Engine Controls - Tests W/o Codes: Other Mitsubishi Galant VIII

DIFFICULT TO START/NO START (CRANKS OKAY)

1. Check idle air control (DC) motor (if applicable).
2. Check idle air control (stepper) motor (if applicable).
3. Check ignition switch.
4. Check camshaft position sensor.
5. Check crankshaft position sensor.
6. Check park/neutral position switch (A/T).
7. Check volume airflow sensor.
8. Check engine coolant temperature sensor.
9. Check power supply to PCM.
10. Check fuel pressure.
11. Check ignition timing.
12. Check for disconnected or damaged vacuum hoses.
13. Check for control relay malfunction.
14. Check for MFI system malfunction.
15. Check for fuel pump drive control system malfunction.
16. Check for ignition coil malfunction.
17. Check for power transistor malfunction.
18. Check for fuel injector malfunction.
19. Check for PCM malfunction.
20. Ensure electrical harness, connectors and wires are not broken, bent or loose.

ROUGH OR UNSTABLE IDLE

1. Check intake air temperature sensor.
2. Check EVAP purge control solenoid valve (if applicable).
3. Check vehicle speed sensor.
4. Check engine coolant temperature sensor.
5. Check barometric pressure sensor (if applicable).
6. Check manifold absolute pressure sensor (if applicable).
7. Check ignition switch.
8. Check throttle position sensor.
9. Check camshaft position sensor.
10. Check crankshaft position sensor.
11. Check power steering oil pressure switch.
12. Check A/C switch and power relay (if applicable).
13. Check park/neutral position switch (A/T).
14. Check heated oxygen sensor.
15. Check volume airflow sensor.
16. Check fuel pressure.
17. Check for disconnected or damaged vacuum hoses.
18. Check for MFI system malfunction.
19. Check for idle air control motor malfunction.
20. Check for fuel injector malfunction.
21. Check for power transistor malfunction.
22. Check for vehicle speed sensor malfunction.
23. Check for PCM malfunction.
24. Ensure electrical harness, connectors and wires are not broken, bent or loose.

ENGINE HESITATES OR POOR ACCELERATION

1. Check intake air temperature sensor.
2. Check engine coolant temperature sensor.
3. Check barometric pressure sensor (if applicable).
4. Check manifold absolute pressure sensor (if applicable).
5. Check ignition switch.
6. Check ignition coil.
7. Check EGR control solenoid valve (if applicable).
8. Check throttle position sensor.
9. Check camshaft position sensor.
10. Check crankshaft position sensor.
11. Check power steering oil pressure switch.
12. Check A/C switch (if applicable).
13. Check park/neutral position switch (A/T).
14. Check heated oxygen sensor.
15. Check volume airflow sensor.
16. Check fuel pressure.
17. Check for disconnected or damaged vacuum hoses.
18. Check for MFI system malfunction.
19. Check for idle air control motor malfunction.
20. Check for fuel injector malfunction.
21. Check for power transistor malfunction.
22. Check for A/C power relay control system malfunction.
23. Check for PCM malfunction.
24. Ensure electrical harness, connectors and wires are not broken, bent or loose.

ENGINE SURGES

1. Check engine coolant temperature sensor.
2. Check EGR control solenoid valve (if applicable).
3. Check fuel pressure.
4. Check for fuel injector malfunction.

DETONATION OR KNOCKING

1. Check for knock sensor malfunction (if applicable).
2. Check volume airflow sensor.
3. Check for engine cooling system problems.
4. Check fuel quality.
5. Check intake air temperature sensor.
6. Check barometric pressure sensor (if applicable).
7. Check manifold absolute pressure sensor (if applicable).
8. Check ignition coil.
9. Check power transistor.
10. Check for EGR system malfunction.

POOR FUEL MILEAGE

1. Check intake air temperature sensor.
2. Check engine coolant temperature sensor.
3. Check barometric pressure sensor (if applicable).
4. Check manifold absolute pressure sensor (if applicable).
5. Check ignition switch.
6. Check throttle position sensor.
7. Check camshaft position sensor.
8. Check crankshaft position sensor.
9. Check power steering oil pressure switch.
10. Check A/C switch (if applicable).
11. Check park/neutral position switch (A/T).
12. Check heated oxygen sensor.
13. Check volume airflow sensor.
14. Check fuel pressure.
15. Check for MFI system malfunction.
16. Check for idle air control motor malfunction.
17. Check for fuel injector malfunction.
18. Check for power transistor malfunction.

Intermittent Simulation

To reproduce conditions creating an intermittent fault, use following methods

1. Lightly vibrate component.
2. Heat component.
3. Wiggle or bend wiring harness.
4. Spray component with water mist.
5. Remove/apply vacuum source.

Monitor circuit/component voltage or resistance while simulating intermittent fault. If engine is running, monitor for diagnostic trouble codes. Use test results to identify a faulty component or circuit.