1998 MITSUBISHI MONTERO ignition

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"P" Park 

P/C Printed Circuit 

P/N Park/Neutral 

P/S Power Steering 

PAV Pulse Air Valve 

PC-SOL Purge Control Solenoid 

PCM Powertrain Control Module 

PCS Purge Control Solenoid 

PCSDM Passenger Compartment Sensor/Diagnostic Module 

PCV Positive Crankcase Ventilation 

PFE Pressure Feedback EGR sensor or circuit 

PFI Port Fuel Injection (see MA SEFI) 

PGM-CARB Programmed Carburetor 

PGM-FI Programmed Fuel Injection 

PIP Profile Ignition Pickup 

PNK Pink 

PPL Purple 

PRNDL Park Reverse Neutral Drive Low 

PROM Programmable Read-Only Memory 

psi Pounds Per Square Inch 

PSPS Power Steering Pressure Switch 

PTC Positive Temperature Coefficient 

PTO Power Take-Off 

PWR GND Power Ground circuit 

Pkg. Package 

Press. Pressure 

Prog. Programmed or Programmable 

Pts. Pints 

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RABS Rear Anti-Lock Brake System 

RAC Remote Accessory Control 

RAM Random Access Memory 

RAP Retained Accessory Power 

RECIRC Recirculation 

RED Red 

RH Right Hand 

ROM Read Only Memory 

RPM Revolutions Per Minute 

RVB Rear Vacuum Break 

RWAL Rear Wheel Anti-Lock Brake 

RWD Rear Wheel Drive 

Recirc. Recirculate or Recirculation 

Reg. Regulator 

Rly. Relay 











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SAW Spark Angle Word 

SBC Single Bed Converter 

SBEC Single Board Engine Controller 

SC Super Charged 

SCC Spark Control Computer 

SCS Air Suction Control Solenoid 

SDM Supplemental Restraint System Diagnostic Module 

SDU SRS Diagnostic Unit 

SEN Sensor 

SES Service Engine Soon 

SFI Sequential (Port) Fuel Injection 

SIG RTN Signal Return circuit 

SIL Shift Indicator Light 

SIR Supplemental Inflatable Restraint 

SMEC Single Module Engine Controller 

SOHC Single Overhead Cam 

SOL or Sol. Solenoid 

SPFI Sequential Port Fuel Injection 

SPK Spark Control 

SPOUT Spark Output Signal 

SRS Supplemental Restraint System (Air Bag) 

SS 3/4-4/3 Shift Solenoid circuit 

SSI Solid State Ignition 

STAR Self-Test Automatic Readout 

STI Self Test Input circuit 

STO Self-Test Output 

SUB-O2 Sub Oxygen Sensor 

Sen. or Sens. Sensor 

Sol. Solenoid 

Sprchg. Supercharger 

Strg. Steering 

Susp. Suspension 

Sw. Switch 

Sys. System 











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T.V. Throttle Valve 

TAB Thermactor Air By-Pass 

TAC Thermostatic Air Cleaner 

TAD Thermactor Air Diverter 

TAN Tan 

TBI Throttle Body Injection 

TCC Torque Converter Clutch 

TCCS Toyota Computer Control System 

TDC Top Dead Center 

TDCL Total Diagnostic Communication Link 

TFI Thick Film Ignition system 

TGS Top Gear Switch (cancels SIL in top gear) 

THERMAC Thermostatic Air Cleaner 

THS Transmission Hydraulic Switch 

TP/TPS Throttle Position Sensor 

TPI Tuned Port Injection 

TPS Throttle Position Sensor/Switch 

TS Temperature Sensor 

TSB Technical Service Bulletin 

TTS Transmission Temperature Switch 

TV Thermovalve 

TWC Three-Way Catalyst 

Temp. Temperature 

Trans. Transaxle/Transmission 











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V Valve 

VAF Vane Air Flow sensor or circuit 

VAPS Variable Assist Power Steering 

VAT Vane Air Temperature 

VATS Vehicle Anti-Theft System 

VBATT Vehicle Battery Voltage 

VCC Viscous Converter Clutch 

VIN Vehicle Identification Number 

VIO Violet 

VLR Volt Loop Reserve 

VM Vacuum Modulator 

VM Vane Meter 

VOM Volt-Ohmmeter (Analog) 

VPWR Vehicle Power supply voltage (10-14 volts) 

VREF Voltage Reference (ECA supplied reference voltage 

VRV Vacuum Regulator Valve 

VSC Vehicle Speed Control sensor or signal 

VSS Vehicle Speed Sensor or signal 

VSV Vacuum Switching Valve 

Vac. Vacuum 

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W/ With 

W/O Without 

WAC WOT A/C Cut-off switch or circuit 

WAC Wide Open Throttle A/C Switch 

WHT White 

WOT Wide Open Throttle 

YEL Yellow 

settings.
2) Set blower/fan on high speed. Close doors and windows.
Insert thermometer in center vent. Operate system for 20 minutes to
allow system to stabilize. Measure temperature.
3) Discharge air temperature must be 37-44
F (3-7C) at
center vent, with high side and low side pressures within
specification. See A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS table at beginning of
article.
A/C CONTROL UNIT (ACCU)
1) Locate A/C Control Unit (ACCU) on top of evaporator case
and disconnect 10-pin connector. Inspect connector and wiring for
damage. Turn ignition and A/C on. Set temperature control to maximum
cooling and blower switch to high. Using a DVOM set to appropriate
test function, inspect harness side of connector. See Fig. 3. Go to
next step. If all test readings are as specified, replace ACCU.
2) Terminal No. 1 (Green/Yellow wire) is ACCU output. With
A/C and blower motor on, battery voltage should be present when ACCU
has received signals from pressure and temperature sensors confirming
A/C operation is okay.
3) Terminal No. 3 (Green/Blue wire) is ACCU power supply whe\
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A/C switch is in A/C mode. With ignition and blower on, and A/C switch
at second level setting, battery voltage should be present.
4) Terminal No. 5 (Green/Red wire) is ACCU power supply when\
A/C switch is in ECONO mode. With ignition and blower on, and A/C
switch at first level setting, battery voltage should be present.
Terminals No. 2 and 7 (Black wire) are ACCU grounds. There should be
zero volts at all times.
5) Turn ignition off. Reconnect 10-pin connector. Turn
ignition on. Turn A/C on. Set temperature control to maximum cooling
and blower switch to high. Backprobe 10-pin connector. Go to next
step. If all test readings are as specified, replace ACCU.
6) Terminal No. 10 (Blue/White wire) is air thermosensor
power supply. With ignition, blower and A/C on, approximately 5.5
volts should be present.
7) Terminal No. 8 (Blue/Yellow wire) is air thermosensor
signal. When temperature of evaporator outlet portion is 77
F (25C),
there should be approximately 3.6 volts present.
8) Terminal No. 4 (White/Blue wire) is air inlet sensor powe\
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supply. With ignition, blower and A/C on, approximately 5.5 volts
should be present.
9) Terminal No. 9 (Yellow/Green wire) is air inlet sensor
signal. When temperature of evaporator outlet portion is 77
F (25C),
there should be approximately 1.5 volts present.
Fig. 1: Testing ACCU
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
A/C SWITCH

AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
1998 AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
Mitsubishi
Montero
DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
WARNING: To avoid injury from accidental air bag deployment, read and
carefully follow all WARNINGS and SERVICE PRECAUTIONS.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) consists of an SRS
warning light, driver-side and passenger-side air bag module,
clockspring, right and left front impact sensors, and SRS Air Bag
Control Unit (ECU). The SRS-ECU contains an analog and a safing impact\
sensor. See Fig. 1.
Air bags are designed to deploy in a frontal or near frontal
impact of moderate to severe force. For air bags to deploy, ignition
must be on and safing impact sensor and at least one front impact
sensor must activate simultaneously.
Fig. 1: Locating SRS Components
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
SRS WARNING LIGHT

When ignition switch is turned to ON or START position, SRS
warning light on instrument panel should come on for about 7 seconds
and then go off. This indicates SRS-ECU has determined SRS is
functioning properly. If SRS warning light flashes, stays on all the
time, or does not come on, a fault exists in SRS. See
DIAGNOSIS & TESTING.
FRONT IMPACT SENSORS
Sensors are inertia switches that verify direction and
severity of impact. If impact is great enough, switch contacts close,
completing an electrical circuit. Front impact sensors are located
under front fenders. See Fig. 1.
AIR BAG MODULE(S)
An inflator assembly in the air bag module produces nitrogen
gas to fill air bag. See Fig. 1. When a small amount of current from
SRS-ECU is applied, ignitor starts a thermal reaction, which spreads
to a pellet-filled canister that produces nitrogen gas. Gas pressure
builds and discharges from inflator through a diffuser and screen
assembly, forcing trim cover to burst along its seams until air bag is
fully inflated. When air bag is fully inflated, gas escapes through
vents on sides of air bag.
SRS AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT (ECU)
SRS-ECU (with integral safing and analog impact sensor) is
located behind front floor console assembly. See Fig. 1. If a system
fault occurs, SRS-ECU memory stores a diagnostic trouble code (DTC).
DATA LINK CONNECTOR (DLC)
DLC is located under left side of dash. See Fig. 1. DLC is
used to access SRS self-diagnostics through Mitsubishi Multi-Use
Tester II (MUT-II) (MB991502).
CLOCKSPRING
Clockspring connects driver-side air bag module to steering
column wiring, forming SRS circuit. See Fig. 1. Clockspring is a flat,
ribbon-like cable that winds and unwinds when steering wheel is
turned. Because of clockspring's constant movement, it is the most
fragile part in the system.
SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK
WARNING: After servicing, always turn ignition on from passenger-side
of vehicle in case of accidental air bag deployment.
Turn ignition switch to ON position. SRS warning light on
instrument panel should come on for about 7 seconds and then turn off.
This indicates SRS is functioning properly. If SRS warning light does
not come on, stays on, or comes on while driving, SRS is
malfunctioning and needs repair. See DIAGNOSIS & TESTING.
SERVICE PRECAUTIONS
Observe the following precautions when working with SRS:
* Disable SRS before servicing any SRS or steering column

component. Failure to do this may result in accidental air
bag deployment and possible personal injury. Refer to
DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
* For about 60 seconds after air bag system is disabled, it
retains enough voltage to deploy air bags. After disabling
system, wait at least 60 seconds before servicing.
* After servicing, always turn ignition on from passenger-side
of vehicle in case of accidental air bag deployment.
* After servicing, check SRS warning light to verify system
operation. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK.
* Always wear safety glasses when servicing or handling an
air bag.
* The SRS-ECU must be stored in its original special container
until used for service. It must be stored in a clean, dry
place, away from sources of extreme heat, sparks and high
electrical energy.
* DO NOT expose air bag module and clockspring to temperatures
greater than 200
F (93C).
* When placing a live air bag module on a bench or other
surface, always face air bag module and trim cover up, away
from surface. This will reduce motion of module if air bag
accidentally deploys.
* After air bag deploys, air bag surface may contain deposits
of sodium hydroxide, which irritates skin. Always wear
safety glasses, rubber gloves and long-sleeved shirt during
clean-up. Wash hands using mild soap and water. Follow
correct clean-up and disposal procedures. Refer to
DISPOSAL PROCEDURES .
* Because of critical system operating requirements, DO NOT
service any SRS components. Repairs are only made by
replacing defective part(s).
* DO NOT allow any electrical source near inflator on the back
of air bag module.
* When carrying a live (undeployed) air bag module, trim cover
must be pointed away from body to minimize injury in case of
accidental air bag deployment.
* DO NOT probe wire harness connector terminals. Instead, use
SRS Check Harness (MB991530).
* DO NOT probe a wire through insulator, as this will damage
it and eventually cause failure due to corrosion.
* When performing electrical tests, prevent accidental
shorting of terminals. Such shorts can damage fuses or
components and may cause a second fault code to set, making
diagnosis of original problem more difficult.
* Never use an analog volt/ohm meter or test light in place of
a Digital Volt/Ohm Meter (DVOM). Use only a DVOM with a
maximum test current of 2 mA (milliamps) at minimum range of
resistance measurement. Also see SPECIAL TOOLS.
* If SRS is not fully functional for any reason, DO NOT drive
vehicle until system is repaired and is fully functional. DO
NOT remove bulbs, modules, sensors or other components, or
in any way disable system from operating normally. If SRS is
not functional, park vehicle until repairs are made.
SPECIAL TOOLS
To avoid air bag deployment when working on SRS, DO NOT use
electrical test equipment such as test lights, battery or A/C-powered
volt/ohmmeter, or any type of electrical equipment other than those
specified by manufacturer. See SRS RECOMMENDED TOOLS table.
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Tool Name Tool Number
For Component Replacement
Steering Wheel Puller ......................... MB990803
For Testing SRS
Digital Volt-Ohm Meter (DVOM) ...................... (1)
Multi-Use Tester II ........................... MB991502
ROM Pack ........................................... ( 2)
SRS Check Harness ............................. MB991613
For Deploying Air Bags
SRS Air Bag Adapter Harness "A" ( 3) ........... MB686560
SRS Air Bag Adapter Harness "B" ( 4) ........... MB628919
( 1) - Maximum current output of DVOM must not exceed 2 mA
(milliamps) when set on minimum range of resistance
measurement.
( 2) - ROM pack is used with multi-use tester.
( 3) - For on-vehicle deployment of driver-side air bag. For
on-vehicle or off-vehicle deployment of passenger-side
air bag.
( 4) - For off-vehicle deployment of driver-side air bag.









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DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM
WARNING: SRS system voltage is maintained for about 60 seconds after
battery cable is disconnected. After disconnecting battery
cable, wait at least 60 seconds before servicing SRS.
Failure to wait may cause accidental air bag deployment and
possible personal injury.
To disable system, turn ignition switch to LOCK position.
Disconnect negative battery cable. Shield cable end. Wait at least 60
seconds before servicing. To activate system, reconnect negative
battery cable.
DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
WARNING: Undeployed air bag must be deployed before disposal.
Disposing of an undeployed air bag may violate federal,
state and/or local laws. This also applies to vehicles that
are to be scrapped. Never sell a used air bag module.
UNDEPLOYED AIR BAG
WARNING: Deploy air bag outdoors and away from people. Air bag
deployment makes a loud noise. NEVER deploy air bag module
with trim cover face down.
NOTE: If replacing a deployed air bag, both front impact sensors
and SRS-ECU must also be replaced. If vehicle is to be
scrapped, perform PROCEDURE 1 (ON-VEHICLE DEPLOYMENT) below.
If vehicle will continue to be operated, perform PROCEDURE 2
(OFF-VEHICLE DEPLOYMENT) below.
Procedure 1 (On-Vehicle Deployment)
1) Before proceeding, follow air bag service precautions. See
SERVICE PRECAUTIONS . Open all doors and windows. Move vehicle to an
isolated area. Disconnect negative battery cable and wrap tape around
cable terminal.
2) Disconnect positive battery cable. Remove battery. Wait at