Engine Controls/Emissions - OBDII Drive Cycle Revisions

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution L4-2.0L DOHC TurboSECTION Engine Controls/Emissions - OBDII Drive Cycle Revisions
No: TSB-04-13-012

DATE: December, 2004

MODEL:
See below

SERVICE:
NEW OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE PATTERNS - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION

PURPOSE

OBD-II drive cycle patterns described in service manuals for affected vehicles have been updated.

Using the new information in this bulletin will make it easier to maintain correct vehicle parameters when driving the drive cycles to set OBD-II readiness codes.

AFFECTED VEHICLES
1999 3000GT
1999-2002 Mirage
1999-2005 Galant, Eclipse, Eclipse Spyder, and Montero
1999-2004 Montero Sport
2004-05 Endeavor
2002-05 Lancer
2004 Lancer Sportback
2003-05 Lancer Evolution and Outlander





TABLE OF CONTENTS

CAUTION:
Two technicians should always be in the vehicle when carrying out a test.

NOTE:
Check that the diagnosis trouble code (DTC) is not output before driving the OBD-II drive cycle. Erase the DTC if it has been output.

NOTE:
Drive cycle patterns are not established for Vehicle speed sensor monitor (DTC P0500) Closed throttle position switch monitor (DTC P0510). Power steering pressure switch monitor (P0551). Please reference the MUT data list to judge whether these monitor items are normal.








Drive Cycle Pattern List for 99MY








Drive Cycle Pattern List for 00MY








Drive Cycle Pattern List for 01MY








Drive Cycle Pattern List for 02MY











Drive Cycle Pattern List for 03MY








Drive Cycle Pattern List for 04MY








Drive Cycle Pattern List for 05MY





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RENDER: 1.0x

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