1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport - Page 3 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

This could be a lot of things. The first thing to check is the tires. Make sure they are not flat spotted from sitting too long .Then you need to check motor mounts and make sure they are not broken or loose. There are many things that could be causing this.

Follow the spark plug wires from the distributor cap, down to the block. This yahoo write up will help. If you have direct ignition (coil packs) then you will be looking for small blocks above each spark plug. Look for ignition coil packs at webites like oreillyauto.com for a visual of what you are looking for. How do you change the plugs on 98 mitsubishi montero sport Yahoo Answers

My first thought was that when he replaced the alternator, he tightened up the bolt that holds the wire on too tight, snapping off the wire on the inside, these are to be only snug, not really tight. I now would have to say that the alt is grounding out on the inside, causing a short between battery hot and ground, which means charge sometimes, sometimes not with the shortcut wire on. Check to make sure your battery is in good condition and will hold a charge. Do not tighten that wire down real tight, its easy to break off. Once the lock washer flattens out, give 1/16 of a turn, no more.

Battery not holding charge, not enough voltage, or the starter has went bad again. Check battery voltage, if its ok, then replace starter again.

check for dirty /lose terminals on battery and relay/ starter

reset with a fault code reader

you better be more specific its not clear what your mind or try to say.

Change the fuel filter. If that doesn't do it then focus on the ignition components. See if there is a code in the computer, clear it and re-read it.

Could be injectors any codes?

THE FUSE IS LOCATED UNDER DRIVERSIDE DASH IN HARNESS TO ALARM

Electrical issue, had the same problem wih mine I just won't pay the dealer or whoever cause they are asking to much to check the entire electrical system, in 12 years this has happened 3 times and it's scary making a full turn and your car turns off......

Alternator is not charging properly most likely due to a front camshaft seal leaking onto it and damaging it if you dont fx the leak it will keep messing up the alt if you stick your hamd on the bottom of the alt you will find the oil

The compressor fuse on the 97-02 expedition should be the 50amp larger fuse under the hood,driver multi-diag side inner fender.

The firing order for the 3.0 engine is 1-2-3-4-5-6

replace the turn signal switch in the column, it most likely is shorting out

The Effects of Over Revving a motor can be Catastrophic. I do not understand why the government would require someone to do such a test. Normal Emissions Testing is done at High (2100 - 2500) and the Idle (500-900). Reason for Increased Smoke.... As you increase the internal pressure of the vehicle, you are creating a VACUUM and this is suckking the Oil past the rings, and anywhere else that it is causing the Vacuum. Efffects of Over Revving van be Premature Failure of the engine (Could cost you $5-$8,000 to replace)... I would ask WHY so high... A Diesel would MAX OUT their RPM @ 4,000. These people who are doing the test, ask them to show you where it says in WRITING 4,000... That is much higher than in the 4 states I have been certified to be an I/M Inspector

HOLD is located on the shifter, when this is lite up you will only be able to go in gears 1-2

You will need a blanket and a flashlight.One way to get the truck high enough to look under it is to drive either the right side wheels or the left side wheels up onto a curb.Then get under it and look halfway between the end of the transmission and the rear axle pumpkin. A carrier bearing is the round thing about half way between these two.Just a little more information. The carrier bearing is found roughly about the place where the back of the front seat is above you. The carrier bearing is likely the size of a breakfast cereal bow,l, .The pumpkin is the big gear holder exactly in the middle between the rear wheels, and is about the size of a large dinner plate.Your vehicle is old enough to need one if you have not had it replaced yet.These normally will give you some notice of their failure, such as a vibration or noise of some kind, be not in every case.Be blessed.

If you have no connection on the fuel rail,then you need to put an adapter in the fuel lineto the motor before the injectors

A salvage yard would be the cheapest source.