Mitsubishi Outlander GS45X. Manual - part 575

MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (MFI) DIAGNOSIS

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MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (MFI) <2.4L ENGINE>

13A-123

DTC SET CONDITIONS <Range/Performance problem 

− high>

Logic Flow Chart

Check Conditions

• Throttle position sensor output voltage is 0.8 volt 

or lower.

• Mass airflow sensor output voltage is 4.9 volts 

(corresponding to an air flow rate of 295 g/sec) or 
lower.

Judgement Criterion

• Mass airflow sensor output voltage has continued 

to be 2.5 volts (corresponding to an air flow rate 
of 28 g/sec) or higher for 2 seconds.

.

End

No

No

No

Malfunction

Good

Output voltage

>= 2.5 V

AK900353

Start

Yes

Yes

Yes

Continuous
failure for 2secs

Monitoring
conditions

MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (MFI) DIAGNOSIS

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MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (MFI) <2.4L ENGINE>

13A-124

DTC SET CONDITIONS <Range/Performance problem 

− low >

Logic Flow Chart

Check Conditions

• Engine speed is 1,500 r/min or more.

• Throttle position sensor output voltage is 1.5 volts 

or higher.

• Mass airflow sensor output voltage is 0.2 volt 

(corresponding to an air flow rate of 0 g/sec) or 
higher.

Judgement Criterion

• Mass airflow sensor output voltage has continued 

to be 1.8 volts (corresponding to an air flow rate 
of 8 g/sec) or lower for 2 seconds.

.

OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE PATTERN

• Refer to Diagnostic Function − OBD-II Drive 

Cycle 

− Pattern 7 

P.13A-11

.

.

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

• Mass airflow sensor failed.

• Mass airflow sensor circuit harness damage, or 

connector damage.

• ECM failed. 

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tools:

• MB991958: Scan tool (M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly)

• MB991824: V.C.I.

• MB991827: USB Cable

• MB991910: Main Harness A

End

No

No

No

Malfunction

Good

Output voltage

<= 1.8V

AK604309

Start

Yes

Yes

Yes

Continuous
failure for 2secs

Monitoring
conditions

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STEP 1. Using scan tool MB991958, check data list item 10: 
Mass Airflow 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) Start the engine and run at idle.
(3) Set scan tool MB991958 to the data reading mode for item 

10, Mass Airflow Sensor.

(4) Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature: 80

°C 

to 95

°C (176°F to 203°F).

• The standard value during idling should be between 

1,350 and 1,670 millivolts.

• When the engine is revved, the mass airflow rate should 

increase according to the increase in engine speed.

(5) 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 

− How to 

Cope with Intermittent Malfunctions 

P.00-15

.

NO :  Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Check harness connector A-07 at mass airflow 
sensor and harness connector A-33X at MFI relay for 
damage.
Q: Is the harness 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 8.

STEP 3. Check for harness damage between MFI relay 
connector A-33X (terminal No. 2) and mass airflow sensor 
connector A-07 (terminal No. 2).
Q: Is the harness wire in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 4.
NO :  Repair it. Then go to Step 8.

STEP 4. Check harness connector B-10 at ECM for 
damage.
Q: Is the harness connector in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 5.
NO :  Repair or replace it. Refer to GROUP 00E, Harness 

Connector Inspection 

P.00E-2

. Then go to Step 8.

AK700568AB

MB991824

MB991827

MB991910

Data link
connector

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STEP 5. Check the continuity at mass airflow sensor 
harness side connector A-07.
(1) Disconnect the connector A-07 and measure at the harness 

side.

(2) Check for the continuity between terminal No. 4 and 

ground.

• Continuity (2 ohms or less)

Q: Does continuity exist?

YES : Go to Step 6.
NO :  Repair harness wire between mass airflow sensor 

connector A-07 (terminal No. 4) and ECM connector 
B-11 (terminal No. 88) because of harness damage. 
Then go to Step 8.

STEP 6. Check for harness damage between mass airflow 
sensor connector A-07 (terminal No. 3) and ECM connector 
B-11 (terminal No. 87).
Q: Is the harness wire in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 7.
NO :  Repair it. Then go to Step 8.

STEP 7. Replace the mass airflow sensor.
(1) Replace the mass airflow sensor.
(2) Carry out a test drive with the drive cycle pattern. Refer to 

Diagnostic Function 

− OBD-II Drive Cycle − Pattern 7 

P.13A-11

.

(3) Check the diagnostic trouble code (DTC).
Q: Is DTC P0101 set?

YES : Replace the ECM. When the ECM is replaced, 

register the ID code. Refer to GROUP 42B, Diagnosis 
− ID Code Registration Judgment Table <Vehicles 

with KOS> 

P.42B-15

 or GROUP 42C, Diagnosis 

− ID 

Codes Registration Judgment Table <Vehicles with 
WCM> 

P.42C-10

. Then go to Step 8.

NO :  The inspection is complete.

STEP 8. Test the OBD-II drive cycle.
(1) Carry out a test drive with the drive cycle pattern. Refer to 

Diagnostic Function 

− OBD-II Drive Cycle − Pattern 7 

P.13A-11

.

(2) Check the diagnostic trouble code (DTC).
Q: Is DTC P0101 set?

YES : Retry the troubleshooting.
NO :  The inspection is complete.

2

1

3

4

AK203028

A-07 harness 
connector: 
component side

AH