Mitsubishi Montero (1991+). Manual — part 90

When presenting suggested repairs to the customer, you must

present the facts, allowing the customer to draw their own conclusions

and make an informed decision about how to proceed.

The following reasons may be used for required and suggested

services. These codes are shown in the "Code" column of the MAP

Uniform Inspection & Communications Standards that follow:

Reasons to Require Repair or Replacement

A - Part no longer performs intended purpose

B - Part does not meet a design specification (regardless of

performance)

C - Part is missing

NOTE: When a repair is required, the shop must refuse partial

service to the system in question, if the repair creates

or continues an unsafe condition.

Reasons to Suggest Repair or Replacement

1 - Part is close to the end of its useful life (just above

discard specifications, or weak; failure likely to occur

soon, etc.)

2 - To address a customer need, convenience, or request (to

stiffen ride, enhance performance, eliminate noise,

etc.)

3 - To comply with maintenance recommended by the vehicle’s

Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)

4 - Technician’s recommendation based on substantial and

informed experience

NOTE: Suggested services are always optional. When presenting

suggested repairs to the customer, you must present the

facts, allowing the customer to draw their own conclusions

and make an informed decision about how to proceed.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

SERVICE PROCEDURES REQUIRED AND SUGGESTED FOR PROPER

VEHICLE OPERATION

NOTE: When working on electrical systems, if a potentially

hazardous condition is observed, require repair or

replacement of affected components prior to performing

further work.

ACTUATOR MOTORS (SOLENOIDS) (ELECTRIC)

ACTUATOR MOTOR (SOLENOIDS) (ELECTRIC) INSPECTION

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.

Connector broken . . A .. Require repair or replacement.

Connector (Weatherpack

type) leaking . . .. A .. Require repair or replacement.

Connector melted . . A . . ... ( 1) Require repair or

replacement.

Connector missing . ... C . . . Require replacement.

Inoperative . . . . A . . (2) Require replacement.

Linkage bent, affecting

performance . . . A ... Require repair or replacement

of linkage.

Linkage bent, not

affecting performance .. 2 ... Suggest repair or replacement

of linkage.

Linkage binding, affecting

performance . . . A ... Require repair or replacement

of linkage.

Linkage binding, not

affecting performance .. 1 ... Suggest repair or replacement

of linkage.

Linkage broken . . .. A ... Require repair or replacement

of linkage.

Linkage loose, affecting

performance . . . A ... Require repair or replacement

of linkage.

Linkage loose, not

affecting performance .. 1 ... Suggest repair or replacement

of linkage.

Linkage missing . . . C . . . Require replacement.

Linkage noisy . . ... 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.

Missing . . . . . C . . . Require replacement.

Terminal broken . . . A .. Require repair or replacement.

Terminal burned, affecting

performance . . . A . . ... ( 1) Require repair or

replacement.

Terminal burned, not

affecting performance .. 1 . . ... ( 1) Suggest repair or

replacement.

Terminal corroded,

affecting performance .. A .. Require repair or replacement.

Terminal corroded, not

affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.

Terminal loose, affecting

performance . . . B .. Require repair or replacement.

Terminal loose, not

affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.

Missing . . . . . C . . . Require replacement.

Noisy . . . . ... 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.

Out of adjustment . ... B .. 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.

ACTUATOR MOTORS (VACUUM)

ACTUATOR MOTOR (VACUUM) INSPECTION

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.

Connector broken . . A .. Require repair or replacement.

Connector (Weatherpack

type) leaking . . .. A .. Require repair or replacement.

Connector melted . . A . . ... ( 1) Require repair or

replacement.

Connector missing . ... C . . . Require replacement.

Inoperative . . . . A . . (2) Require replacement.

Leaking (vacuum) . . A .. Require repair or replacement.

Linkage bent,

affecting performance .. A ... Require repair or replacement

of linkage.

Linkage bent, not

affecting performance .. 2 ... Suggest repair or replacement

of linkage.

Linkage binding,

affecting performance .. A ... Require repair or replacement

of linkage.

Linkage binding, not

affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement

of linkage.

Linkage broken . . .. A ... Require repair or replacement

of linkage.

Linkage loose, affecting

performance . . . A ... Require repair or replacement

of linkage.

Linkage loose, not

affecting performance .. 1 ... Suggest repair or replacement

of linkage.

Linkage missing . . . C . . . Require replacement.

Linkage noisy . . ... 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.

Missing . . . . . C . . . Require replacement.

Noisy . . . . ... 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.

Out of adjustment . ... 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.

AIR BAGS

For all air bag components and conditions, refer to vehicle

manufacturer’s specifications for diagnosis and parts replacement.

ALTERNATORS AND GENERATORS

NOTE: If components have been added that increase vehicle

electrical load requirement (for example, sound systems,

air conditioning, alarm systems, etc.), charging system

output must meet the increased demand.

ALTERNATOR AND GENERATOR INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Alternator output meets

OEM specification but is

insufficient for add-on

electrical load . . 2 ... Suggest upgrade of alternator

or removal of excess electrical

load.

Alternator’s rated output

is below OEM

specification . . .. B . . . Require replacement.

Attaching hardware

broken . . . . . A ... Require repair or replacement

of hardware.

Attaching hardware

missing . . . . C . . .. Require replacement of

hardware.

Attaching hardware non-

functioning . . . A ... Require repair or replacement

of hardware.

Connector broken . . A .. Require repair or replacement.

Connector (Weatherpack

type) leaking . . .. A .. Require repair or replacement.

Connector melted . . A . . ... ( 1) Require repair or

replacement.

Connector missing . ... C . . . Require replacement.

Diode inoperative . ... A . . ... ( 2) Require repair or

replacement.

Housing broken, affecting

performance . . . A .. Require repair or replacement.

Housing broken, not

affecting performance .. .. . . No service suggested or

required.

Housing cracked, affecting

performance . . . A .. Require repair or replacement.

Housing cracked, not

affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.

Inoperative . . . . A . . ... ( 2) Require repair or

replacement.

Noisy . . . . ... 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.

Pulley incorrect . . B . . . Require replacement.

Terminal broken . . . A .. Require repair or replacement.

Terminal burned, affecting

performance . . . A . . ... ( 1) Require repair or

replacement.

Terminal burned, not

affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.

Terminal corroded,

affecting performance .. A .. Require repair or replacement.

Terminal corroded, not

affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.

Terminal loose, affecting

performance . . . B .. Require repair or replacement.

Terminal loose, not

affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.

Terminal resistance

(voltage drop) out of

specification . . .. A .. Require repair or replacement.

Threads damaged . . . A .. Require repair or replacement.

Threads stripped (threads

missing) . . . ... A . . . Require replacement.

Voltage drop out of

specification . . .. 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.