Mitsubishi Montero Sport (2004+). Manual - part 264

MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (MFI) DIAGNOSIS

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CIRCUIT OPERATION

• The camshaft position sensor power is supplied 

from the MFI relay (terminal No. 1), and the 
ground is provided on the vehicle body.

• A 5-volt voltage is applied on the camshaft posi-

tion sensor output terminal (terminal No. 2) from 
the PCM (terminal No. 56). The camshaft position 
sensor generates a pulse signal when the output 
terminal is opened and grounded.

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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

• The camshaft position sensor functions to detect 

the top dead center position of the number 1 cyl-
inder and to convert that data to pulse signals 
that are input to the PCM.

• When the engine is running, the camshaft posi-

tion sensor outputs a pulse signal.

• The PCM checks whether pulse signal is input 

while the engine is cranking.

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DESCRIPTIONS OF MONITOR METHODS

• Camshaft position sensor signal does not 

change.

• Camshaft position sensor signal is not normal 

pattern.

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MONITOR EXECUTION
Continuous

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MONITOR EXECUTION CONDITIONS (Other 
monitor and Sensor)

Other Monitor (There is no temporary DTC stored 

in memory for the item monitored below)

• Not applicable

Sensor (The sensor below is determined to be 

normal)

• Not applicable

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AK200487

CAMSHAFT
POSITION
SENSOR

AB

CONNECTOR: A-42

A-42(GR)

AK201000

MFI RELAY

CONNECTOR: C-59

AB

C-59

AK103911AB

CONNECTOR: C-14

C-14

AK103738AC

CONNECTOR: C-90

PCM

C-90(GR)

MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (MFI) DIAGNOSIS

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DTC SET CONDITIONS <Range/Performance problem - alignment>

Logic Flow Chart

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Check Conditions

• Engine speed is higher than 50 r/min.

Judgment Criteria

• Camshaft position sensor output voltage has not 

changed (no pulse signal is input) for 2 seconds.

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START

END

YES

NO

NO

YES

MALFUNCTION

GOOD

CONTINUOUS

FAILURE FOR 2secs

EXPECTED STATE

OF THE SENSOR

MONITORING 
CONDITIONS?

YES

NO

AK301447

MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (MFI) DIAGNOSIS

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DTC SET CONDITIONS <Circuit - continuity>

Logic Flow Chart

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Check Conditions

• Engine speed is higher than 50 r/min.

Judgment Criteria

• Normal signal pattern has not been input for cyl-

inder identification from the crankshaft position 
sensor signal and camshaft position sensor sig-
nal for 2 seconds.

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OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE PATTERN
Refer to Diagnostic Function 

− OBD-II Drive Cycle − 

Procedure 6 

− Other Monitor 

P.13A-4

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

• Camshaft position sensor failed.

• Camshaft position sensing cylinder.

• Open or shorted camshaft position sensor circuit, 

harness damage or connector damage.

• PCM failed.

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tool:

• MB991348: Test Harness Set

START

END

NO

NO

YES

YES

MALFUNCTION

GOOD

OUTPUT SIGNAL

CHANGES

CONTINUOUS

FAILURE FOR 2secs

MONITORING

CONDITIONS?

YES

NO

AK301448

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STEP 1. Using the oscilloscope, check the camshaft 
position sensor.
(1) Disconnect the camshaft position sensor connector A-42, 

and connect test harness special tool (MB991348) in 
between. (All terminals should be connected.)

(2) Connect the oscilloscope probe to the camshaft position 

sensor side connector terminal No. 2.
NOTE: When measuring with the PCM side connector, con-
nect an oscilloscope probe to terminal No. 56.

(3) Start the engine and run at idle.

(4) Check the waveform.

• The waveform should show a pattern similar to the illus-

tration.

(5) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the waveform normal?

YES : Go to Step 2.
NO :  Go to Step 4.

STEP 2. Check connector A-42 at camshaft position 
sensor for damage.
Q: Is the connector in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 3.
NO :  Repair or replace it. Refer to GROUP 00E, Harness 

Connector Inspection 

P.00E-2

. Then go to Step 18.

AK102978AB

1 2 3

OSCILLOSCOPE

MB991348

CAMSHAFT POSITION
SENSOR INTERMEDIATE
CONNECTOR

AKX01420AB

2 ENGINE REVOLUTIONS

NORMAL WAVEFORM

5V

AK200488

1

2

3

AB

CONNECTOR: A-42

A-42(GR)

HARNESS 
CONNECTOR: 
COMPONENT SIDE

CAMSHAFT
POSITION
SENSOR