Mitsubishi Outlander GS45X. Manual - part 734

MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (MFI) DIAGNOSIS

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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 any DTC set?

YES : Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart 

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NO :  Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Using scan tool MB991958, read the diagnostic 
trouble code (DTC).
NOTE: When the CVT has a malfunction, the TCM might out-
put the request signal of reducing the engine torque in order to 
protect the CVT.
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(2) Read the TCM-DTC.
(3) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the TCM-DTC set?

YES : Refer to GROUP 23A, Diagnosis 

− Diagnostic 

Trouble Code Chart 

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NO :  Go to Step 4 . 

STEP 4. Using scan tool MB991958, check actuator test 
item 1: injector.
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(2) Test Reference Table 

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a. Item 1: Injector.

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

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

symptom is eliminated.

AK700568AB

MB991824

MB991827

MB991910

Data link
connector

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STEP 5. Check the ignition timing.
(1) Refer to GROUP 11A, On-vehicle Service 

− Ignition Timing 

Check 

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Q: Is the ignition timing normal?

YES : Go to Step 6.
NO :  Check for installed conditions of the timing chain. 

Then confirm that the malfunction symptom is 
eliminated.

STEP 6. Using scan tool MB991958, check data list and 
actuator test.
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(2) Check the following items in the data list. Refer to Data List 

Reference Table 

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a. Item 5: Intake Air Temperature Sensor.
b. Item 6: Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor.

c. Item 11: Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor (main).

d. Item 12: Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor (sub).
e. Item 13: Throttle Position Sensor (main).

f. Item 15: Throttle Position Sensor (sub).

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

YES : Go to Step 7.
NO :  Repair or replace it. Then confirm that the malfunction 

symptom is eliminated.

STEP 7. Check the fuel pressure.
Refer to Fuel Pressure Test 

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Q: Is the fuel pressure normal?

YES : Go to Step 8.
NO :  Repair or replace it. Then confirm that the malfunction 

symptom is eliminated.

STEP 8. Check the spark plugs.
Refer to GROUP 16, Ignition System 

− On-vehicle Service − 

Spark Plug Check And Cleaning 

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Q: Are there any abnormalities?

YES : Replace the spark plug. Then confirm that the 

malfunction symptom is eliminated.

NO :  Go to Step 9.

STEP 9. Check the ignition coil.
(1) Remove the intake manifold.
(2) Refer to GROUP 16, Ignition System 

− On-vehicle Service 

− Ignition Coil Check 

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Q: Are there any abnormalities?

YES : Replace the ignition coil. Then confirm that the 

malfunction symptom is eliminated.

NO :  Go to Step 10.

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STEP 10. Check the positive crankcase ventilation system.
Refer to GROUP 17, Emission Control System 

− Positive 

Crankcase Ventilation System 

− Positive Crankcase Ventilation 

System Check 

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Q: Is the positive crankcase ventilation system?

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

defective items.

a. Vacuum leak.
b. Clogged air cleaner.

c. Clogged exhaust system.

d. Check if fuel is contaminated.
e. Check if the injectors are clogged.

f. Check if the foreign materials (water, 

kerosene, etc.) got into fuel.

Then confirm that the malfunction symptom is 

eliminated.

NO :  Repair it. Then confirm that the malfunction symptom 

is eliminated.

Inspection procedure 15: Acceleration shock

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COMMENT

• There may be an ignition leak accompanying the 

increase in the spark plug demand voltage during 
acceleration.

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

• Malfunction of the ignition system.

• Malfunction of the CVT system.

• Malfunction of the ECM.

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tools:

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

• MB991824: V.C.I.

• MB991827: USB Cable

• MB991910: Main Harness A

NOTE: To protect the CVT, the TCM outputs, into the ECM, the 
request signal to reduce the engine torque according to the 
operation condition. Based on the signal, the ECM closes the 
throttle valve, retards the ignition or carries out fuel cut. At that 
time, the engine output seems to temporarily reduce, but there 
is no malfunction.

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STEP 1. 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 any DTC set?

YES : Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart 

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NO :  Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Using scan tool MB991958, read the diagnostic 
trouble code (DTC).
NOTE: When the CVT has a malfunction, the TCM might out-
put the request signal of reducing the engine torque in order to 
protect the CVT.
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(2) Read the TCM-DTC.
(3) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the TCM-DTC set?

YES : Refer to GROUP 23A, Diagnosis 

− Diagnostic 

Trouble Code Chart 

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NO :  Go to Step 3 . 

STEP 3. Check the spark plugs.
Refer to GROUP 16, Ignition System 

− On-vehicle Service − 

Spark Plug Check And Cleaning 

P.16-45

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Q: Are there any abnormalities?

YES : Replace the spark plug. Then confirm that the 

malfunction symptom is eliminated.

NO :  Go to Step 4.

AK700568AB

MB991824

MB991827

MB991910

Data link
connector