
MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
1997-98 MAINTENANCE
Mitsubishi Maintenance Information
Montero Sport
* PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *
NOTE: For scheduled maintenance intervals and the related fluid
capacities, fluid specifications and labor times for major
service intervals, see SCHEDULED SERVICES article below:
* SCHEDULED SERVICES
Warranty information and specifications for fluid
capacities, lubrication specifications, wheel and tire size,
and battery type are covered in this article.
MODEL IDENTIFICATION
VIN LOCATION
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is located on the
left side of the dash panel at the base of the windshield. The VIN
chart explains the code characters.
VIN CODE ID EXPLANATION
Numbers preceding the explanations in the legend below refer
to the sequence of characters as listed on VIN identification label.
See VIN example below.
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(VIN) J A 4 F J 4 3 E 1 H J 0 0 0 0 0 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
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1 - Manufacturing Country
J
* Japan
2 - Manufacturer
A * Mitsubishi Motor Corp.
3 - Vehicle Type
4 * Multi-Purpose Vehicle
4 - GVW & Brake Type
M * 5001-6000 Lbs., Hydraulic Brakes
5 - Vehicle Line
R * Montero
6 - Vehicle Series
4 * High
5 * Premium
7 - Body Type
1 * 5-Door Wagon

POWER WINDOWS
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
1998 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT
Mitsubishi - Power Windows
Mirage, Montero, Montero Sport & 3000GT
DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
With ignition switch in RUN position, battery voltage is
applied to master power window switch located on driver's door. Master
power window switch provides power and ground for all power window
switches and motors. Master power window switch offers one-touch
operation of driver's window. A solid state control unit, incorporated
in master switch, fully lowers driver's window when switch is
completely depressed. Master switch also includes lock-out feature to
prevent passengers from operating any of the other power window door
switches.
COMPONENT LOCATIONS
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Component Location
Power Window Relay ( 1) .......... In Passenger Compartment
Fuse/Relay Block
( 1) - See Fig. 1.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
POWER WINDOWS INOPERATIVE
Check for faulty fusible link, faulty power window relay or
faulty power window switches. See WIRING DIAGRAMS.
ONE WINDOW FAILS TO OPERATE
If one window does not operate, even if both master and
passenger side power window switches are pressed, check for faulty
master power window switch or power window motor that is inoperative.
If one window does not operate only when either master or passenger
side power window switch is pressed, but does operate when both
switches are pressed, check power window switch that is inoperative.
ONE-TOUCH SWITCH FUNCTION INOPERATIVE
Replace master power window switch.
COMPONENT TESTS
CIRCUIT BREAKER TEST
Press UP switch to fully close window. Continue to press
switch for 10 seconds. Release UP switch and immediately press DOWN
switch. If window begins to open within 60 seconds, circuit breaker is

STARTER
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
1998 STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEMS
Mitsubishi - Starters
Diamante, Eclipse, Galant, Mirage, Montero, Montero Sport,
3000GT
DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
Starter is a conventional 12-volt, 4-pole brush-type motor,
with direct or gear reduction drive. Starter-mounted solenoid shifts
overrunning clutch and pinion into flywheel when starter is energized.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
NOTE: See TROUBLE SHOOTING article in the GENERAL INFORMATION
section.
ON-VEHICLE TESTING
TROUBLE SHOOTING
1) If starter motor does not operate at all:
* Check starter coil.
* Check electrical connections.
* Check clutch pedal position switch (M/T).
* Check starter relay (M/T).
* Check park/neutral position switch (A/T).
2) If starter motor does not stop, check starter magnetic
switch solenoid.
STARTER RELAY
Diamante, Galant & Montero
1) Remove starter relay. See STARTER RELAY LOCATIONS table.
With no power supplied to any relay, continuity should exist between
relay terminals No. 1 and 2. See WIRING DIAGRAMS.
2) Connect a jumper wire from positive battery terminal to
relay terminal No. 1 and another jumper wire from negative battery
terminal to relay terminal No. 2. Continuity should exist between
relay terminals No. 3 and 4. Replace relay as necessary.
Eclipse (A/T With Theft Alarm)
1) Remove starter relay. See STARTER RELAY LOCATIONS table.
With no power supplied to any relay, continuity should exist between
relay terminals No. 1 and 2. See WIRING DIAGRAMS.
2) Connect a jumper wire from positive battery terminal to
relay terminal No. 1 and another jumper wire from negative battery
terminal to relay terminal No. 2. Continuity should exist between
relay terminals No. 3 and 4. Replace relay as necessary.
Eclipse (A/T Without Theft Alarm)
1) Remove starter relay. See STARTER RELAY LOCATIONS table.
With no power supplied to any relay, continuity should exist between
relay terminals No. 1 and 3. See WIRING DIAGRAMS.
2) Connect a jumper wire from positive battery terminal to
relay terminal No. 1 and another jumper wire from negative battery

terminal to relay terminal No. 3. Continuity should exist between
relay terminals No. 4 and 5. Replace relay as necessary.
Eclipse (M/T With Theft Alarm)
1) Remove starter relay. See STARTER RELAY LOCATIONS table.
With no power supplied to any relay, continuity should exist between
relay terminals No. 1 and 3. See WIRING DIAGRAMS.
2) Connect a jumper wire from positive battery terminal to
relay terminal No. 3 and another jumper wire from negative battery
terminal to relay terminal No. 1. Continuity should exist between
relay terminals No. 2 and 5. Replace relay as necessary.
Eclipse (M/T Without Theft Alarm)
1) Remove starter relay. See STARTER RELAY LOCATIONS table.
With no power supplied to any relay, continuity should exist between
relay terminals No. 1 and 2. See WIRING DIAGRAMS.
2) Connect a jumper wire from positive battery terminal to
relay terminal No. 1 and another jumper wire from negative battery
terminal to relay terminal No. 2. Continuity should exist between
relay terminals No. 3 and 4. Replace relay as necessary.
Mirage
1) Remove starter relay. See STARTER RELAY LOCATIONS table.
With no power supplied to any relay, continuity should exist between
relay terminals No. 1 and 3. See WIRING DIAGRAMS.
2) Connect a jumper wire from positive battery terminal to
relay terminal No. 3 and another jumper wire from negative battery
terminal to relay terminal No. 1. Continuity should exist between
relay terminals No. 2 and 4. Replace relay as necessary.
Montero Sport With A/T
1) Remove starter relay. See STARTER RELAY LOCATIONS table.
With no power supplied to any relay, continuity should exist between
relay terminals No. 1 and 3. See WIRING DIAGRAMS.
2) Connect a jumper wire from positive battery terminal to
relay terminal No. 3 and another jumper wire from negative battery
terminal to relay terminal No. 1. Continuity should exist between
relay terminals No. 2 and 5. Replace relay as necessary.
Montero Sport With M/T
1) Remove starter relay. See STARTER RELAY LOCATIONS table.
With no power supplied to any relay, continuity should exist between
relay terminals No. 1 and 3. See WIRING DIAGRAMS.
2) Connect a jumper wire from positive battery terminal to
relay terminal No. 1 and another jumper wire from negative battery
terminal to relay terminal No. 3. Continuity should exist between
relay terminals No. 2 and 4. Replace relay as necessary.
3000GT
1) Remove starter relay. See STARTER RELAY LOCATIONS table.
With no power supplied to any relay, continuity should exist between
relay terminals No. 1 and 2 and between relay terminals No. 3 and 4.
See Fig. 1 .
2) Connect a jumper wire from positive battery terminal to
relay terminal No. 1 and another jumper wire from negative battery
terminal to relay terminal No. 2. Continuity should exist between
relay terminals No. 3 and 5. See Fig. 1. Replace relay as necessary.
STARTER RELAY LOCATIONS TABLE
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Application Location
Diamante ............. At Left Front Fender, Inside Fuse/Relay Block