1999 Mitsubishi Montero - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

I don't know if this is the right place. But I have a 98 Pajero 4m40. It starts and idles nicely, but upon acceleration, engine sounds terrible, almost like a non turbo L200 engine, even with the intercooler connected and turbo whistling. Please help.

take it to Autozone or AdvanceAuto and let them run a check for free

diagnose problem --have scanned for trouble code --check key --ignition cylinder for excessive wear or problem --notify seller

Is there any way of fixing this problem?

run the fault codes if the engine is too early for ECM controls , it indicates a governor problem in the fuel pump in that case have a diesel specialist shop check it out

unless you have a specific issue with the plugs , don't waste your money changing them the v6 engine has the rear plugs as platinum plugs because it is near impossible to change them and modern engines ( manufacturer design fault in the location of the engine and so they fitted special plugs before installing the engine ) plugs last the life of the engine if you are doing a "tune up" that is a waste of money as the ECM tunes the engine 60 times a minute all you have to do for a "tune up" is to have the fault codes read for sensor problems

I have had a similar problem with mine. The repair shop is telling me there is oil seeping into the alternator and shorting it out. I am going to soo if I can put some sort of shielding around it to prevent this.

Mitsubishi usually places their engine code numbers on the engine block. They are stamped on a flat surface usually on the passenger side and should be viewable without removing too much stuff. These stamped numbers can be faint at times if the stamp machine did not indent the number deeply. On later models, the numbers are located near the oil filter and below the spark plugs area. Mitsubishi also posted metal plaques on the firewall to show engine model as well.

Could bad switch, or the relay/s to the headlights, or are you sure the bulbs have not burned out?

Yes, you have to drop the transmission.

the speed sensor is located in the transmission near the prop shaft. has nothing to do with the clock. you may want to check the fuses first

You need a "timing light" to set your timing.

you want all 100+ steps????? and tools and ? photos.? really? which engine? 3.0 L 6G72 V6 3.5 L 6G74 V6 2.5 L 4D56 TD I4 2.8 L 4M40 TD I4 3.2 L 4M41 TD I4 big differences with each. where is the best place for information (not xxxx) but

1. the Factory FSM service manual.
2. alldata.com (USA spec cars)
3. any real mitsubishi forum.

google 1st hit. http://mitsubishiforum.com/forum/

How old is the battery? some survive 5 year, some 8, but that is about the max. Then you always should check if there is still enough fluid in the battery. Don't use normal water. distilled water only.

Put some fresh gasoline into the tank. Charge (or replace) the battery. Change the gasoline (not oil) filter. Change the spark-plugs. If it has a manual (not an automatic) transmission, push-start it.

mine is a shogun sport 4d56 built in 2002. it has a chip in the key which is basically built in because it is not a plip type key. so it cannot be opened. these chips can be disturbed or damaged which will require a new key and then reprogramming with the correct equipment. Roger

can you drive through thi vibration by goiny faster if so get the wheels checked for balancing

when it starts to look dark, has black specks in it, or smells burned. Or just change it every 50,000 miles.

This could be result of the flasher not being fully seated in the socket. Remove, replace and test. If it persists, the flasher could bad and needes to be replaced.

Diesel:
48 - GE actuator (in the middle of control sleeve position sensor inoperative) system

48 - lock-up solenoid system (short circuit)