Mitsubishi Evolution X. Manual - part 998

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STEP 2. Compare the customers radio to another 
identical model.
Operate the radio in a vehicle with a known good 
audio system of the same type as the customer's.

Q: Is there more noise on the customers radio?

YES : 

 Check all power and ground connections. If 

all connections are in good condition, 
consult the radio manufacturers service 
center.

NO : 

The observed noise is normal.

Inspection Procedure 12: Noise is detected with engine running.

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DIAGNOSIS

CAUTION

• Never connect a noise filter to the high ten-

sion cable (spark plug wire). Spark plug wires 
incorporate resistors which have the effect of 
suppressing noise. If a spark plug wire is 
found to be causing noise, it must be 
replaced.

• Confirm that the noise is not from an external 

source.

• Noise prevention should be performed by 

suppressing strong sources of noise first.

Description of noise

Condition

Cause

Solution

AM, FM: ignition noise 
(popping, snapping, 
cracking, buzzing)

• Increasing the engine 

speed causes the 
generator whine to 
speed up and the 
volume to decrease.

• Disappears when the 

ignition switch turned 
to "ACC", and engine 
is off.

• Electrical interference 

from the spark plugs.

• Engine noise.

• Check or replace the 

ground cable.

• Check or replace 

spark plug wires.

• Check or replace the 

noise capacitor.

Other electrical 
components

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• Noise may intensify 

due to aging electrical 
components.

• Repair or replace the 

electrical components.

Static electricity (cracking, 
crinkling)

Noise disappears when 
the vehicle is completely 
stopped.

• Noise occurs when 

parts or wiring move 
and contact vehicle 
body.

• Return parts or wiring 

to their proper 
position.

Static electricity (cracking, 
crinkling)

• Various noises are 

produced depending 
on the body part of the 
vehicle.

• This may be due to 

the recent removal of 
the front hood, 
bumpers, exhaust 
pipe and muffler, 
suspension, etc.

• Properly ground parts.

• Properly ground all 

body parts.

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Inspection Procedure 13: Noise appears during vibration or shocks.

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the fit of the antenna.
Q: Is the antenna base fitted securely?

YES : Go to Step 2.
NO :  Install the antenna, and tighten the mounting nut 

(Refer to 

P.54A-567

). Check that there is no noise.

STEP 2. Check the fit of antenna feeder cable.
Q: Is the antenna feeder cable fitted securely?

YES : Go to Step 3.
NO :  Ensure that the antenna base and the radio and CD 

player are fitted securely. Check that there is no 
noise.

STEP 3. Check radio and CD player connector C-107, 
C-109 and amplifier connector D-29, D-30 for loose, 
corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back 
in the connector.
Q: Are radio and CD player connector C-107, C-109 and 

amplifier connector D-29, D-30 in good condition?
YES : Go to Step 4.
NO :  Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer 

to GROUP 00E, Harness Connector Inspection 

P.00E-2

. Check that there is no noise.

AC705478

AC

Power steering
oil reservoir

Gtound cable

AC708951BK

C-109

Connectors: C-107, C-109

C-107

AC708954 AR

Connectors: D-29, D-30

D-30

D-29

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STEP 4. Check that noise appears when the radio switch is 
turned on while the vehicle is stopped and the radio is 
tapped while tuned away from a station.
NOTE: Body static electricity from the shock absorber rubber 
bushings used to prevent vibration, tires, etc. occurs because 
of separation from the ground, causing a buzzing noise. Since 
no measures can be taken to discharge the static electricity of 
the vehicle body. Check that there is no noise.
Q: Does noise appear when the radio switch is turned on 

while the vehicle is stopped and the radio is tapped 
while tuned away from a station?
YES : Go to Step 5.
NO :  It may be static electricity noise.

STEP 5. Verify that the radio is correctly grounded. 
The radio is connected to the ground with an assembling 
screw.
Q: Is the radio correctly grounded?

YES : Go to Step 6.
NO :  Tighten the screw securely. Check that there is no 

noise.

STEP 6. Check by replacing radio and CD player.
Q:  Do the other radio and CD player work normally?

YES : Either repair or replace the original radio and CD 

player. Check that there is no noise.

NO :  Either repair or replace the antenna assembly. Check 

that there is no noise.

Inspection Procedure 14: Noise is present while moving (FM).

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the state of the antenna.

Q: Is the antenna assembled?

YES : 

Go to Step 2.

NO : 

Assemble the antenna. Check that there is 
no noise.

STEP 2. Check the radio after adjusting it.

Q: Readjust the radio. Is the noise eliminated?

YES : 

Check that there is no noise.

NO : 

Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Check with several broad casting.
NOTE: Multipath noise and fading noise: Because of 
the frequency of FM waves in extremely high, it is 
highly susceptible to effects from geological forma-
tions and buildings. These effects disrupt the broad-
cast signal and obstruct reception in several ways.

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•

Multipath noise
This describes the echo that occurs when the 
broadcast signal is reflected by a large obstruc-
tion and enters the receiver with a slight time 
delay relative to the direct signal (repetitious 
buzzing).

•

Fading noise
This is a buzzing noise that occurs when the 
broadcast signal is disrupted by obstructing 
objects and the signal strength fluctuates intri-
cately within a narrow range.

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Q: Is the problem station or location specific?

YES : 

The effect of an electrical field condition 

(multipath noise, fading noise) could be the 
cause. Check that there is not noise.

NO : 

Go to Step 4.

STEP 4. Check that noise appears when the radio 
switch is turned on while the vehicle is stopped.
NOTE: Body static electricity from the shock 
absorber rubber bushings used to prevent vibration, 
tires, etc. occurs because of separation from the 
ground, causing a buzzing noise. There is no mea-
sures to discharge the static electricity of the vehicle 
body. Check that there is no noise.

Q: Does noise appear when the radio switch is turned 

on while the vehicle is stopped and the radio is 
tapped while tuned away from a station?
YES : 

Go to Step 5.

NO : 

It may be static electricity noise.

STEP 5. Verify that the radio is correctly 
grounded.
The radio is connected to the ground with an assem-
bling screw.

Q: Is the radio correctly grounded?

YES : 

Go to Step 6.

NO : 

Tighten the screw securely. Check that 
there is no noise.

STEP 6. Check by replacing radio and CD player.

Q: Do the other radio and CD player work normally?

YES : 

Either repair or replace the original radio 

and CD player. Check that there is no noise.

NO : 

Either repair or replace the antenna 
assembly. Check that there is no noise.

Inspection Procedure 15: Constant noise.

DIAGNOSIS

.

Use the Symptom Chart to diagnose the possible 
cause(s) of the noise. Noise is often created by the 
following factors:

• Traveling conditions of the vehicle

• Terrain of area traveled through

• Surrounding buildings

• Signal conditions

• Time period

If there are still problems with noise, even after per-
forming inspection procedures 7 to 14, obtain infor-
mation on the factors listed above. Determine 
whether the problem occurs on AM or FM, the station 
names, frequencies, etc. and contact the radio man-
ufacturer's service center.

Inspection Procedure 16: No reception (AM).

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the state of the antenna.

Q: Is the antenna assembled?

YES : 

Go to Step 2.

NO : 

Assemble the antenna. The radio should 
sound normally.

STEP 2. Check to see if inspections are taking 
place is an area exposed to special electric 
fields.

Q: Are inspections taking place under special electric 

field conditions (underground garage, inside a 
building, etc.)?
YES : 

Go to Step 3.

NO : 

Go to Step 4.

STEP 3. Move the vehicle and check the radio.
Move the vehicle to a good reception area that is not 
exposed to special electric fields.

Q: Is reception of the strongest radio frequency 

possible within the area?
YES : 

There is no action to be taken.

NO : 

Go to Step 4.