Mitsubishi Outlander GS45X. Manual - part 849

MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (MFI) DIAGNOSIS

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DTC P0181: Fuel Tank Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance

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FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE  SENSOR  CIRCUIT

FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE
SENSOR (INTEGRATED IN FUEL
PUMP MODULE)

7

3

2

1

D-20

(MU802058)

115

VIOLET

VIOLET

B-11

C-129

FROM
COMBINATION
METER

5 V

ENGINE
CONTROL
MODULE

BLA

CK

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Fuel pump module (fuel tank
temperature sensor)

D-20 (GR)

Connector: D-20

AK700402AB

ECM

B-11 (GR)

Connector: B-11

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CIRCUIT OPERATION

• 5-volt voltage is applied to the fuel tank tempera-

ture sensor output terminal (terminal No. 3) from 
the ECM (terminal No. 115) via the resistor in the 
ECM.

• The fuel tank temperature sensor output voltage 

increases when the resistance increases and 
decreases when the resistance decreases. The 
ground terminal (terminal No. 1) is grounded to 
the vehicle body.

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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

• The fuel tank temperature sensor converts the 

fuel tank temperature to a voltage.

• The ECM detects the fuel tank temperature with 

this output voltage.

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DESCRIPTIONS OF MONITOR METHODS

Fuel tank temperature at engine start is higher than 
engine coolant temperature at engine start by speci-
fied value when engine is cold start condition.

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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)

• Engine coolant temperature sensor

• Intake air temperature sensor

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Connector: C-129

C-129

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DTC SET CONDITIONS
Logic Flow Chart

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Check Conditions

• The engine coolant temperature − intake air tem-

perature is 5

°C (9°F) or less when the engine is 

started.

• The engine coolant temperature is between 

−10°C (14°F) and 36°C (97°F) when the engine is 

started.

• The engine coolant temperature is higher than 

60

°C (140°F).

• Maximum vehicle speed is higher than 30 km/h 

(19 mph) after the engine starting sequence has 
been completed.

Judgement Criterion

• The fuel tank temperature − engine coolant tem-

perature is 15

°C (27°F) or more when the engine 

is started.

No

No

No

No

End

No

No

Malfunction

Good

“Fuel temp. at

engine start”-

“engine coolant temp. at

engine start” 

> 15˚C (27˚F)

Engine

coolant temp.

> =60˚C (140˚F)

Engine

coolant temp.

> =60˚C (140˚F)

Max.

vehicle speed

> 30km/h (19mph)

Max.

vehicle speed

> 30km/h (19mph)

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Start

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Monitoring
conditions

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OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE PATTERN

Refer to Diagnostic Function 

− OBD-II Drive Cycle − 

Pattern 14 

P.13B-11

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

• Fuel tank temperature sensor failed.

• Connector damage.

• ECM failed.

NOTE: A diagnostic trouble code (DTC) could be 
output if the engine and the radiator have been 
flushed repeatedly when the engine coolant temper-
ature was high (or the fuel tank temperature was 
high). Because this is not a failure, the DTC must be 
erased.
Make sure to test drive the vehicle in accordance 
with the OBD-II drive cycle pattern in order to verify 
that a DTC will not be output.

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 scan tool MB991958, check data list item 53: 
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 

53, Fuel Tank Temperature Sensor.

• Approximately the same as the ambient air temperature 

when the engine is cooled.

(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 

− How to 

Cope with Intermittent Malfunctions 

P.00-15

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NO :  Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Check the harness connector D-20 at the fuel tank 
temperature sensor and harness connector B-11 at the 
ECM for damage.
Q: Is the harness connector in good condition?

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

Inspection 

P.00E-2

. Then go to Step 5.

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MB991824

MB991827

MB991910

Data link
connector