1998 MITSUBISHI MONTERO brake light

harness, dash wiring harness and joint connector C-132. Repair as
necessary. If malfunction remains, check harness between cruise
control main switch and power supply. Repair as necessary.
5) Check condition of cruise control ECU connector C-50.
Repair as necessary. If connector is okay and malfunction persists,
replace cruise control ECU.
Test No. 3
Malfunction of cruise control main switch or cruise control
ECU ground circuit may be present. Probable causes are:
* Malfunction of cruise control main switch.
* Malfunction of clockspring.
* Malfunction of connector.
* Malfunction of harness.
1) Check cruise control switches. See
CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH TESTS under COMPONENT TESTS. Replace any failed
switch. If switches are okay, check clockspring. See CLOCKSPRING TEST
under COMPONENT TESTS. If clockspring is okay, go to next step.
Replace clockspring if not okay.
2) Disconnect clockspring connector C-128 and measure voltage
between terminal No. 2 and ground. See Fig. 15. If battery voltage is
present, go to next step. If battery voltage is not present, check
condition of IOD connector A-09X, joint connector C-131, junction
block connector C-81, junction block connector C-94 and junction block
connector C-101. Repair as necessary. See Figs. 4, 16, 19, 21, 22, 26,
27 and 29. If connectors are okay and malfunction remains, check
harness between clockspring and power supply. Repair as necessary.
3) Check condition of cruise control ECU connector C-50 and
clockspring connector C-128. Repair as necessary. See Figs. 13 and 15.
If connectors are okay and malfunction remains, check harness between
clockspring and cruise control ECU. Repair as necessary.
Test No. 4
Malfunction of stoplight switch or stoplight circuit may be
present. Probable causes are:
* Malfunction of stoplight switch.
* Malfunction of connector.
* Malfunction of harness.
* Malfunction of cruise control ECU.
1) If stoplight does not illuminate with brake pedal
depressed, go to next step. If stoplight illuminates with pedal
depressed, replace cruise control ECU.
2) Check stoplight switch. See
BRAKELIGHT/STOPLIGHT SWITCH TEST under COMPONENT TESTS. Replace
stoplight switch as necessary. If stoplight switch is okay, go to next
step.
3) Disconnect stoplight switch connector C-55. See Fig. 14.
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 condition of joint connector C-131 and
junction block connector C-94. Repair as necessary. See Fig. 26. If
connectors are okay and malfunction remains, check harness between
stoplight switch and power supply. Repair as necessary.
4) Check condition of cruise control ECU connector C-50 and
stoplight switch connector C-55. Repair as necessary. If connectors
are okay and malfunction remains, check harness between stoplight
switch and cruise control ECU. Repair as necessary.
Test No. 5

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.

1) To clear trouble codes, disconnect battery cable, or use
alternative method to prevent memory loss.
2) Turn ignition on. Turn main cruise control switch and SET
switch to ON position, and within one second, turn RES switch to ON
position. Hold stoplight switch and cruise control switch in ON
position for greater than 5 seconds. Verify codes are cleared.
DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
CODE 11: VACUUM PUMP DRIVE SYSTEM
Code 11 is displayed if release valve, control valve and
motor drive signals from vacuum pump are not input to cruise control
ECU. Probable causes are:
* Malfunction of vacuum pump.
* Malfunction of stoplight switch.
* Malfunction of connector.
* Malfunction of harness.
* Malfunction of cruise control ECU.
1) Check vacuum pump. See VACUUM PUMP TEST under COMPONENT
TESTS. If vacuum pump is defective, replace vacuum pump. If vacuum
pump is okay, go to next step.
2) Disconnect cruise control actuator harness connector A-57
or A-95. See Fig. 5. At harness side of connector, check voltage
between terminal No. 1 and ground. If battery voltage is present, go
to next step. If battery voltage is not present, check stoplight
switch. See BRAKELIGHT/STOPLIGHT SWITCH TEST under COMPONENT TESTS.
Replace switch if defective. Check cruise control main switch harness
connector C-01 and stoplight switch harness connector C-55. Repair as
necessary. If malfunction remains, check harness between cruise
control main switch and vacuum pump. Repair as necessary.
3) Disconnect cruise control ECU connector C-50. See Fig. 13.
At harness side of connector, check voltage between ground and
terminals No. 12 (driving release valve), No. 13 (driving control
valve), and No. 26 (driving motor). If battery voltage is present, go\
to next step. If battery voltage is not present, check and repair
connectors A-57 or A-95 and C-111 as necessary. See Figs. 5 and 24. If
malfunction remains, check and repair harness between vacuum pump and
cruise control ECU as necessary.
4) Check cruise control ECU connector C-50. Repair as
necessary. If malfunction remains, replace cruise control ECU.
CODE 12: VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
Code 12 is displayed if vehicle speed signals from vehicle
speed sensor are not input to cruise control ECU when vehicle speed is
25 MPH or more. Probable causes are:
* Malfunction of VSS.
* Malfunction of connector.
* Malfunction of harness.
* 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, repair or replace as necessary.
2) Disconnect combination meter connector C-06. See Fig. 10.
At harness side of connector, with ignition switch in ON position,
measure voltage between terminal No. 1 and ground. If voltage is 4.5
volts or more, go to next step. If voltage is less than 4.5 volts,

check cruise control ECU connector C-50 and joint connector C-130.
Repair as necessary. See Figs. 13, 16 and 28. If malfunction remains,
check harness between combination meter (instrument cluster) and
cruise control ECU. Repair as necessary.
3) Disconnect combination meter connector C-04. See Fig. 9.
Check for continuity at harness side between terminal No. 43 and
ground. If continuity is present, go to next step. If continuity is
not present, check harness between combination meter and ground.
Repair as necessary.
4) Inspect combination meter connector C-04. If connector is
defective, repair as necessary. If connector is okay and malfunction
remains, replace cruise control ECU.
CODE 14: VACUUM PUMP POWER SUPPLY
Code 14 is displayed when drive signals for vacuum pump
release valve, control valve and motor are not input into cruise
control ECU. Probable causes are:
* Malfunction of stoplight switch.
* Malfunction of connector.
* Malfunction of harness.
* Malfunction of cruise control ECU.
1) Disconnect vacuum pump connector A-105. See Fig. 6. At
harness side of connector, check voltage between terminal No. 1 and
ground. If battery voltage is present, go to next step. If battery
voltage is not present, check stoplight switch. See
BRAKELIGHT/STOPLIGHT SWITCH TEST under COMPONENT TESTS. Replace as
necessary. If switch is okay, check connectors to combination meter,
stoplight switch and vacuum pump. Repair as necessary. If connectors
are okay and malfunction remains, check and repair circuit between
cruise control ECU and vacuum pump. If malfunction remains, replace
cruise control ECU.
2) Check connectors and circuit between cruise control ECU
and vacuum pump. See WIRING DIAGRAMS. Repair as necessary. If
connectors and circuit are okay, replace cruise control ECU.
CODE 15: CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH
Code 15 is displayed if RESUME switch or SET switch remains
on. Probable cause is malfunction of cruise control switch. Replace
cruise control switch.
CODE 16: CRUISE CONTROL ECU
Code 16 is displayed if there is an abnormality in CANCEL
hold circuit or microprocessor monitor circuit in cruise control ECU.
Probable cause is malfunction of cruise control ECU. Replace cruise
control ECU.
CODE 17: THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
Code 17 is displayed if a voltage of 1.5 volts or more exists
when closed throttle position switch is ON or 0.2 volt or less exists
when closed throttle position switch is OFF for a continuous period of
4 seconds or more. Probable causes are:
* Malfunction of throttle position sensor.
* Malfunction of connector.
* Malfunction of harness.
* Malfunction of cruise control ECU.

DIFFERENTIAL LOCK - REAR
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
1997-98 DRIVE AXLES
Mitsubishi Rear Differential Lock
Montero, Montero Sport
DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
The rear differential lock system is designed to be used only
when low-speed wheel spin occurs in a ditch, or on a slippery or
uneven surface. The indicator light will blink when switch is turned
on as system completes locking operation. After the differential is
locked, the light will stop blinking and remain on.
The rear differential lock system will not lock with vehicle
in 4H or 2H position, and if vehicle speed is greater than 7 MPH.
Vehicle speed should be maintained at less than 12 MPH during rear
differential lock operation.
NOTE: The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) does not operate when the
rear differential is locked. It is normal for the ABS
warning light to be on at this time.
COMPONENT LOCATIONS
Rear Differential Lock Air Pump
Air pump is located under left side of rear seat.
Rear Differential Lock Control Unit
Control unit is located under left side lower quarter trim
panel in rear compartment.
Rear Differential Lock Switch
Lock switch is located on lower center of instrument panel,
below radio.
Rear Differential Lock Detection Switch
Lock detection switch is located on rear differential
carrier.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
INDICATOR LIGHT FLASHES WHEN LOCK SWITCH IS TURNED ON
If vehicle speed is greater than 7 MPH, reduce speed to less
than 3 MPH. If vehicle speed is less than 7 MPH, rotate steering wheel
to right and left to reset light.
INDICATOR LIGHT FLASHES WHEN LOCK SWITCH IS TURNED OFF
If indicator flashes after lock switch is turned off, depress
and release accelerator several times while driving straight ahead to
reset light.
TESTING
REAR DIFFERENTIAL LOCK AIR PUMP

Center Differential Lock Operation
Detection Switch On transfer case.
Dual Pressure Switch On high pressure line, on
receiver-drier.
Engine Coolant Temperature Switch Top right front of engine.
Free Wheel Engage Switch Right side of engine
compartment.
High Range/Low Range Detection Switch On transfer case.
Low Range Operation Detection Switch On transfer case.
Oil Pressure Switch Lower left front of engine.
Parking Brake Switch At base of parking brake
lever.
Power Steering Pressure Switch On power steering pump.
Rear Differential Lock Detection
Switch Under rear of vehicle, on
differential.
Reed Switch Integral with speedometer.
Seat Belt Switch On driver-side seat belt
buckle.
Stoplight Switch On bracket, above brake pedal.
2WD/4WD Detection Switch On transfer case.
4WD Operation Detection Switch On transfer case.









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Amplifier Under center console, below
floor.
Data Link Connector (DLC) Behind left side of dash,
near relay box.

* ELECTRICAL SYSTEM UNIFORM INSPECTION GUIDELINES *
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
GENERAL INFORMATION
Electrical System Motorist Assurance Program
Standards For Automotive Repair
All Makes and Models
INTRODUCTION TO MOTORIST ASSURANCE PROGRAM (MAP)
CONTENTS
OVERVIEW OF MOTORIST ASSURANCE PROGRAM
OVERVIEW OF SERVICE REQUIREMENTS & SUGGESTIONS
ACTUATOR MOTORS (SOLENOIDS) (ELECTRIC)
ACTUATOR MOTORS (VACUUM)
AIR BAGS
ALTERNATORS AND GENERATORS
AMPLIFIERS
ANTENNAS
BATTERIES
BATTERY CABLES
BATTERY CABLES
BATTERY HOLD DOWN HARDWARE
BATTERY TRAYS AND HOLD DOWN HARDWARE
BATTERY WIRES
BELTS
BULB SOCKETS
BULBS, SEALED BEAMS AND LEDS
CD PLAYERS
CIGARETTE LIGHTER ASSEMBLIES
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
CLUTCH SWITCHES
CONNECTORS
CONTROL MODULES
CRUISE CONTROL BRAKE SWITCHES
CRUISE CONTROL CABLES
CRUISE CONTROL CLUTCH SWITCHES
CRUISE CONTROL LINKAGES AND CABLES
CRUISE CONTROL RESERVOIRS
CRUISE CONTROL TUBES
CRUISE CONTROL VACUUM DUMP RELEASE VALVES
CRUISE CONTROL VACUUM HOSES, TUBES AND RESERVOIRS
CRUISE CONTROL VEHICLE SPEED SENSORS
DEFOGGERS
DEFROSTERS
DELAYS
DIMMERS
ELECTRIC HEATERS
EQUALIZERS
FUSE BLOCKS
FUSE BOXES AND BLOCKS
FUSES, FUSIBLE LINKS AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
FUSIBLE LINKS
GAUGES
GENERATORS
GROUND CABLES AND STRAPS
GROUND STRAPS
HEADLIGHT ADJUSTERS
HEATING ELEMENTS (DEFROSTERS, DEFOGGERS, ELECTRIC HEATERS AND SEATS)
HORNS AND SIRENS

98V220000: FRONT BRAKE LINE INSPECTION
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN
Model(s): 1997-98 Mitsubishi Montero
Campaign No: 98V220000
Number of Affected Vehicles: 61800
Beginning Date of Manufacture: 1996 JUN
Ending Date of Manufacture: 1998 MAY
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:
Sport utility vehicles.
DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT:
The front brake lines can develop pin holes due to chaffing against
the edge of the pass-through hole in the inner fender.
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT:
Brake fluid can leak resulting in deteriorated braking performance and
illumination of the brake indicator lamp.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
Dealers will inspect the front brake lines for signs of wear and
routing. If the lines are not correctly centered in the pass-through
hole, the lines will be repositioned by bending slightly to correct.
If there is evidence of brake line wear, the brake line will be
replaced.
OWNER NOTIFICATION:
Owner notification is expected to begin October 19, 1998. Owners who
take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service
date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time
should contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037. Also contact the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline
at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday
through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more
information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing
impaired, call (800) 424-9153.