TCC Torque Converter Clutch
TCCS Toyota Computer Control System
TDC Top Dead Center
TDCL Total Diagnostic Communication Link
TFI Thick Film Ignition system
TGS Top Gear Switch (cancels SIL in top gear)
THERMAC Thermostatic Air Cleaner
THS Transmission Hydraulic Switch
TP/TPS Throttle Position Sensor
TPI Tuned Port Injection
TPS Throttle Position Sensor/Switch
TS Temperature Sensor
TSB Technical Service Bulletin
TTS Transmission Temperature Switch
TV Thermovalve
TWC Three-Way Catalyst
Temp. Temperature
Trans. Transaxle/Transmission
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VAF Vane Air Flow sensor or circuit
VAPS Variable Assist Power Steering
VAT Vane Air Temperature
VATS Vehicle Anti-Theft System
VBATT Vehicle Battery Voltage
VCC Viscous Converter Clutch
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VIO Violet
VLR Volt Loop Reserve
VM Vacuum Modulator
VM Vane Meter
VOM Volt-Ohmmeter (Analog)
VPWR Vehicle Power supply voltage (10-14 volts)
VREF Voltage Reference (ECA supplied reference voltage
VRV Vacuum Regulator Valve
VSC Vehicle Speed Control sensor or signal
VSS Vehicle Speed Sensor or signal
VSV Vacuum Switching Valve
Vac. Vacuum
Volt. Voltage
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W/O Without
WAC WOT A/C Cut-off switch or circuit
WAC Wide Open Throttle A/C Switch
WHT White
WOT Wide Open Throttle
YEL Yellow
EMISSION CONTROL VISUAL INSPECTION PROCEDURES
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
1983-98 GENERAL INFORMATION
Emission Control Visual Inspection Procedures
All Models
* PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *
This article is provided for general information only. Not
all information applies to all makes and models. For more complete
information, see appropriate article(s) in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE
Section.
EMISSION CONTROL LABELS
The vehicle manufacturer's emission control label, also known
as the underhood tune-up label or Vehicle's Underhood Emission Control
System (VECI) label, is located in the engine compartment. Information\
regarding year model of vehicle, engine size, number of cylinders,
emission equipment or type, engine tune-up specifications, whether
vehicle was manufactured for sale in California or is a Federal
vehicle, vacuum hose routing schematic, etc., can be found on this
label. See Fig. 1.
In addition to the VECI label, some emission control
inspection and maintenance programs may require an additional label to
be affixed to the vehicle in special circumstances. For example, in
California, a Bureau Of Automotive Repair (BAR) engine label may be
affixed to the left door post. A BAR engine label is only used when
the vehicle has an engine change, approved modification or is a
Specially Constructed (SPCN) or an acceptable Gray market vehicle.
Check your state's emission control inspection and maintenance laws to
determine if a similar label is used.
Fig. 1: Typical Emission Control Label
Courtesy of General Motors Corp.
EMISSION CONTROL VISUAL INSPECTION
* PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *
NOTE: The following emission control visual inspection procedures
should be used as a guide only. When performing a visual
inspection, always follow your state's recommended
TROUBLE SHOOTING - BASIC PROCEDURES
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
GENERAL TROUBLE SHOOTING
* PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *
NOTE: This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended
to be specific to any unique situation or individual vehicle
configuration. The purpose of this Trouble Shooting
information is to provide a list of common causes to
problem symptoms. For model-specific Trouble Shooting,
refer to SUBJECT, DIAGNOSTIC, or TESTING articles available
in the section(s) you are accessing.
ACCESSORIES & ELECTRICAL
CHARGING SYSTEM TROUBLE SHOOTING
NOTE: This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended
to be specific to any unique situation or individual vehicle
configuration. The purpose of this Trouble Shooting
information is to provide a list of common causes to
problem symptoms. For model-specific Trouble Shooting,
refer to SUBJECT, DIAGNOSTIC, or TESTING articles available
in the section(s) you are accessing.
BASIC CHARGING SYSTEM TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
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Vehicle Will Not Dead battery Check battery cells,
Start alternator belt
tension and alternator
output
Loose or corroded battery Check all charging
connections system connections
Ignition circuit or switch Check and replace as
malfunction necessary
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Stays On With drive belt tension and
Engine Running condition, See Belt
Adjustment in TUNE-UP
article in the
TUNE-UP section
Loose alternator wiring Check all charging
connections system connections
Short in alternator light See Indicator Warning
wiring Lights in STANDARD
INSTRUMENTS in the
ACCESSORIES &
EQUIPMENT section
Defective alternator stator See Bench Tests in
or diodes ALTERNATOR article
Defective regulator See Regulator Check in