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98V220000: FRONT BRAKE LINE INSPECTION
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN
Model(s): 1997-98 Mitsubishi Montero
Campaign No: 98V220000
Number of Affected Vehicles: 61800
Beginning Date of Manufacture: 1996 JUN
Ending Date of Manufacture: 1998 MAY
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:
Sport utility vehicles.
DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT:
The front brake lines can develop pin holes due to chaffing against
the edge of the pass-through hole in the inner fender.
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT:
Brake fluid can leak resulting in deteriorated braking performance and
illumination of the brake indicator lamp.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
Dealers will inspect the front brake lines for signs of wear and
routing. If the lines are not correctly centered in the pass-through
hole, the lines will be repositioned by bending slightly to correct.
If there is evidence of brake line wear, the brake line will be
replaced.
OWNER NOTIFICATION:
Owner notification is expected to begin October 19, 1998. Owners who
take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service
date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time
should contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037. Also contact the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline
at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday
through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more
information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing
impaired, call (800) 424-9153.
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GENERATOR & REGULATOR
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
1998 STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEMS
Mitsubishi - Generators & Regulators
Diamante, Eclipse, Galant, Mirage, Montero, Montero Sport,
3000GT
DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
NOTE: The terms generator and alternator are interchangeable.
Mitsubishi generators are conventional 3-phase, self-
rectifying type units containing 6 diodes (3 positive and 3 negative)
which are used to rectify current. All models use a case-mounted
Integrated Circuit (IC) voltage regulator.
Generator relay or resistor with diode is used to ensure
charging of battery even if charging indicator light is defective.
ADJUSTMENTS
BELT TENSION
For belt tension, see DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT table.
DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT TABLE
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Application New Belt In. (mm) Used Belt In. (mm\
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Diamante ( 2) ........... .24-.28 (6.0-7.2) ..... .32-.37 (8.2-9.3)
Eclipse
2.0L Non-Turbo ( 3) ... .30-.41 (7.5-10.5) ... .35-.47 (9.0-12.0)
2.0L Turbo ( 4) ....... .30-.35 (7.5-9.0) ............ .39 (10.0)
2.4L ( 4) ............. .30-.35 (7.5-9.0) ............ .39 (10.0)
Galant ( 4) ............. .30-.35 (7.5-9.0) ............ .39 (10.0)
Mirage ( 3)
1.5L ................. .36-.42 (9.2-10.6) .... .26-.33 (6.6-8.3\
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1.8L ................. .33-.39 (8.5-10.0) .... .28-.31 (7.0-8.0\
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Montero ( 4) ............ .22-.29 (5.5-7.5) ..... .31-.35 (8.0-9.0)
Montero Sport
2.4L ( 4) ............. .22-.29 (5.5-7.5) ..... .30-.33 (7.5-8.3)
3.0L ( 4) ............. .22-.29 (5.5-7.5) ..... .31-.35 (8.0-9.0)
3000GT
DOHC ( 5) ............. .14-.16 (3.5-4.0) ..... .16-.20 (4.0-5.0)
SOHC ( 6) ............. .16-.20 (4.0-5.0) ..... .24-.32 (6.0-8.0)
( 1) - With 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on belt run.
( 2) - Measure between A/C compressor pulley and crankshaft pulley.
( 3) - Measure between crankshaft pulley and generator pulley.
( 4) - Measure between water pump pulley and generator pulley.
( 5) - Measure between crankshaft pulley and idler pulley.
( 6) - Measure between power steering pulley and idler pulley.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
NOTE: See TROUBLE SHOOTING article in the GENERAL INFORMATION
section.
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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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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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Component Location
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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problem may exist in gauge.
Resistance Test
1) Remove instrument cluster. See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER under
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. On 3000GT, remove air distribution duct and
combination gauges.
2) On all models, check resistance between appropriate
terminals of instrument cluster or combination gauges. See Fig. 10,
11, 12, 13, 14, 15 or 16. See FUEL GAUGE RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS
table. If resistance readings are not as specified, replace fuel
gauge.
FUEL GAUGE RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS TABLE
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Application ( 1) Terminals Ohms
Eclipse ............... "A" & "B" .............. 219-279
Eclipse ............... "A" & "C" .............. 102-152
Eclipse ............... "B" & "C" .............. 112-132
Galant ................ "A" & "B" ................... 99
Galant ................ "A" & "C" .................. 262
Galant ................ "B" & "C" .................. 163
Mirage ................ "A" & "B" ................ 80-98
Mirage ................ "A" & "C" .............. 173-211
Mirage ................ "B" & "C" ............... 93-113
Montero ............... No. 4 & 8 .............. 104-127
Montero ............... No. 4 & 6 .............. 132-162
Montero ............... No. 6 & 8 ................ 71-87
Montero Sport ......... "A" & "B" ................... 85
Montero Sport ......... "A" & "C" .................. 107
Montero Sport ......... "B" & "C" .................. 192
3000GT ................ "A" & "B" .................. 254
3000GT ................ "A" & "C" .................. 101
3000GT ................ "B" & "C" .................. 153
( 1) - For terminal locations, see Fig. 10, 11, 12, 13, 14,
15 or 16.
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Fig. 10: Identifying Instrument Panel Fuel Gauge Resistance Check
Terminals (Eclipse)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America
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speedometer.
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
CAUTION: DO NOT connect sender wire directly to ground during test.
Circuit Test
1) Disconnect temperature sender wire from sending unit.
Connect a 12-volt, 3.4-watt test light between connector terminal and
ground. Turn ignition switch to ON position.
2) If test light flashes and temperature gauge needle moves,
go to SENSOR RESISTANCE TEST. If test light does not flash or gauge
needle does not move, repair wiring to sending unit.
Sensor Resistance Test
1) Remove Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor from
engine. See COMPONENT LOCATIONS . Place sending unit in 158
F (70C)
water. Check sensor resistance using ohmmeter.
2) ECT sensor resistance should be 90-117 ohms. If ECT sensor
resistance is okay, go to GAUGE RESISTANCE TEST. Replace ECT sensor if
resistance is not as specified.
Gauge Resistance Test
1) Remove instrument cluster. See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER under
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. On 3000GT, remove air distribution duct and
combination gauges.
2) On all models, check resistance between temperature gauge
terminals at rear of cluster or combination gauges. See
TEMPERATURE GAUGE RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS table. See Fig. 21, 22,
23, 24, 25, 26, 27 or 28.
TEMPERATURE GAUGE RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS TABLE
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Eclipse ............... "A" & "B" .............. 161-197
Eclipse ............... "A" & "C" ................ 51-57
Eclipse ............... "B" & "C" .............. 210-256
Galant ................ "B" & "C" .................. ( 2)
Mirage ................ "A" & "B" ................ 86-95
Mirage ................ "A" & "C" .............. 168-206
Mirage ................ "B" & "C" .............. 222-272
Montero ............... No. 4 & 8 .............. 103-128
Montero ............... No. 4 & 9 .............. 221-271
Montero ............... No. 8 & 9 .............. 130-160
Montero Sport ......... "A" & "B" ................... 88
Montero Sport ......... "A" & "C" .................. 103
Montero Sport ......... "B" & "C" .................. 191
3000GT ................ "A" & "B" ................... 51
3000GT ................ "A" & "C" .................. 139
3000GT ................ "B" & "C" .................. 190
( 1) - See Fig. 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 or 28.
( 2) - With positive battery voltage applied to terminal "A",
battery ground applied to terminal "C" and a 50-ohm
resistor connected between battery ground and terminal
"B", needle should be about 1/4 position on gauge.
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NOTE: Vehicle speed sensor circuit test for Montero and 3000GT is
not available from manufacturer at time of publication.
Circuit Test (Eclipse, Galant & Mirage)
1) Disconnect vehicle speed sensor harness connector. Turn
ignition on. Check voltage between ground and vehicle speed sensor
harness-side connector terminal No. 3 (Yellow/White wire on Eclipse 2.
0L Non-Turbo models and Galant, or Yellow wire on Eclipse 2.0L Turbo
and 2.4L models and Mirage). Voltmeter should read 4.5 volts or
greater. If voltage is as specified, go to step 4). If voltage is not
as specified, go to step 5).
2) Check voltage between ground and vehicle speed sensor
harness-side connector terminal No. 1 (Yellow wire on Eclipse 2.0L
Non-Turbo models, Black/White wire on Eclipse 2.0L Turbo and 2.4L
models and Mirage, or Yellow/White wire on Galant). Voltmeter should
read battery voltage. If voltage is as specified, go to step 4). If
voltage is not as specified, go to step 5).
3) Check continuity between ground and vehicle speed sensor
harness-side connector terminal No. 2 (Black/Green wire on Eclipse 2.
0L Non-Turbo models, or Black wire on Eclipse 2.0L Turbo and 2.4L
models, Galant and Mirage). If continuity is present, go to next step.
If continuity is not present, go to step 5).
4) Check harness connector to instrument cluster. Repair as
necessary. If connector is okay, check circuit between vehicle speed
sensor and power supply. See WIRING DIAGRAMS. Repair as necessary.
5) Check harness connectors to instrument cluster and vehicle
speed sensor. Repair as necessary. If connectors are okay, check
circuit between vehicle speed sensor and instrument cluster. See
WIRING DIAGRAMS . Repair as necessary.
Circuit Test (Montero Sport)
1) Disconnect vehicle speed sensor harness connector. Check
circuit between instrument cluster harness connector and ignition
switch. See WIRING DIAGRAMS . Repair as necessary. If circuit is okay,
go to next step.
2) Remove instrument cluster. See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER under
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Check continuity between ground and instrument
cluster harness-side connector terminal No. 31 (Black wire). See
WIRING DIAGRAMS . If continuity is present, problem is intermittent. If
continuity is not present, go to next step.
3) Check circuit between instrument cluster and ignition
switch. See WIRING DIAGRAMS . Repair as necessary. If circuit is okay,
replace speedometer assembly.
Sensor Test (All Models)
1) Remove vehicle speed sensor from transaxle. Jumper a 3000-
10,000 ohm resistor between sensor terminals No. 1 and 3. Connect
battery positive to sensor terminal No. 1 and battery negative to
sensor terminal No. 2. See Fig. 29.
2) Connect a voltmeter between sensor terminals No. 2 and 3.
Manually turn speed sensor shaft. Voltage should pulse 4 times each
revolution. Replace vehicle speed sensor if operation is not correct.
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Fig. 4: IAT Sensor Terminals (All Other Models)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America
Throttle Position (TP) Sensor
Measure total and variable resistance between specified TP
sensor terminals. See Fig. 5 or 6. See
TP SENSOR TEST TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION table. Total resistance should
be 3500-6500 ohms. Variable resistance should change smoothly between
3500 and 6500 ohms as throttle valve is moved from closed to wide open
throttle.
TP SENSOR TEST TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION TABLE
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Total Resistance
Eclipse 2.0L Non-Turbo ........................... 1 & 3
All Other Models ................................. 1 & 4
Variable Resistance
Eclipse 2.0L Non-Turbo ........................... 2 & 3
Diamante, Montero & Montero Sport 3.0L ........... 1 & 3
All Other Models ................................. 2 & 4
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Fig. 5: Identifying TP Sensor Terminals (Eclipse 2.0L Non-Turbo)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America
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MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
1997-98 MAINTENANCE
Mitsubishi Maintenance Information
Montero Sport
* PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *
NOTE: For scheduled maintenance intervals and the related fluid
capacities, fluid specifications and labor times for major
service intervals, see SCHEDULED SERVICES article below:
* SCHEDULED SERVICES
Warranty information and specifications for fluid
capacities, lubrication specifications, wheel and tire size,
and battery type are covered in this article.
MODEL IDENTIFICATION
VIN LOCATION
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is located on the
left side of the dash panel at the base of the windshield. The VIN
chart explains the code characters.
VIN CODE ID EXPLANATION
Numbers preceding the explanations in the legend below refer
to the sequence of characters as listed on VIN identification label.
See VIN example below.
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(VIN) J A 4 F J 4 3 E 1 H J 0 0 0 0 0 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
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1 - Manufacturing Country
J
* Japan
2 - Manufacturer
A * Mitsubishi Motor Corp.
3 - Vehicle Type
4 * Multi-Purpose Vehicle
4 - GVW & Brake Type
M * 5001-6000 Lbs., Hydraulic Brakes
5 - Vehicle Line
R * Montero
6 - Vehicle Series
4 * High
5 * Premium
7 - Body Type
1 * 5-Door Wagon
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MIRRORS - POWER
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
1998 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT
Mitsubishi - Power Mirrors
Eclipse, Galant, Mirage, Montero, Montero Sport, 3000GT
DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
Electric remote control mirrors are controlled by a dual-
control switch mounted on driver's door, dash or center console
depending on model. Left/right switch directs current to desired
mirror. Horizontal/vertical switch directs current to electric motor
in mirror assembly, controlling up/down and left/right adjustment.
Heated mirrors are controlled by defogger relay.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
POWER MIRRORS INOPERATIVE
Check for faulty fuse, faulty power mirror switch or faulty
power mirror motor. See POWER MIRROR FUSE IDENTIFICATION table.
POWER MIRROR FUSE IDENTIFICATION TABLE
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Application Fuse No.
Eclipse ............................................... 13
Galant ................................................. 9
Mirage ................................................. 7
Montero & 3000GT ....................................... 5
Montero Sport .......................................... 8
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COMPONENT TESTS
POWER MIRROR MOTOR TEST
Connect 12-volt power source to mirror connector terminals.
See Figs. 1 -6. Replace mirror as necessary.
Fig. 1: Identifying Power Mirror Operational Test Charts (Eclipse,
Galant, Montero - W/Heater & Montero Sport - W/Heater)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.