Mitsubishi Outlander GS45X. Manual - part 632

MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (MFI) DIAGNOSIS

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STEP 9. 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 15 

P.13A-11

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(2) Check the diagnostic trouble code (DTC).
Q: Is DTC P0300 set?

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

DTC P0301: Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected

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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

• If a misfire occurs while the engine is running, the 

engine speed changes for an instant.

• The ECM checks for such changes in engine 

speed.

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DESCRIPTIONS OF MONITOR METHODS

Monitor angular acceleration of crankshaft and 

detect malfunction when negative variation of the 
angular acceleration is large.

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MONITOR EXECUTION

Continuous

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MONITOR EXECUTION CONDITIONS 
(Other monitor and Sensor)

Other Monitor (There is no temporary DTC stored 

in memory for the item monitored below)

• Not applicable

Sensor (The sensor below is determined to be 

normal)

• Camshaft position sensor

• Mass airflow sensor

• Engine coolant temperature sensor

• Intake air temperature sensor

• Barometric pressure sensor

• Throttle position sensor

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MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (MFI) DIAGNOSIS

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DTC SET CONDITIONS

Logic Flow Chart

Check Conditions

• Engine speed is between 438 and 6,594 r/min.

• Engine coolant temperature is higher than −10°C 

(14

°F).

Calculate crankshaft

angular acceleration (An)

Misfire

Calculate percent misfire (R

MF

)

End

No

No

No

No

No

No

Yes

Good

Within 1000rev

Malfunction

(exceed std × 1.5)

Good

Malfunction (catalytic

converter is damaged.)

Good

Calculate percent misfire (R

MF

)

Within 200rev

Ne
Ec     : Charge efficiency
TH

MF

 : Threshold value for misfire

TH

CD

 : Threshold value for catalyst damage

AK800585

Start

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Monitoring
conditions

An < TH

MF

 (Ne, Ec)

R

MF

 

>= specified value

R

MF

 >= TH

CD

 (Ne, Ec)

: Engine speed

MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (MFI) DIAGNOSIS

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• Barometric pressure is higher than 76 kPa (22.4 

in.Hg).

• The engine load is with in the positive torque 

load.

• Adaptive learning is complete for the vane which 

generates a crankshaft position signal.

• While the engine is running, excluding sudden 

acceleration/deceleration and fuel shut-off opera-
tion.

Judgement Criterion (change in the angular 

acceleration of the crankshaft is used for mis-
fire detection)

• Misfire has occurred more frequently than 

allowed during the last 200 revolutions [when the 
catalyst temperature is higher than 1,000

°C 

(1,832

°F)].

or

• Misfire has occurred in 2.0 percent or more of the 

last 1,000 revolutions (corresponding to 1.5 times 
the limit of emission standard).

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OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE PATTERN

Refer to Diagnostic Function 

− OBD-II Drive Cycle − 

Pattern 15 

P.13A-11

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

• Ignition system related part(s) failed.

• Low compression pressure.

• ECM failed. 

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Visual check on ignition spark of No. 1 cylinder.
(1) Remove the spark plug and install it to the ignition coil.
(2) Connect the ignition coil connector.
(3) Remove all injector connector.
(4) At the engine start, check spark plug produces a spark.
Q: Did it spark?

YES : Go to Step 3.
NO :  Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Check the No. 1 cylinder spark plug.
Refer to GROUP 16, Ignition System 

− On-vehicle Service − 

Spark Plug Check And Cleaning 

P.16-45

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Q: Is the spark plug normal?

YES : Refer to, Symptom Procedures 24 

− Ignition Circuit 

System 

P.13A-807

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NO :  Replace the No. 1 cylinder spark plug. Then go to 

Step 5.

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

− Compression 

Pressure Check 

P.11A-18

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Q: Are there any abnormalities?

YES : Repair or replace it. Then go to Step 5.
NO :  Go to Step 4.

AKX00432

Spark plug

AC

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STEP 4. Check the trouble symptoms.
(1) Carry out a test drive with the drive cycle pattern. Refer to 

Diagnostic Function 

− OBD-II Drive Cycle − Pattern 15 

P.13A-11

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(2) Check the diagnostic trouble code (DTC).
Q: Is DTC P0301 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 5.

NO :  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

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STEP 5. 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 15 

P.13A-11

.

(2) Check the diagnostic trouble code (DTC).
Q: Is DTC P0301 set?

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

DTC P0302: Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected

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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

• If a misfire occurs while the engine is running, the 

engine speed changes for an instant.

• The ECM checks for such changes in engine 

speed.

.

DESCRIPTIONS OF MONITOR METHODS

Monitor angular acceleration of crankshaft and 

detect malfunction when negative variation of the 
angular acceleration is large.

.

MONITOR EXECUTION

Continuous

.

MONITOR EXECUTION CONDITIONS 
(Other monitor and Sensor)

Other Monitor (There is no temporary DTC stored 

in memory for the item monitored below)

• Not applicable

Sensor (The sensor below is determined to be 

normal)

• Camshaft position sensor

• Mass airflow sensor

• Engine coolant temperature sensor

• Intake air temperature sensor

• Barometric pressure sensor

• Throttle position sensor

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