Mitsubishi Colt Ralliart. Manual - part 700

TROUBLESHOOTING

MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (MPI) <4G1>

13B-125

Code No. P0300: Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected

OPERATION

• Refer to Code No. P0201: No. 1 injector system 

P.13B-92

.

• Refer to Code No. P0202: No. 2 injector system 

P.13B-97

.

• Refer to Code No. P0203: No. 3 injector system 

P.13B-102

.

• Refer to Code No. P0204: No. 4 injector system 

P.13B-107

.

FUNCTION

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

engine speed changes for an instant.

• The engine-ECU checks for such changes in 

engine speed.

TROUBLE JUDGMENT

Check Conditions

• Engine speed is more than 500 r/min and is less 

than 4,500 r/min.

• Engine coolant temperature is more than -10°C.

• Volume efficiency is more than 35%

• Adaptive learning is completed for the vane 

which generates a crankshaft position signal.

• While the engine is running, excluding gear shift-

ing, deceleration, sudden acceleration/decelera-
tion and switching A/C compressor.

• When the variation in the throttle valve opening 

angle is small.

Judgement Criterion

• Misfire occurred more frequently than the limit 

during the last 200 revolutions

Or

• Misfire occurred more than the limit during the 

last 1,000 revolutions

PROBABLE CAUSES

• Ignition system related part(s) failed

• Failed crank angle sensor

• Incorrect air-fuel ratio

• Low compression pressure

• Failed fuel system

• Failed engine coolant temperature sensor

• Skipping of timing belt teeth.

• Failed engine-ECU

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

STEP 1.M.U.T.-III data list 

• Item No. 22: Crank angle sensor

OK: Keep the engine speed constant to make 
the pulse width of output waveform con-
stant.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 2 .

NO : 

Check crank angle sensor system (Refer to 
Code No. P0335 

P.13B-142

).

STEP 2. M.U.T.-III data list

• Refer to Data List Reference Table 

P.13B-335

.

a. Item No. 21: Engine coolant temperature sensor
b. Item No. 81: Long-term fuel compensation

c. Item No. 82: Short-term fuel compensation

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. Check ignition coil spark.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

 Go to Step 4 .

NO : 

Check ignition circuit system (Refer to 
Inspection Procedure 24 

P.13B-327

).

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STEP 4. Connector check: Injector connectors

a. A-102 (No. 1 injector connector)
b. A-103 (No. 2 injector connector)

c. A-104 (No. 3 injector connector)

d. A-105 (No. 4 injector connector)

Q: Are the check results normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 5 .

NO : 

Repair or replace the connector.

STEP 5. Check injector itself. 

• Check Injector itself (Refer to 

P.13B-367

).

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

 Go to Step 6 .

NO : 

Replace the injector.

STEP 6. Fuel pressure measurement.

• Fuel pressure measurement (Refer to Fuel Pres-

sure Test 

P.13B-358

).

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

 Go to Step 7 .

NO : 

Repair the fuel pressure.

STEP 7. Check for intake of air from gaps in 
gasket, seals, etc.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

 Go to Step 8 .

NO : 

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

STEP 8. Check for skipped timing belt teeth.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

 Go to Step 9 .

NO : 

Repair for skipped timing chain teeth.

STEP 9. M.U.T.-III diagnosis code.

• Reconfirmation of diagnosis code.

Q: Is the diagnosis code set?

YES : 

Replace engine-ECU.

NO : 

Intermittent malfunction (Refer to GROUP 
00 

− How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection 

Service Points 

− How to Cope with 

Intermittent Malfunctions 

P.00-13

).

Code No. P0301: No. 1 Cylinder Misfire Detected

OPERATION

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

P.13B-92

.

FUNCTION

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

engine speed changes for an instant.

• The engine-ECU checks for such changes in 

engine speed.

TROUBLE JUDGMENT

Check Conditions

• Engine speed is more than 500 r/min and is less 

than 4,500 r/min.

• Engine coolant temperature is more than -10°C.

• Volume efficiency is more than 35%

• Adaptive learning is completed for the vane 

which generates a crankshaft position signal.

• While the engine is running, excluding gear shift-

ing, deceleration, sudden acceleration/decelera-
tion and switching A/C compressor.

• When the variation in the throttle valve opening 

angle is small.

Judgement Criterion

• Misfire occurred more frequently than the limit 

during the last 200 revolutions

Or

• Misfire occurred more than the limit during the 

last 1,000 revolutions

PROBABLE CAUSES

• Ignition system related part(s) failed

• Low compression pressure

• Failed fuel system

• Failed engine-ECU

AK600602

M

1

2

AB

A-102 (G)

A-103 (G)

A-105 (G)

A-104 (G)

Connector: A-102, A-103, A-104, A-105

Harness side
connector

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DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

STEP 1. Check ignition coil spark. 

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 2 .

NO : 

Check ignition circuit system (Refer to 
Inspection procedure 26 

P.13B-327

).

STEP 2. Connector check: A-102 No. 1 injector 
connector

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

 Go to Step 3 .

NO : 

Repair or replace the connector.

STEP 3. Check No. 1 injector itself.

• Check Injector itself (Refer to 

P.13B-367

).

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

 Go to Step 4 .

NO : 

Replace the No. 1 injector.

STEP 4. Connector check: B-106 engine control 
relay connector and A-114 engine-ECU 
connector

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 5 .

NO : 

Repair or replace the connector.

AK402088

M

1

2

AC

A-102(G)

Connector: A-102

Harness side 
connector

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2

1

4

AK402084

J/B side 
connector

B-106

Connector: B-106
J/B (front side)

AC

AK402745

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AF

A-114

Connector: 

A-114

Harness side connector

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STEP 5. Check harness between B-106 (terminal 
No. 4) engine control relay connector and A-102 
(terminal No. 1) No. 1 injector connector. 

NOTE: Before checking harness, check intermediate 
connector A-17 and B-112, and repair if necessary.

• Check power supply line for damage.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

 Go to Step 6 .

NO : 

Repair the damaged harness wire.

STEP 6. Check harness between A-102 (terminal 
No. 2) No. 1 injector connector and A-114 
(terminal No. 8) engine-ECU connector

• Check earthing line for damage.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

 Go to Step 7 .

NO : 

Repair the damaged harness wire.

STEP 7. Fuel pressure measurement.

• Fuel pressure measurement (Refer to Fuel Pres-

sure Test 

P.13B-358

).

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 8 

NO : 

Repair the fuel pressure.

3

2

1

4

AK402084

J/B side 
connector

B-106

Connector: B-106
J/B (front side)

AC

AK402088

M

1

2

AC

A-102(G)

Connector: A-102

Harness side 
connector

AK402088

M

1

2

AC

A-102(G)

Connector: A-102

Harness side 
connector

AK402745

6

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3

1

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AF

A-114

Connector: 

A-114

Harness side connector

Engine-ECU

Battery

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