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Mitsubishi 4D56 engine factory workshop and repair manual download

Tools & PPE
- Safety: safety glasses, nitrile gloves, remove jewelry.
- Tools: multimeter (DC volts + ohms), 12V fused jumper lead or insulated jumper wire, test light, small insulated screwdriver, needle-nose pliers, relay puller or long pliers, contact cleaner, small wire brush, dielectric grease, basic socket set, torque wrench (if removing covers). Have a copy/photo of the vehicle’s relay/fuse box legend.
- Replacement parts: correct 12 V relay matching OEM pinout/current rating (same style 4‑ or 5‑pin relay), relay socket harness if corroded, replacement fuse(s) if blown.

Safety first
1. Park on level ground, engine off, key out. Set parking brake.
2. Disconnect negative battery terminal if you’ll be doing any wiring changes or bench testing. If you only access the relay briefly to test with a fused jumper, you can leave the battery connected but be extra careful to avoid shorts.
3. Work in a well‑ventilated area; if working around fuel system components take extra anti‑spark precautions.

Overview (what “relay on” means)
- A relay typically has coil pins (85 & 86) and switched pins (30, 87, sometimes 87a). “Relaying on” in practice means locating the relay, removing/testing it, energizing the relay to run the circuit for diagnosis (safely), or replacing it.

Step‑by‑step: Locate & remove the relay
1. Locate the relay box: engine bay fuse/relay box (often near battery) or interior fuse box. Use the cover diagram to identify the relay you need (glow plug relay, fuel pump/injection relay, starter relay).
2. Open the box, clean around it with compressed air or brush to avoid dirt falling into sockets.
3. Using a relay puller or needle‑nose pliers, grip the relay body (not the pins) and pull straight out. Wiggle gently if it’s stuck. Inspect socket and relay for corrosion, heat damage, or melted plastic.

Visual inspection
4. Look for: blackened terminals, melted plastic, loose wiring, or corrosion in the socket. If the socket is damaged replace the socket/harness.

Bench test the relay (off vehicle)
5. Identify pins on the relay (look for numbers on the relay: 85, 86 = coil; 30 = common; 87 = NO; 87a = NC if present).
6. Measure coil resistance with multimeter (ohms): typical automotive coils read roughly 50–200 Ω (varies by relay). Open circuit = bad coil.
7. With multimeter on continuity, check between 30 and 87 (should be open when coil not energized). Between 30 and 87a (if present) you should have continuity when coil not energized.
8. Apply 12 V to 85 (+) and 86 (−) using a bench battery or fused jumper. You should hear a definite click and see continuity switch between 30↔87. If it doesn’t click or contacts don’t change, replace relay.

On‑vehicle functional test (swap and jump)
9. Swap test: if there’s an identical relay in the box (same type), swap them to see if the fault follows the relay. This is the quickest test.
10. Safe powered test (energize coil only): connect fused jumper from battery + to relay pin 85, and jumper battery − to pin 86 (or vice versa). Use a fused lead and hold briefly — do NOT bridge power directly across load pins unless you know what you’re energizing. This simulates the relay being switched on.
11. To force the switched circuit (not recommended unless necessary): bridge 30 to 87 with an insulated fused jumper to supply power to the output (this bypasses the relay permanently while connected). Use only for brief tests. Do not bridge if the circuit can create dangerous conditions (fuel pumps, injectors, or starter) — instead energize coil.

How the tools are used
- Multimeter: measure coil resistance on ohms; measure voltage on DC volts to confirm power at relay socket; continuity to check contact switching.
- Test light: clip to ground, probe switched terminal (30/87) to see if power appears when relay is energized.
- Fused jumper: supply temporary 12V safely to coil or bridge 30→87 safely (fuse prevents big short). Always connect ground first, remove ground last.
- Contact cleaner + brush: clean socket terminals; use dielectric grease when reinstalling to prevent future corrosion.

Replacement & reinstallation
12. Fit the new relay of same type/voltage/current rating and same pin layout. Push fully into socket until seated.
13. If socket or wiring is damaged, replace the socket harness and secure wiring.
14. Reconnect negative battery (if disconnected). Start engine or operate the circuit to verify correct operation.
15. Close fuse/relay box and secure clips.

Common pitfalls & how to avoid them
- Bridging the wrong pins: pins are small and close together — double‑check numbers 85/86/30/87. Wrong bridge can crank the starter or apply battery to sensitive electronics.
- Using an unfused jumper: always fuse the supply to prevent short circuits and wiring damage.
- Replacing with incorrect relay: match coil voltage and contact current rating. Lower amp relays will overheat/fail.
- Ignoring corroded sockets: new relay + corroded socket = intermittent failure. Replace socket if contacts are pitted/green.
- Leaving battery connected while pulling relays in a live circuit — risk of sparks and ECU issues. Disconnect battery when doing extensive testing.
- Not testing the control side: a working relay can be driven by a faulty ECU/switch/wiring. Verify that coil is actually being energized before condemning the control system.
- Overheating/overdriving: if a relay fails repeatedly, trace the downstream circuit for shorts or excessive current draw rather than just replacing relays repeatedly.

Quick diagnostics summary
- No click from relay but power present at coil pins → bad relay coil.
- Clicks but load not powered → bad contacts (replace relay) or blown fuse/wiring issue.
- Relay works on bench but not in vehicle → wiring/sockets or control circuit problem.

Final notes
- Use OEM or equivalent relays with the same pin configuration and ratings.
- Keep replacement relays and a fused jumper in your toolbox for field diagnosis.
- If unsure about circuits handling fuel or crank circuits, prefer swapping relays with identical types and bench testing rather than hard‑jumping.

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