No Initial Combustion (Starting Impossible) - Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution-VI Workshop Manual

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE 5

No initial combustion (starting impossible)

In cases such as the above, the cause is probably that a spark plug is defective,
or that the supply of fuel to the combustion chamber is defective.
In addition, foreign materials (water, kerosene, etc.) may be mixed with the fuel.
Check system voltage when cranking.
OK: 8 V or higher
MUT-II: Inspection of no initial combustion.
(Refer to P.13-47, INSPECTION PROCEDURE 37.)
Can any sound be heard from the injectors when cranking (check
using a soundscope)?
Ignition system: Inspection of no initial combustion.
(Refer to P.13-47, INSPECTION PROCEDURE 38.)
Check the following items.
D Check the ignition coil, spark plugs, spark plug cables.
D Check if the injectors are clogged.
D Check if foreign materials (water, alcohol, etc.) got into fuel.
D Check the compression pressure.
MPI –
OK
OK
OK
OK
Troubleshooting
Probable cause
D Malfunction of the ignition system
D Malfunction of the fuel pump system
D Malfunction of the injectors
D Malfunction of the engine-ECU
D Foreign materials in fuel
NG
Check the battery.
NG
Check the injector system. (Refer to P.13-15, INSPECTION PRO-
CEDURE FOR DIAGNOSIS CODE 41.)