Mitsubishi 380. Manual - part 561

MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (MFI) DIAGNOSIS

MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (MFI)

13A-336

DTC P0302: Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected

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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.

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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

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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-

70

• Refer to configuration diagrams GROUP-

80

• Refer to circuit diagrams GROUP-

90

DIAGNOSIS

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

ignition coil.

(3) Ground the No.2 cylinder spark plug side electrode 

securely.

• When the engine is cranked, the spark plug should 

spark.

Q: Did it spark?

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

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SPARK PLUG

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MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (MFI) DIAGNOSIS

MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (MFI)

13A-337

STEP 2. Check the No.2 cylinder 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.
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.2 cylinder spark plug. Then go to Step 

4.

STEP 3. Check the compression.
Refer to GROUP 11B, 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 P0302 set?

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

AKX01327AB

IRIDIUM

TIP

PLATINUM

TIP

MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (MFI) DIAGNOSIS

MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (MFI)

13A-338

DTC P0303: Cylinder 3 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-

70

• Refer to configuration diagrams GROUP-

80

• Refer to circuit diagrams GROUP-

90

DIAGNOSIS

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

ignition coil.

(3) Ground the No.3 cylinder spark plug side electrode 

securely.

• When the engine is cranked, the spark plug should 

spark.

Q: Did it spark?

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

AKX00432

SPARK PLUG

AB

MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (MFI) DIAGNOSIS

MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (MFI)

13A-339

STEP 2. Check the No.3 cylinder 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.
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.3 cylinder spark plug. Then go to Step 

4.

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 P0303 set?

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

AKX01327AB

IRIDIUM

TIP

PLATINUM

TIP