Mitsubishi Eclipse / Eclipse Spyder (2000-2002). Service and repair manual — part 82

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CIRCUIT OPERATION

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The volume air flow sensor power is supplied
from the MFI relay (terminal 1), and the ground is
provided on the ECM (terminal 92) <M/T> or
PCM (terminal 57) <A/T>.

•

5-volt power is applied to the volume air flow
sensor output terminal (terminal 3) from the ECM
(terminal 90) <M/T> or PCM (terminal 65) <A/T>.
The volume air flow sensor generates a pulse
signal when the output terminal and ground are
opened/closed (opened/short).

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

•

While the engine is running, the volume air flow
sensor outputs a pulse signal which corresponds
to the volume of air flow.

•

The ECM <M/T> or PCM <A/T> checks whether
the frequency of this signal output by the volume
air flow sensor while the engine is running is at or
above the set value.

DTC SET CONDITIONS

Check Conditions

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Engine speed is higher than 500 r/min.

Judgement Criteria

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Volume air flow sensor output frequency has
continued to be 3.3 Hz or lower for 2 seconds.

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

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Volume air flow sensor failed.

•

Open or shorted volume air flow sensor circuit, or
loose connector.

•

ECM failed. <M/T>

•

PCM failed. <A/T>

•

Air leak between volume air flow sensor and
throttle body.

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tools
MB991502: Scan Tool (MUT-II)

ACX02480

CONNECTOR : B-14

AC

VOLUME AIR
FLOW SENSOR

AK000226

AK000226AB

CONNECTOR : A-21X

MFI RELAY

AK000280

C-49,
C-50

C-54

C-60

ECM<M/T>
OR
PCM<A/T>

CONNECTORS:C-49,C-60<M/T>,
C-50,C-54<A/T>

BA

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STEP 1. Using scan tool MB991502, check data list item 12:
Volume Air Flow Sensor.

CAUTION

To prevent damage to scan tool MB991502, always turn the
ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before
connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991502.
(1) Connect scan tool MB991502 to the data link connector.
(2) Start the engine and run at idle.
(3) Set scan tool MB991502 to the data reading mode for item

12, Volume Air Flow Sensor.

(4) Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature: 80

°

C to 96

°

C(176

°

F to 205

°

F).

•

The standard value during idling should be 10Hz or
more.

•

When the engine is revved, the frequency should
increase according to the increase in engine speed.

(5) 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 (

P.00-6

).

NO : Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Check the power supply voltage at volume air flow
sensor connector B-14 by backprobing.
(1) Do not disconnect the connector B-14.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(3) Measure the voltage between terminal 4 and ground by

backprobing.

•

Voltage should be battery positive voltage.

(4) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

Q: Is the voltage normal?

YES : Go to Step 5.
NO : Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Check the power supply voltage at volume air flow
sensor harness side connector B-14.
(1) Disconnect the connector B-14 and measure at the harness

side.

(2) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(3) Measure the voltage between terminal 4 and ground.

•

Voltage should be battery positive voltage.

(4) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

Q: Is the voltage normal?

YES : Go to Step 4.
NO : Repair harness wire between MFI relay connector A-

21X terminal 1 and volume air flow sensor connector
B-14 terminal 4 because of open circuit or short
circuit to ground. Then go to Step 13.

AKX01177

16 PIN

MB991502

AB

AKX01514 AD

B-14 CONNECTOR
HARNESS SIDE VIEW

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

AKX01405

B-14 HARNESS
SIDE CONNECTOR

7 6 5 4 3 2 1

AC

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STEP 4. Check connector B-14 at the volume air flow
sensor for damage.
Q: Is the connector in good condition?

YES : Repair harness wire between MFI relay connector A-

21X terminal 1 and volume air flow sensor connector
B-14 terminal 4 because of harness damage.Then go
to Step 13.

NO : Repair or replace it. Refer to GROUP 00E, Harness

Connector Inspection (

P.00E-2

). Then go to Step 13.

STEP 5. Check connector B-14 at volume air flow sensor
for damage.
Q: Is the connector in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 6.
NO : Repair or replace it. Refer to GROUP 00E, Harness

Connector Inspection (

P.00E-2

). Then go to Step 13.

STEP 6. Check the sensor supply voltage at volume air
flow sensor harness side connector B-14.
(1) Disconnect the connector B-14 and measure at the harness

side.

(2) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(3) Measure the voltage between terminal 3 and ground.

•

Voltage should be between 4.8 and 5.2 volts.

(4) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

Q: Is the voltage normal?

YES : Go to Step 9.
NO : Go to Step 7.

ACX02480

CONNECTOR : B-14

AC

VOLUME AIR
FLOW SENSOR

ACX02480

CONNECTOR : B-14

AC

VOLUME AIR
FLOW SENSOR

AKX01406 AC

B-14 HARNESS
SIDE CONNECTOR

7 6 5 4 3 2 1

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STEP 7. Check connector C-60 at ECM <M/T> or connector
C-54 at PCM <A/T> for damage.
Q: Is the harness connector in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 8.
NO : Repair or replace it. Refer to GROUP 00E, Harness

Connector Inspection (

P.00E-2

). Then go to Step 13.

STEP 8. Check for short circuit to ground between volume
air flow sensor connector B-14 terminal 3 and ECM
connector C-60 terminal 90 <M/T> or PCM connector C-54
terminal 65 <A/T>.
Q: Is the harness wire in good condition?

YES : Replace the ECM or PCM. Then go to Step 13.
NO : Repair it. Then go to Step 13.

AK000280

C-54

C-60

ECM<M/T>
OR
PCM<A/T>

CONNECTORS:C-60<M/T>,C-54<A/T>

BB

ACX02480

CONNECTOR : B-14

AC

VOLUME AIR
FLOW SENSOR

AK000280

C-54

C-60

ECM<M/T>
OR
PCM<A/T>

CONNECTORS:C-60<M/T>,C-54<A/T>

BB