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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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Re: Tranfer Case & Front Diff Issues [lemerson]
by mauto1
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Aug 02, 2006 (12:44 pm)
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Replying to: lemerson (Jul 27, 2006 10:03 am)
OK OK I have driven over 150 miles and still no problems with the engaging and disgaging issue on the Montero 02. I am unbale to post the website that gave useful info on what to try. However I will paste comments from the writer: Keep in mind that this was pertaining to ISUZU Troopers (So I said why not Monteros ?) > People have suggested that cleaning front autolocking hubs on my 98 Trooper
> may solve intermittent 4wd engagement problem. Is this complicated, and
> likely to solve 4wd issue?
On the previous model cleaning and lubricating the auto hubs is not
complicated althoug the manual suggests otherwise. It actually solves
most engaging/disengaging problems.
Don't know on the later model. Give it a try.
Good luck,
Erik-Jan.
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http://www.fotograaf.com/trooper
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===========My Story===================================
I purchase a $1.98 of chassis lube/grease in can with straw applicator from the local Mart store and then sprayed under chassis with light pressure soap and water including the front hubs outer and inner. I then let dry and then from underneath with skateboard I lubed (sprayed) every possible moving part I could fine concentrating on the inner hubs, driveshaft U joint and axle gears close to wheels. So there you go after 150 miles still no problems and I am still waiting on the dealer to contact me with any answers or suggestions from the Mitsubishi tech line. The below website shows picture of driveshaft U joint and other moving parts I did not open or remove anything I only sprayed what I could see that was a moving part.
http://www.procarcare.com/icarumba/resourcecenter/encyclopedia/icar_resourcecent- - er_encyclopedia_driveshaft1.asp
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Help Front Left Tire Noises
by lhazeley
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Aug 15, 2006 (6:59 pm)
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I am having a problem where I hear a loud clunking noise when driving my 2001 montero limited coming from the drivers side wheel well. The 2wd lights on the dashboard, is an indicator because the light that correspondes to the left wheel well is not on. Any suggestions? 
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