Mitsubishi Galant (2004+). Manual - part 1322

MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (MFI) DIAGNOSIS

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE 6: Starts Up and Dies.

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COMMENT

• In such cases as the above, the cause is usually 

improper air/fuel mixture. It is possible, though 
less likely, that the spark plugs are generating 
sparks but the sparks are weak.

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TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS (The most likely 
causes for this case:)

• Malfunction of the ignition system.

• Malfunction of the injector system.

• Contaminated fuel.

• Poor compression.

• Dirtiness around throttle valve.

• Malfunction of the PCM.

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tools:

• MB991958: Scan Tool (MUT-III Sub Assembly)

• MB991824: V.C.I.

• MB991827: USB Cable

• MB991910: Main Harness A

STEP 1. Measure the battery positive voltage.
(1) Measure the battery positive voltage during cranking.

• The voltage should be 8 volts or more.

Q: Does the voltage remain greater than 8 volts while the 

engine is cranked?
YES : Go to Step 2.
NO :  Refer to GROUP 54A, Battery 

− Battery Check 

P.54A-5

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STEP 2. Using scan tool MB991958, read the diagnostic 
trouble code (DTC).

CAUTION

To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958, always turn the 
ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before con-
necting or disconnecting scan tool MB991958.
(1) Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connector.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.

(3) Read the DTC.
(4) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the DTC set?

YES : Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart 

P.13B-33

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NO :  Go to Step 3.

AC305412

AB

MB991910

DATA LINK

CONNECTOR

MB991824

MB991827

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STEP 3. Using scan tool MB991958, check actuator test.

(1) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(2) Check the following items in the actuator test. Refer to 

Actuator Test Reference Table 

P.13B-1106

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a. Item 07: Fuel Pump.

(3) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the actuator operating properly?

YES : Go to Step 4.
NO :  Repair or replace it. Then confirm that the malfunction 

symptom is eliminated.

STEP 4. Using scan tool MB991958, check data list.

(1) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(2) Check the following items in the data list. Refer to Data List 

Reference Table 

P.13B-1092

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a. Item 21: Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor.

(3) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the sensor operating properly?

YES : Go to Step 5.
NO :  Repair or replace it. Then confirm that the malfunction 

symptom is eliminated.

STEP 5. Inspection of throttle body (throttle valve area) for 
dirtiness.
Q: Is the throttle valve area dirty?

YES : Refer to On-vehicle Service 

− Throttle Body (Throttle 

Valve Area) Cleaning. 

P.13B-1133

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NO :  Go to Step 6.

AC305412

AB

MB991910

DATA LINK

CONNECTOR

MB991824

MB991827

AC305412

AB

MB991910

DATA LINK

CONNECTOR

MB991824

MB991827

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STEP 6. Check the ignition timing.
(1) Check the ignition timing at cranking.

Standard value: 5

° BTDC ± 3°

Q: Is the ignition timing normal?

YES : Go to Step 7.
NO :  Check that the crankshaft position sensor and timing 

belt cover are in the correct position. Then confirm 
that the malfunction symptom is eliminated.

STEP 7. Check the left bank injector.

(1) Disconnect the left bank injector connector B-27, B-26, 

B-30.

(2) Measure the resistance between each injector side 

connector terminal No. 1 and No. 2.

Standard value: 10.5 

− 13.5 ohms [at 20°C (68°F)]

Q: Is the measured resistance between 10.5 and 13.5 ohms 

[at 20

°C (68°F)]?

YES : Go to Step 8.
NO :  Replace the faulty injector. Then confirm that the 

malfunction symptom is eliminated.

AK303075

M

1

2

CONNECTOR: B-26, B-27, B-30

B-30 (GR)

B-27 (GR)

B-26 (GR)

HARNESS CONNECTOR:
COMPONENT SIDE

AB

AK000559

2

1

INJECTOR SIDE
CONNECTOR

AB

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STEP 8. Check the right bank injector resistance at 
intermediate connector B-32.

(1) Disconnect the intermediate connector B-32.

(2) Measure the resistance between each male connector side 

terminal.

a. Measure the resistance between terminal No. 9 and No. 

5 at No. 1 cylinder injector.

b. Measure the resistance between terminal No. 9 and No. 

10 at No. 3 cylinder injector.

c. Measure the resistance between terminal No. 9 and No. 

4 at No. 5 cylinder injector.

• Resistance should be between 10.5 and 13.5 ohms [at 

20

°C (68°F)].

Q: Is the measured resistance between 10.5 and 13.5 ohms 

[at 20

°C (68°F)]?

YES : Go to Step 11.
NO :  Go to Step 9.

STEP 9. Check the right bank injector.

(1) Remove the intake manifold.
(2) Disconnect the right bank injector connector, which 

deviates from the standard value at Step 7.

(3) Measure the resistance between injector side connector 

terminal No. 1 and No. 2.

Standard value: 10.5 

− 13.5 ohms [at 20°C (68°F)]

Q: Is the measured resistance between 10.5 and 13.5 ohms 

[at 20

°C (68°F)]?

YES : Go to Step 10.
NO :  Replace the injector. Then confirm that the 

malfunction symptom is eliminated.

AK303053

3

4

5

8

9

1

2

6

7

10

CONNECTOR: B-32

HARNESS CONNECTOR:
COMPONENT SIDE

AB

B-32 (B)

1

2 3

6

7 8

4 5

9 10

AK203093

B-32 
INTERMEDIATE
CONNECTOR

AB

AK303055

M

1

2

CONNECTOR: B-01, B-03, B-04

AB

B-01 (GR)

B-03 (GR)

B-04 (GR)

HARNESS CONNECTOR:
COMPONENT SIDE

AK000559

2

1

INJECTOR SIDE
CONNECTOR

AB