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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMITSUBISHI2005LANCER L4-2.4L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONMONITORS, TRIPS, DRIVE CYCLES AND READINESS CODESOBD-II DRIVE CYCLE PATTERN LISTS
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer L4-2.4L SOHC
OBD-II Drive Cycle Pattern Lists
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer L4-2.4L SOHCSECTION OBD-II Drive Cycle Pattern Lists
The contents of this article reflect the changes called out by TSB 04-13-12
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

Pattern 1 and 2

Pattern 3

Pattern 4

Pattern 5

Pattern 6 and 7

Pattern 8

Pattern 9

Pattern 10

Pattern 11

Pattern 12

Pattern 13

Pattern 14

Pattern 15


Pattern 16 and 17



Pattern 18, 19 and 20



Pattern 21, 22 and 23



Pattern 24, 25 and 26



Pattern 27, 28 and 29
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
Pattern 1 and 2
Pattern 3
Pattern 4
Pattern 5
Pattern 6 and 7
Pattern 8
Pattern 9
Pattern 10
Pattern 11
Pattern 12
Pattern 13
Pattern 14
Pattern 15
Pattern 16 and 17
Pattern 18, 19 and 20
Pattern 21, 22 and 23
Pattern 24, 25 and 26
Pattern 27, 28 and 29
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.