Mitsubishi 380. Manual - part 560

MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (MFI) DIAGNOSIS

MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (MFI)

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STEP 3. Check each ignition coil spark.
(1) Remove the intake manifold.
(2) Remove the ignition coil.
(3) Remove the spark plug and connect to the ignition coil.
(4) Ground the spark plug side electrode securely.

• When the engine is cranked, the spark plug should

spark.

CAUTION

If prolonged engine cranking is required disconnect Fuel
Pump to prevent excessive unburnt fuel damaging the
exhaust catalysts.

Q: Did it spark?

YES : Go to Step 5.
NO : Go to Step 4.

STEP 4. Check the spark plugs.

CAUTION

Do not attempt to adjust the gap of the iridium plug. Clean-
ing of the iridium plug may result in damage to the iridium
and platinum tips. Therefore, if carbon deposits must be
removed, use a plug cleaner and complete cleaning within
20 seconds to protect the electrode. Do not use a wire
brush.
(1) Check the plug gap and replace if the limit is exceeded.

Standard value: 1.0

− 1.1 mm

Q: Is the plug gap at the standard value?

YES : Refer to, INSPECTION PROCEDURE 27

− Ignition

Circuit System

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NO : Replace the faulty spark plug. Then go to Step 7.

STEP 5. Check the following items.
(1) Check the following items, and repair or replace the

defective component.

a. Check timing belt alignment.
b. Check compression.

Q: Are there any abnormalities?

YES : Repair or replace it. Then go to Step 7.
NO : Go to Step 7.

STEP 6. Check the trouble symptoms.
(1) Carry out a test drive with the drive cycle pattern. Refer to

Diagnostic Function

− EOBD Drive Cycle−

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(2) Check the diagnostic trouble code (DTC).

Q: Is DTC P0300 set?

YES : Replace the ECU. Then go to Step 7.
NO : It can be assumed that this malfunction is intermittent.

Refer to GROUP 00, How to Use
Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points

− How to

Cope with Intermittent Malfunctions

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SPARK PLUG

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MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (MFI) DIAGNOSIS

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STEP 7. Test the EOBD drive cycle.
(1) Carry out a test drive with the drive cycle pattern. Refer to

Diagnostic Function

− EOBD Drive Cycle −

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(2) Check the diagnostic trouble code (DTC).

Q: Is DTC P0300 set?

YES : Retry the troubleshooting.
NO : The inspection is complete.

MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (MFI) DIAGNOSIS

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DTC P0301: Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

• If a misfire occurs while the engine is running, the

engine speed changes for an instant.

• The ECU checks for such changes in engine

speed.

DTC SET CONDITIONS

Check Conditions

• Engine speed is beween idle and 6200 r/min.

• Engine torque is above 0.

• Engine speed during start is above 530 r/min.

• Ignition counter (starts when engine speed 530

r/min is exceeded) is above 6.

• Torque intervention by traction control is not

active.

• Safety fuel cut off is not active.

• A/C compressor switching is not active. <M/T>

• Clutch pedal is not pressed. <M/T>.

Judgement Criteria (change in the angular accel-

eration of the crankshaft is used for misfire
detection).

• MIL activated after 2 drive cycles.

• No Limp home.

• If MIL "blinks" in 1 Hz frequency, then there has

been possible catalyst damage caused by the
misfire.

EOBD DRIVE CYCLE PATTERN

Refer to Diagnostic Function

− EOBD Drive Cycle −

P.13A-11

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS (The most
likely causes for this code to be set are:)

• Ignition system related part(s) failed.

• Low compression pressure.

• Refer to component locations GROUP-

• Refer to configuration diagrams GROUP-

• Refer to circuit diagrams GROUP-

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the No.1 cylinder ignition coil spark.
(1) Remove the intake manifold.
(2) Remove the No.1 cylinder ignition coil.
(3) Remove the spark plug and connect to the No.1 cylinder

ignition coil.

(4) Ground the spark plug side electrode securely.

• When the engine is cranked, the spark plug should

spark.

CAUTION

If prolonged engine cranking is required disconnect Fuel
Pump to prevent excessive unburnt fuel damaging the
exhaust catalysts.

Q: Did it spark?

YES : Go to Step 3.
NO : Go to Step 2.

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SPARK PLUG

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STEP 2. Check the No.1 cylinder spark plug.

CAUTION

Do not attempt to adjust the gap of the iridium plug. Clean-
ing of the iridium plug may result in damage to the iridium
and platinum tips. Therefore, if carbon deposits must be
removed, use a plug cleaner and complete cleaning within
20 seconds to protect the electrode. Do not use a wire
brush.
(1) Inspect the spark plug.
(2) Check the plug gap and replace if the limit is exceeded.

Standard value: 1.0

− 1.1 mm

Q: Is the plug gap at the standard value?

YES : Refer to, INSPECTION PROCEDURE 27

− Ignition

Circuit System

P.13A-628

NO : Replace the No.1 cylinder spark plug. Then go to Step

STEP 3. Check the compression.
Refer to GROUP 11C, On-Vehicle Service

− Compression

Pressure Check

P.11A-10

Q: Are there any abnormalities?

YES : Repair or replace it. Then go to Step 4.
NO : Go to Step 4.

STEP 4. Test the EOBD drive cycle.
(1) Carry out a test drive with the drive cycle pattern. Refer to

Diagnostic Function

− EOBD Drive Cycle −

P.13A-11

(2) Check the diagnostic trouble code (DTC).

Q: Is DTC P0301 set?

YES : Retry the troubleshooting.
NO : The inspection is complete.

AKX01327AB

IRIDIUM

TIP

PLATINUM

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