How do you test a Montero Sport starter?
If you suspect that the starter in your Montero Sport is beginning to fail, you should have it tested. The first step is to locate the starter in the engine compartment so that you can remove it for testing or check its condition. Open the hood and locate the air cleaner body. Loosen and remove the wing nut on the top of the air cleaner body.
What to do if you have a problem with your Mitsubishi Montero?
If there is something wrong with any of the various sensors on the Montero, the module, called an ECU, will generate a trouble code. You can get a free diagnostic scan at most auto parts stores. However, a more precise scan can be done at a Mitsubishi dealership.
How can I tell if my Montero has been reset?
Turn on the ignition, but don’t try to crank the engine. Wait 5 minutes and then insert the fuse back into the fuse panel. The “check engine” light on the dash of your Montero will blink several times and then shut off. This will indicate that the computer has been reset.
Where is the ECU fuse on a Montero?
Pull down the fuse panel cover of your Montero. The fuse panel is located in the driver side footwell, under the steering column. Locate the fuse for the electronic control unit, or ECU. Use the fuse diagram on the underside of the fuse panel cover to locate the ECU fuse. Pull the ECU fuse using the fuse pullers that are mounted in the fuse panel.
How do you remove a starter from a car?
Gain access to underneath the vehicle and remove the engine protective guard (not all models are equipped with a guard). Remove the starter access cover. Unplug the wiring modules from the starter. Remove the bolts mounting the starter. Use a penetrating solvent (like liquid wrench) to loosen the bolts if they are too tight.
What kind of battery does a Montero Sport use?
All versions of the Montero, including the Montero Sport, use a traditional electrical starter. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable for safety. Use the pliers to loosen the nut and slip the cable off. The starter is an electrical item; disconnecting the battery will prevent shock.
What to do when Your starter isn’t working?
Use the torque wrench to tighten the bolts to between 20 and 25 foot-lbs. Reconnect the wiring module. Crank the vehicle, to make sure the starter is working correctly, before re-assembling the other components. Replace the starter cover and the engine brush guard.
If you suspect that the starter in your Montero Sport is beginning to fail, you should have it tested. The first step is to locate the starter in the engine compartment so that you can remove it for testing or check its condition. Open the hood and locate the air cleaner body. Loosen and remove the wing nut on the top of the air cleaner body.
Gain access to underneath the vehicle and remove the engine protective guard (not all models are equipped with a guard). Remove the starter access cover. Unplug the wiring modules from the starter. Remove the bolts mounting the starter. Use a penetrating solvent (like liquid wrench) to loosen the bolts if they are too tight.
All versions of the Montero, including the Montero Sport, use a traditional electrical starter. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable for safety. Use the pliers to loosen the nut and slip the cable off. The starter is an electrical item; disconnecting the battery will prevent shock.
Use the torque wrench to tighten the bolts to between 20 and 25 foot-lbs. Reconnect the wiring module. Crank the vehicle, to make sure the starter is working correctly, before re-assembling the other components. Replace the starter cover and the engine brush guard.