Mitsubishi Colt Ralliart. Manual - part 683

TROUBLESHOOTING

MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (MPI) <4G1>

13B-57

Code No. P0123: Throttle Position Sensor  (Main) Circuit High Input

OPERATION

• A power voltage of 5 V is applied to the elec-

tronic-controlled throttle valve (terminal No. 2) 
from the engine-ECU (terminal No. 31).

• The power voltage is earthed to the engine-ECU 

(terminal No. 30) from the electronic-controlled 
throttle valve (terminal No. 4).

• The sensor signal is inputted to the engine-ECU 

(terminal No. 15) from the electronic-controlled 
throttle valve output terminal (terminal No. 1).

FUNCTION

• The throttle position sensor converts the throttle 

valve position into voltage and inputs it into the 
engine-ECU.

• The engine-ECU controls the throttle valve posi-

tion.

TROUBLE JUDGMENT

Check Condition

• Ignition switch is in "ON" position.

Judgment Criterion

• Throttle position sensor (main) output voltage is 

more than 4.8 V.

PROBABLE CAUSES

• Failed throttle position sensor (main)

• Open/short circuit and damage in throttle position 

sensor circuit or loose connector contact

• Failed engine-ECU

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Engine-ECU

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Throttle Position Sensor (main) Circuit

A-107

A-114

(main)

Hall IC

AF

Wire colour code
B: Black  LG: Light green  G: Green  L: Blue  W: White  Y: Yellow  SB: Sky blue  BR: Brown  O: Orange  GR: Gray
R: Red  P: Pink  V: Violet  P: Purple

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DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

STEP 1. M.U.T.-III data list

• Refer to Data List Reference Table 

P.13B-335

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a. Item No. 79: Throttle position sensor (main)

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Intermittent malfunction (Refer to GROUP 

00 

− How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection 

Service Points 

− How to Cope with 

Intermittent Malfunctions 

P.00-13

).

NO : 

Go to Step 2 .

STEP 2. Connector check: A-107 
electronic-controlled throttle valve connector

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 3 .

NO : 

Repair or replace the connector.

STEP 3. Perform resistance measurement at 
A-107 electronic-controlled throttle valve 
connector.

• Disconnect connector, and measure at harness 

side.

• Resistance between terminal No. 4 and earth.

OK: Continuity (2 

Ω or less)

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 7 .

NO : 

Go to Step 4 .

STEP 4. Connector check: A-114 engine-ECU 
connector

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 5 .

NO : 

Repair or replace the connector.

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Connector: A-107

Harness side 

connector

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Connector: A-107

Harness side 

connector

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A-114

Connector: 

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Harness side connector

Engine-ECU

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STEP 5. Check harness between A-107 (terminal 
No. 4) electronic-controlled throttle valve 
connector and A-114 (terminal No. 30) 
engine-ECU connector

• Check earthing line for open circuit and damage.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 6 .

NO : 

Repair the damaged harness wire.

STEP 6. M.U.T.-III data list

• Refer to Data List Reference Table 

P.13B-335

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a. Item No. 79: Throttle position sensor (main)

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Intermittent malfunction (Refer to GROUP 

00 - How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection 
Service Points - How to Cope with 
Intermittent Malfunctions 

P.00-13

).

NO : 

Replace engine-ECU.

STEP 7. Replace the throttle body assembly

• After replacing the throttle body assembly, 

re-check the trouble symptoms.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Check end.

NO : 

Replace engine-ECU.

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Connector: A-118

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Connector: 

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Code No. P0125: Feedback System Monitor

OPERATION

• Refer to Code No. P0201 No. 1 Injector System 

P.13B-92

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Refer to Code No. P0202 No. 2 Injector System 

P.13B-97

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Refer to Code No. P0203 No. 3 Injector System 

P.13B-102

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Refer to Code No. P0204 No. 4 Injector System 

P.13B-107

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• Refer to Code No. P0130 Oxygen Sensor (Front) 

Circuit 

P.13B-65

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FUNCTION

• The engine-ECU effects air-fuel ratio feedback 

control in accordance with the signals from the 
oxygen sensor (front).

• If the oxygen sensor (front) has deteriorated, cor-

rections will be made by the oxygen sensor 
(rear).

• Diagnosis code P0125 becomes stored in mem-

ory if a failure is detected in the above air/fuel 
ratio feedback control system.

TROUBLE JUDGMENT

Check Conditions

• 30 seconds later from when engine starts.

• Engine coolant temperature is more than 82°C.

• Not in low speed operation.

• Within the range of air-fuel ratio feed back opera-

tion.

Judgment Criterion

• The oxygen sensor (front) output voltage is not 

deviated from 0.5 V for 30 seconds.

PROBABLE CAUSES

• Failed oxygen sensor (front)

• Harness damage in oxygen sensor (front) circuit 

or loose connector contact

• Failed oxygen sensor (rear)

NOTE: When the oxygen sensor (front) begins to 
deteriorate, the oxygen sensor output voltage will 
deviate from the voltage when the sensor was new 
(normally 0.5 volt at stoichiometric ratio). This devia-
tion will be corrected by the oxygen sensor (rear).If 
the oxygen sensor (rear) responds poorly because it 
has deteriorated, it will improperly correct the oxygen 

sensor (front). Thus, even when closed loop control 
is being effected, the fluctuation of the oxygen sen-
sor (front) output voltage decreases, without inter-
secting with 0.5 volt. As a result, there is a possibility 
of diagnosis code P0125 becoming registered.

• Failed fuel system

• Failed exhaust system

• Air drawn in from gaps in gasket, seals, etc

• Failed engine-ECU

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

STEP 1. M.U.T.-III diagnosis code

Q: Is any other diagnosis code than P0125 output?

YES : 

Inspection chart for diagnosis code (Refer 

to 

P.13B-18

).

NO : 

Go to Step 2 .

STEP 2. M.U.T.-III data list

• Refer to Data List Reference Table 

P.13B-335

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a. Item No. 21: Engine coolant temperature sensor
b. Item No. 11: Oxygen sensor (front)

c. Item No. 59: Oxygen sensor (rear)

d. Item No. 12: Air flow sensor

Q: Are the check results normal?

YES : 

 Go to Step 3 .

NO : 

Perform the diagnosis code classified check 
procedure for the sensor that has shown an 
abnormal data valve (Refer to Inspection 
Chart for Diagnosis Code 

P.13B-18

).

STEP 3. M.U.T.-III data list

• Refer to Data List Reference Table 

P.13B-335

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a. Item No. 25: Barometric pressure sensor

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

 Go to Step 4 .

NO : 

Replace engine-ECU.

STEP 4. Check for intake of air from gaps in 
gasket, seals, etc.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 5 .

NO : 

Repair for intake of air from gaps in gasket, 
seals, etc.

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