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I came across an article about a Mitsubishi recall concerning the interlock system that you may find informative though it's not specifically about the Montero.
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Is this true???? I've looked all over this site and haven't seen anything about issues with pulleys here. Help please?
Thanks
We just bought a 2001 Monetro Sport LS, and the Service Engine Soon light came on. A trip to Auto Zone said it was a "P1751 A/T Control Relay" code. I am assuming that is the A/T relay that controls the A/T feature to start the transmission in second gear for slippery road conditions.
My question, if anyone can help me, is where can I find this relay and is it possible to change out myself without a very costly trip to a dealer? The guy at Auto Zone had no idea what it was or meant and referred me to a transmission place that wants to charge $1600 to rebuild the entire transmission. Ummmm yea.... NO! Not if it is just a relay switch that can hopefully be replaced.
So if anyone has any knowledge in this area, any help would be GREATLY appreciated!
Thanks,
Cinns
I went to the local dealer and bought the A/T Control Relay for $25. They had to have it shipped, but it arrived in 3 days. The guy at the parts counter helped me locate the relay and gave me a computer printout of the general area where it was. The relay was located under the passengers side dash... behind the kickplate as they call it.
So... I plugged in the new one and all seems well. My Montero shift like it is supposed to and is not stuck in safety gear anymore. Hopefully it will stay that way, but for now I fixed it for a mere 25 bucks. So anyone that gets a P1751 error code... all you probably need is an electronic relay.... not a new transmission. lol
Oh yea... once I pulled teh old relay off... I could see corrosion on the wire pins and what looked to be rust as well. Wonder how that happened and if any more relays are damaged too.
Anyway... good luck to anyone else that has the problem I did.
One additional question regarding code readers: standard ODB II for this year?
Thanks in advance!
As a complete non-mechanic I need help to figure out what line is leaking in my 2000 Montero Sport XLS. Through the grille you can see two metal lines - one of them (closer to driver side) is cut and is leaking a red fluid. I also lost power steering and was not about to try figuring out if i lost brakes at the moment too. I'm assuming its the power steering line but dont know which one so I dont even know what to buy. Do i need a mechanic to fix it or can diy?
I have the exact same problem on my 2001 montero limited. The temp. gauge problem (replaced thermostat, bleeded air from system, replaced sensor for gauge) where it goes to high intermittently even though the engine is normal. After removing the speedometer cluster to see that board you were talking about, now the speedometer is doing EXACTLY what yours is doing (irratic behaviour).
What solved your speedometer irractic issue?
Thank you for your reply.
Sean.
I also have an irratic speedometer problem. Any ideas?
Thanks.
Sean
I had that problem after I disconnected the battery for about half an hour when getting a new one. Put the new one in and it was stalling half the time I was at a light or stop sign. After a few days of prowling the internet, I found out that it has a computer to control the idle speed and with no power for a while, it will reset back to the default speed. The good thing is, it is very easy to set it back where it needs to be and you don't even need to pop the hood open. Just keep one foot on the brake and give it some gas to idle it up a bit when you come to a stop. After a few times of doing this it learned (automatically adjusted I presume) what speed it should idle at. Weird I know... but it worked. Give that a try and see what happens.
i recently acquired a pre owned 02 XLS 2wd.
i must say it's a solidly built vehicle.
it has 68000 miles and from what i can tell, the timing belt has not been replaced.
i live in the tujunga/sunland area near los angeles, california
and wonder if anyone would like to share their experiences in this regard:
-price for replacement,
-where it was done,
-what mileage the car was when it was done,
-and any other repairs/replacements that make sense to be done during this service.
the local mitsu dealer is charges 700 dollars.
thanks in advance.
All the fluid levels are good, the tires were recently rotated (and are relatively new), and I had it realigned two months ago (though it seems out of alignment again). My wife swears she hasn't hit anything to knock it out of alignment or bend the frame.
Anyone have a similar experience or any ideas about what may be wrong?
Thanks!
Patrick from Minnesota
select the hold mode when starting your vehicle on a road surface slippery from snow or the like, and the vehicle will start smoothly.
if you start your vehicle with the selector level in other than the "L" position, the vehicle starts in second gear.
if you want to take it off the button is on the right side for the stering wheel by the rear defrost button
my truck was doing the same noise when i started it when it was cold then when it warmed up it quit for me it was the power stering pump u might want to get that checked out
the battery did you connect? also what guage wire is acceptable?