Mitsubishi Montero (2002-2004). Manual - part 752

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE 19: Surge.

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COMMENT

• Defective ignition system, abnormal air/fuel ratio, 

the electronic control throttle valve system failed, 
etc. are suspected.

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

• Malfunction of the ignition system.

• Malfunction of air/fuel ratio control system.

• Malfunction of the electronic control throttle valve 

system.

• Malfunction of the EGR system.

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tool:

• MB991502: Scan Tool (MUT-II)

STEP 1. Using scan tool MB991502, read the diagnostic 
trouble code (DTC).

CAUTION

To prevent damage to scan tool MB991502, always turn the 
ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before con-
necting or disconnecting scan tool MB991502.
(1) Connect scan tool MB991502 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 "ON" position.
Q: Is DTC set?

YES : Refer to GROUP 13A, Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart 

P.13Ab-22

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NO :  Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Using scan tool MB991502, check actuator test 
items 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06: Injector.
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(2) Check following items in the actuator test. Refer to GROUP 

13A, Actuator Test Reference Table 

P.13Ab-42

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a. Item 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06: Injector.

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

YES : Go to Step 3.
NO :  Refer to GROUP 13A, DTC P0201, P0202, P0203, 

P0204, P0205, P0206 

− Injector Circuit 

P.13Ac-318

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STEP 3. Check the ignition timing.
Refer to GROUP 11A, On-vehicle Service 

− Ignition Timing 

Check 

P.11A-6

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Q: Is the ignition timing normal?

YES : Go to Step 4.
NO :  Check that the crankshaft position sensor and timing 

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

ACX01539

16-PIN

MB991502

AC

ACX01539

16-PIN

MB991502

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STEP 4. Using scan tool MB991502, check data list and 
actuator test.

CAUTION

To prevent damage to scan tool MB991502, always turn the 
ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before con-
necting or disconnecting scan tool MB991502.
(1) Connect scan tool MB991502 to the data link connector.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(3) Check the following items in the data list. Refer to GROUP 

13A, Data List Reference Table 

P.13Ab-29

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a. Item 13: Intake Air Temperature Sensor.
b. Item 25: Barometric pressure Sensor.

c. Item 21: Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor.

d. Item 69: Right Bank Heated Oxygen Sensor (rear).
e. Item 39: Right Bank Heated Oxygen Sensor (front).

f. Item 59: Left Bank Heated Oxygen Sensor (rear).

g. Item 11: Left Bank Heated Oxygen Sensor (front).

(4) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Are they operating properly?

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

symptom is eliminated.

STEP 5. Using scan tool MB991502, check data list.
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(2) Check the following items of data list. Refer to GROUP 13A, 

Data List Reference Table 

P.13Ab-29

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a. Item 39: Right Bank Heated Oxygen Sensor (front).
b. Item 11: Left Bank Heated Oxygen Sensor (front).

• Voltage should fluctuate between 0 − 0.4 volts and 0.6 − 

1.0 volts while idling after the engine has been warmed.

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

YES : Go to Step 7.
NO :  Go to Step 6.

ACX01539

16-PIN

MB991502

AC

ACX01539

16-PIN

MB991502

AC

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STEP 6. Check the fuel pressure.
Refer to GROUP 13A, On-vehicle Service 

− Fuel Pressure Test 

P.13Aa-13

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Q: Is the fuel pressure normal?

YES : Check the following items, and repair or replace the 

defective items.

a. Vacuum leak.

• Broken intake manifold gasket.

• Broken air intake hose.

• Broken vacuum hose.

• Positive crankcase ventilation valve does 

not operate.

b. Injector clogged.

Then confirm that the malfunction symptom is 

eliminated.

NO :  Repair or replace. Then confirm that the malfunction 

symptom is eliminated.

STEP 7. Check the fuel pressure.
Refer to GROUP 13A, On-vehicle Service 

− Fuel Pressure Test 

P.13Aa-13

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Q: Is the fuel pressure normal?

YES : Check the following items, and repair or replace the 

defective items.

a. Check the ignition coil, spark plugs, spark plug 

cables.

b. Check the EGR system.

Then confirm that the malfunction symptom is 

eliminated.

NO :  Repair or replace. Then confirm that the malfunction 

symptom is eliminated.

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE 20: Knocking

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COMMENT

• Incase such as the above, the cause is probably 

that the detonation control is defective or the heat 
value of the spark plug is inappropriate.

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

• Defective knock sensor.

• Incorrect heat value of the spark plug.

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tool:

• MB991502: Scan Tool (MUT-II)

STEP 1. Using the scan tool MB991502, read the 
diagnostic trouble code (DTC).

CAUTION

To prevent damage to scan tool MB991502, always turn the 
ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before con-
necting or disconnecting scan tool MB991502.
(1) Connect scan tool MB991502 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 DTC set?

YES : Refer to GROUP 13A, Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart 

P.13Ab-22

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NO :  Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Check the ignition timing. 
(1) The ignition timing should retard more when knock sensor 

connector B-09 is disconnected than when it is connected.

Q: When the knock sensor connector B-09 was 

disconnected, was the ignition timing delayed? 
YES : Check the following items, and repair or replace the 

defective items.

a. Check the spark plugs.
b. Fuel quality, octane level.

c. Check if the foreign materials (water, 

kerosene, etc.) got into fuel.

Then confirm that the malfunction symptom is 

eliminated.

NO :  Refer to GROUP 13A, DTC P0325 

− Knock Sensor 

Circuit 

P.13Ac-354

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ACX01539

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MB991502

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CONNECTOR: B-09

B-09(GR)

KNOCK
SENSOR

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HARNESS 
CONNECTOR: 
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