Mitsubishi Grandis. Manual — part 783

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (MPI)

13A-383

Examples of Abnormal Wave Patterns

•

Example 1

Cause of problem
Sensor interface malfunction. (Motor is not

operating)

Wave pattern characteristics
Induced electromotive force from the motor

turning dose not appear.

•

Example 2

Cause of problem
Open circuit in the line between the EGR valve

and the engine-ECU <M/T> or
engine-A/T-ECU <A/T>.

Wave pattern characteristics
Current is not supplied to the motor coil on the

open circuit side. (Voltage dose not drop to 0
V.)

Furthermore, the induced electromotive force

waveform at the normal side is slightly
different from the normal waveform.

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

THROTTLE BODY (THROTTLE VALVE
AREA) CLEANING

M1131001000699

1. Remove the air intake hose from the throttle body.
2. Remove the throttle body assembly.

CAUTION

• Do not spray the cleaning fluid directly to the

throttle valve.

• Make sure the cleaning fluid does not enter

the motor from the bypass line. Also make
sure it does not enter the sensor through the
shaft.

3. Spray cleaning fluid on a clean cloth.
4. Wipe off the dirt around the throttle valve with the

cloth sprayed with cleaning fluid.

5. Install the throttle body assembly.
6. Attach the air intake hose.

FUEL PRESSURE TEST

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1. Release residual pressure from the fuel pipe line

to prevent fuel gush out (Refer to

P.13A-386

).

CAUTION

Cover the hose connection with rags to prevent
splash of fuel that could be caused by some
residual pressure in the fuel pipe line.

2. Disconnect the high-pressure fuel hose at the

delivery pipe side.

AKX01608AE

AKX01609AF

Open
circuit
side

Normal
side

AK300686AC

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (MPI)

13A-384

3. Assemble the fuel pressure measurement tools

as follows.

<When using the fuel pressure gauge set (special

tool)>

a. Remove the union joint and bolt from the special

tool adaptor hose (MD998709) and attach the
special tool hose adaptor (MD998742) to the
adaptor hose.

b. Via a gasket, install the special tool fuel pressure

gauge set (MB991637 or MB991981) into the
special tool that has already assembled as
described in (a) above.

<When using the fuel pressure gauge>

a. Remove the union joint and bolt from special tool

adaptor hose (MD998709) and attach the special
tool hose adaptor (MD998742) to the adaptor
hose.

b. Via a suitable O-ring or gasket, install the fuel

pressure gauge to the special tool that has
already assembled as described in (a) above.

4. Install the assembled fuel pressure measurement

tools between the fuel rail and high-pressure fuel
hose.

CAUTION

To prevent damage to the MUT-III, always turn the
ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position
before connecting or disconnecting the MUT-III.
5. Connect the MUT-III to the diagnosis connector.
6. Turn the ignition switch to ON position (But do not

start the engine).

7. Select "Item No. 07" from the MUT-III actuator test

to drive the fuel pump. Check that there are no
fuel leaks from any parts.

8. Finish the actuator test or turn the ignition switch

to "LOCK" (OFF) position.

9. Start the engine and run at idle.
10.Fuel pressure measurement while the engine is

running at idle.

Standard value: Approximately 248 kPa at
cerb idle

11.Disconnect the vacuum hose from the fuel

pressure regulator and measure fuel pressure
with the hose end closed by a finger.

Standard value: 324

− 334 kPa at cerb idle

12.Check to see that fuel pressure at idle does not

drop even after the engine has been raced
several times.

AKX01458 AG

MB 991637

Gasket

MD 998709

MD 998742

High-pressure
fuel hose

Delivery
pipe

AK305430AB

MB 991981

Gasket

MD 998709

MD 998742

High-pressure
fuel hose

Delivery
pipe

AKX01457AF

MD 998742

MD 998709

O-ring or gasket

Fuel pressure
gauge set

High-pressure
fuel hose

Delivery
pipe

AK300687

Vacuum hose

AC

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (MPI)

13A-385

13.Racing the engine repeatedly, hold the fuel return

hose lightly with fingers to feel that fuel pressure
is present in the return hose.
NOTE: If the fuel flow rate is low, there will be no
fuel pressure in the return hose.

14.If any of fuel pressure measured in steps 10 to 13

is out of specification, troubleshoot and repair
according to the table below.

15.Stop the engine and check change of fuel

pressure gauge reading. Normal if the reading
does not drop within 2 minutes. If it does, observe
the rate of drop and troubleshoot and repair
according to the table below.

16.Release residual pressure from the fuel pipe line

(Refer to

P.13A-386

).

CAUTION

Cover the hose connection with rags to prevent
splash of fuel that could be caused by some
residual pressure in the fuel pipe line.
17.Remove the fuel pressure gauge and special tool

from the delivery pipe.

18.Replace the O-ring at the end of the fuel high

pressure hose with a new one. Furthermore,
apply engine oil to the new O-ring before
replacement.

19.Fit the fuel high pressure hose over the delivery

pipe and tighten the bolt to specified toque.

Tightening torque: 5

± 1 N⋅m

20.Check for any fuel leaks by following the

procedure in step 7.

21.Disconnect the MUT-III.

Symptom

Probable cause

Remedy

• Fuel pressure too low

• Fuel pressure drops after racing

• No fuel pressure in fuel return

hose

Clogged fuel filter

Replace fuel filter

Fuel leaking to return side due to
poor fuel regulator valve seating or
settled spring

Replace fuel pressure regulator

Low fuel pump delivery pressure

Replace fuel pump

Fuel pressure too high

Binding valve in fuel pressure
regulator

Replace fuel pressure regulator

Clogged fuel return hose or pipe

Clean or replace hose or pipe

Same fuel pressure when vacuum
hose is connected and when
disconnected

Damaged vacuum hose or
Clogged nipple

Replace vacuum hose or clean
nipple

Symptom

Probable cause

Remedy

Fuel pressure drops gradually after
engine is stopped

Leaky injector

Replace injector

Leaky fuel regulator valve seat

Replace fuel pressure regulator

Fuel pressure drops sharply
immediately after engine is
stopped

Check valve in fuel pump is held
open

Replace fuel pump

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (MPI)

13A-386

FUEL PUMP RELAY DISCONNECTION
(HOW TO REDUCE PRESSURIZED FUEL
LINES)

M1131000900729

WARNING

When removing the fuel pipe, etc., release
fuel pressure to prevent fuel spray.

1. Remove the instrument panel fuse box lid <L.H.

drive vehicles> or instrument panel parcel box
<R.H. drive vehicles> (Refer to GROUP 52A

−

Instrument Panel

P.52A-2

).

2. Remove the fuel pump relay (2) in the the junction

block.

3. Crank the engine for at least two seconds.
4. If the engine is not started, turn the ignition switch

to the "LOCK (OFF)" position.

5. If the engine is started, turn the ignition switch to

the "LOCK (OFF)" position after the engine
stopped.

6. Install the fuel pump relay (2).
7. Install the instrument panel fuse box lid <L.H.

drive vehicles> or instrument panel parcel box
<R.H. drive vehicles> (Refer to GROUP 52A

−

Instrument Panel

P.52A-2

).

FUEL PUMP OPERATION CHECK

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1. Remove the fuel tank cap.

NOTE: As the fuel pump is an in-tank type, the
fuel pump sound is hard to hear. Then check the
sound from the tank inlet.

2. Check the operating of the fuel pump by MUT-III

to force-drive the fuel pump.

3. If the fuel pump will not operate, check by using

the following procedure. If normal, check the fuel
pump drive circuit.
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF)

position.

(2) Remove the second seat assembly, the rail

cover outer and the rail cover inner. (Refer to
GROUP 52A, Second Seat Assembly
Removal and Installation

P.52A-26

).

AC310733AB

<L.H. drive vehicles>

Instrument panel fuse box lid

AC310315AB

<R.H. drive vehicles>

Instrument panel parcel box

AC310734

Fuel pump relay (2)

<L.H. drive vehicles>

AC302306 AD

Fuel pump relay (2)

<R.H. drive vehicles>