LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Mitsubishi >> 2021 >> Mirage LE >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Engine Performance >> Engine Control Systems >> Engine Control System Diagnosis >> Symptom Procedures >> Inspection Procedure 1: Throttle Valve will not Fully Open or Close >> Diagnosis
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Inspection Procedure 1: Throttle Valve will not Fully Open or Close: Diagnosis

Required Special Tools: 

  1. STEP 1. Using scan tool (M.U.T.-III), read the MFI system diagnostic trouble code (DTC). 
    CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool (M.U.T.-III), always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool (M.U.T.-III).
    1. Connect scan tool (M.U.T.-III) to the data link connector (Refer to HOW TO CONNECT THE SCAN TOOL (M.U.T.-III) ).
    2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
    3. Set scan tool M.U.T.-III) to check for MFI system DTC (Refer to HOW TO READ AND ERASE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES ).

    Q: Is any DTC set? 

    YES  : Repair the MFI system (Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART ). Then go to Step  2.

    NO  : Go to Step  2.

  2. STEP 2. Check the symptom. 

Q: Does the throttle valve fully open and close? 

YES  : The procedure is complete.

NO  : Return to Step  1.