Mitsubishi Montero Sport (2004+). Manual - part 252

MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (MFI) DIAGNOSIS

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DTC SET CONDITIONS

Logic Flow Chart

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Check Conditions

• 2 seconds or more have passed since the start-

ing sequence was completed.

Judgement Criteria

• Sensor output voltage has continued to be 4.6 

volts or higher for 2 seconds.

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OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE PATTERN
Refer to Diagnostic Function 

− OBD-II Drive Cycle − 

Procedure 6 

− Other Monitor 

P.13A-4

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TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS (The most likely 
causes for this code to be set are:)

• Fuel tank temperature sensor failed.

• Open fuel tank temperature sensor circuit, har-

ness damage or connector damage.

• PCM failed. 

NOTE: A diagnostic trouble code (DTC) could be 
output if the engine coolant is changed as indicated 
below. Because this is not a failure, the DTC must be 
erased.
Make sure to test drive the vehicle in accordance 
with the drive cycle pattern in order to verify that a 
DTC will not be output.

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The engine and the radiator have been flushed 
repeatedly when the engine coolant temperature 
was high (or the fuel tank temperature was high).

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MONITORING

CONDITIONS

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NO

NO

NO

YES

YES

YES

MALFUNCTION

GOOD

OUTPUT VOLTAGE

< 0.1V

CONTINUOUS

FAILURE FOR 2secs

OUTPUT VOLTAGE

> 4.6V

NO

YES

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DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tools:

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

• MB991824: V.C.I

• MB991827: USB Cable

• MB991911: Main Harness B

STEP 1. Using scan tool MB991958, check data list item 
4A: Fuel Tank Temperature Sensor.

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) Set scan tool MB991958 to the data reading mode for item 

4A, Fuel Tank Temperature Sensor.

• With the engine cool, the fuel tank temperature should 

be approximately the same as ambient air temperature.

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

YES : It can be assumed that this malfunction is intermittent. 

Refer to GROUP 00, How to Use 
Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points 

P.00-7

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NO :  Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Check connector E-30 at the fuel tank temperature 
sensor for damage.
Q: Is the connector in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 3.
NO :  Repair or replace it. Refer to GROUP 00E, Harness 

Connector Inspection 

P.00E-2

. Then go to Step 11.

AK303629AB

MB991911

MB991827

MB991824 

16-PIN

AK200019

3 2 1

CONNECTOR: E-30

AB

HARNESS
CONNECTOR: 
COMPONENT 
SIDE

E-30

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STEP 3. Check the fuel tank temperature sensor.
(1) Disconnect the fuel tank temperature sensor connector 

E-30.

(2) Measure the resistance between terminal No. 1 and No. 3 

of the fuel tank temperature sensor.

Standard value:

0.5 

− 12.0 kΩ

Q: Is the resistance between 0.5 and 12.0 k

Ω?

YES : Go to Step 4.
NO :  Replace the fuel tank temperature sensor. Then go to 

Step 11.

STEP 4. Measure the sensor supply voltage at fuel tank 
temperature sensor harness side connector E-30.
(1) Disconnect the connector E-30 and measure at the harness 

side.

(2) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.

(3) Measure the voltage between terminal No. 1 and ground.

• Voltage should be between 4.5 and 4.9 volts.

(4) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the measured voltage between 4.5 and 4.9 volts?

YES : Go to Step 8.
NO :  Go to Step 5.

AK200019

3 2 1

CONNECTOR: E-30

AB

HARNESS
CONNECTOR: 
COMPONENT 
SIDE

E-30

AK000576

3

1 2

FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE
SENSOR CONNECTOR

AC

AK200019

3 2 1

CONNECTOR: E-30

AB

HARNESS
CONNECTOR: 
COMPONENT 
SIDE

E-30

3 2

AK000574

1

E-30 HARNESS 
CONNECTOR: 
COMPONENT SIDE

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STEP 5. Measure the sensor supply voltage at PCM 
connector C-90 by backprobing.
(1) Do not disconnect the PCM connector C-90.
(2) Disconnect the fuel tank temperature sensor connector 

E-30.

(3) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.

(4) Measure the voltage between terminal No. 51 and ground 

by backprobing.

• Voltage should be between 4.5 and 4.9 volts.

(5) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the measured voltage between 4.5 and 4.9 volts?

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

STEP 6. Check connector C-90 at PCM for damage.
Q: Is the connector in good condition?

YES : Check connector C-85 and E-44 at intermediate 

connector for damage, and repair or replace as 
required. Refer to GROUP 00E, Harness Connector 
Inspection 

P.00E-2

. If intermediate connectors are in 

good condition, repair harness wire between fuel tank 
temperature sensor connector E-30 (terminal No.1) 
and PCM connector C-90 (terminal No.51) because of 
open circuit. Then go to Step 11.

NO :  Repair or replace it. Refer to GROUP 00E, Harness 

Connector Inspection 

P.00E-2

. Then go to Step 11.

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CONNECTOR: C-90

C-90(GR)

HARNESS CONNECTOR:
COMPONENT SIDE

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AK101075

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C-90 HARNESS 
CONNECTOR: 
HARNESS SIDE

AQ

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CONNECTOR: C-90

C-90(GR)

HARNESS CONNECTOR:
COMPONENT SIDE