Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMITSUBISHI2001MIRAGE LS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)GENERAL INFORMATIONMAINTENANCE REMINDER LIGHT (RESET PROCEDURES)TIMING CHAIN MAINTENANCE REMINDERTIMING CHAIN MAINTENANCE REMINDER RESET PROCEDURETEST/LIMIT VALUE READOUT
2001 Mitsubishi Mirage LS, 4D Sedan, Standard
Test/Limit Value Readout
2001 Mitsubishi Mirage LS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Test/Limit Value Readout
Required Special Tools:
- MB991958: Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly)
- MB991824: V.C.I.
- MB991827: M.U.T.-III USB Cable
- MB991910: M.U.T.-III Main Harness A
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958, always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991958.
- After the ignition switch is in "LOCK" (OFF) position, connect scan tool MB991958 to the diagnosis connector.
- Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
- Select "MFI" from System select Screen of scan tool MB991958.
- Select "Special Function" from MFI Screen.
- Select "Timing chain maintenance" from Special Function Screen.
- Select "Test/Limit value readout" from Timing chain maintenance Screen.
- Read the value of percentage (%) shown on the screen.NOTE: The value of percentage (%) shown on the screen is the amount of elongation of the timing chain calculated by the ECM based on the learning value, and thus is not the actual amount. Use this for the reference only.
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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.