ignition coil MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1998 Owner's Manual

Fig. 10: Ignition Coil Connectors Terminals (Except DIS - Galant)
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Fig. 11: Ignition Coil Connectors Terminals (Except DIS - Mirage
1.5L)
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Fig. 12: Ignition Coil Connectors Terminals (Except DIS - Montero
Sport 2.4L)
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CAUTION: Power transistor test must be performed in less than 10
seconds to prevent coil from burning or power transistor
from breaking.
Power Transistor (Diamante)
1) 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. 13 .
2) Using an analog ohmmeter, check for continuity between
terminals No. 1 and 4 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 (Galant)
1) Disconnect power transistor connector. Using a 1.5-volt
dry cell battery, connect negative end of 1.5-volt battery to terminal
No. 5 of power transistor and positive end to terminal No. 6. See
Fig. 14 .
2) Using an analog ohmmeter, check for continuity between
terminals No. 5 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.
Power Transistor (Mirage)
1) Disconnect power transistor (distributor) connector. Usin\
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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. 15.
2) Using an analog ohmmeter, check for continuity between
terminals No. 2 and 4 of power transistor. Continuity should exist.
With positive end of 1.5-volt battery disconnected, there should be no

* Load Value (Displayed As Percent)
* Engine Coolant Temperature
* Short Term Fuel Trim (Displayed As Percent)
* Long Term Fuel Trim (Displayed As Percent)
* MAP Vacuum
* Engine RPM
* Vehicle Speed Sensor
* DTC During Data Recording
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM
SERVICE PRECAUTIONS
Before proceeding with diagnosis, following precautions must
be observed:
* Ensure vehicle has a fully charged battery and functional
charging system.
* Visually inspect connectors and circuit wiring being worked
on.
* DO NOT disconnect battery or PCM. This will erase any DTCs
stored in PCM.
* DO NOT cause short circuits when performing electrical tests.
This will set additional DTCs, making diagnosis of original
problem more difficult.
* DO NOT use a test light in place of a voltmeter.
* When checking for spark, ensure coil wire is NOT more than
1/4" from chassis ground. If coil wire is more than 1/4" from
chassis ground, damage to vehicle electronics and/or PCM may
result.
* DO NOT prolong testing of fuel injectors. Engine may
hydrostatically (liquid) lock.
* When a vehicle has multiple DTCs, always repair lowest number
DTC first.
VISUAL INSPECTION
Most driveability problems in the engine control system
result from faulty wiring, poor electrical connections or leaking air
and vacuum hose connections. To avoid unnecessary component testing,
perform a visual inspection before beginning self-diagnostic tests.
ENTERING ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS
NOTE: DO NOT skip any steps in self-diagnostic tests or incorrect
diagnosis may result. Ensure self-diagnostic test applies to
vehicle being tested.
DTCs may be retrieved by using a scan tool only. Proceed to
DTC retrieval method.
NOTE: Although other scan tools are available, Mitsubishi
recommends using Multi-Use Tester II (MUT II) scan tool.
Using Scan Tool
1) Refer to manufacturer's operation manual for instructions
in use of scan tool. Before entering on-board diagnostics, see
SERVICE PRECAUTIONS . Locate Data Link Connector (DLC) under instrument
panel, near steering column.
2) Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Connect scan tool to
DLC. Turn ignition switch to ON position. Read and record scan tool
self-diagnostic output. Proceed to TROUBLE CODE DEFINITION.

DTC P0155
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) heater circuit failure (bank 2,
sensor 1). Possible causes are: connector or harness, or HO2S.
DTC P0156
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) circuit failure (bank 2, sensor
2). Possible causes are: connector or harness, or HO2S.
DTC P0161
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) heater circuit failure (bank 2,
sensor 2). Possible causes are: connector or harness, or HO2S.
DTC P0170
Fuel trim failure (bank 1). Possible causes are: intake air
leaks, cracked exhaust manifold, faulty VAF sensor frequency, HO2S,
injector, fuel pressure, ECT, IAT or BARO pressure sensor.
DTC P0173
Fuel trim failure (bank 2). Possible causes are: intake air
leaks, cracked exhaust manifold, faulty VAF sensor frequency, HO2S,
injector, fuel pressure, ECT, IAT or BARO pressure sensor.
DTC P0201
Cylinder No. 1 injector circuit failure. Possible causes are:
connector or harness, or faulty injector.
DTC P0202
Cylinder No. 2 injector circuit failure. Possible causes are:
connector or harness, or faulty injector.
DTC P0203
Cylinder No. 3 injector circuit failure. Possible causes are:
connector or harness, or faulty injector.
DTC P0204
Cylinder No. 4 injector circuit failure. Possible causes are:
connector or harness, or faulty injector.
DTC P0205
Cylinder No. 5 injector circuit failure. Possible causes are:
connector or harness, or faulty injector.
DTC P0206
Cylinder No. 6 injector circuit failure. Possible causes are:
connector or harness, or faulty injector.
DTC P0300
Random misfire detected. Possible causes are: connector or
harness, faulty ignition coil, ignition power transistor, spark plug,
ignition circuit, injector, HO2S, compression pressure, timing belt,
air intake system, fuel pressure, or CKP sensor.
DTC P0301
Cylinder No. 1 misfire detected. Possible causes are:
connector or harness, faulty ignition coil, ignition power transistor,
spark plug, ignition circuit, injector, HO2S, compression pressure,
timing belt, air intake system, fuel pressure, or CKP sensor.
DTC P0302
Cylinder No. 2 misfire detected. Possible causes are:
connector or harness, faulty ignition coil, ignition power transistor,
spark plug, ignition circuit, injector, HO2S, compression pressure,
timing belt, air intake system, fuel pressure, or CKP sensor.

DTC P0303
Cylinder No. 3 misfire detected. Possible causes are:
connector or harness, faulty ignition coil, ignition power transistor,
spark plug, ignition circuit, injector, HO2S, compression pressure,
timing belt, air intake system, fuel pressure, or CKP sensor.
DTC P0304
Cylinder No. 4 misfire detected. Possible causes are:
connector or harness, faulty ignition coil, ignition power transistor,
spark plug, ignition circuit, injector, HO2S, compression pressure,
timing belt, air intake system, fuel pressure, or CKP sensor.
DTC P0305
Cylinder No. 5 misfire detected. Possible causes are:
connector or harness, faulty ignition coil, ignition power transistor,
spark plug, ignition circuit, injector, HO2S, compression pressure,
timing belt, air intake system, fuel pressure, or CKP sensor.
DTC P0306
Cylinder No. 6 misfire detected. Possible causes are:
connector or harness, faulty ignition coil, ignition power transistor,
spark plug, ignition circuit, injector, HO2S, compression pressure,
timing belt, air intake system, fuel pressure, or CKP sensor.
DTC P0325
Knock Sensor (KS) circuit failure. Possible causes are:
connector or harness, or faulty KS.
DTC P0335
Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor circuit failure. Possible
causes are: connector or harness, or faulty CKP sensor.
DTC P0340
Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor circuit failure. Possible
causes are: connector or harness, or faulty CMP sensor.
DTC P0400
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) flow failure. Possible causes\
are: connector or harness, faulty EGR valve, EGR solenoid, EGR valve
control vacuum, or manifold differential pressure sensor.
DTC P0403
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) solenoid failure. Possible
causes are: connector or harness, or faulty EGR solenoid.
DTC P0420
Catalyst efficiency below threshold. Possible causes are:
cracked exhaust manifold, or faulty catalytic converter.
DTC P0421
Warm-up catalyst efficiency below threshold (bank 1).
Possible causes are: faulty exhaust manifold. If exhaust manifold is
okay, replace catalytic converter.
DTC P0431
Warm-up catalyst efficiency below threshold (bank 2).
Possible causes are: faulty exhaust manifold. If exhaust manifold is
okay, replace catalytic converter.
DTC P0442
Evaporative (EVAP) emission control system leak detected.
Possible causes are: connector or harness, faulty EVAP purge solenoid,

CLEARING DTCS
CAUTION: When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory
systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may
exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle.
To clear DTCs using a scan tool, refer to owners manual
supplied with scan tool. If scan tool is not available, DTCs may also
be cleared by disconnecting negative battery cable or PCM for at least
15 seconds, allowing PCM to clear DTCs. Reconnect negative battery
cable and check for DTCs to confirm repair.
PCM LOCATION
PCM LOCATION TABLE








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Application Location
Montero ........................... Right Front Kick Panel
3000GT ............................. Behind Center Console









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SUMMARY
If no hard DTCs (or only pass DTCs) are present, driveability\
symptoms exist, or intermittent DTCs exist, proceed to H - TESTS W/O
CODES article for diagnosis by symptom (i.e., ROUGH IDLE, NO START,
etc.) or intermittent diagnostic procedures.
TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION
NOTE: The following terminals are shown as viewed from component
side of connector. Vehicles are equipped with different
combinations of components. Not all components are used on
all models. To determine component usage, see appropriate
wiring diagram in L - WIRING DIAGRAMS article.
TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION DIRECTORY TABLE









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Connector See
ASD/Fuel Pump/MFI Relay ...................... Fig. 1 or 2
CKP/CMP Sensor ............................ Fig. 3, 4 or 5
DLC ............................................... Fig. 6
ECT Sensor ........................................ Fig. 7
EVAP Purge Solenoid ............................... Fig. 8
EVAP Vent Solenoid ................................ Fig. 9
Fuel Injector ....................... Fig. 10, 11, 12 or 13
Fuel Pump ................................... Fig. 14 or 15
Fuel Pump Control/Relay Module .................... Fig. 16
FTDP Sensor ...................................... Fig. 17
Generator Field .................................. Fig. 18
HO2S ............................................. Fig. 19
IAC Motor ........................................ Fig. 20
Ignition Coil .......................... Fig. 21, 22 or 23
Ignition Failure Sensor .......................... Fig. 24
Ignition Power Transistor .................. Fig. 25 or 26
KS ............................................... Fig. 27
MDP Sensor ....................................... Fig. 28
PCM .............................................. Fig. 29

Fig. 19: Identifying HO2S Terminals (Front Or Rear)
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Fig. 20: Identifying IAC Motor Terminals
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Fig. 21: Identifying Ignition Coil Terminals (3000GT DOHC)
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Fig. 22: Identifying Ignition Coil Terminals (3000GT SOHC)
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Fig. 23: Identifying Ignition Coil Terminals (Montero)
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Fig. 24: Identifying Ignition Failure Sensor Terminals
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Fig. 25: Identifying Ignition Coil Terminals (Montero & 3000GT DOHC)
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Fig. 26: Identifying Ignition Coil Terminals (3000GT SOHC)
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