Mitsubishi Outlander GS45X. Manual - part 735

MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (MFI) DIAGNOSIS

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STEP 4. Check the ignition coil.
(1) Remove the intake manifold.
(2) Refer to GROUP 16, Ignition System 

− On-vehicle Service 

− Ignition Coil Check 

P.16-44

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Q: Are there any abnormalities?

YES : Replace the ignition coil. Then confirm that the 

malfunction symptom is eliminated.

NO :  Check for occurrence of ignition leak. Then confirm 

that the malfunction symptom is eliminated.

Inspection procedure 16: Knocking

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COMMENT

• Incases 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.

• Poor compression.

• 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

STEP 1. Using the 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.

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MB991824

MB991827

MB991910

Data link
connector

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

Reference Table 

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a. Item 32: Knock retard.

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

YES : Go to Step 3.
NO :  Refer to DTC P0327 

− Knock Sensor Circuit Low 

Input 

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, DTC P0328 - Knock Sensor Circuit 

High Input 

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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.

STEP 4. Check the compression pressure.
Refer to GROUP 11A, On-vehicle Service 

− Compression 

Pressure Check 

P.11A-18

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Q: Is the compression pressure normal?

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

defective items.

a. Check if fuel is contaminated.
b. 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 17: Too high CO and HC concentration when idling

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COMMENT

• Abnormal air/fuel ratio is suspected.

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

• Malfunction of the fuel pump system.

• Malfunction of the heated oxygen sensor.

• Malfunction of the ignition system.

• Poor compression.

• Malfunction of the EGR system.

• Improper operation of the PCV valve.

• Malfunction of the evaporative emission control 

system.

• Malfunction of the ECM.

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tools:

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

• MB991824: V.C.I.

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• MB991827: USB Cable

• MB991910: Main Harness A

STEP 1. Check if the EGR valve sounds during 
initialization.
Q: Is the initialization sound heard in the EGR valve?

YES : Go to Step 2.
NO :  Refer to GROUP 17, Emission Control 

− Exhaust Gas 

Recirculation (EGR) System 

− EGR Valve (Stepper 

Motor) Check 

P.17-81

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

− Ignition Timing 

Check 

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Q: Is the ignition timing normal?

YES : Go to Step 4.
NO :  Check for installed conditions of the timing chain. 

Then confirm that the malfunction symptom is 
eliminated.

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MB991824

MB991827

MB991910

Data link
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STEP 4. Using scan tool MB991958, check data list.
(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 AD: Heated Oxygen Sensor (rear).

d. Item E1: Linear Air-fuel Ratio Sensor.

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

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

symptom is eliminated.

STEP 5. Check the fuel pressure.
Refer to Fuel Pressure Test 

P.13A-868

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Q: Is the fuel pressure normal?

YES : Go to Step 6.
NO :  Repair or replace it. Then confirm that the malfunction 

symptom is eliminated.

STEP 6. 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 7.

STEP 7. Check the ignition coil.
Refer to GROUP 16, Ignition System 

− On-vehicle Service − 

Ignition Coil Check 

P.16-44

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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 8.

STEP 8. Check the compression pressure.
Refer to GROUP 11A, On-vehicle Service 

− Compression 

Pressure Check 

P.11A-18

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Q: Is the compression pressure normal?

YES : Go to Step 9.
NO :  Repair it. Then confirm that the malfunction symptom 

is eliminated.