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Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid/Switch ......... Engine Performance
Traction Control Switch ........................... Anti-Lock Brakes
Trailer Tow Connector .............................. Exterior Lights
Trailer Tow Relay .................................. Exterior Lights
Transmission/Transaxle .......................... Engine Performance
Transmission Control Module (TCM) ............... Engine Performance\
Starters
Transmission Range Sensor ................................. Starters
Back-Up Lights
Engine Performance
Transmission Range Switch ........................... Back-Up Lights
Engine Performance
Anti-Theft System
Turn Signal Flasher ................................ Exterior Lights
Turn Signal Lights ................................. Exterior Lights
Twilight Sentinel Switch ......................... Headlight Systems
Daytime Running Lights
Vapor Canister Leak Detection Pump .............. Engine Performance
Vehicle Control Module (VCM) .................... Engine Performance\
Vehicle Dynamic Module ....................... Electronic Suspension
Vehicle Speed Control Servo ................. Cruise Control Systems
Vehicle Speed Sensor .......................... Data Link Connectors
Analog Instrument Panels
Cruise Control Systems
Electronic Suspension
Voltage Regulator .......................... Generators & Regulators
Water-In-Fuel Sensor ............................ Engine Performance
Analog Instrument Panels
Wheel Speed Sensors ............................... Anti-Lock Brakes
Window Timer Module .......................... Power Convertible Top
Windshield Intermittent Wiper Relay ........... Wiper/Washer Systems
Windshield Washer Motor ....................... Wiper/Washer Systems
Wiper Motor ................................... Wiper/Washer Systems
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I - SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
1998 ENGINE PERFORMANCE
Mitsubishi - System & Component Testing
Diamante, Eclipse, Galant, Mirage, Montero, Montero Sport,
3000GT
INTRODUCTION
NOTE: Testing individual components does not isolate shorts or
opens. Perform all voltage tests using a Digital
Volt-Ohmmeter (DVOM) with minimum 10-megohm input impedance,
unless stated otherwise in test procedure. Use ohmmeter to
isolate wiring harness shorts or opens. Testing procedures
not covered in this article require a scan tool. See
G - TESTS W/CODES article.
Before testing separate components or systems, perform basic
diagnostic procedures in F - BASIC TESTING article. Since many
computer-controlled and monitored components set a diagnostic trouble
code if they malfunction, also perform self-diagnostics in G - TESTS
W/CODES article.
AIR INDUCTION SYSTEMS
TURBOCHARGER
Turbocharger Pressure Check
1) Disconnect Black turbocharger pressure control hose at
wastegate solenoid valve, and plug valve nipple. Attach pressure gauge
to hose. Drive vehicle and accelerate engine, in 2nd gear, to 3500 RPM
or more. Check turbocharger pressure when pressure gauge stabilizes.
See TURBOCHARGER PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS table.
2) If pressure gauge reading is more than specified, check
wastegate actuator. See DTCs P1103 and P1104 in G - TESTS W/CODES
article. Replace wastegate actuator as required. If pressure gauge
reading is less than specified, check for malfunctioning wastegate
valve, turbocharger pressure leaks and faulty turbocharger.
TURBOCHARGER PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS TABLE
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Eclipse ................................ 6.4-14.7 (.4-1.0)
3000GT ................................... 2.9-8.7 (.2-.6)
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Air By-Pass Valve
Remove air by-pass valve. Valve is mounted to intake air duct
between air-to-air intercooler and intake plenum. Apply vacuum to
diaphragm of vacuum valve. Valve should begin opening at approximately
16 in. Hg. Observe operation of valve through by-pass opening.
Wastegate Actuator Test
Actuator is mounted on turbocharger. For testing procedures,
see DTCs P1103 and P1104 in G - TESTS W/CODES article.
Wastegate Control Solenoid Valve Test
On Eclipse, valve is mounted to top back section of air
cleaner. On 3000GT, valve is mounted to firewall, beside EGR solenoid.
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For testing procedures, see DTCs P1103 and P1104 in G - TESTS W/CODES
article.
COMPUTERIZED ENGINE CONTROLS
CONTROL UNIT
NOTE: For Powertrain Control Module (PCM) location, see
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) LOCATION table. To identify
PCM power and ground terminals, see appropriate pin voltage
chart in J - PIN VOLTAGE CHARTS article. To identify PCM
power and ground circuits, see appropriate wiring diagram in
L - WIRING DIAGRAMS article.
Ground Circuits
1) Turn ignition off. Using an ohmmeter, check continuity
between chassis ground and PCM ground terminal(s). See Figs. 1-5.
Ohmmeter should indicate zero ohms. If reading is not as specified,
check and repair open circuit between PCM connector and chassis
ground. If reading is as specified, go to next step.
2) Connect voltmeter negative lead to chassis ground. Connect
positive lead to PCM ground terminal(s). With engine running,
voltmeter should indicate less than one volt. If reading is more than
one volt, check for open, corrosion or loose connection in ground
circuit.
Power Circuits
Turn ignition on. Check for battery voltage on both PCM power
terminals. See Figs. 1-5. If battery voltage is not present, check
operation of MFI relay. See RELAYS under MOTORS, RELAYS & SOLENOIDS.
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) LOCATION TABLE
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Application Location
Eclipse 2.0L Non-Turbo .................. In Front Of Left
Front Strut Tower
Mirage & Montero Sport .............. Behind Right Side Of
Instrument Panel (Glove Box)
Montero ........................... Right Front Kick Panel
All Other Models ................... Behind Center Console
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Fig. 1: Identifying PCM Terminals (Diamante)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America
Fig. 2: Identifying PCM Terminals (Eclipse 2.0L Non-Turbo)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America
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Fig. 3: Identifying PCM Terminals (Eclipse 2.0L Turbo, 2.4L & Mirage)\
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America
Fig. 4: Identifying PCM Terminals (Galant)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America
Fig. 5: Identifying PCM Terminals (All Other Models)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America
ENGINE SENSORS & SWITCHES
NOTE: For circuit identification, see appropriate wiring diagram
in L - WIRING DIAGRAMS article.
Automatic Transaxle/Transmission Range Switch Or Park Neutral
Position Switch
See G - TESTS W/CODES article.
Barometric Pressure Sensor
Sensor is a part of volume airflow sensor assembly. See G -
TESTS W/CODES article.
Closed Throttle Position Switch
Switch is part of throttle position sensor. See CLOSED
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THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SWITCH or THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR in G \
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TESTS W/CODES article.
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
See G - TESTS W/CODES article.
Heated Oxygen Sensor
See G - TESTS W/CODES article.
Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor
On all models except Eclipse 2.0L non-turbo and Mirage 1.5L,
IAT sensor is a part of volume airflow sensor assembly. On all models,
see G - TESTS W/CODES article.
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor
See G - TESTS W/CODES article.
Manifold Differential Pressure Sensor
See G - TESTS W/CODES article.
Power Steering Oil Pressure (PSP) Switch
On Eclipse 2.0L non-turbo, see DTC 115 in G - TESTS W/CODES -
NON-TURBO article. On all other models except Eclipse 2.0L non-turbo,
see G - TESTS W/CODES article.
Throttle Position Sensor
See G - TESTS W/CODES article.
Vehicle Speed Sensor
See G - TESTS W/CODES article.
Volume Airflow Sensor
See G - TESTS W/CODES article.
MOTORS, RELAYS & SOLENOIDS
MOTORS
Idle Air Control Motor
See G - TESTS W/CODES article.
RELAYS
ASD, Fuel Pump & MFI Relay
See G - TESTS W/CODES article.
Radiator Cooling Fan Control Relay (High & Low)
See G - TESTS W/CODES article.
SOLENOIDS
EGR Control Solenoid Valve
See EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) under EMISSION SYSTEMS &
SUB-SYSTEMS.
EVAP Purge Control Solenoid Valve
See FUEL EVAPORATION under EMISSION SYSTEMS & SUB-SYSTEMS.
Fuel Pressure Regulator Control Solenoid Valve (Turbo Models)
See FUEL DELIVERY under FUEL SYSTEM.
Wastegate Control Solenoid Valve
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See TURBOCHARGER under AIR INDUCTION SYSTEMS.
FUEL SYSTEM
FUEL DELIVERY
NOTE: For fuel system pressure testing, see
F - BASIC TESTING article.
Fuel Pressure Regulator Control Solenoid Valve (Turbo Models)
See G - TESTS W/CODES article.
FUEL CONTROL
Fuel Injectors
See G - TESTS W/CODES article.
IDLE CONTROL SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL LOAD SWITCH
3000GT (DOHC)
1) Turn ignition off. Disconnect PCM connector. See
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) LOCATION table under COMPUTERIZED
ENGINE CONTROLS. Go to next step.
2) Turn headlights on. Using DVOM, check voltage between PCM
connector terminal No. 58 and chassis ground. If battery voltage is
present, turn headlights off and go to next step. If battery voltage
is not present, check and repair circuit between headlight relay
connector and PCM connector.
3) Turn defogger switch on. Using DVOM, check voltage between
PCM connector terminal No. 58 and chassis ground. If battery voltage
is present, turn defogger switch off and go to next step. If battery
voltage is not present, check and repair circuit between defogger
relay connector and PCM connector.
4) Turn blower switch on. Using DVOM, check voltage between
PCM connector terminal No. 58 and chassis ground. If battery voltage
is present, turn blower switch off and go to next step. If battery
voltage is not present, check and repair circuit between blower switch
connector and PCM connector.
5) If battery voltage is present and preceding tests do not
show any system or component malfunction and PCM is suspected,
substitute PCM with known-good unit and retest system.
IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) MOTOR
For testing procedures, see G - TESTS W/CODES article.
IGNITION SYSTEM
NOTE: For basic ignition checks, see F - BASIC TESTING article.
TIMING CONTROL SYSTEMS
Camshaft Position Sensor
See G - TESTS W/CODES article.
Crankshaft Position Sensor
See G - TESTS W/CODES article.
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Knock Sensor
See G - TESTS W/CODES article.
EMISSION SYSTEMS & SUB-SYSTEMS
EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR)
EGR Control Solenoid Valve
See G - TESTS W/CODES article.
FUEL EVAPORATION
EVAP Purge Control Valve
See G - TESTS W/CODES article.
EVAP Purge Control Solenoid Valve
See G - TESTS W/CODES article.
POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV)
PCV Valve
Remove PCV valve. Shake valve. Valve should rattle if moving
freely. Apply air pressure to valve. Air should flow freely in one
direction only. Connect PCV valve to vacuum hose and start engine.
Ensure vacuum is flowing through valve.
MISCELLANEOUS CONTROLS
NOTE: Although the controlled devices listed here are not
technically engine performance components, they can affect
driveability if they malfunction.
NOTE: To identify PCM A/C power supply voltage terminals, see
appropriate pin voltage chart in J - PIN VOLTAGE CHARTS
article. To identify PCM A/C power supply circuit, see
appropriate wiring diagram in L - WIRING DIAGRAMS article.
A/C Switch & Compressor Clutch Relay
Using DVOM, check A/C power supply voltage from PCM. Turn
ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect PCM connector. Turn A/C
switch and ignition switch to ON position. Check voltage between PCM
A/C power supply terminal and chassis ground. If battery voltage is
not as present, check and repair circuit(s).
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
1998 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT
Mitsubishi - Instrument Panels
Eclipse, Galant, Mirage, Montero, Montero Sport, 3000GT
DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
WARNING: Deactivate air bag system before performing any service
operation. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. Do not
apply electrical power to any component on steering column
without first deactivating air bag system. Air bag may
deploy.
Instrument cluster includes speedometer, fuel gauge and
temperature gauge. Fuel gauge has a built-in voltage limiter to keep
voltage supply to gauges at 7 volts. Some models may also have an
ammeter, oil pressure gauge, tachometer, voltmeter and/or turbo boost
pressure gauge. Oil pressure gauge uses full battery voltage.
Tachometer operates by pulse feed.
COMPONENT LOCATIONS
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Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
Eclipse, Galant, Montero
& Montero Sport ................. On Thermostat Housing
Mirage ........................ On Rear Of Cylinder Head
3000GT ........... On Cylinder Head, Below Ignition Coil
Input Speed Sensor
Eclipse ........................... On Side Of Transaxle
Output Speed Sensor
Eclipse ........................... On Side Of Transaxle
Vehicle Speed Sensor
Eclipse, Galant,
Mirage & 3000GT ................... On Top Of Transaxle
Montero & Montero Sport ...... On Transmission Tailshaft
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
FUEL/TEMPERATURE GAUGE NOT WORKING
Check for blown fuse, faulty voltage limiter and faulty
relay. Ensure sending unit connections are clean and tight. Test
sending unit for correct operation. Tighten connections in instrument
cluster.
SPEEDOMETER NOT WORKING
On mechanical-type speedometers, ensure speedometer cable is
properly connected and correctly routed. If speedometer pointer and/or
odometer still do not work, replace speedometer cable or speedometer
assembly.
On electric-type speedometers, check for faulty vehicle speed
sensor, input/output sensors or faulty circuit. For testing, see
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Eclipse 2.0L Non-Turbo With A/T
Disconnect sensor harness connector. Check resistance between
sensor terminals. Resistance should be 300-1200 ohms. Replace sensor
as necessary.
OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
Circuit Test (Eclipse, Montero & 3000GT)
1) Disconnect oil pressure gauge wiring connector from
sending unit inside engine compartment. Connect a 12-volt test light
between harness connector terminal and ground. Turn ignition on, but
DO NOT start engine.
2) If test light comes on and gauge needle moves, go to GAUGE
RESISTANCE TEST. If test light does not come on and gauge needle does
not move, repair wiring to sending unit.
Gauge Resistance Test (Eclipse, Montero & 3000GT)
1) Remove instrument cluster from instrument panel. See
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. On 3000GT, remove air
distribution duct and combination gauges.
2) On all models, check continuity between oil pressure gauge
terminals. See Fig. 17, 18 or 19. See
OIL PRESSURE GAUGE RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS table. If resistance is
not within specification, replace oil pressure gauge.
OIL PRESSURE GAUGE RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS TABLE
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Eclipse & 3000GT ................................... 40-44
Montero ............................................... 50
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Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America
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unit. Turn ignition on. Check voltage between ground and sending unit
harness-side connector. If battery voltage is present, problem is
intermittent. If battery voltage is not present, go to next step.
2) Check sending unit harness connector. Repair as necessary.
If connector is okay, check circuit (Yellow wire) between oil pressure\
gauge and oil pressure sending unit. See WIRING DIAGRAMS. Repair as
necessary. If circuit is okay, go to next step.
3) Remove multi-meter assembly. Check voltage between ground
and harness-side connector terminal No. 10 (Red/Black wire). See
WIRING DIAGRAMS . If battery voltage is present, problem is
intermittent. If battery voltage is not present, go to next step.
4) Check harness connector to multi-meter assembly. Repair as
necessary. If connector is okay, check circuit between multi-meter
harness connector and fusible link No. 6. See WIRING DIAGRAMS. Repair
as necessary. If circuit is okay, go to next step.
5) Turn ignition on. Check voltage between ground and multi-
meter harness-side connector terminal No. 11 (Black/White wire). See
WIRING DIAGRAMS . If battery voltage is present, problem is
intermittent. If battery voltage is not present, go to next step.
6) Check harness connector to multi-meter assembly. Repair as
necessary. If connector is okay, check circuit between multi-meter
assembly harness connector and ignition switch. See WIRING DIAGRAMS.
Repair as necessary. If circuit is okay, go to next step.
7) Turn ignition off. Check continuity between ground and
multi-meter assembly harness-side connector terminal No. 3 (Black
wire). If continuity is present, problem is intermittent. If
continuity is not present, go to next step.
8) Check harness connector to multi-meter assembly. Repair as
necessary. If connector is okay, check circuit (Black wire) between
multi-meter assembly harness connector and ground. See WIRING DIAGRAMS
. Repair as necessary. If circuit is okay, problem is intermittent.
Gauge Sending Unit Resistance Test (Montero Sport)
Disconnect harness connector to oil pressure sending unit.
Start and idle engine. Check resistance between oil pressure gauge
sending unit terminal and engine block. Resistance should be about 2
ohms. Replace sending unit if resistance is not as specified.
REED SWITCH
Continuity Check (Montero)
1) Remove instrument cluster. See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER under
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Check continuity between reed switch terminals
No. 1 and 2. See Fig. 20.
2) Ensure continuity pulses on and off 4 times per revolution
of speedometer shaft connection. If continuity is not as specified,
replace reed switch.
Fig. 20: Identifying Reed Switch Test Terminals (Montero)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America
SPEEDOMETER TEST