
42
4343
A/C switch45
46Engine/transaxle general
control torque execution
signal
Heated oxygen
heater (Rear)
55Evaporative emission
ventilation solenoid
58Engine ignition signal
Heated oxygen sensor
heater (Front)
60
61Fuel tank differential pres-
sure sensor
71Ignition switch-ST
Intake air temperature
sensor
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ENGINE (TURBO)
AND
ENGINE> Troubleshooting
Terminal TerminalCheck itemCheck condition (Engine condition) Normal
No. No.
Engine Engine>. .
87Closed throttle position Ignition switch:Set throttle O-l
switchONto idle position
Slightly open 4
or more
throttle valve
88 88Camshaft position sensor
Engine: Cranking. . --
8989
90 90
9191
Engine: Idle
Crankshaft position Engine: Cranking
sor Engine: Idle
Volume air flow sensor Engine: Idle 2 . 2 - 3 . 2
Engine: 2,500 __
Park/Neutral positionIgnition switch: s e l e c t o r
switchONto or
S e t - s e l e c t o r l e v e r . 8 - 1 4 .
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ENGINE (TURBO)
AND ENGINE> Troubleshooting
Terminal’ No.
6 - 1 2
9 - 1 2 11-12
ground
ground
54-12
55-12
72-92
17-92
-Body
Inspection item
EGR solenoid Normal condition (Check condition)
36-44 [At
Evaporative emission purge solenoid
Turbocharger waste gate solenoid
Engine (Turbo)>
36-44 [At
36-44 [At
E C M g r o u n dContinuity
ECM ground
Heated oxygen sensor heater (rear)
Evaporative emission
solenoid Approx. 12
[At
36-44 [At
Heated oxygen sensor heater (front) Approx. 12 [At
Intake air temperature sensor5.3-6.7 intake air temperature is
[When intake air temperature is
1 1.5 intake air temperature is
Engine coolant temperature sensor
intake is
.
[When temperature is
[When coolant temperature is
1.3 [When coolant
coolant temperature is
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Closed throttle position switch
Continuity (when throttle valve is at idle position
)
No continuity (when throttle valve
slightly
Park/Neutral position switch Continuity (when select lever is at or N)
No continuity (when lever is at 2, or

SPEED
NOTE
1.The standard idle speed by,
engine speed the
and there should usually for readjustment.
2. The adjustment, after first:
confirming that the spark plugs; the
air control servo, the compression pressure,
all normal.
1.. The vehicle should be prepared as follows before the
i n s p e c t i o n a n d a d j u s t m e n t .
lEngine coolant temperature:
l Lights, cooling fan and accessories: OFF
‘2.
l Transaxle: Neutral (A/T for range)
Connect the scan tool to the data link connector
N O T E
When the scan tool is connected, the diagnostic tes t mode
control terminal should be grounded.
3. Start the engine and run at idle.
4. Select the item No. 30 of the SCAN TOOL (MUT-II)
Actuator test.
NOTE
This holds the motor at the basic step to adjust the
basic idle speed.
5. Check the idle speed. Standard value: 750
50
NOTE
1. The engine speed may be 20 to 100 lower
than indicated above for a new vehicle [driven appr oxi-
mately 500 km (300 mile) or less], but no adjustment
is necessary.
2.If the engine stalls or the is low even though
the vehicle has been driven approximately 500 km (300 mile) or more, it is probable that deposits ar e
adhered to the throttle valve, so clean it. (Refer to

AND On-vehicle
10. Disconnect and plug the vacuum hose from the fuel
sure regulator and measure fuel pressure with the hose
end closed by a finger.
Standard value:
( 4 2 - 4 5 a t c u r b ,
(Turbo)> .
idle
11. Check to see that fuel pressure at idle drop
even after the engine has been raced
12. Racing the engine repeatedly, hold the,, fuel r eturn hose
lightly with fingers to that fuel pressure
i n t h e r e t u r n h o s e .
NOTE
If the fuel flow rate is low, there will be no fuel pressure
in the return hose.
13.
any of fuel pressure measured in steps 9 to 12 is out
of specification, troubleshoot and repair according to the
table below.
Symptom Probable cause Remedy
l Fuel pressure too lowClogged fuel filterReplace fuel filterlFuel pressure drops after racinglNo fuel pressure in fuel returnFuel leaking to return side due toReplace fuel pressure regulator
hose poor fuel regulator valve seating or
settled spiing
Low fuel pump delivery pressure Replace fuel pump
Fuel pressure too high Binding valve in fuel pressure
Replace fuel pressure regulator
lator
Same fuel pressure when vacuum
hose is connected and when
connected Clogged fuel return hose or pipe
Clean or replace hose or pipe
Damaged vacuum hose or clogged Replace vacuum hose or clean
nipple
Malfunction of the fuel pressureChecking the fuel pressure control
control system system

CONTENTS
AUTO-CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM
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AUTO-CRUISE CONTROL* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Auto-cruise Control Cable Check and
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
33
Auto-cruise Control Component Check . . . . . 37
Auto-cruise Control System Operation Check
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
35
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
SPECIAL TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGINE (NON-TURBO)> . . . . . . . . . . . 9
TROUBLESHOOTING
(TURBO) AND ENGINE> . . . . .
EMISSION CONTROL’ SYSTEM
. . . . .
CATALYTIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION .
SYSTEM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Component Location
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
Intake Air Temperature Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
WARNINGS REGARDING SERVICING OF SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRA INT SYSTEM (SRS) EQUIPPED
WARNING!
(1) Improper serviceor maintenance of any component of the or any SRS-related can to injuryorcleathtoservicepersonnel (from inadvertentfiring the SRS inoperative).
(2) Service or maintenance of any SRS component or SRS-related component must be performed only
MITSUBISHI dealer.
(3) MITSUBISHI dealer personnel must thoroughly rev iew this manual, and especially its GROUP
Restraint System (SRS) and GROUP 00 Maintenance Service, before any service or maintenance of any
componentof the SRS or any SRS-related component.
NOTEJhe includes the following components: warning light, air bag module, clock components (that may have to be removed/installed in connection with or areIndicated in the table of contents by an asterisk

ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL Engine Control
ADJUSTMENT
For models equipped with the auto-cruise
refer to
1. Turn and lights OFF.
Inspect and adjust”
no load.
2. Warm engine until stabilized at
3. Confirm idle at
4. Stop engine (ignition switch OFF).
5. Confirm there are no in
6. Check cable for correct slack:
7.If there is too much
the following procedures.
(1) Turn the ignition switch to ON position (without
starting the
in that condition
motor.’ , ,
4.93.6
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(2) Loosen the adjusting bolt release the cable.
(3) After moving the plate
before the throttle lever starts to
plate back towards the throttle
value amount to biing accelerator cable play
to standard value. .
Standard value: mm in.)
(4) Tighten the adjusting bolts to the specified to rque.
8. Adjust accelerator cable play and confirm thrott le lever
stopper touches the fixed SAS.

ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL Auto-cruise Control
TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE (NON-TURBO)>
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING FLOW
Reoccurs not reoccur
No diagnostic troubleDiagnostic troubleNo diagnostic
code or can’t code displayed
with scan tool
NOTE
Before carrying out trouble diagnosis, check all th e following items.
Is the vacuum hose correctly installed and undamag ed?
2. Are the auto-cruise, accelerator, and throttle c ables routed correctly?
3. Do the link assembly and cables move smoothly?
4. Is the play of each cable within its standard va lue?
DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION
HOW TO READ THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE
When using the scan tool
Connect the scan tool to the data link connector, a nd then
readthe diagnostic trouble codes.
the ignition switch off or
disconnecting the scan tool.
(2)Use the special tools and to
connect the scan tool as illustrated.
If scan tool not available 1. Cycle the ignition key On
Off On Off On within
5 seconds.
2.Count the number of times the check engine/malfunct ion
indicator lamp on the instrument panel flashes on and
off. The number of flashes represents the trouble c ode.
There is a slight pause between the flashes to sepa rate
the first and second digits of the code. Longer pau ses
f l a s h e s s e p a r a t e i n d i v i d u a l t r o u b l e c o d e s .
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ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL Auto-cruise Control System
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 3
When brake pedal is depressed,, auto-cruise control does not
cancel.
[Comment]A malfunction of the stop light switch or stop ligh t circuit may exist.
Probable cause
l Malfunction of the stop light switch.
l Malfunction of the connector.
l Malfunction of the
l Malfunction of the PCM.
Stop light switch check.
(Refer to
OK
Measure at stop
switch connector
lDisconnect the connector and mea-sure at the harness side.
l Voltage between terminal (1) and
ground positive voltage
following connectors:
NG
63 and
NG
Check troubleNGsymp Check the l i g h t a n d P C M . R e p a i r ,
OK Check trouble symptom.
Replace the PCM.
light switch and the
ground.
,
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 4
When selector lever is set to range, auto-cruise control does
not cancel.
[Comment]An open-circuit in the output signal circuit in IN range may be present.
OK
and.
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Inspect thebetween the NG
transaxle range switch and PCM.
OK
the PCM.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 5
When auto-cruise control CANCEL switch is set to ON ,
auto-cruise control does not cancel. Probable cause
[Comment]An open-circuit inside the CANCEL switch may be pre
sent.l
Malfunction of the auto-cruise control switch.
Replace the auto-cruise control

17-16ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL Auto-cruise Control System
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 9
Auto-cruise control main switch illumination light does not
illuminate. Probable cause
A malfunction of the auto-cruise control main switc
h, or connector may exist.l
Malfunction of the auto-cruise control mainswitch.l Malfunction of the connector.
l Malfunction of the harness.
Auto-cruise control main switch check(Refer to Replace
OK
Measure at auto-cruise control main
switch connector
lDisconnect the connector and mea-sure at the harness side.
l Voltage between terminal (2) and
groundOK: Battery positive voltage
II
OK
Check trouble symptom.
N Gpower supply. Repair, if necessary.
Check the harness between the
auto-cruise control main switch and
rheostat. Repair, if necessary.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 10
Auto-cruise control indicator inside combination me ter does
not illuminate. (However, auto-cruise control is no rmal.)Probable cause
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l
Malfunction of the bulb.
l Malfunction of the
l Malfunction of the connector.
l Malfunction of the PCM.
(Refer to
illuminate when terminal (22) of PCM connector A-l 06 is