1998 MITSUBISHI MONTERO fluid

Post (top or side) burned,
affecting performance .. A ........... (6) Require repair or
replacement.
Post (top or side) burned,
not affecting
performance ............ 2 ........... ( 6) Suggest repair or
replacement.
Post (top or side)
corroded, affecting
performance ............ A ................. Require repair.
Post (top or side)
corroded, not affecting
performance ............ 2 ................. Suggest repair.
Post (top or side)
loose .................. A ............ Require replacement.
Post (top or side)
melted, affecting
performance ............ A ........... ( 6) Require repair or
replacement.
Post (top or side)
melted, not affecting
performance ............ 2 ........... ( 6) Suggest repair or
replacement.
Specific gravity low .... B .......... ( 7) Further inspection
required.
State of charge low ..... A .......... ( 7) Further inspection
required.
Top dirty ............... 2 ....... Suggest cleaning battery.
Top wet ................. A ... ( 8) Require cleaning battery.
Further inspection required.
Vent cap loose .......... A ... Require repair or replacement
of vent cap.
Vent cap missing ........ C ..... Require replacement of vent
cap.
( 1) - DO NOT attempt to charge a frozen battery. Allow
battery to warm thoroughly and then performance-test.
If battery fails performance test, require replacement.
( 2) - No service suggested or required unless the battery
fails performance test, in which case, require
replacement.
( 3) - This phrase refers to a battery that fails to either
accept and/or retain a charge using appropriate times
listed in the Battery Charging Guide of the BCI Service
Manual, battery charger operating manual, or battery
manufacturer's specifications.
( 4) - Determine cause of low fluid level. Refill to proper
level(s) with water (distilled water preferred).
Recharge battery and performance-test.
( 5) - The battery may meet battery manufacturer's
specifications but test below the minimum
specification defined by the vehicle's OEM for
that vehicle.
( 6) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
( 7) - Recharge and test to manufacturer's specifications.
If battery fails performance test, require replacement.
( 8) - Check fluid level and adjust to manufacturer's
specification. Suggest checking charging system
for proper operation.









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BATTERY CABLES, WIRES AND CONNECTORS

(1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
( 2) - Determine source of contamination, such as engine
coolant, fuel, metal particles, or water. Require
repair or replacement.
( 3) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of
OEM specification. Some components may be serviceable;
check for accepted cleaning procedure.









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ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMS
NOTE: Overheating, poor engine performance, and insufficient
cabin heat can be affected by, but are not limited to,
all of the components in the engine cooling system.
ENGINE COVERS (OIL PAN, VALVE COVER, TIMING COVER)
ENGINE COVER (OIL PAN, VALVE COVER, TIMING COVER) INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware
incorrect .............. B ............ Require replacement.
Attaching hardware
loose .................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C ............ Require replacement.
Baffle loose ............ 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Baffle missing .......... C ............ Require replacement.
Bent, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bent, not affecting
performance ............ .. ....... No service suggested or
required.
Cracked (not leaking) ... 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Leaking externally ...... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Leaking internally,
causing fluid
contamination .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Restricted passage ...... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.









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ENGINE OIL
ENGINE OIL INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Contaminated ............ A .. ( 1) Require replacement of oil
and filter.
Level high .............. B ... Determine source of incorrect
level and require repair.
Level low ............... B ... Determine source of incorrect
level and require repair.
Maintenance intervals ... 3 ... Suggest replacement to comply
with vehicle's OEM recommended
service intervals.
( 1) - Determine source of contamination, such as engine coolant,
fuel, metal particles, or water when changing oil. Require

repair or replacement.








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ENGINE OIL CANISTERS
See ENGINE OIL FILTERS AND CANISTERS .
ENGINE OIL COOLERS (EXTERNAL)
ENGINE OIL COOLER (EXTERNAL) INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Air flow restriction .... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware not
functioning ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Bypassed ................ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connection leaking ...... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Corroded ................ 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Fins damaged, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Fins damaged, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Fluid flow restrictions . A .. Require repair or replacement.
Internal restrictions,
affecting performance .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Missing ................. A ............ Require replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ............ Require replacement.









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ENGINE OIL DRAIN PLUGS AND GASKETS
ENGINE OIL DRAIN PLUG AND GASKET INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
( 1) - Some OEMs require replacement of drain plug gasket when
removing drain plug. Inspect threads in oil pan for damage.









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ENGINE OIL FILTERS AND CANISTERS
ENGINE OIL FILTER AND CANISTER INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Bulged .................. A ........ ( 1) Require replacement.

Condition Code Procedure
Application incorrect ... B ........... Require replacement.
Fails to maintain proper
pressure ............... A ........... Require replacement.
Gaskets missing ......... C ........... Require replacement.
Leaking ................. A ........... Require replacement.
Missing ................. C ........... Require replacement.
Plugged (vacuum and
pressure relief) ....... A ........... Require replacement.
Seals missing ........... C ........... Require replacement.









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GASKETS
GASKET INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Leaking ................. A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
( 1) - Require inspection of mating and sealing surface and
repair or replace as necessary.









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GROMMETS (VALVE COVER)
GROMMET (VALVE COVER) INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Leaking ................. 2 ........... ( 1) Suggest repair or
replacement.
( 1) - Require inspection of mating and sealing surface and
repair or replace as necessary.









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HARMONIC DAMPERS
HARMONIC DAMPER INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Application incorrect ... B ........... Require replacement.
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A .. Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C ......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware not
functioning ............ A .. Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Cracked ................. A ........... Require replacement.
Dented (fluid
type only) ............. A ........... Require replacement.
Keyway distorted ........ A . Require repair or replacement.
Leaking (Fluid damper
only) .................. A ........... Require replacement.
Loose ................... A ........... Require replacement.
Noisy ................... A ........... Require replacement.

Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ............ Require replacement.
Wire lead conductors
exposed ................ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead corroded ...... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead open .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead shorted ....... A .. Require repair or replacement.
(1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
( 2) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of
OEM specification. Some components may be serviceable;
check for accepted cleaning procedure.









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TIMING BELT SPROCKETS
TIMING BELT SPROCKET INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Alignment incorrect ..... B ................. Require repair.
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware not
functioning ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Bent .................... A ............ Require replacement.
Cracked ................. A ............ Require replacement.
Key damaged ............. A ............ Require replacement.
Loose ................... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Pulley damaged, affecting
belt life .............. A ............ Require replacement.
Sprocket damaged,
affecting belt life .... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Sprocket loose .......... B .. Require repair or replacement.
Sprocket-to-shaft
alignment incorrect ..... B .. Require repair or replacement.









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TIMING BELTS
TIMING BELT INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Adjustment incorrect .... 2 ......... ( 1) Suggest adjustment.
Alignment incorrect ..... B ........... ( 2) Further inspection
required.
Broken .................. A ............ Require replacement.
Cam timing out of
specification .......... B ................. Require repair.
Cracked ................. 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Fluid-soaked ............ 1 ... Suggest replacement. Further
inspection required.
Frayed .................. 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Maintenance intervals ... 3 ... Suggest replacement to comply
with vehicle OEM recommended

service intervals.
Missing ................. C ........ (3) Require replacement.
Noisy ................... 2 .......... ( 4) Further inspection
required.
See note below.
Plies separated ......... A ............ Require replacement.
Tension out of
specification .......... B ........... Require adjustment or
replacement.
Teeth missing ........... A ............ Require replacement.
( 1) - Inspect belt tensioners, pulleys, and cover.
( 2) - Determine cause of incorrect alignment and require repair.
( 3) - CAUTION: Internal engine damage may result from timing
belt damage/failure.
( 4) - Determine cause of noise and suggest repair.









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TORQUE STRUTS
TORQUE STRUT INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware not
functioning ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Binding ................. A ............ Require replacement.
Body dented ............. A .......... ( 1) Further inspection
required.
Body punctured .......... A ............ Require replacement.
Bushing deteriorated,
affecting performance .. A ............ Require replacement.
Bushing deteriorated, not
affecting performance .. .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
Bushings missing ........ C ............ Require replacement.
Bushings separated from
mounting eye ........... 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Damping (none) .......... A ............ Require replacement.
Leaking oil, enough for
fluid to be running down
the body ............... A ............ Require replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Noisy ................... 2 .......... ( 2) Further inspection
required.
Piston rod bent ......... A ............ Require replacement.
Piston rod broken ....... A ............ Require replacement.
Seized .................. A ............ Require replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ............ Require replacement.
( 1) - Require replacement of units where dents restrict strut
piston rod movement. If dents don't restrict movement, no
service is suggested or required.
( 2) - If noise is isolated to shock or strut, suggest replacement.

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.

purge control valve, or vacuum hose routing.
DTC P0443
Evaporative (EVAP) purge control valve circuit failure.
Possible causes are: connector or harness, or faulty EVAP solenoid.
DTC P0446
Evaporative (EVAP) emission control system vent control
failure. Possible causes are: connector or harness, faulty EVAP vent
solenoid.
DTC P0450
Evaporative (EVAP) emission control system pressure sensor
failure. Possible causes are: connector or harness, or faulty fuel
tank differential pressure sensor.
DTC P0455
Evaporative (EVAP) emission control system large leak
detected. Possible causes are: connector or harness, faulty EVAP purge
solenoid, purge control valve, or vacuum hose routing.
DTC P0500
Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) failure. Possible causes are:
connector or harness, or faulty VSS.
DTC P0505
Idle Air Control (IAC) system failure. Possible causes are:
connector or harness, or faulty IAC motor.
DTC P0510
Closed Throttle Position (TP) switch failure. Possible causes\
are: connector or harness, or faulty closed TP switch.
DTC P0551
Power Steering Pressure (PSP) sensor failure. Possible causes\
are: connector or harness, or faulty PSP sensor.
DTC P0705
Automatic transaxle/transmission range sensor circuit
failure. Possible causes are: connector or harness, or faulty PNP
switch.
DTC P0710
Automatic transaxle/transmission fluid sensor failure.
Possible causes are: connector or harness, or faulty
transaxle/transmission sensor.
DTC P0715
Automatic transaxle input/turbine speed sensor circuit
failure. Possible causes are: connector or harness, or pulse
generator.
DTC P0720
Automatic transaxle input/turbine speed sensor circuit
failure. Possible causes are: connector or harness, or pulse
generator.
DTC P0725
Engine speed input circuit failure. Possible causes are:
connector or harness.
DTC P0740
Torque converter clutch system failure. Possible causes are: