Mitsubishi Eclipse / Eclipse Spyder (2000-2002). Service and repair manual - part 391
EMISSION CONTROL
TSB Revision
ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL
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EM ISSIO N C O N TR O L
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
M1173000100046
The emission control system consists of the
following subsystems:
•
Positive crankcase ventilation system
•
Evaporative emission control system
•
Exhaust emission control system
DIAGNOSIS
M1173000700026
SPECIAL TOOLS
M1173000600063
SYMPTOM
PROBABLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Engine will not start or hard
to start
Vacuum hose disconnected or damaged
Repair or replace
The EGR valve is not closed.
Repair or replace
Malfunction of the evaporative emission
purge solenoid
Repair or replace
Rough idle or engine stalls
The EGR valve is not closed.
Repair or replace
Vacuum hose disconnected or damaged. Repair or replace
Malfunction of the positive crankcase
ventilation valve
Replace
Malfunction of the purge control system
Check the system; If there is a
problem, check its component
parts.
Engine hesitates or poor
acceleration
Malfunction of the exhaust gas
recirculation system
Check the system; If there is a
problem, check its component
parts.
Excessive oil consumption
Positive crankcase ventilation line
clogged
Check positive crankcase
ventilation system
Poor fuel mileage
Malfunction of the exhaust gas
recirculation system
Check the system; If there is a
problem, check its component
parts.
TOOL
TOOL NUMBER AND
NAME
SUPERSESSION
APPLICATION
MD998770
Oxygen sensor wrench
MD998770-01 or General
service tool
Removal/installation of
heated oxygen sensor
MB995061
Purge flow indicator
MLR6890A
Inspection of purge
control system
MD998770