1998 MITSUBISHI MONTERO ignition

than 0.5 volt or more than 4.5 volts, or an open or short
circuit in "G" sensor system.
1) Disconnect "G" sensor connector. Sensor is located on
bracket under center console, next to shifter. See Fig. 10. Connect
Special Tool (MB991348) between sensor and connector. Using a DVOM,
check voltage between sensor connector terminals No. 2 (Blue/White
wire) and No. 3 (Black/Red wire). Voltage should be 2.38-2.62 volts.
If voltage is as specified, reconnect sensor connector and go to step
3). If voltage is not as specified, leave special tool and DVOM
connected and go to next step.
2) Note top center position of sensor, and remove sensor. See
"G" SENSOR under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION . Secure sensor so that arrow
on sensor is facing straight down. Voltage should be 3.4-3.6 volts. If
voltage is specified, reinstall sensor and go to next step. If voltage
is not as specified, replace sensor.
3) Turn ignition off. Disconnect ECU 26-pin connector. Turn
ignition on. Check voltage between ECU 26-pin connector terminals No.
4 and 17. See Figs. 5-6. Voltage should be 2.4-2.6 volts. If voltage
is as specified, go to next step. If voltage is not as specified,
check and repair connectors and related wiring harness between ECU and
sensor. See WIRING DIAGRAMS .
4) Check and repair ECU 26-pin connector. If connector is
okay, replace ECU.
Fig. 10: Locating "G" Sensor
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
DTC 33: STOPLIGHT SWITCH SYSTEM

NOTE: DTC is set if ECU detects stoplight switch stays on for 15
minutes or more, or an open circuit in stoplight switch
system.
1) Check if stoplights are functioning correctly. If
stoplights function correctly, go to next step. If stoplights do not
function correctly, check and repair stoplight circuit. See
WIRING DIAGRAMS.
2) Turn ignition off. Disconnect ECU 22-pin connector. Using
DVOM, measure voltage between ECU 22-pin connector terminal No. 34 and
ground while depressing brake pedal. See Figs. 5-6. If battery voltage
is present, go to next step. If battery voltage is not present, check
and repair connectors and related wiring harness between stoplight
switch and ECU. See WIRING DIAGRAMS.
3) Check and repair ECU 22-pin connector. If connector is
okay, replace ECU.
DTC 41, 42 OR 43: SOLENOID VALVE CIRCUIT
NOTE: DTC sets if ECU senses that solenoid is on with no power
supplied, or off with power supplied.
1) Disconnect hydraulic unit connectors. Using ohmmeter,
check resistance between hydraulic unit connectors terminals No. 4 and
12, 5 and 12, and 6 and 12. See Fig. 11. Resistance should be 4.04-4.
54 ohms. If resistance is as specified, go to next step. If resistance
is not as specified, replace faulty hydraulic unit. See HYDRAULIC UNIT
under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
2) Check resistance between hydraulic unit connectors
terminals No. 1 and 12, 2 and 12, and 3 and 12. Resistance should be
8.04-8.59 ohms. If resistance is as specified, go to next step. If
resistance is not as specified, replace faulty hydraulic unit. See
HYDRAULIC UNIT under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
3) Turn ignition off. Disconnect ECU connectors. Check
continuity of each circuit between ECU connectors and hydraulic unit
connectors. See WIRING DIAGRAMS. If continuity exists, go to next
step. If continuity does not exist, check and repair connectors and
related wiring harness between ECU and hydraulic unit. See
WIRING DIAGRAMS .
4) Check continuity between hydraulic unit connector terminal
No. 12 and ABS relay box terminal No. 1. See Figs. 4 and 11. If
continuity exists, go to next step. If continuity does not exist,
check and repair connectors and related wiring harness between
hydraulic unit and ABS relay box. See WIRING DIAGRAMS.
5) Check and repair ECU connectors. If connectors are okay,
replace ECU.
Fig. 11: Identifying Hydraulic Unit Connector Terminals
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
DTC 51: VALVE RELAY

NOTE: DTC is set if valve relay is removed or if no power is
supplied to relay.
1) Inspect ABS relay box. See Fig. 3. Replace ABS relay box
if needed. If ABS relay box is okay, go to next step.
2) Disconnect ABS relay box 8-pin connector. Turn ignition
on. Using a DVOM, check voltage between ABS relay box 8-pin harness
connector terminal No. 6 and ground. See Fig. 4. If battery voltage
exists, go to next step. If battery voltage does not exist, check and
repair wiring harness between ABS valve relay and fusible link No. 1.
See WIRING DIAGRAMS .
3) Disconnect ECU connectors. Check resistance between ECU
22-pin connector terminal No. 37 and ECU 26-pin connector terminal No.
26. Resistance should be 60-120 ohms. If resistance is as specified,
go to next step. If resistance is not as specified, check and repair
connectors and related wiring harness between ABS valve relay and ECU.
See WIRING DIAGRAMS .
4) Check continuity between ECU 22-pin connector terminal No.
48 and ground. If continuity exists, go to next step. If continuity
does not exist, check and repair wiring harness between ABS valve
relay and ECU. See WIRING DIAGRAMS.
5) Check and repair ECU 22-pin connector. If connector is
okay, replace ECU.
DTC 53: MOTOR RELAY
NOTE: DTC is set when ECU detects motor relay on but motor does
not run, motor relay off but motor does not stop, or when
motor relay is faulty.
1) Using scan tool, perform hydraulic unit actuator test. If
motor is not operating, go to next step. If motor is still operating,
repair wiring harness between hydraulic unit and ECU. See
WIRING DIAGRAMS .
2) Inspect ABS relay box. See Fig. 3. Replace ABS relay box
if needed. If ABS relay box is okay, go to next step.
3) Disconnect ABS relay box 2-pin connector. Using DVOM,
check voltage between 2-pin connector terminal No. 11 and ground. See
Fig. 4 . If battery voltage is present, go to next step. If battery
volt age is not present, check and repair wiring harness between ABS
motor relay and fusible link No. 1. See WIRING DIAGRAMS.
4) Turn ignition off. Disconnect ECU connectors. Check
resistance between ECU 22-pin connector terminal No. 38 and 26-pin
connector terminal No. 26. Resistance should be 26-38 ohms. If
resistance is as specified, go to next step. If resistance is not as
specified, check and repair connectors and related wiring harness
between ABS motor and ECU. See WIRING DIAGRAMS.
5) Check resistance between ECU 22-pin connector terminal No.
49 and ground. Resistance should be 0.1-0.3 ohm. If resistance is as
specified, go to next step. If resistance is not as specified, check
and repair hydraulic unit motor ground connection or wiring harness
between ECU and hydraulic unit. See WIRING DIAGRAMS.
6) Check motor operation. Momentarily apply battery voltage
to hydraulic unit connector terminal No. 11. See Fig. 11. If motor
operates, go to next step. If motor does not operate, replace
hydraulic unit.
7) Check and repair ECU 22-pin connector. If connector is
okay, replace ECU.
COMPONENT TESTS
4WD CONTROL UNIT

AUTO TRANS DIAGNOSIS - R4AW3 & V4AW3
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
1997-98 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS
Mitsubishi R4AW3 & V4AW3 Electronic Controls
Montero, Montero Sport
APPLICATION
TRANSMISSION APPLICATION








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Vehicle Transmission Model
Montero Sport 2WD ............................................ R4AW3
Montero & Montero Sport 4WD .................................. V4AW3









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CAUTION: Vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).
When servicing vehicle, use care to avoid accidental air bag
deployment. SRS-related components are located in steering
column, center console, instrument panel and lower panel on
instrument panel. DO NOT use electrical test equipment on
these circuits. If necessary, deactivate SRS before servicing
components. See AIR BAG SERVICING article in APPLICATIONS &
IDENTIFICATION.
DESCRIPTION
Automatic transmission is a 4-speed electronically controlled
transmission. Solenoids that control shift changes are located in
valve body. Solenoids are controlled by a Transmission Control Module
(TCM). TCM receives information from various input devices and uses
this information to control shift solenoids for transmission shifting
and lock-up solenoid for torque converter lock-up.
An Overdrive (OD) switch is mounted on the shift lever. When
OD switch is depressed to ON position, transmission will shift into
4th gear when shift lever is in "D" position, and OD OFF light on
instrument panel will go off. When OD switch is released to OFF
position, transmission will shift into 3rd gear, and OD OFF light on
instrument panel will illuminate.
A pattern select switch is located near shift lever on center
console. Pattern select switch contains a NORMAL and a HOLD operating
position. When pattern select switch is depressed (HOLD position) with\
shift lever in Drive position, transmission starts in 2nd gear.
Upshifts and downshifts will occur at a higher vehicle speed than with
switch in NORMAL position. See MITSUBISHI R4AW3 & V4AW3 OVERHAUL
article. Indicator light on instrument panel indicates pattern select
switch is in HOLD position.
Transmission is equipped with a shift lock and key interlock
system. Shift lock system prevents shift lever from being moved from
Park unless brake pedal is depressed. Key interlock system prevents
ignition key from being moved from ACC to LOCK position on ignition
switch unless shift lever is in Park. See MITSUBISHI SHIFT LOCK
SYSTEMS article.
OPERATION
TCM
TCM receives information from various input devices and uses

Fig. 4: Checking Operation Of Shift Solenoids No. 1 & No. 2
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM
SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
NOTE: Before testing transmission, ensure fluid level is correct
and throttle and shift cables are properly adjusted. Ensure
engine starts with shift lever in Park and Neutral to ensure
proper adjustment of park/neutral position switch.
Transmission must first be tested by checking for stored
codes. See RETRIEVING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC).
TCM monitors transmission operation and contains a self-
diagnostic system which stores a DTC if an electronic control system
failure or problem exists. If a problem exists in any of the solenoids
or speed sensors and a DTC is set, TCM delivers a signal to blink the
ATF TEMP light on instrument panel to warn the driver. DTC may be set
if a failure exists and can be retrieved for transmission diagnosis.
RETRIEVING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC)
NOTE: Before retrieving DTC, ensure proper battery voltage exists
for proper self-diagnosis system operation. DO NOT disconnect
battery or ECM connectors before retrieving DTC.
Retrieving Codes Using Scan Tool
Ensure ignition switch is in OFF position. Connect scan tool
to Data Link Connector (DLC). See Fig. 5. Turn ignition switch to ON
position. Check for stored DTC and record code(s). See DIAGNOSTIC
TROUBLE CODE IDENTIFICATION table.

Fig. 5: Retrieving Codes Using Scan Tool
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
Retrieving Codes Using Oil Temperature Warning Light
1) Using jumper wire, ground DLC terminal No. 1. See Fig. 6.
Note number of flashes from oil temperature warning light on
instrument panel. See Fig. 7. If normal system operation exists, oil
temperature warning light will blink 2 times per second. See Fig. 8.
2) If system is operating correctly and no DTC exists, turn
ignition off and remove jumper wire. If DTC exists, oil temperature
warning light will flash once every 2 seconds. The number of flashes
will equal first digit of DTC. After a pause of 2 seconds, second
digit will be displayed. Oil temperature warning light will flash once
every half second for second digit. See Fig. 8.
3) If more than one DTC exists, next DTC will be displayed
after pause of 3 seconds. Smallest DTC number will be first. DTCs will
be repeated.
4) Once DTC is obtained, determine probable cause and
symptom. See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE IDENTIFICATION table. To trouble
shoot DTC, see DIAGNOSTIC TESTS. Turn ignition off and remove jumper
wire.
NOTE: Once repairs have been performed, DTCs must be cleared from
TCM memory. See CLEARING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC).

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE IDENTIFICATION
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE IDENTIFICATION








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DTC ( 1) Probable Cause
11 ........................ Defective TP Sensor Or TP Sensor Circuit
15 ............................. Open Oil Temperature Sensor Circuit
16 ............................ Short Oil Temperature Sensor Circuit
21 ................................... Short Ignition Signal Circuit
22 .................................... Open Ignition Signal Circuit
23 .......................... Open Signal Line (ECT) From ECM To TCM\
24 ......................... Short Signal Line (ECT) From ECM To TCM\
29 ............................. Short Neutral Safety Switch Circuit
30 .............................. Open Neutral Safety Switch Circuit
31 ................................. Open No. 2 Speed Sensor Circuit
32 ................................. Open No. 1 Speed Sensor Circuit
41 ..................................... Open Solenoid No. 1 Circuit
42 .................................... Short Solenoid No. 1 Circuit
43 ..................................... Open Solenoid No. 2 Circuit
44 .................................... Short Solenoid No. 2 Circuit
47 ................................... Open Lock-Up Solenoid Circuit
48 .................................. Short Lock-up Solenoid Circuit
49 .............. ( 2) Torque Converter Clutch Engagement Malfunction
50 ........... ( 2) Torque Converter Clutch Disengagement Malfunction
51 ................................. 1st Gear Ratio Signal Incorrect
52 ................................. 2nd Gear Ratio Signal Incorrect
53 ................................. 3rd Gear Ratio Signal Incorrect
54 ................................. 4th Gear Ratio Signal Incorrect
( 1) - Check listed fault code and component for probable cause. See
appropriate fault code listing under DIAGNOSTIC TESTS. Check
wiring and connections of specified component.
( 2) - Scan tool is required for testing malfunctioning circuit.









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Fig. 6: Identifying Data Link Connector (DLC) Terminals
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.

Once repairs have been performed, DTCs must be cleared from
TCM memory. DTCs may be cleared by disconnecting negative battery
cable for 10 seconds or more. Reconnect cable and ensure DTCs have
been cleared. Start engine and warm to normal operating temperature.
Run engine at idle for 10 minutes. DTCs may also be cleared using scan
tool. Refer to manufacturer's instruction manual.
DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
NOTE: For terminal and wire color identification, see WIRING
DIAGRAMS.
DTC 11: THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR
For diagnosis and testing information, see appropriate SELF-
DIAGNOSTICS article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE section. If TP sensor is
okay, check wiring harness and connectors between TP sensor and TCM.
Repair if necessary. If wiring harness and connectors are okay,
replace TCM.
DTC 15 & 16: OPEN OR SHORT IN OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT
1) Test oil temperature for proper operation. See OIL
TEMPERATURE SENSOR under COMPONENT TESTING. If oil temperature sensor
is okay, check wire harness, connectors and ground circuit for poor
connections or damage. Go to next step.
2) If wire harness and connectors are okay, check DTCs again
and verify code No. 15 or No. 16 still exists. If either code still
exists, replace TCM.
DTC 21 & 22: SHORT OR OPEN IN IGNITION SIGNAL CIRCUIT
1) Using an external tachometer, verify vehicles' tachometer
is operating accurately. If tachometer is incorrect, check ignition
coil and ignition power transistor and circuits for malfunction. See
appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE section.
2) If tachometer is okay, check TCM wire harness connector
for poor connection. If wire harness is okay, recheck DTCs. If codes
reappear check wire harness between ignition power transistor and TCM.
If wire harness is okay, replace TCM.
DTC 23 & 24: OPEN OR SHORT IN SIGNAL LINE (ECT) FROM ECM TO
TCM
Check wire harness, connectors and ground circuit for poor
connections or damage. Go to next step. If wire harness and connectors
are okay, check DTCs again and verify code No. 23 or No. 24 still
exists. If either code still exists, replace TCM.
DTC 29 & 30: SHORT OR OPEN IN PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION (PNP)
SWITCH CIRCUIT
1) Check PNP switch for correct operation. See. If PNP switch
is okay, disconnect switch connector and measure voltage between
harness connector terminal No. 1 and ground.
2) If battery voltage does not exist, check wire harness and
connectors. See WIRING DIAGRAMS. If battery voltage exists, check wire
harness and connectors between PNP switch and TCM. If wire harness is
okay, replace TCM.
DTC 31: INPUT SPEED SENSOR