Mitsubishi MOTORS Space Runner 1999 Workshop Manual Supplement page 507

13B-26
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 7
In takes too long time to start. (Incorrect starting)
In cases such as the above, the cause is probably that the spark is weak and
ignition is difficult, the initial mixture for starting is not appropriate, or sufficient
compression pressure is not being obtained.
Check battery voltage when cranking
OK: 8 V or higher
MUT-II Self-Diag code
Are diagnosis codes displayed?
MUT-II Actuator test
07 Fuel pump (Refer to P.13B-52)
MUT-II Data list
21 Engine coolant temperature sensor (Refer to P.13B-49.)
MUT-II Data list
18 Ignition switch-ST (Refer to P.13B-49.)
Can any sound be heard from the injectors when cranking?
Check the ignition timing when cranking.
OK: Approx. 5_BTDC
Check the following items.
Check the ignition coil, spark plugs, spark plug cables. (Refer to GROUP 16 – On-vehicle Service.)
Check if the injectors are clogged.
Check the compression pressure. (Refer to GROUP 11A – On-vehicle Service.)
Check if foreign materials (water, alcohol, etc.) got into fuel.
MPI –
OK
No
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
Troubleshooting
Probable cause
Malfunction of the ignition system
Malfunction of the injector system
Inappropriate gasoline use
Poor compression
NG
Check the battery. (Refer to GROUP 54 – Battery.)
Yes
Refer to P.13B-9, INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS
CODES.
NG
Check the fuel pump system.
(Refer to P.13B-42, INSPECTION PROCEDURE 26.)
NG
Check the engine coolant temperature sensor system.
(Refer to P.13B-13, INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR DIAGNO-
SIS CODE 21.)
NG
Check the ignition switch-ST system.
(Refer to P.13B-43, INSPECTION PROCEDURE 27.)
NG
Check the injector system. (Refer to P.13B-17, INSPECTION PRO-
CEDURE FOR DIAGNOSIS CODE 41.)
NG
Check that the distributor is installed properly.