1998 MITSUBISHI MONTERO indicator switch

CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
1998 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT
Mitsubishi - Cruise Control Systems
Montero
DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
WARNING: Deactivate air bag system before performing any service
operation. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. Do not
apply electrical power to any component on steering column
without first deactivating air bag system. Air bag may
deploy.
Cruise control system is electronically and vacuum
controlled. System components include a control unit, actuator, vacuum
pump, cruise control switch, clutch pedal position switch (M/T),
cruise indicator light, diode, Park/Neutral (P/N) switch (A/T),
stoplight switch, vehicle speed sensor and A/T control unit (if
equipped).
System has self-diagnostic capability. When self-diagnostic
mode is activated, each switch and sensor is checked for defects. When
cruise control system has been canceled without using a normal cancel
method, a trouble code will be set and stored in control unit. Trouble
codes can be retrieved to help determine which circuit is
malfunctioning.
COMPONENT LOCATIONS
COMPONENT LOCATIONS TABLE








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Component Location
Cruise Control ECU .............. Behind Dash, On Steering
Column Bracket
Data Link Connector (DLC) ....... Under Left Side Of Dash,
Near Steering Column
Vehicle Speed Sensor ........... On Speedometer Assembly &
On Transmission
Throttle Position Sensor ........ Mounted On Throttle Body









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ADJUSTMENTS
CRUISE CONTROL CABLE
Remove link protector. Loosen lock nut. Hold link "A" so that
it touches link "B". Adjust free play by turning adjusting nut until
free play is.04-.08" (1-2 mm). Tighten lock nut. See Fig. 1 or 2.

* PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *
NOTE: For further trouble shooting information, see INPUT
INSPECTION CHART. See Fig. 3. See
INSPECTION CHART FOR TROUBLE SYMPTOMS table under SYMPTOM
TESTS.
PRELIMINARY CHECKS
Inspect vacuum pump, linkage assembly, actuator, cables and
vacuum hoses. Ensure linkage and cables move smoothly. Ensure cables
do not have excessive slack or tension.
CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH FUNCTION TEST
NOTE: If vehicle speed decreases about 9 MPH less than the set
speed, set speed will be canceled. Speed will not set beyond
system limit of 124 MPH.
1) Cruise control switch is part of multifunction switch
mounted on steering column. To operate cruise control system, turn
ignition on. Turn cruise control switch to ON position. Ensure switch
indicator light comes on.
2) With cruise control switch in ON position, drive vehicle
at least 25 MPH. Press and release SET button. Vehicle speed should
stay at set speed. Instrument cluster cruise indicator light should
come on. To increase set speed, turn control switch to RESUME position
and hold until new set speed is reached.
3) To lower set speed, press SET button and hold until new
set speed is reached. To return to set speed after cancellation, move
resume switch to ON position. Vehicle speed should return to previous
setting before cancellation. Set speed should cancel when any of the
following occurs:
* Brake pedal is depressed.
* Cruise control main switch is turned to OFF position.
* Ignition switch is turned to OFF position.
* Transmission is shifted to Neutral.
SYSTEM CANCELS OR WILL NOT RESET AFTER CANCELLATION
1) Check for trouble codes. See RETRIEVING CODES under SELF-
DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. If no trouble codes are stored, ensure cruise
control can be set.
2) If cruise control can be set, system may have canceled due
to driving on steep hills, or a loose wiring connection. If cruise
control still cannot be set, perform SYSTEM INPUT TESTS under SYMPTOMS
TESTS.
3) If SYSTEM INPUT TESTS check okay, check vacuum pump
circuit. See CODE 11 under DIAGNOSTIC TESTS. If SYSTEM INPUT TESTS do
not check okay, see INPUT INSPECTION CHART. See Fig. 3.
SYMPTOM TESTS
SYSTEM INPUT TESTS
1) System input tests should be performed if no trouble codes
are stored when performing RETRIEVING CODES under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC
SYSTEM. System input tests cycle each cruise control switch and
sensor.

2) Use scan tool for system input check according to
operating instructions provided with scan tool. Connect leads of
analog voltmeter between cruise control terminal and ground terminal
of data link connector. See Fig. 35.
3) Turn ignition on. To display results of input check, move
cruise control SET switch to ON position. Then turn MAIN switch to ON
position. Within one second, activate RESUME switch. Codes will
display if circuit tested is okay. See Fig. 3.
Fig. 3: Input Inspection Chart
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America
INSPECTION CHART FOR TROUBLE SYMPTOMS TABLE









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Trouble Symptom Perform Test No.
Communication With Scan Tool Not Possible
(Communication With All Systems Not Possible) ........ 1
Communication With Cruise Control ECU Not Possible ..... 2
Diagnostic Inspection Possible/Input Inspection
Not Possible ......................................... 3
Cruise Control Does Not Cancel
With Brake Pedal Depressed ........................... 4
With Select Lever In Neutral ......................... 5
With CANCEL Switch ON ................................ 6
Diagnosis Display Normal/Cruise Control Will Not Set ... 7
Cruise Control Cannot Be Set ........................... 8
Hunting Occurs At Set Speed ............................ 9
With Cruise Control Main Switch ON,
Switch Indicator Does Not Illuminate
(Cruise Control Operation Normal) .................. 10
Cruise Control Main Switch Illumination Light
Does Not Illuminate ................................. 11
Indicator Light Inside Combination Meter

13. If input switch Code 26 is still displayed, go to TEST NO. 14. If
codes are no longer displayed, replace cruise control ECU.
Test No. 9
A malfunction of Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) or incorrect
vacuum in cruise control vacuum pump or actuator may be present.
Probable causes are:
* Malfunction of VSS.
* Malfunction of cruise control vacuum pump.
* Malfunction of actuator.
* Malfunction of cruise control ECU.
1) Check vehicle speed sensor. See VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR TEST
under COMPONENT TESTS. If speed sensor is okay, go to next step. If
speed sensor is defective, replace VSS.
2) Check cruise control vacuum pump. See VACUUM PUMP TEST
under COMPONENT TESTS. If pump is defective, replace pump. If pump is
okay, go to next step.
3) Check actuator. See ACTUATOR TEST under COMPONENT TESTS.
If actuator is defective, replace actuator. If actuator is okay,
replace cruise control ECU.
Test No. 10
A blown bulb in cruise control main switch or malfunction of
cruise control main switch is probable cause of malfunction. Replace
cruise control main switch.
Test No. 11
A malfunction of cruise control main switch, harness or
connector may exist. Probable causes are:
* Malfunction of cruise control main switch.
* Malfunction of connector.
* Malfunction of harness.
1) Check cruise control main switch. See
CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH TESTS under COMPONENT TESTS. If switch is okay,
go to next step. If switch is defective, replace cruise control main
switch.
2) Disconnect cruise control main switch connector C-01. At
harness side of connector, measure voltage between terminal No. 2 and
ground. If battery voltage is present, go to next step. If battery
voltage is not present, check joint connector C-130 and junction block
connector C-80. Repair as necessary. See Figs. 16, 18, 26 and 28. If
connectors are okay and malfunction remains, check harness between
cruise control main switch and power supply. Repair as necessary.
3) Check cruise control main switch connector C-01,
combination meter connector C-04, and joint connector C-130. Repair as
necessary. See Figs. 8, 9, 16 and 28. If connectors are okay and
malfunction remains, check harness between cruise control main switch
and dash lights rheostat. Repair as necessary.
Test No. 12
A malfunction of bulb, connector or harness may exist.
Probable causes are:
* Malfunction of bulb.
* Malfunction of connector.
* Malfunction of harness.
* Malfunction of cruise control ECU.
1) Perform cruise control indicator test. See

CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR TEST under COMPONENT TESTS. If cruise control
indicator is defective, replace indicator. If indicator checks okay,
go to next step.
2) If cruise control indicator illuminates when cruise
control connector C-50 terminal No. 23 is grounded at harness side,
replace cruise control ECU. If indicator does not illuminate, check
combination meter connector C-12 and cruise control ECU connector C-
50. Repair as necessary. If connectors are okay and malfunction
remains, check harness between combination meter and cruise control
ECU. Repair as necessary.
Test No. 13
1) Perform stoplight switch test. See
BRAKELIGHT/STOPLIGHT SWITCH TEST under COMPONENT TESTS. If switch is
okay, go to next step. If switch is defective, replace brakelight
switch.
2) Check cruise control ECU connector C-50, stoplight switch
connector C-55 and joint connector C-131. Repair as necessary. See
Figs. 13 , 14, 16 and 29. If connectors are okay and malfunction
remains, check harness between joint connector C-131 and cruise
control ECU.
Test No. 14 (A/T)
1) Perform park/neutral switch test. See
PARK/NEUTRAL SWITCH TEST under COMPONENT TESTS. If switch is okay, go
to next step. If switch is defective, replace switch.
2) Check starter relay. Replace if defective. If relay is
okay, check cruise control ECU connector C-50 and joint connector C-
130. Repair as necessary. See Figs. 13, 16 and 28. If connectors are
okay and malfunction remains, check harness between cruise control ECU
and power supply.
COMPONENT TESTS
ACTUATOR TEST
Remove actuator. Apply vacuum to actuator. Actuator linkage
holder should move more than 1.38" (35 mm). Actuator diaphragm should
hold vacuum. Replace actuator if actuator does not test as specified.
BRAKELIGHT/STOPLIGHT SWITCH TEST
Disconnect stoplight switch connector C-55. When brake pedal
is pressed, continuity should be present between terminals No. 2 and
3. See Fig. 14. When brake pedal is released, continuity should be
present between terminals No. 1 and 4. Replace switch if it does not
test as specified.
CLOCKSPRING TEST
WARNING: Deactivate air bag system before performing any service
operation. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. Do not
apply electrical power to any component on steering column
without first deactivating air bag system. Air bag may
deploy.
If clockspring fails any check, replace with a NEW
clockspring.
1) Check connectors and protective tube for damage and
deformities.
2) Visually check case for damage or deformities.

Throttle Position Sensor
1) Disconnect sensor connector. Resistance between terminals
No. 1 and 4 should be 3500-6500 ohms. Use an analog ohmmeter to
measure resistance between terminals No. 1 and 3. See Fig. 25.
2) Slowly open throttle valve to wide open throttle.
Resistance should change smoothly as throttle is opened. Replace
throttle position sensor if it does not test as specified.
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR TEST
With combination meter (instrument cluster) removed, check
for continuity between terminals No. 4 and 5. See Fig. 33. If there is
no continuity, replace cruise control indicator bulb.
Fig. 33: Identifying Combination Meter Connector
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America
CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH TESTS
CANCEL, SET & RESUME Switches
1) Remove lower steering column cover. Disconnect 2-pin
switch connector. Operate and test switch. When CANCEL switch is
operated between terminals No. 1 and 2, zero ohms resistance should be
indicated.
2) When RESUME switch is operated, 820 ohms resistance should
be present between terminals No. 1 and 2. When SET switch is operated,
2700 ohms resistance should be present between terminals No. 1 and 2.
Replace cruise control switch if it does not test as specified.

DEFOGGER - REAR WINDOW
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
1998 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT
Mitsubishi - Rear Window Defoggers
Diamante, Eclipse, Galant, Mirage, Montero, Montero Sport,
3000GT
DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
Rear window defogger is a heating filament grid bonded to
inside of window. Rear window defogger is controlled by defogger
switch on instrument panel and a defogger relay.
On Montero, a timer relay controls defogger operation for 9-
11 minutes, then turns defogger off. On Eclipse and Galant, defogger
timer circuit is integral with Electronic Timer Alarm Control System
(ETACS) ECU. Timer will operate defogger for 11 minutes then turn off,\
even with defogger switch in ON position and indicator light
illuminated. On Diamante, timer will operate defogger for 20 minutes,
then turn off.
COMPONENT LOCATIONS
COMPONENT LOCATIONS TABLE








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Component Location
A/C ECU
Diamante ......................... Behind Center Of Dash
Data Link Connector (DLC) ....... Under Left Side Of Dash,
Near Steering Column
Defogger Relay
Montero Sport ....................... Under Left Side Of
Glove Compartment
Except Montero Sport ................... On Relay Block,
Behind Left Side Of Dash
Defogger Timer
Diamante ......................... Integral With A/C ECU
Eclipse & Galant ............... Integral With ETACS-ECU
Montero ...................... Behind Left Side Of Dash,
Behind Speaker
ETACS-ECU ......................... Above Left Kick Panel,
On Junction Block









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TROUBLE SHOOTING
* PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *
NOTE: For additional trouble shooting information on Eclipse and
Galant, see SYMPTOM TESTS.
DEFOGGER DOES NOT WORK
Check for blown fuse, poor contact, defective defogger
switch, poor connection or open wire.
DEFOGGER TIMER INOPERATIVE

Check defogger switch or defogger timer. See COMPONENT TESTS.
INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT WORK
Check for burned out bulb, open circuit or poor connection.
INDICATOR LIGHT IS DIM
Check rheostat or indicator bulb.
SYMPTOM TESTS
INPUT SIGNAL INSPECTION
NOTE: The following information only applies to Eclipse and Galant.
NOTE: Perform input signal inspection before proceeding with
SYSTEM TESTS .
Eclipse & Galant
1) Input signal inspection can be performed using scan tool
or an analog voltmeter. To perform inspection using scan tool, go to
next step. To perform inspection using an analog voltmeter, go to step
3).
2) Turn ignition off. Connect scan tool to Data Link
Connector (DLC). Turn ignition on and then off. If buzzer on scan tool\
sounds when ignition was turned on, ECU input signal is normal. If
buzzer did not sound, go to SYSTEM TESTS.
3) Turn ignition off. Connect DTC Check Harness (MB991529) t\
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DLC terminals No. 4 or 5 (ground) and terminal No. 9. See Fig. 1.
Connect voltmeter leads to check harness leads. Turn ignition switch
on, then off. If voltmeter deflects once when ignition was turned on,
ECU input signal is normal. If voltmeter did not deflect, go to
SYSTEM TESTS .
Fig. 1: Identifying Data Link Connector (DLC) Terminals
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America
SYSTEM TESTS