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Mitsubishi Montero Maintenance and Repair

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What is this discussion about? Mitsubishi Montero, Mitsubishi Montero Sport, SUV


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side view mirrors by 45sam1
Jun 30, 2006 (11:55 am)
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I can'nt get my mirrors to work, checked fuses all are ok switch is ok , What else could it be?
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Re: side view mirrors [45sam1] by tidester HOST
Jun 30, 2006 (12:05 pm)
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Replying to: 45sam1 (Jun 30, 2006 11:55 am)

I noticed we didn't have a Problems and Solutions board for the Montero so I changed the title above. We'll use this space to discuss Montero problems and solutions.
 
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Tranfer Case & Front Diff Issues by lemerson
Jun 30, 2006 (4:59 pm)
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I have a 2002 XLS - For some reason right before I come to a complete stop the transfer case or front diff is engaging and my dummy lights on the dash start blinking and will stay on for some time even though it’s only in 2 wheel drive (4x4 never selected). This happened 3 or 4 times (1st started a year ago). I took it to a jiffy lube and had the oil changed in all 3 gearbox’s - then took it to the dealer. The dealer could not get it to reproduce what I experienced and it has been fine since then – until this past week where it started again. I changed all diff oils again but it’s still there (may happen after driving the car 1 mile or 10). I have no idea why it’s doing this or what it is? Feels like it’s disengaging from 4 wheel drive (even though it’s in 2 wheel drive) and only happens in the last seconds before a coming to a complete stop. It’s going back to dealership on Monday. Does anyone have any insight to what may be happening?
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Water pump replacement by lvmsls2wd
Jul 07, 2006 (2:11 pm)
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I have a 2002 MS LS2wd. Just had the 60k service last Monday. I have read on most of the guys here posted that they paid at least $1000 for theirs. I guess we got a good deal c'uz we only paid less than $600 at United Mitsubishi here in Las Vegas, but, before we picked it up we received a call that the water pump needs to be changed c'uz it has gone bad already & has some corrosion involved. They said its gonna cost close to 1K to get it fixed. So, one of my homeboy that is a mechanic back in Chi town said that he could take care of our problem. The only thing he wants to know c'uz he read something online before I signed up here that on some models/ trims, the pulleys needs to be taken of which will require a lot of work. Is my LS2wd one of them or does anyone have at least a site for a downloadable service manual to replace the water pump for my 02 MS?
I did a search & I think I am one of unfortunate ones to have a problem with the water pump.
  
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Jeff
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Re: Tranfer Case & Front Diff Issues [lemerson] by sortacrazy
Jul 11, 2006 (8:55 am)
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Replying to: lemerson (Jun 30, 2006 4:59 pm)

Lem,
 
I have a 1999 that just started doing the same thing with the idiot lights and the 4 whell attempting to engage when I come to a stop. Did the dealer happen to get your problem resolved? If so, what was the culprit?
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Re: Tranfer Case & Front Diff Issues [sortacrazy] by milgirl
Jul 15, 2006 (4:39 am)
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Replying to: sortacrazy (Jul 11, 2006 8:55 am)

Same issue and the dealer said they were not getting any switch codes and were waiting to hear back from Tech line. Has anyone found out what the problem is?? Help!!!
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Re: Tranfer Case & Front Diff Issues [lemerson] by lemerson
Jul 15, 2006 (7:48 pm)
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Replying to: lemerson (Jun 30, 2006 4:59 pm)

Update - Dealer said it was my 4x4 detection switches. For my model year (mid-2002) there are 4 switches that needed to be replaced (parts = $182.00 + Labor = $250.00; sorry extended warranty does not cover these parts – go figure). Now, prior to replacing, the front Diff was engaging almost every time I drove the car…when the light was on (blinking) it would not engage again by itself. After I picked the car up from the dealer it ran fine for about 150 miles…Now the diff is still engaging & the light never comes on? One of the four sensors/switches replaced was on the front diff and I think this senses when the front Diff is engaged and controls the light on the dash (they will stop blinking and just stay on when you put the car into 4x4 mode & the diff is fully engaged). The dealer had a problem after they installed this sensor – the problem: the 4x4 light was just blinking so they shimmed it out (FYI this is leaking now!) and the light stopped blinking. Another issue I noticed today (probably due to being shimmed) I tried to put the car into 4 wheel drive high which did work however, the light never stopped blinking to let me know the diff had engaged???? It’s going back to the dealer on Monday – most likely still a sensor issue. I’ll let you know what happens.
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Re: Tranfer Case & Front Diff Issues [lemerson] by mauto1
Jul 26, 2006 (6:59 am)
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Replying to: lemerson (Jul 15, 2006 7:48 pm)

I have an 02 Montero Limited Full size and I am having the exact same problem with that you have stated. The dealer has been checking my car for 3 full days and cannot resolve issue. 1st day they said they cannot hear anything, so I drive around with mechanic and then walla it happens the winding then clunk sound occurs. They SCANNED the 4x4 sensors and they checkout fine. They drain barack fluid and then said they test drove it and no diff engaging. I picked up the car after the 3rd day and drive around the block and walla the diff engages 4 times. The dealer said they will call the tech line to see whats up with this issue. Have you or anyone heard anything on the Diff engaging yet ? The dealer has said they may tear the driver front hub apart and check for any worn parts. HELP!!!
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Re: Tranfer Case & Front Diff Issues [mauto1] by lemerson
Jul 26, 2006 (11:39 am)
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Replying to: mauto1 (Jul 26, 2006 6:59 am)

My Dealer said (after they replaced all my sensors) that my FreeWheel Switch/solenoid (part # MR430381) was bad - this part controls the front diff engagement – when it’s bad, it allows the diff to slip into gear (my understanding). I’ve put about 300 miles on my XLS with no issues to date (since it was fixed last week). Ask your dealer to check this part – if it works – let me know.

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