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2)Access from underneith the vehicle.
3)I would go with the oem replacement, it will just plug right in. The generic you have to splice your old plug and have to get the wires wired in correct.
Perhaps taking it there will entice them into treating you nicely because they will see you as a prospective buyer with so many miles on your old Montero.
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Also, I think that tidester is correct. Give the Mitsu guys a visit and explain your frustration. If you don't like their response, then you can get your vehicle serviced at most auto repair places. I don't use the Mitsu dealership because the closest one is 17 miles in the opposite direction of my commute.
After have the transmission flush and new (only Mitsubishi's ATF) fluids added, the car still will not shift from 2nd and 3rd gears until it's warmed up (about 10 to 15 mins and about 6 miles staight driving). Once it shifts, it will start shifting after that on its own. AutoZone did an analysis and it came back with ATF temp sensor, possibly. ANY help would be greatly appreciated.
I have my '02 Montero Sport 4x4 which I purchased it used from a private party. The vehicle comes with 3 cigarette lighter plugs inside and the funny part is that none of them has power to it!!!??? :confuse:
I've tried all fuses and so on but seems like it is something else. It drives me crazy because I can't use the chargers, GPS, etc...
Does anyone encountered the same or similar problem with the vehicle? Everything else works fine without any malfunctions except this issue.
If you have any ideas, I would greatly appreciate your input!!!
I'm told the EGR valve may be bad. Where the heck is the EGR valve on my 3.0 v-6?
The readings are supposed to be no more than 859ppm and I have over 1800.
Any ideas on how to fix this other than throwing parts at it would be appreciated.
tidester, host
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I have a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero LTD with a 3.5 engine. It has 105,000 miles and has always been a good performer. I have maintained it well myself and about 10,000 miles ago I changed the timing belt, plugs, wires, etc. A few weeks ago it started to show hi temp on the guage. Momentarily it would even bury the needle and then drop back down. I replaced the thermostat and the radiator cap and made sure I eliminated all of the air by bleeding the top screws near the thermostat. I have run the car through many heat/cool cycles and rechecked the bleed screws. It is not losing fluid and I find no more air when I check the bleed screws or the radiator cap. It is somewhat better now but I still get times when the temp slowly rises quite high and then quickly drops back down to normal (like a bad thermostat or an air lock.) Both the thermostat and the radiator cap were aftermarket. Any ideas as to where to go from here?
Thank you
Mike
My 02 Monty has developed a noise, almost like a rattling noise at start up when engine it is cold. I was told that this is not something that may hurt the performance, but it bugs me!!!
If I start the vehicle after sitting for a while will have this noise. In order to avoid it quickly, I have to shut down the engine and start it again. Sometimes it takes up to 3 times to have it gone away.
good luck
The only one issue is when I start it in the morning. If I rturn it off and crank it again will go away. Now I have to do it a couple times or more.
My guess is the starter, and specific the solenoid on it. I guess it doesn't close as it suppose to.
I wouldn't use Slick 50 on this engine (shy of 90k), as manufacturer doesn't recommend it. I run it on 5W30 fully synthetic and it is fine.
Thank you for the info.
You say your friends diagnosed the problem; are they mechanics, and if friends, could they let you pay for it in installments? Alternatively, I saw a TV news segment the other day that was discussing the resurgence of bartering as a consequence of the economic climate. Perhaps there's a network like that near you that you could join to get the repair done. Just an idea. Best of luck.
it dies out on me,
can someone tell me the problem with it ,an how to fix it myself
Just copied your posting because my problem is identical. Did you ever correct the problem? Had it checked out on 2/12/09 & they replaced a small tube that's a vacuum line. Car was fine for 2 days until I took it for a long drive. Same problem is still there
i also have to hold the breaks down,an give it a little gas to keep it run'ing
THANKS
Also, you may want to consider adding some additives on the gas tank, possible your fuel filter may be due for a change.
Good luck
Thanks,
Lee
I have a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero LTD with about 106,000 miles. Recently I experienced my temperature guage reading high when the car was not overheating. Sometime after that started, my speedometer started to stick. It starts at 0 and as you speed up it jumps up in increments of about 10 MPH. As you slow down it stays at the same reading until it suddenly drops back down. At highway speeds of 65 or so it only reads 50-55. I changed out the small controller board on the back of the instrument cluster and that solved the problem with the temperature guage but the speedomete still acts the same. Any thoughts?
Thanks
Mike
Mike
Thanks for the update on how to resolve the temp gauge problem. Not sure what's up with your speedometer, though. Sounds like the cable/gearing associated with the speedometer is dirty. I suggest posting your question at this website mitsubishi-forums.com
Hope this helps.
I have a Montero LTD and I got bumped from the back pushing against the spare tire. The ony damage is that the rear door does not close properly now. It has an open space at the top of the door. Is this just a readjustment of the door hinges and their shims? Any tips on how to check if the fit is right?
Thanks
Mike
my 2001 Montero's temp gauge also indicates HOT after driving for a few minutes. This started a couple weeks ago and it seems to float between mid-level and Hot. I just had the temp sensor replaced and coolant flushed and it still happens. I had the radiator and thermostat (and more) replaced last year. All other gauges seem to be fine. You indicated that replacing the control board (MR532787) solved the temp gauge mis-readings. Was it easy to replace or does it require a mechanic?
Thanks,
Ross
Mike
The left turn signal triggers all the dash gauge lights and console lights to blink along with the turn signal (speedometer, tach, transmission indicator, fuel, temp, 4x4, door ajar, P R N D indicator 4 wheel drive indicator on console, radio, information center, climate controls, cigarette lighter and ash tray.) This does not occur with the right turn signal.
When I turn on the parking lights or headlights, all the left turn signal bulbs stay on constantly, but the above lights do not flash when the left turn signal is then activated.
Anyone have a suggestions as to what might be wrong?
Thank you.
tidester, host
SUVs and Smart Shopper
Not sure if anyone can help me. I have a 2002 mitsubishi montero xls that is overheating. There is a metal pipe towards the back of the motor that is leaking. Does anyone know the name of this pipe so that I can replace it???
Thanks
Dave