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Fig. 10: Heater System Wiring Diagram
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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.
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MIRRORS - POWER
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
1998 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT
Mitsubishi - Power Mirrors
Eclipse, Galant, Mirage, Montero, Montero Sport, 3000GT
DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
Electric remote control mirrors are controlled by a dual-
control switch mounted on driver's door, dash or center console
depending on model. Left/right switch directs current to desired
mirror. Horizontal/vertical switch directs current to electric motor
in mirror assembly, controlling up/down and left/right adjustment.
Heated mirrors are controlled by defogger relay.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
POWER MIRRORS INOPERATIVE
Check for faulty fuse, faulty power mirror switch or faulty
power mirror motor. See POWER MIRROR FUSE IDENTIFICATION table.
POWER MIRROR FUSE IDENTIFICATION TABLE
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Application Fuse No.
Eclipse ............................................... 13
Galant ................................................. 9
Mirage ................................................. 7
Montero & 3000GT ....................................... 5
Montero Sport .......................................... 8
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COMPONENT TESTS
POWER MIRROR MOTOR TEST
Connect 12-volt power source to mirror connector terminals.
See Figs. 1 -6. Replace mirror as necessary.
Fig. 1: Identifying Power Mirror Operational Test Charts (Eclipse,
Galant, Montero - W/Heater & Montero Sport - W/Heater)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
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Fig. 2: Identifying Power Mirror Operational Test Charts (Mirage,
Montero - W/out Heater & Montero Sport - W/out Heater)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
Fig. 3: Identifying Power Mirror Operational Test Charts (3000GT)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
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Fig. 4: Identifying Power Mirror Connector (Eclipse, Galant, Montero
- W/Heater & Montero Sport - W/Heater)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
Fig. 5: Identifying Power Mirror Connector (Mirage, Montero - W/out
Heater, Montero Sport - W/out Heater & 3000GT - W/out Heater)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
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Fig. 6: Identifying Power Mirror Connector (3000GT - W/Heater)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
POWER MIRROR SWITCH TEST
Remove mirror switch. Using ohmmeter, check continuity of
switch. See appropriate POWER MIRROR SWITCH CONTINUITY CHART. See
Fig. 7 or 8. Replace switch if switch continuity is not as specified.
POWER MIRROR SWITCH CONTINUITY CHART (ECLIPSE)
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Switch ( 1) Check Continuity
Position Between Pins No.
Left Side
UP ....................................... 3 & 4; 5 & 10
DOWN ..................................... 3 & 5; 4 & 10
LEFT .................................... 3 & 11; 4 & 10
RIGHT ................................... 3 & 4; 10 & 11
Right Side
UP ....................................... 3 & 4; 9 & 10
DOWN ..................................... 3 & 9; 4 & 10
LEFT ..................................... 3 & 8; 4 & 10
RIGHT .................................... 3 & 4; 8 & 10
( 1) - See Fig. 7.
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Switch ( 1) Check Continuity
Position Between Pins No.
Left Side
UP ........................................ 4 & 8; 6 & 7
DOWN ...................................... 4 & 7; 6 & 8
LEFT ...................................... 3 & 6; 4 & 7
RIGHT ..................................... 3 & 4; 6 & 7
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Check continuity between specified terminals. See Figs. 31 and 33. If
continuity is not as specified, replace steering column combination
switch.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
* PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *
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.
IGNITION SWITCH
Removal & Installation (Diamante)
Remove instrument panel lower cover. Remove upper and lower
steering column covers. See Fig. 1. Remove ignition switch. To
install, reverse removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (Eclipse)
1) Remove knee protector mount screw plugs. Remove knee
protector. Remove hood lock release handle. Remove upper and lower
steering column covers. See Fig. 6. Remove ignition key illumination
light.
2) Remove steering lock cylinder. Remove A/C-heater system
lap cooler and shower ducts. On A/T models, remove key interlock cable
and slide lever. On all models, remove ignition switch. To install,
reverse removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (Galant)
Remove knee protector. Remove upper and lower column covers.
See Fig. 11 . Remove ignition switch. To install, reverse removal
procedure.
Removal & Installation (Mirage)
Remove knee protector. Remove steering column cover. See
Fig. 15 . Remove clip and cover. On A/T models, remove key interlock
cable, spring and slide lever. On all models, remove ignition switch.
To install, reverse removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (Montero & Montero Sport)
Remove lower instrument panel cover. Remove upper and lower
column covers. See Fig. 19 or 25. Remove ignition switch. To install,
reverse removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (3000GT)
Remove knee protector. Remove upper and lower steering column
covers. See Fig. 31. Remove A/C-heater system lap cooler duct and foot
duct. Remove key reminder switch. Remove ignition switch. To install,
reverse removal procedure.
STEERING COLUMN SWITCH
CAUTION: DO NOT hammer on steering shaft. Collapsible steering column
mechanism may be damaged.
Removal & Installation (Diamante)
Remove air bag module. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.
Remove steering wheel. Remove instrument panel lower cover. Remove
upper and lower steering column covers. See Fig. 1. Remove steering
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column switch. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (Eclipse)
Remove air bag module. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.
Remove horn pad and steering wheel. Remove hood lock release handle.
Remove column pad and upper and lower column covers. See Fig. 6.
Remove A/C-heater system lap cooler duct and foot shower duct. Remove
steering column switch. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (Galant)
Remove air bag module. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.
Remove steering wheel. Remove column pad. Remove foot duct. Remove
upper and lower steering column covers. See Fig. 11. Remove steering
column switch. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (Mirage)
Remove air bag module. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.
Remove steering wheel. Remove hood release handle. Remove knee
protector. Remove upper and lower steering column covers. See Fig. 15.
Remove steering column switch. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (Montero)
Remove air bag module. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.
Remove steering wheel. Remove foot duct. Remove lower instrument panel
cover. Remove upper and lower steering column covers. See Fig. 19.
Remove steering column switch. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (Montero Sport)
Remove air bag module. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.
Remove steering wheel. Remove instrument panel lower cover. Remove
upper and lower steering column covers. See Fig. 25. Remove steering
column switch. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (3000GT)
Remove air bag module. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.
Remove steering wheel. Remove knee protector. Remove upper and lower
steering column covers. Remove A/C-heater system lap cooler duct and
foot duct. Remove left or right steering column switch. See Fig. 31.
To install, reverse removal procedure.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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Steering Wheel Nut
Diamante, Montero, Montero Sport
& 3000GT ...................................... 29 (39)
Eclipse, Galant & Mirage ....................... 30 (41)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Air Bag Module Bolts/Nuts
Diamante, Eclipse & Mirage .................... 53 (6.0)
Galant & Montero .............................. 80 (9.0)
Montero Sport ................................. 78 (8.8)
3000GT ....................................... 39 (4.4)
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WIRING DIAGRAMS