Component Inspection

CHECK EXHAUST VALVE TIMING INTERMEDIATE LOCK CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE-I

Turn ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect exhaust valve timing intermediate lock control solenoid valve harness connector.
Check resistance between exhaust valve timing intermediate lock control solenoid valve terminals as follows.

Terminals	Resistance
1 and 2	7.0 - 7.5 Ω [at 20°C (68°F)]
1 or 2 and ground	∞Ω (Continuity should not exist)

Is the inspection result normal?

YES >>

GO TO 2

NO >>

Replace exhaust valve timing intermediate lock control solenoid valve. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW .

CHECK EXHAUST VALVE TIMING INTERMEDIATE LOCK CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE-II

Remove exhaust valve timing intermediate lock control solenoid valve. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW .

Provide 12 V DC between exhaust valve timing intermediate lock control solenoid valve terminals 1 and 2, and then interrupt it. Make sure that the plunger moves as shown in the figure.

Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

CAUTION: Do not apply 12 V DC continuously for 5 seconds or more. Doing so may result in damage to the coil in exhaust valve timing intermediate lock control solenoid valve.

NOTE: Always replace O-ring when exhaust valve timing intermediate lock control solenoid valve is removed.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES >>

INSPECTION END

NO >>

Replace exhaust valve timing intermediate lock control solenoid valve. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW .