coolant temperature MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1998 User Guide

Disconnect electrical connector from coolant temperature
sensor. Using ohmmeter, check resistance between terminals of coolant
temperature sensor. Resistance should be as specified in accordance
with the TEMPERATURE-TO-RESISTANCE VALUES table. Replace coolant
temperature if resistance is not within specification.
TEMPERATURE-TO-RESISTANCE VALUES









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Temperature F (C) Ohms
32 (0) ......................................................... 5.8\
68 (20) ........................................................ 2.4\
104 (40) ....................................................... 1.1\
176 (80) ....................................................... 0.3\









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INPUT SPEED SENSOR
Disconnect solenoid and sensor connector. Using ohmmeter,
measure resistance between terminals No. 9 and No. 10. See Fig. 9.
Resistance should be 560-680 ohms at 68
F (20C). If resistance is not
as specified, replace No. 2 speed sensor.
OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Disconnect solenoid and sensor connector. Using ohmmeter,
check resistance between sensor connector terminals No. 1 and No. 2.
See Fig. 9 . Resistance should be 10 k/ohms when oil temperature is
77
F (25C). With oil temperature at 248F (120C), resistance should
be 615 ohms. If resistance is not as specified, replace oil
temperature sensor.
OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR
Disconnect solenoid and sensor connector. Using ohmmeter,
measure resistance between terminals No. 3 and No. 4. See Fig. 9.
Resistance should be 560-680 ohms at 68
F (20C). If resistance is not
as specified, replace output speed sensor.
OVERDRIVE SWITCH
Using a screwdriver, remove overdrive switch from selector
lever, located below selector lever button. Using a DVOM, check
continuity between overdrive switch terminals No. 3 and 5 with switch
in ON position. Continuity should exist. With switch in OFF position,
check continuity between terminals No. 3 and 4. Continuity should
exist. If continuity is not as specified, replace switch. See Fig. 10.
Fig. 10: Identifying Overdrive Switch Terminals
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION (PNP) SWITCH

Repair or replace components as necessary. If no problems exist, go to
next step.
2) Ground fan motor 3-pin connector terminal No. 3 (Black
wire). Using a fused jumper wire, connect battery voltage to 3-pin
connector terminal No. 2 (Blue wire). See WIRING DIAGRAMS. Fan motor
should operate with no abnormal noises or interferences. Repair or
replace components as necessary.
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
Remove ECT sensor from vehicle. Suspend sensor in water so
that sensor does not touch container. Slowly heat water. Using an
ohmmeter, check sensor continuity as temperature increases. Replace
ECT sensor if resistance is not as specified. See
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR RESISTANCE table.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR RESISTANCE









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Temperature F (C) Ohms
Diamante, Eclipse 2.0L Turbo & 2.4L
32 (0) ................................................. 5100-6500\
68 (20) ................................................ 2100-2700\
104 (40) ................................................ 900-1300\
176 (80) ................................................. 260-360\
Eclipse Non-Turbo
77 (25) ................................................. 900-1100\
212 (100) ................................................ 600-800\
Galant & Mirage
68 (20) ................................................ 2100-2700\
176 (80) ................................................. 260-360\
Montero
68 (20) ................................................ 2130-2610\
176 (80) ................................................. 258-322\
Montero Sport
68 (20) ................................................ 2100-2700\
176 (80) ................................................. 260-360\
3000GT
32 (0) ...................................................... 5800\
68 (20) ..................................................... 2400\
104 (40) .................................................... 1100\
176 (80) ..................................................... 300\









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Electric Cooling Fan Relay (Diamante, Eclipse, Galant &
Mirage)
1) Remove radiator fan motor relay from relay box located at
right side of engine compartment. Check for continuity between relay
terminals No. 1 and 3. If continuity exists, go to next step. If
continuity does not exist, replace cooling fan relay. See Fig. 8.
2) Using a fused jumper wire, connect battery voltage to
cooling fan relay terminal No. 1. Using another jumper wire, connect
cooling fan relay terminal No. 3 to battery ground. With cooling fan
relay energized, there should be continuity between cooling fan relay
terminals No. 4 and 5. With cooling fan relay not energized, there
should be no continuity between terminals No. 4 and 5. If continuity
does not exist as specified, replace cooling fan relay. See Fig. 8.
Electric Cooling Fan Relay (Montero, Montero Sport & 3000GT)
1)Remove relay from relay box in engine compartment relay
box. Check for continuity between relay terminals No. 2 and 4. If
continuity exists, go to next step. If continuity does not exist,
replace cooling fan relay. See Fig. 9.
2) Using a fused jumper wire, connect battery voltage to

speed, coolant temperature and A/C operation request, PCM
will command low, medium or high speed fan operation.
Diamante
1) If only the radiator fan does not operate, check fusible
link No. 6 located in engine compartment relay box. If only the
condenser fan does not operate, check dedicated fuse No. 16 (20-amp)
located in engine compartment relay box. See WIRING DIAGRAMS. Repair
as necessary.
2) If radiator fan and condenser fan operate in all speeds
except low, check appropriate low speed relay. See COMPONENT TESTS.
See WIRING DIAGRAMS . If low speed relay is okay, check PCM. See
appropriate G - TESTS W/CODES article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE.
* G - TESTS W/CODES - 1997
* G - TESTS W/CODES - 1998
3) If radiator fan and condenser fan operate in all speeds
except high, check appropriate high speed relay. See COMPONENT TESTS.
See WIRING DIAGRAMS . If high speed relay is okay, check PCM. See
appropriate G - TESTS W/CODES article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE.
* G - TESTS W/CODES - 1997
* G - TESTS W/CODES - 1998
4) To confirm radiator fan or condenser fan operation, see
FAN OPERATING MODE (DIAMANTE) table. If fan operation is not as
specified, check wiring harness for opens or shorts. Repair as
necessary.
FAN OPERATING MODE (DIAMANTE) ( 1)









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Power Circuit
Coolant Operating Radiator Condenser
Temp.
F (C) Low/High Fan Speed Fan Speed
13 MPH ( 2)
221 (105) ( 2) ........ On/Off ....... Low ................ Low
221 (105) ( 3) ........ Off/On ....... Mid ................ Mid
239 (115) ( 3) ........ On/On ........ High .............. High
13 MPH ( 3)
221 (105) ( 2) ........ On/Off ....... Low ................ Low
221 (105) ( 2) ........ On/On ........ High .............. High
30 MPH ( 2)
203 (95) ( 2) ........ Off/Off ....... Off ................ Off
203 (95) ( 3) ......... On/Off ....... Low ................ Off
221 (105) ( 3) ........ Off/On ....... Mid ................ Mid
30 MPH ( 3)
194 (90) ( 2) ........ Off/Off ....... Off ................ Off
194 (90) ( 3) ......... On/Off ....... Low ................ Off
221 (105) ( 3) ........ On/On ........ High ............... Mid
50 MPH ( 3)
221 (105) ( 2) ....... Off/Off ....... Off ................ Off
221 (105) ( 3) ........ On/On ........ High ............... Mid
( 1) - A/C request switch is turned off.
( 2) - Approximate vehicle speed/coolant temperature or less.
( 3) - Approximate vehicle speed/coolant temperature or more.









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NOTE: Operation of radiator and condenser fans is controlled by
vehicle Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Based on vehicle
speed, coolant temperature and A/C operation request, PCM

242 (117) (3) ......... High ........ High .............. High
( 1) - A/C request switch is turned off.
( 2) - Approximate vehicle speed/coolant temperature or less.
( 3) - Approximate vehicle speed/coolant temperature or more.
( 4) - A/C request switch is turned on.









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FAN OPERATING MODE (ECLIPSE 2.0L TURBO & 2.4L)








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With A/T With M/T
Coolant Radiator Radiator Condenser
Temp.
F (C) Fan Speed Fan Speed Fan Speed
28 MPH ( 1) ( 2)
203 (95) ( 2) .......... Off ......... Off ................ Off
203-210 (95-99) ....... Low ......... Mid ................ Off\
210 (99) ( 3) .......... High ........ High ............... Mid
28-50 MPH ( 1)
194 (90) ( 2) .......... Off ......... Off ................ Off
194-210 (90-99) ....... Low ......... Mid ................ Off\
210 (99) ( 3) .......... High ........ High ............... Mid
50 MPH ( 1) ( 3)
210 (99) ( 2) .......... Off ......... Off ................ Off
210 (99) ( 3) .......... High ........ High ............... Mid
12 MPH ( 2) ( 4)
210 (99) ( 2) .......... Low ......... Mid ................ Mid
210-242 (99-117) ...... High ........ High .............. High\
242 (117) ( 3) ......... High ........ High .............. High
12-50 MPH ( 4)
210 (99) ( 2) .......... Low ......... Mid ................ Mid
210-242 (99-117) ...... High ........ High .............. High\
242 (117) ( 3) ......... High ........ High .............. High
50 MPH ( 3) ( 4)
210 (99) ( 2) .......... Low ......... Mid ................ Mid
210-242 (99-117) ( 3) .. High ........ High .............. High
242 (117) ( 3) ......... High ........ High .............. High
( 1) - A/C request switch is turned off.
( 2) - Approximate vehicle speed/coolant temperature or less.
( 3) - Approximate vehicle speed/coolant temperature or more.
( 4) - A/C request switch is turned on.









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NOTE: Operation of radiator and condenser fans is controlled by
vehicle Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Based on vehicle
speed, coolant temperature and A/C operation request, PCM
will command low, medium or high speed fan operation.
Galant
1) If only the radiator fan does not operate, check fusible
link No. 5 (30-amp) located in engine compartment relay box. If only
the condenser fan does not operate, check dedicated fuse No. 3 (30-
amp) located in engine compartment relay box. See WIRING DIAGRAMS.
Repair as necessary.
2) If radiator fan and condenser fan operate in all speeds
except low, check appropriate low speed relay. See COMPONENT TESTS.
See WIRING DIAGRAMS . If low speed relay is okay, check PCM. See
appropriate G - TESTS W/CODES article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE.
* G - TESTS W/CODES - 1997
* G - TESTS W/CODES - 1998

3) If radiator fan and condenser fan operate in all speeds
except high, check appropriate high speed relay. See COMPONENT TESTS.
See WIRING DIAGRAMS . If high speed relay is okay, check PCM. See
appropriate G - TESTS W/CODES article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE.
* G - TESTS W/CODES - 1997
* G - TESTS W/CODES - 1998
4) To confirm radiator fan or condenser fan operation, see
appropriate FAN OPERATING MODE (GALANT) table. If fan operation is not\
as specified, check wiring harness for opens or shorts. Repair as
necessary.
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Coolant Radiator Condenser
Temp. F (C) Fan Speed Fan Speed
28 MPH ( 2)
203 (95) ( 2) ................ Off .......................... Off
203-221 (95-105) ............ Low .......................... Low\
221 (105) ( 3) .............. High ......................... High
28-50 MPH
194 (90) ( 2) ................ Off .......................... Off
194-221 (90-105) ............ Low .......................... Low\
221 (105) ( 3) .............. High ......................... High
50 MPH ( 3)
221 (105) ( 2) ............... Off .......................... Off
221 (105) ( 3) .............. High ......................... High
Any Speed ( 4)
221 (105) ( 2) ............... Low .......................... Low
221 (105) ( 3) .............. High ......................... High
( 1) - A/C request switch is turned off.
( 2) - Approximate vehicle speed/coolant temperature or less.
( 3) - Approximate vehicle speed/coolant temperature or more.
( 4) - A/C request switch is turned on.









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NOTE: Operation of radiator and condenser fans is controlled by
vehicle Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Based on vehicle
speed, coolant temperature and A/C operation request, PCM
will command low, medium or high speed fan operation.
Mirage
1) If only the radiator fan does not operate, check fusible
link No. 5 (30-amp) located in engine compartment relay box. If only
the condenser fan does not operate, check fusible link No. 2 (100-amp)\
and dedicated fuse No. 1 (25-amp) located in engine compartment relay
box. See WIRING DIAGRAMS . Repair as necessary.
2) If fusible links and dedicated fuse are okay, check
appropriate fan relay and/or fan motor for proper operation. See
COMPONENT TESTS. See WIRING DIAGRAMS. If fan relay and motor are okay,
check PCM. See appropriate G - TESTS W/CODES article in ENGINE
PERFORMANCE.
* G - TESTS W/CODES - 1.5L - 1997
* G - TESTS W/CODES - 1.8L - 1997
* G - TESTS W/CODES - 1998
3) To confirm radiator fan or condenser fan operation, see
appropriate FAN OPERATING MODE (MIRAGE) table. If fan operation is not\
as specified, check wiring harness for opens or shorts. Repair as

necessary.
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Power Circuit
Coolant Operating Radiator Condenser
Temp.
F (C) RAD/COND Fan Speed Fan Speed
203 (95) ( 1) ( 2) ...... Off/Off ....... Off ................ Off
203-221 (95-105) ( 1) ... On/Off ........ On ................ Off
221 (105) ( 1) ( 3) ...... On/On ......... On ................. On
All Temp. ( 4) .......... On/On ......... On ................. On
( 1) - A/C request switch is turned off.
( 2) - Approximate coolant temperature or less.
( 3) - Approximate coolant temperature or more.
( 4) - A/C request switch is turned on.









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NOTE: Operation of radiator and condenser fans is controlled by
vehicle Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Based on vehicle
speed, coolant temperature and A/C operation request, PCM
will command low, medium or high speed fan operation.
3000GT
1) If neither the radiator fan nor the condenser fan operate,
check fusible link No. 5 (40-amp). See WIRING DIAGRAMS. If only the
condenser fan does not operate, check dedicated fuse No. 8 (20-amp).
2) If the condenser fan operates in all speeds except low and
A/C compressor clutch does not enter the ON state, check for A/C
compressor lock controller unit output signal. If the A/C compressor
clutch does enter the ON state, check condenser fan low speed relay
operation.
3) If the radiator fan and the condenser fan operate in all
speeds except high, check PCM. See appropriate G - TESTS W/CODES
article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE. If fan operation is not as specified,
check wiring harness for opens or shorts. Repair as necessary.
* G - TESTS W/CODES - NON-TURBO - 1997
* G - TESTS W/CODES - TURBO - 1997
* G - TESTS W/CODES - 1998
4) To confirm radiator fan or condenser fan operation, see
appropriate FAN OPERATING MODE (3000GT) table. If fan operation is not\
as specified, check wiring harness for opens or shorts. Repair as
necessary.
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Power Circuit
Coolant Operating Radiator Condenser
Temp.
F (C) Low/High Fan Speed Fan Speed
50 MPH ( 1) ( 2)
203 (95) ( 2) ........ Off/Off ....... Off ................ Off
203-221 (95-105) ..... On/Off ....... Low ................ Off\
221 (105) ( 3) ........ On/On ........ High .............. High
50 MPH ( 1) ( 3)
221 (105) ( 2) ....... Off/Off ....... Off ................ Off
221 (105) ( 3) ........ On/On ........ High .............. High
All Speeds
221 (105) ( 2) ........ On/Off ....... Low ................ Low
221 (105) ( 3) ........ On/On ........ High .............. High

(1) - A/C compressor lock controller output is low (zero volts).
( 2) - Approximate vehicle speed/coolant temperature or less.
( 3) - Approximate vehicle speed/coolant temperature or more.
( 4) - A/C compressor lock controller output is high (12 volts).









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WIRING DIAGRAMS
Fig. 10: Wiring Diagram (1997-98 Diamante)

distributor.
2) Start engine and warm engine until engine temperature
coolant is 176-203
F (80-95C). Turn engine off. Insert a paper clip
in engine speed detection connector terminal No. 3. See Fig. 1.
Connect a primary voltage detection-type tachometer to paper clip.
Fig. 1: Locating Engine Speed Detection Connector (Diamante)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America
3) Install a timing light. Start engine and allow it to idle.
Ensure engine curb idle speed is about 700 RPM. Curb idle speed is
automatically controlled by Idle Air Control (IAC) system. If curb
idle speed is not as specified, see DTC P0505 in G - TESTS W/CODES
article.
CAUTION: MFI system actuator test must be cancelled or test will
continue to run for 27 minutes. Driving vehicle under this
condition may damage engine.
4) Turn engine off. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector
(DLC). DLC is located below left side of dash, near steering column.
See Fig. 2 . Start engine and allow it to idle. Using scan tool, select
MFI SYSTEM ACTUATOR TEST, then select item 17 (BASIC IGNITION TIMING).\
Press "Y" and read basic ignition timing value. See
IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS table. If basic ignition timing is
within specification, go to next step. If basic ignition timing is not
within specification, cancel MFI system actuator test. See DTC P0335
in G - TESTS W/CODES article.
5) Read actual ignition timing value. If actual ignition
timing is not within specification, cancel MFI system actuator test.
See DTC P0335 in G - TESTS W/CODES article.

Fig. 4: Locating Ignition Timing Check Connector
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America
3000GT (SOHC)
1) Ignition timing is controlled by Powertrain Control Module
(PCM) and is not adjustable. Manufacturer provides procedure for
checking timing.
2) Start engine and warm engine until engine temperature
coolant is 176-203
F (80-95C). Turn engine off. Insert a paper clip
in noise filter connector. See Fig. 5. Connect a tachometer to paper
clip.
Fig. 5: Locating Noise Filter Connector
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America
3) Install a timing light. Start engine and allow it to idle.
Using tachometer, read curb idle speed (RPM). Ensure curb idle speed

Mirage &
Montero Sport ... Behind Right Side Of Instrument Panel (Glove Box)\
Montero ..................................... Right Front Kick Panel
All Others ................................... Behind Center Console









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NOTE: Components are grouped into 2 categories. The first category
covers INPUT DEVICES, which control or produce voltage
signals monitored by Powertrain Control Module (PCM). The
second category covers OUTPUT SIGNALS, which are components
controlled by PCM.
INPUT DEVICES
Vehicles are equipped with different combinations of input
devices. Not all input devices are used on all models. To determine
input device usage on specific models, see appropriate wiring diagram
in L - WIRING DIAGRAMS article. The following are available input
devices.
Air Conditioning Switch
When A/C is turned on, signal is sent to PCM. With engine at
idle, PCM increases idle speed through Idle Air Control (IAC) motor.
Airflow Sensor Assembly
Assembly is mounted inside air cleaner, and incorporates
barometric pressure sensor, intake air temperature sensor and volume
airflow sensor.
Barometric (BARO) Pressure Sensor
Sensor is incorporated into airflow sensor assembly. Sensor
converts barometric pressure to electrical signal, which is sent to
PCM. PCM adjusts air/fuel ratio and ignition timing according to
altitude.
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor
On SOHC engines equipped with a distributor, CMP sensor is
located in distributor. On Eclipse (Turbo) and DOHC V6 engines, sensor\
is located beside camshaft, in front of engine. On all other engines,
CMP sensor is a separate unit mounted in place of distributor. PCM
determines TDC based on pulse signals received from sensor, and then
controls MFI timing.
Closed Throttle Position (CTP) Switch
CTP switch is located in the Throttle Position (TP) sensor.
PCM senses whether accelerator pedal is depressed or not. High voltage
(open) or low voltage (closed) signal is input to PCM, which then
controls Idle Air Control (IAC) motor based on input signal.
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor
CKP sensor is located in distributor on SOHC engines, except
1.5L 4-cylinder with California emissions. On DOHC 4-cylinder, DOHC V6
and 1.5L 4-cylinder engines with California emissions, CKP sensor is
located beside crankshaft, in front of engine. PCM determines
crankshaft position on pulse signals received from sensor, and then
controls MFI timing and ignition timing.
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
ECT sensor converts coolant temperature to electrical signal
for use by PCM. PCM uses coolant temperature information to control
fuel enrichment when engine is cold.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S)