MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1998 Service Manual

Fig. 18: Starting System Wiring Diagram (Montero Sport M/T)

Fig. 19: Starting System Wiring Diagram (3000GT A/T With Anti-Theft)

Fig. 20: Starting System Wiring Diagram (3000GT M/T With Anti-Theft)

Fig. 21: Starting System Wiring Diagram (3000GT Without Anti-Theft)

STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
1998 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT
Mitsubishi - Steering Column Switches
Diamante, Eclipse, Galant, Mirage, Montero, Montero Sport,
3000GT
* PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *
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.
DESCRIPTION
Headlight and turn signal switch and wiper/washer switch are
part of combination switch. For information on cruise control switch
(right side of column), see appropriate CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS
article.
COMPONENT LOCATIONS
COMPONENT LOCATIONS TABLE








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Component Location
Headlight Relay .................... In Engine Compartment
Fuse/Relay Block
Foglight Relay
Except Montero & Montero Sport ... In Engine Compartment
Fuse/Relay Block
Taillight Relay
Except Montero Sport ............. In Engine Compartment
Fuse/Relay Block
Turn Signal/Hazard Flasher Unit
Diamante ............................ At Left Kick Panel
Eclipse .......................... Behind Center Of Dash
Except Diamante & Eclipse ..... Behind Left Side Of Dash
Wiper Relay
Front
Except Diamante & 3000GT .......... On Steering Column
Rear
Eclipse ........................ Behind Center Of Dash
Montero & Montero Sport .............. On Relay Block,
Behind Left Side Of Dash
3000GT ................ Behind Left Rear Quarter Panel









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COMPONENT TESTS
DIAMANTE
Turn Signal, Lighting & Dimmer/Passing Switch Tests
Disconnect steering column combination switch connector. See
Fig. 1 . Check continuity between specified terminals. See
STEERING COLUMN COMBINATION SWITCH CONTINUITY CHECK TABLE (DIAMANTE) .

If continuity is not as specified, replace steering column combination
switch.
STEERING COLUMN COMBINATION SWITCH CONTINUITY CHECK TABLE (DIAMANTE)









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Switch Check Continuity
& Position Between Terminals No.
Lights Switch (1)
Foglight ON ...................................... 3 & 7
Headlight ON .................................. 2, 5 & 8
Taillight ON ..................................... 5 & 8
Dimmer Switch ( 2)
Low Beam ......................................... 3 & 4
High Beam ........................................ 4 & 6
Passing
Low Beam ............................. 1, 2 & 6; 3 & 4
High Beam ............................ 1, 2 & 6; 4 & 6
Turn Signal Switch ( 3)
Left Turn ........................................ 5 & 8
Right Turn ....................................... 7 & 8
( 1) - Check at connector "A". See Fig. 2.
( 2) - Check at connector "B". See Fig. 2.
( 3) - Check at connector "C". See Fig. 2.









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Fig. 1: Exploded View Of Steering Column (Diamante)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America

Fig. 2: Steering Column Switch Terminal Identification (Diamante)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America
Ignition Switch Test
Disconnect ignition switch connector. Check continuity

between specified terminals. See Figs. 1 and 3. If continuity is not
as specified, replace ignition switch.
Fig. 3: Testing Ignition Switch (Diamante)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America
Key Reminder Switch Test
Remove instrument panel lower cover. Disconnect key reminder
switch harness connector. Check continuity between specified terminals
with ignition key inserted and removed from ignition switch. See
Fig. 4 . If continuity is not as specified, replace key reminder
switch.

Fig. 4: Testing Key Reminder Switch (Diamante)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America
Wiper/Washer Switch Tests
Disconnect steering column combination switch connector.
Check continuity between specified terminals. See Fig. 5. If
continuity is not as specified, replace wiper/washer switch.

Fig. 5: Testing Wiper/Washer Switch (Diamante)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America
ECLIPSE
Lighting & Turn Signal Switch Tests
Disconnect steering column combination switch connector.
Check continuity between specified terminals. See Figs. 6 and 7. If
continuity is not as specified, replace steering column combination
switch.