1998 MITSUBISHI MONTERO lights

allowing metal objects to contact the battery posts and the
vehicle at the same time.
CAUTION: Never disconnect the battery while the engine is running;
doing so could damage the car's electrical components.
REPLACING BLOWN FUSES
Before replacing a blown fuse, remove ignition key, turn off
all lights and accessories to avoid damaging the electrical system. Be
sure to use fuse with the correct indicated amperage rating. The use
of an incorrect amperage rating fuse may result in a dangerous
electrical system overload.
BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATOR
Indicator will cause a squealing or scraping noise, warning
that brake pads need replacement.
BRAKE FLUID
WARNING: DO NOT use reclaimed fluid or fluid that has been stored
in old or open containers. It is essential that foreign
particles and other liquids are kept out of the brake fluid
reservoir.
CATALYTIC CONVERTER
Continued operation of vehicle with a severe malfunction
could cause converter to overheat, resulting in possible damage to
converter and vehicle.
ENGINE COOLANT SERVICE
WARNING: To avoid the danger of being scalded never change the coolant
when the engine is hot.
WARNING: Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot Serious
burns could be caused by high pressure fluid escaping from
the radiator.
CAUTION: When adding or replacing engine coolant, use a high quality
ethylene glycol antifreeze diluted with 50% distilled water.
When putting the cap on the reserve tank, line up the arrow
on the cap and the arrow on the tank, or coolant can leak out
ENGINE DRIVE BELT SERVICE
WARNING: Be sure the ignition key is OFF. The engine could rotate
unexpectedly.
ENGINE OIL
WARNING: The engine oil may be high enough to burn your fingers
when the drain plug is loosened. Wait until the drain plug
is cool enough to touch with you bare hands.
WARNING: Continuous contact with used engine oil has been found to
cause skin cancer in laboratory animals. Brief contact with
used engine oil may irritate skin. To minimize your exposure
to used oil, wear a long sleeve shirt and moisture-proof
gloves when changing oil. If oil contacts your skin, wash

2 - 10 Amp (Red)
Radio
3 - 10 Amp (Red)
Heater Relay
4 - 10 Amp (Red)
4A/T
5 - 20 Amp (Yellow)
Front & Rear Air Conditioner
6 - 10 Amp (Red)
Turn Signals
7 - 10 Amp (Red)
Meters
8 - 10 Amp (Red)
Horn
9 - 15 Amp (Light Blue)
Wiper
10 - 10 Amp (Red)
Power Window Control
11 - 10 Amp (Red)
Four Wheel Drive System, Overdrive Control (Vehicles With
Automatic Transmission Only)
12 - 15 Amp (Light Blue)
Power Door Locks
13 - 10 Amp (Red)
Doom Light, Clock
14 - 15 Amp (Light Blue)
Backup Lights
15 - 15 Amp (Light Blue)
Stoplights
16 - 25 Amp
Heater
17 - 15 Amp (Light Blue)
Accessory Socket
18 - 10 Amp (Red)
Rear Heater
19 - Spare Fuse
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Fig. 4: Engine Compartment Fusible Links
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.

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 Defogger
6 - 30 Amp (Green)
Power Window Control
7 - 30 Amp (Green)
Air Conditioner
8 - 40 Amp
Lights
9 - 10 Amp (Red)
AIR CONDITIONING & HEAT Compressor
10 - 25 Amp
Condenser Fan
11 - 10 Amp (Red)
Tail Lights
12 - 10 Amp (Red)
Headlight Upper Beam
13 - 10 Amp (Red)
Hazard Warning Flashers

terminals. See Fig. 1. Select 10-amp scale.
3) Turn off all electrical accessories. Turn off interior
lights, underhood lamp, trunk light, illuminated entry, etc. To avoid
damaging ammeter or obtaining a false meter reading, all accessories
must be off before turning test switch knob to OFF position.
4) Turn test switch knob to OFF position to allow current to
flow through ammeter. If meter reads wrong polarity, turn test switch
to ON position and reverse leads. Turn test switch to OFF position.
Observe current reading. If reading is less than 2 amps, turn test
switch to ON position to keep electrical circuits powered-up.
5) Select low amp scale. Switch lead to the correct meter
position. Turn test switch to OFF position and compare results to
normal current draw. See the GENERAL MOTORS PARASITIC LOAD TABLE . If
current draw is unusually high for the vehicle's overall electrical
system, remove system fuses one at a time until current draw returns
to normal.
6) Turn test switch to ON position each time door is opened
or fuse is removed. Turn switch to OFF position to read current draw
value through meter. When the cause of excessive current drain has
been located and repaired, remove test switch and reconnect negative
battery cable to the negative battery terminal.
Fig. 1: Connecting Kent-Moore Disconnect Tool (J-38758)
Courtesy of General Motors Corp.
GENERAL MOTORS PARASITIC LOAD TABLE (MILLIAMPS)









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If continuity is not as specified, replace steering column combination
switch.
STEERING COLUMN COMBINATION SWITCH CONTINUITY CHECK TABLE (DIAMANTE)









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Switch Check Continuity
& Position Between Terminals No.
Lights Switch (1)
Foglight ON ...................................... 3 & 7
Headlight ON .................................. 2, 5 & 8
Taillight ON ..................................... 5 & 8
Dimmer Switch ( 2)
Low Beam ......................................... 3 & 4
High Beam ........................................ 4 & 6
Passing
Low Beam ............................. 1, 2 & 6; 3 & 4
High Beam ............................ 1, 2 & 6; 4 & 6
Turn Signal Switch ( 3)
Left Turn ........................................ 5 & 8
Right Turn ....................................... 7 & 8
( 1) - Check at connector "A". See Fig. 2.
( 2) - Check at connector "B". See Fig. 2.
( 3) - Check at connector "C". See Fig. 2.









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Fig. 1: Exploded View Of Steering Column (Diamante)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America

between specified terminals. See Fig. 12. If continuity is not as
specified, replace key reminder switch.
Lighting & Turn Signal Switch Tests
Disconnect steering column combination switch connector.
Check continuity between specified terminals. See
STEERING COLUMN COMBINATION SWITCH CONTINUITY CHECK TABLE (GALANT) .
See Figs. 11 and 13. If continuity is not as specified, replace
steering column combination switch.
STEERING COLUMN COMBINATION SWITCH CONTINUITY CHECK TABLE (GALANT)









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Switch Check Continuity
& Position Between Terminals No.
Lights Switch
Headlight ON .............. ( 1) 1 & ( 2) 6; ( 2) 5 & ( 2) 7
Taillight ON ( 2) ................................. 5 & 7
Dimmer Switch ( 1)
Low Beam ......................................... 4 & 6
High Beam ........................................ 3 & 4
Passing
Low Beam ............................. 1, 2 & 6; 3 & 4
High Beam ............................ 1, 2 & 6; 4 & 6
Turn Signal Switch ( 2)
Left Turn ........................................ 3 & 8
Right Turn ....................................... 8 & 9
( 1) - Check at connector "A". See Fig. 13.
( 2) - Check at connector "B". See Fig. 13.









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Fig. 13: Identifying Lighting & Turn Signal Switches (Galant)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America
Wiper/Washer Switch Tests
Disconnect steering column combination switch connector.

3.5L, Engine Performance Circuits, Federal (3 of 3)
EXTERIOR LIGHTS

Ground Distribution Circuit
HEADLIGHTS