ignition coil MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1998 User Guide

Terminal broken ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal burned, affecting
performance ............ A ........... (1) Require repair or
replacement.
Terminal burned, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded,
affecting performance .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, affecting
performance ............ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ............ Require replacement.
Wire lead conductors
exposed ................ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead corroded ...... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead open .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead shorted ....... A .. Require repair or replacement.
( 1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
( 2) - Determine source of contamination, such as engine coolant,
fuel, metal particles, or water. Require repair or
replacement.
( 3) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of
OEM specification. Some components may be serviceable;
check for accepted cleaning procedure.









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IGNITION BOOTS
See
IGNITION WIRES, BOOTS, COIL TOWERS AND TERMINALS (SECONDARY) .
IGNITION COIL TOWERS
See
IGNITION WIRES, BOOTS, COIL TOWERS AND TERMINALS (SECONDARY) .
IGNITION COILS
IGNITION COIL INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Arcing .................. A ............ Require replacement.
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware not
functioning ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Connector broken ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector (Weatherpack
type) leaking .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector melted ........ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or

replacement.
Connector missing ....... C ............ Require replacement.
Corroded, affecting
performance ............ A ............ Require replacement.
Corroded, not affecting
performance ............ 2 ............ Suggest replacement.
Distorted ............... .. .... (2) No service suggested or
required.
Inoperative ............. A ........ ( 3) Require replacement.
Oil leaking ............. A ............ Require replacement.
Out of specification .... B ............ Require replacement.
Terminal broken ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal burned, affecting
performance ............ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Terminal burned, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded,
affecting performance .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, affecting
performance ............ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Wire lead conductors
exposed ................ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead corroded ...... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead open .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead shorted ....... A .. Require repair or replacement.
( 1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
( 2) - Distortion may be the result of overheating; coil should
be tested.
( 3) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation.









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IGNITION CONTROL MODULES (ICM)
IGNITION CONTROL MODULE (ICM) INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Application incorrect ... B ............ Require replacement.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware
threads damaged ........ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
threads stripped
(threads missing) ...... A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Code set
(if applicable) ........ A .......... ( 1) Further inspection
required.
Connector broken ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector (Weatherpack
type) leaking .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector melted ........ A ........... ( 2) Require repair or
replacement.

Connector missing ....... A ................. Require repair.
Contaminated ............ A ........... (3) Require repair or
replacement.
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Malfunctioning .......... A ........... ( 4) Require repair or
replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Terminal broken ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal burned, affecting
performance ............ A ........... ( 2) Require repair or
replacement.
Terminal burned, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded,
affecting performance .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, affecting
performance ............ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead conductors
exposed ................ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead corroded ...... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead open .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead shorted ....... A .. Require repair or replacement.
( 1) - Refer to manufacturer's diagnostic trouble code
procedure and require repair or replacement of affected
component(s).
( 2) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
( 3) - Determine source of contamination, such as engine
coolant, fuel, metal particles, or water. Require
repair or replacement.
( 4) - Includes inoperative, intermittent operation, or failure to
perform all functions.









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IGNITION SWITCHES
See SWITCHES.
IGNITION TERMINALS
See
IGNITION WIRES, BOOTS, COIL TOWERS AND TERMINALS (SECONDARY) .
IGNITION WIRES, BOOTS, COIL TOWERS AND TERMINALS (SECONDARY)
NOTE: You are not required to replace ignition wires in sets.
However, you may suggest replacement of the entire
secondary wire set for preventive maintenance.
IGNITION WIRE, BOOT, COIL TOWER AND TERMINAL (SECONDARY) INSPECTION









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Condition Code Procedure
Application incorrect ... B ............ Require replacement.
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.

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MFI CONTROL RELAY
MFI control relay switches power to vehicle sensors and
actuators including Volume Airflow (VAF) sensor, crankshaft position
sensor, idle speed control, injectors and fuel pump. When ignition
switch is turned to RUN position, PCM energizes coils controlling
injectors, VAF sensor and idle air control. When ignition switch is
turned to START position, PCM energizes coils (through park/neutral
position switch on A/T models) to supply power to fuel pump. Relay
failure will cause a no-start condition. For testing procedure, see I
- SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS article.
IGNITION CHECKS
* PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *
NOTE: Perform all circuit tests with a Digital Volt-Ohmmeter
(DVOM) with a minimum 10-megohm input impedance, unless
stated otherwise in test procedure.
SPARK
Check for spark at coil wire (if applicable) and at each
spark plug wire using a high output spark tester. Check spark plug
wire resistance on suspect wires. Wire resistance should not exceed
22,000 ohms for all models except Eclipse 2.0L non-turbo and Montero.
On Eclipse 2.0L non-turbo, resistance should not exceed 8000 ohms. On
Montero, resistance should not exceed 26,000 ohms.
CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR
For CMP sensor testing procedure, see G - TESTS W/CODES
article.
CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR
For CKP sensor testing procedure, see G - TESTS W/CODES
article.
DISTRIBUTORLESS IGNITION SYSTEM (DIS - 4-CYLINDER)
Ignition Coil Resistance (Eclipse)
1) On Mirage 1.8L, see POWER TRANSISTOR (MIRAGE). On Eclipse\
2.0L non-turbo, go to step 3). On Eclipse 2.0L turbo and 2.4L,
disconnect ignition coil connector. Go to next step.
2) On Eclipse 2.0L turbo, use DVOM to measure primary coil
resistance between ignition coil connector terminals No. 2 and 3 (coil
for cylinders No. 1 and 4) and terminals No. 1 and 3 (coil for
cylinders No. 2 and 3). See Fig. 3. On Eclipse 2.4L, use DVOM to
measure primary coil resistance Between ignition coil terminals. Go to
step 4).
Fig. 2: Ignition Coil Connector Terminals (Eclipse 2.0L Non-Turbo)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America

Fig. 3: Ignition Coil Connector Terminals (Eclipse 2.0L Turbo)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America
3) Disconnect ignition coil connector. Using DVOM, measure
primary coil resistance at coil (component side) 3-pin connector.

Measure between center and right terminals of connector for cylinders
No. 1 and 4, and between center and left terminals of connector for
cylinders No. 2 and 3.
4) On all models, remove ignition wires from coil. Measure
secondary coil resistance between coil towers for cylinders No. 1 and
4 and between coil towers for cylinders No. 2 and 3. Primary and
secondary coil resistance should be within specification. See
IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE (ECLIPSE) table. Connect coil harness
connector. Connect ignition wires to coil.
IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE (ECLIPSE) - Ohms @ 68
F (20C) TABLE








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Application Primary Secondary
2.0L
Non-Turbo ............ .51-.61 ......... 11,500-13,500
Turbo ................ .70-.86 ......... 11,300-15,300
2.4L ................... .74-.90 ......... 20,100-27,300









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Power Transistor (Eclipse 2.0L Turbo & 2.4L)
1) To test the section of the power transistor that controls
cylinders No. 1 and 4, disconnect power transistor connector. Using a
1.5-volt dry cell battery, connect negative end of battery to terminal
No. 3 of power transistor and positive end to terminal No. 7. See
Fig. 4 .
Fig. 4: Identifying Power Transistor Connector Terminals (Eclipse
2.0L Turbo & 2.4L)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America
2) Using an analog ohmmeter, check for continuity between
terminals No. 3 and 8 of power transistor. Continuity should exist.
With positive end of 1.5-volt battery disconnected, there should be no
continuity. Replace power transistor if it fails test.
3) To test the section of the power transistor that controls
cylinders No. 2 and 3, connect negative end of 1.5-volt dry cell
battery to terminal No. 3 of power transistor and positive end to
terminal No. 2.
4) Using an analog ohmmeter, check for continuity between
terminals No. 1 and 3 of power transistor. Continuity should exist.
With positive end of 1.5-volt battery disconnected, there should be no
continuity. Replace power transistor if it fails test.
Power Transistor (Mirage)
1) Disconnect power transistor (distributor) connector. Usin\
g
a 1.5-volt dry cell battery, connect negative end of battery to
terminal No. 4 of power transistor and positive end to terminal No. 3.
See Fig. 5 .

Fig. 5: Power Transistor Connector Terminals (Mirage 1.8L)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America
2) Using an analog ohmmeter, check for continuity between
terminals No. 2 and 3 of power transistor. Continuity should exist.
With positive end of 1.5-volt battery disconnected, there should be no
continuity. Replace power transistor if it fails test.
DISTRIBUTORLESS IGNITION SYSTEM (DIS - V6)
Ignition Coil Resistance
1) On 3000GT DOHC, go to next step. On Montero and Montero
Sport, use DVOM to measure primary coil resistance between each
individual coil. To check secondary coil resistance, measure
resistance between towers of each individual coil. Replace coil if
primary and secondary coil resistances are not within specification.
See IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE (V6) table.
2) Using DVOM, measure primary coil resistance between
terminal No. 3 (power terminal) and each individual coil terminal. See\
Fig. 6 . Terminal No. 1 controls coil "B", terminal No. 2 controls coil
"A", and terminal No. 4 controls coil "C". See Fig. 7. To check
secondary coil resistance, measure resistance between towers of each
individual coil. Replace coil if primary and secondary coil

resistances are not within specification. See
IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE (V6) table.
IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE (V6) - Ohms @ 68
F (20C) TABLE








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Application Primary Secondary
3.0L
VIN J & K ............ .67-.81 ......... 11,300-15,300
VIN P ................ .74-.90 ......... 20,100-27,300
3.5L (VIN M) ........... .74-.90 ......... 20,100-27,300









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Fig. 6: Identifying Ignition Coil Terminals (3000GT DOHC)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America

Fig. 7: Identifying Ignition Coils (3000GT DOHC)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America
Power Transistor
1) To test section of power transistor that controls
cylinders No. 1 and 4 of ignition coil, disconnect power transistor
connector. Using a 1.5-volt dry cell battery, connect negative end of
1.5-volt battery to terminal No. 4 of power transistor and positive
end to terminal No. 3. See Fig. 8.
2) Using an analog ohmmeter, check for continuity between
terminals No. 4 and 13 of power transistor. Continuity should exist.
With positive end of 1.5-volt battery disconnected, there should be no
continuity. Replace power transistor if it fails test.
3) To test section of power transistor that controls
cylinders No. 2 and 5 of ignition coil, connect negative end of 1.5-
volt battery to terminal No. 4 of power transistor and positive end to
terminal No. 2.
4) Using an analog ohmmeter, check for continuity between
terminals No. 4 and 12 of power transistor. Continuity should exist.
With positive end of 1.5-volt battery disconnected, there should be no
continuity. Replace power transistor if it fails test.
5) To test section of power transistor that controls
cylinders No. 3 and 6 of ignition coil, connect negative end of 1.5-
volt battery to terminal No. 4 of power transistor and positive end to
terminal No. 1.
6) Using an analog ohmmeter, check for continuity between
terminals No. 4 and 11 of power transistor. Continuity should exist.
With positive end of 1.5-volt battery disconnected, there should be no
continuity. Replace power transistor if it fails test.
Fig. 8: Identifying Power Transistor Terminals
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America

HALL EFFECT IGNITION
Ignition Coil Resistance
Using a DVOM, measure primary coil resistance between
specified coil terminals. See Figs. 9-12. On Galant, measure between
terminals No. 11 and 12. On Mirage measure between terminals No. 1 and
2. On all other vehicles, measure between positive and negative
terminals. Measure secondary coil resistance between coil positive
terminal and ignition coil tower. Primary and secondary coil
resistance should be within specification. See
IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE TABLE .
IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE TABLE - Ohms @ 68
F (20C)








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Application Primary Secondary
1.5L (VIN A) ........... .50-.70 ......... 15,000-22,000
2.4L (VIN G)
Galant .............. .90-1.20 ......... 20,000-29,000
Montero Sport ........ .67-.81 ......... 11,300-15,300
3.0L (VIN H) ........... .72-.88 ......... 12,290-13,920
3.5L (VIN P) ........... .50-.70 ........... 9000-13,000









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Fig. 9: Ignition Coil Connectors Terminals (Except DIS - Diamante)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America