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service engine light
by mrsfor
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May 04, 2009 (4:46 am)
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i have a 2002 montero sport, and we had our mechanic do some work on it recently (calipers, etc), but the service engine light was coming on and still is. he plugged it up to his computer but it says it is a dealer code... it still comes on whenever we drive long distances, and usually when we are heading up hill (we live in the mountains)... it has 140K miles on it, and has been a great car. i want to take good care of it, but really prefer to use the mechanic we always do rather than pay dealership service prices. any ideas about the origin of the light? thanks!!! 
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- #197 of 232
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timing belt
by lavoiture1
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May 09, 2009 (11:12 am)
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My 2002 Montero has 35000 miles and at the garage they said that I have to change my timing belt. I am confused because the Mitsubishi maintenance book says that I have to do it at 60000 miles. Can some one help me ? Thank you 
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- #198 of 232
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Re: timing belt [lavoiture1]
by mickeymouse2
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May 09, 2009 (7:26 pm)
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Replying to: lavoiture1 (May 09, 2009 11:12 am)
Your timing belt interval is 60k. However you need to read the fine print in your owners manual. Timing belts can fail due to age and nothing else. Most manufacturers recomend 60k or 3-5 years. You have an interfearence engine that basically means if there is a timing belt failure, the engine will self destruct. Bent valves and or valve to piston damage. Hmmmm, 02 and it is 2009. Lets do some Math. Seven years old. I have been a Certified Mechanic for 30 years. I would recomend changing it. You are probably reading the interval chart in your manual. Look in the written area about timing belts specifically.
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- #199 of 232
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Re: Overheating [sapruzzese]
by bigskyvt
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May 13, 2009 (6:23 am)
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Replying to: sapruzzese (May 03, 2009 5:02 pm)
Hi, I just had the same problem with disaterous results. The pipe on my car, same year model as yours, was the auxiliary heat pipe. I did not notice any leakage but it was corroded and burst. THat lead to (within 1 minute) the draining of all fluids and now I have a car with either a cracked head or worse. I am trying to get somewhere with Mitusbishi as this part should never fail or corrode. My car has 60,000 miles on it. THis may or may not be your problem but is sounds familiar and the pipe is more toward the right rear of the car
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- #200 of 232
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Re: 03 Montero Ltd Cabin Fan Not Working [kjinsk]
by bigskyvt
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May 13, 2009 (6:34 am)
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Replying to: kjinsk (Oct 27, 2008 1:59 pm)
THis just happend to my 02 Montero limited but was not as lucky. Within one minute after the auxiliary heat pipe burst from corrosion, its drained all fluids from my car and cracked the head or block. Any idea of recourse from Mitsubishi? My mechanic says he had never seen this happen and when I called Mitsubishi, they said that pretty much I was out of luck. THey said to bring it to the nearest dealer but at this point that is over 60 miles away as the three dealers closest to me in CT. have gone out of business within the past 3 years. Any help would be apppreciated
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- #201 of 232
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01 Montero Sport Alternator
by mfgeng_iss
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May 14, 2009 (3:03 pm)
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I have a new alternator and battery, but the voltage remains 12v when the engine is started. I removed the alternator and had it bench tested to 14v. What else can be wrong with my charging system.
Thanks
Dave
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- #202 of 232
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Re: Overheating [bigskyvt]
by sapruzzese
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May 28, 2009 (8:31 am)
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Replying to: bigskyvt (May 13, 2009 6:23 am)
Wow, I'm really sorry to hear that happened. I haven't been driving the car since December because of this leak because I was afraid I would crack a head or something. No one could help me with the name of the part, so thank you so much for letting me know. As far as dealerships in CT you are absolutely right and it's so ridiculous that you have a car and no service departments in the area. Good luck and again thanks for the help.
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- #203 of 232
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02 montero limite shake and noise
by pablomania1
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May 30, 2009 (4:51 pm)
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Replying to: bigskyvt (May 13, 2009 6:34 am)
I have a 2002 montero limite and when I drive it to 2000 rpm it start to shake and rattle can any one tell me what is the problem tank
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- #204 of 232
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Remove key while driving
by lleick
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May 30, 2009 (6:16 pm)
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Is it possible to remove key while driving?
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- #205 of 232
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Key Interlock system introduced?
by lleick
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May 30, 2009 (9:29 pm)
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When was the key interlock system introduced on Mitsubishi Monteros? Can a key be pulled out while driving?
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