1998 MITSUBISHI MONTERO alternator

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MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1998 Service Manual WIRING DIAGRAM COMPONENT LOCATIONS
When trying to locate a component in a wiring diagram and you
dont know the specific system where it is located, use this handy
component locator

WIRING DIAGRAM COMPONENT LOCATIONS
When trying to locate a component in a wiring diagram and you
don't know the specific system where it is located, use this handy
component locator to find the system wiring diagram in which the
component is located. Then, go to that system and locate the component
within the wiring diagram.
For example, if you don't know the specific system in which
the ignition switch is located, look up ignition switch in the wiring
diagram component location tables and go to the appropriate wiring
diagram(s) which contain either full or partial views of the ignition
switch. The full view of the ignition switch is located in Power
Distribution.
The first listing for the component will be the full or most
complete view of the component. Additional listings will be partial
views of the component. Not all components are used on all models.
All components will have a partial view in Ground
Distribution and Power Distribution. Data Link Connectors show
connecting circuits between modules. Alternate names for components
may be listed in wiring diagram component locations tables.
WIRING DIAGRAM COMPONENT LOCATIONS TABLE
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Component Wiring Diagram
ABS Electronic Control Unit ....................... Anti-Lock Brakes
Data Link Connectors
ABS Hydraulic Unit ................................ Anti-Lock Brakes
Acceleration Sensor ............................... Anti-Lock Brakes
Accessory Delay Relay ................................ Power Windows
A/C Compressor Clutch Relay ..................... Engine Performance
A/C Sensor ...................................... Engine Performance
A/C Pressure Switch ............................. Engine Performance
Adaptive Lamp Control Module ....................... Exterior Lights
Air Bag(s) ................................ Air Bag Restraint System\
Air Bag Module ............................ Air Bag Restraint System
Air Bag Sensor(s) ......................... Air Bag Restraint System\
Air Injection Pump Relay ........................ Engine Performance
Air Temperature Sensor ............................ Overhead Console
Alternator (Generator) ..................... Generators & Regulators\
Anti-Theft Control Module ........................ Anti-Theft System
Starters
Autolamp Control Relay ........................... Headlight Systems
Daytime Running Lights
Automatic Shutdown (ASD) Relay .................. Engine Performance\
Generators & Regulators
Autostick Switch ................................ Engine Performance
Auxiliary Battery Relay .................... Generators & Regulators
Back-Up Lights ...................................... Back-Up Lights
Exterior Lights
Barometric (BARO) Pressure Sensor ............... Engine Performance\
Battery ......................................... Power Distribution
Battery Temperature Sensor ...................... Engine Performance
Body Control Module .......................... Body Control Computer
Anti-Theft System
Daytime Running Lights
Engine Performance
Headlight Systems
Warning Systems
Boost Control Solenoid .......................... Engine Performance
Boost Sensor .................................... Engine Performance
Brake Fluid Level Switch .................. Analog Instrument Panels

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MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1998 Service Manual 1 - 60 Amp
Battery
2 - 100 Amp
Alternator
3 - 20 Amp (Yellow)
Multipoint Injection
4 - 40 Amp
Ignition Switch
5 - 30 Amp (Green)
Rear Window

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MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1998 Service Manual TROUBLE SHOOTING - BASIC PROCEDURES
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
GENERAL TROUBLE SHOOTING
* PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *
NOTE: This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended

TROUBLE SHOOTING - BASIC PROCEDURES
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
GENERAL TROUBLE SHOOTING
* PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *
NOTE: This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended
to be specific to any unique situation or individual vehicle
configuration. The purpose of this Trouble Shooting
information is to provide a list of common causes to
problem symptoms. For model-specific Trouble Shooting,
refer to SUBJECT, DIAGNOSTIC, or TESTING articles available
in the section(s) you are accessing.
ACCESSORIES & ELECTRICAL
CHARGING SYSTEM TROUBLE SHOOTING
NOTE: This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended
to be specific to any unique situation or individual vehicle
configuration. The purpose of this Trouble Shooting
information is to provide a list of common causes to
problem symptoms. For model-specific Trouble Shooting,
refer to SUBJECT, DIAGNOSTIC, or TESTING articles available
in the section(s) you are accessing.
BASIC CHARGING SYSTEM TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
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Vehicle Will Not Dead battery Check battery cells,
Start alternator belt
tension and alternator
output
Loose or corroded battery Check all charging
connections system connections
Ignition circuit or switch Check and replace as
malfunction necessary
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Alternator Light Loose or worn alternator Check alternator drive
Stays On With drive belt tension and
Engine Running condition, See Belt
Adjustment in TUNE-UP
article in the
TUNE-UP section
Loose alternator wiring Check all charging
connections system connections
Short in alternator light See Indicator Warning
wiring Lights in STANDARD
INSTRUMENTS in the
ACCESSORIES &
EQUIPMENT section
Defective alternator stator See Bench Tests in
or diodes ALTERNATOR article
Defective regulator See Regulator Check in

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ALTERNATOR article\
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Alternator Blown fuse See WIRING DIAGRAMS
Light Stays Off
With Ignition
Switch ON
Defective alternator See Testing in
ALTERNATOR article
Defective indicator light See Indicator Warning
bulb or socket Lights in STANDARD
INSTRUMENTS in the
ACCESSORIES &
EQUIPMENT section
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Alternator Short in alternator wiring See On-Vehicle Tests
Light Stays OFF in ALTERNATOR article
With Ignition
Switch ON
Defective rectifier bridge See Bench Tests in
ALTERNATOR article
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Lights or Fuses Defective alternator wiring See On-Vehicle Tests
Burn Out in ALTERNATOR article
Frequently
Defective regulator See Regulator Check in
ALTERNATOR article
Defective battery Check and replace as
necessary
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Ammeter Gauge Loose or worn drive belt Check alternator drive
Shows Discharge belt tension and
condition. See Belt
Adjustment in TUNE-UP
article in the
TUNE-UP section
Defective wiring Check all wires and
wire connections
Defective alternator or See Bench Tests and
regulator On-Vehicle Tests in
ALTERNATOR article
Defective ammeter, or See Testing in
improper ammeter wiring STANDARD INSTRUMENTS
connection in the ACCESSORIES &
EQUIPMENT section
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Noisy Loose drive pulley Tighten drive pulley
Alternator attaching nut
Loose mounting bolts Tighten all alternator
mounting bolts
Worn or dirty bearings See Bearing
Replacement
ALTERNATOR article

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$MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1998 Service Manual Defective diodes or stator See Bench Test in ALTERNATOR article ��\ ��\ ��\ ��$

Defective diodes or stator See Bench Test in
ALTERNATOR article
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Battery Does Loose or worn drive belt Check alternator drive
Stay Charged belt tension and
condition. See
Belt Adjustment in
appropriate TUNE-UP
article in the
TUNE-UP section
Loose or corroded battery Check all charging
connections system connections
Loose alternator connections Check all charging
system connections
Defective alternator or See On-Vehicle Tests
battery and Bench Tests in
ALTERNATOR article
Add-on electrical accessories Install larger
exceeding alternator capacity alternator
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Battery Defective battery Check alternator
Overcharged- output and repair as
Uses Too Much necessary
Water
Defective alternator See On-Vehicle Test and
Bench Tests in
ALTERNATOR article
Excessive alternator voltage Check alternator output
and repair as necessary
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IGNITION SYSTEM TROUBLE SHOOTING
NOTE: This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended
to be specific to any unique situation or individual vehicle
configuration. The purpose of this Trouble Shooting
information is to provide a list of common causes to
problem symptoms. For model-specific Trouble Shooting,
refer to SUBJECT, DIAGNOSTIC, or TESTING articles available
in the section(s) you are accessing.
Ignition Secondary Trouble Shooting Chart
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START: Visually inspect Spark Plug Wires, Coil Wires,

Plug Wire Boots, Rotor, and Distributor Cap for

signs of damage.

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* To test secondary ignition * Repair or replace

system, modify a Spark Plug damaged components

by attaching a ground wire as necessary

to the body of the plug and
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