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Re: Tranfer Case & Front Diff Issues [sortacrazy]
by milgirl
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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
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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
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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
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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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Re: Tranfer Case & Front Diff Issues [lemerson]
by mauto1
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Jul 27, 2006 (7:01 am)
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Replying to: lemerson (Jul 26, 2006 11:39 am)
Well where should I begin, I called the dealer parts dept. and asked them about the FreeWheel Switch/solenoid part and they gave me a price of $109.00 however out of stock. I then spoke to the dealer shop and they informed me that they checked the solenoid and it check out fine along with the sensors/actuaters. The dealer shop felt it was a mechanical issue and they are waiting to hear back from the tech line. Meanwhile I continued my search for any resolution. I came across a site that spoke about the same issue with the Pajero ( European Mitsubishi Montero) and it suggested that one should clean and lubricate the auto hubs and this action is not complicated althoug the manual suggests otherwise. It actually solves most engaging/disengaging problems. I got down and dirty and completed the cleaning of the auto hubs and I have driven about 30 miles so far and no engaging/disengaging has occured. I will remain patient and continue driving to see what happens. So far I have paid the dealer $106.00. So mabye they have done me a favor by not replacing parts at this point we will see. I will keep you posted on the outcome. ( I used a mild degreaser and very warm soap water and then undercarraige lubricate. Thank you !
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Re: Tranfer Case & Front Diff Issues [mauto1]
by lemerson
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Jul 27, 2006 (10:03 am)
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Replying to: mauto1 (Jul 27, 2006 7:01 am)
If possible - can you post the web site where you obtained this information? I too went around and around with my dealership - 1st no codes and all sensors were fine then once the 4x4 dummy lights stayed on a code did fire - it was replace all detection sensors - then, after the sensors were replaced it was the FreeWheel Switch/solenoid. Now when the sensor on the front diff was replaced, it need to be shimmed out to work properly (i.e. stop the lights on the dash from flashing) however shimming this sensor did not let it do the job it was designed for - letting you know the diff was engaged. When this sensor was put in, the diff was slightly engaged already which was setting off the sensor - not sure why the tech didn't check this, but since the FreeWheel Switch/solenoid was replaced, I have no problems as of yet. Keep us posted!
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outside temperature reading
by jokerwild60
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Jul 27, 2006 (10:21 am)
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I have a 2000 mitsubishi montero sport. I have the compass and temperature reading on the rear view mirror. The compass is working correctly, but the outside temperature gauge is flashing OC. Does anyone know how to reset this to make it work correctly?.
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