MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1998 Service Manual

Fig. 26: Testing Ignition Switch (Montero Sport)
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Lighting & Turn Signal Switch Tests
Disconnect steering column combination switch connector.
Check continuity between specified terminals. See Figs. 25 and 27. If
continuity is not as specified, replace steering column combination
switch.

Fig. 27: Testing Lighting & Turn Signal Switches (Montero Sport)
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Front Wiper/Washer Switch Test
Disconnect steering column combination switch connector.

Check continuity between specified terminals. See Figs. 25 and 28. If
continuity is not as specified, replace steering column combination
switch.
Fig. 28: Front Wiper/Washer Switch (Montero Sport)
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Key Reminder Switch Test
Disconnect key reminder switch connectors. Check continuity
between specified terminals. See Figs. 25 and 29. If continuity is not
as specified, replace key reminder switch.

Rear Wiper/Washer Switch Test
Disconnect steering column combination switch connector.
Check continuity between specified terminals. See Fig. 30. If
continuity is not as specified, replace steering column combination
switch.
Fig. 29: Testing Key Reminder Switch (Montero Sport)
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Fig. 30: Testing Rear Wiper/Washer Switch (Montero Sport)
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3000GT
Lighting, Turn Signal & Dimmer/Passing Switch Tests
Disconnect steering column combination switch connector.
Check continuity between specified terminals. See Figs. 31 and 32. If
continuity is not as specified, replace steering column combination
switch.

Fig. 31: Exploded View Of Steering Column (3000GT)
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Fig. 32: Testing Lighting, Turn Signal & Dimmer/Passing Switches
(3000GT)
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Ignition Switch & Key Reminder Switch Tests

Disconnect ignition switch and key reminder switch
connectors. Check continuity between specified terminals. See Figs. 31
and 34. If continuity is not as specified, replace ignition switch or
key reminder switch.
Fig. 33: Testing Front Wiper/Washer Switch (3000GT)
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Fig. 34: Testing Ignition Switch & Key Reminder Switch (3000GT)
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Wiper/Washer Switch Test (Front)
Disconnect steering column combination switch connector.

Check continuity between specified terminals. See Figs. 31 and 33. If
continuity is not as specified, replace steering column combination
switch.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
* 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.
IGNITION SWITCH
Removal & Installation (Diamante)
Remove instrument panel lower cover. Remove upper and lower
steering column covers. See Fig. 1. Remove ignition switch. To
install, reverse removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (Eclipse)
1) Remove knee protector mount screw plugs. Remove knee
protector. Remove hood lock release handle. Remove upper and lower
steering column covers. See Fig. 6. Remove ignition key illumination
light.
2) Remove steering lock cylinder. Remove A/C-heater system
lap cooler and shower ducts. On A/T models, remove key interlock cable
and slide lever. On all models, remove ignition switch. To install,
reverse removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (Galant)
Remove knee protector. Remove upper and lower column covers.
See Fig. 11 . Remove ignition switch. To install, reverse removal
procedure.
Removal & Installation (Mirage)
Remove knee protector. Remove steering column cover. See
Fig. 15 . Remove clip and cover. On A/T models, remove key interlock
cable, spring and slide lever. On all models, remove ignition switch.
To install, reverse removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (Montero & Montero Sport)
Remove lower instrument panel cover. Remove upper and lower
column covers. See Fig. 19 or 25. Remove ignition switch. To install,
reverse removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (3000GT)
Remove knee protector. Remove upper and lower steering column
covers. See Fig. 31. Remove A/C-heater system lap cooler duct and foot
duct. Remove key reminder switch. Remove ignition switch. To install,
reverse removal procedure.
STEERING COLUMN SWITCH
CAUTION: DO NOT hammer on steering shaft. Collapsible steering column
mechanism may be damaged.
Removal & Installation (Diamante)
Remove air bag module. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.
Remove steering wheel. Remove instrument panel lower cover. Remove
upper and lower steering column covers. See Fig. 1. Remove steering