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Mitsubishi Montero (1991+). Manual - part 124

Post (top or side) burned,

affecting performance .. A ........... ( 6) Require repair or

replacement.

Post (top or side) burned,

not affecting

performance ............ 2 ........... ( 6) Suggest repair or

replacement.

Post (top or side)

corroded, affecting

performance ............ A ................. Require repair.

Post (top or side)

corroded, not affecting

performance ............ 2 ................. Suggest repair.

Post (top or side)

loose .................. A ............ Require replacement.

Post (top or side)

melted, affecting

performance ............ A ........... ( 6) Require repair or

replacement.

Post (top or side)

melted, not affecting

performance ............ 2 ........... ( 6) Suggest repair or

replacement.

Specific gravity low .... B .......... ( 7) Further inspection

required.

State of charge low ..... A .......... ( 7) Further inspection

required.

Top dirty ............... 2 ....... Suggest cleaning battery.

Top wet ................. A ... (8) Require cleaning battery.

Further inspection required.

Vent cap loose .......... A ... Require repair or replacement

of vent cap.

Vent cap missing ........ C ..... Require replacement of vent

cap.

(1) - DO NOT attempt to charge a frozen battery. Allow

battery to warm thoroughly and then performance-test.

If battery fails performance test, require replacement.

(2) - No service suggested or required unless the battery

fails performance test, in which case, require

replacement.

(3) - This phrase refers to a battery that fails to either

accept and/or retain a charge using appropriate times

listed in the Battery Charging Guide of the BCI Service

Manual, battery charger operating manual, or battery

manufacturer’s specifications.

(4) - Determine cause of low fluid level. Refill to proper

level(s) with water (distilled water preferred).

Recharge battery and performance-test.

(5) - The battery may meet battery manufacturer’s

specifications but test below the minimum

specification defined by the vehicle’s OEM for

that vehicle.

(6) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or

replacement of part.

(7) - Recharge and test to manufacturer’s specifications.

If battery fails performance test, require replacement.

(8) - Check fluid level and adjust to manufacturer’s

specification. Suggest checking charging system

for proper operation.

BATTERY CABLES, WIRES AND CONNECTORS

BATTERY CABLE, WIRE AND CONNECTOR INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Application incorrect ... B .. Require repair or replacement.

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

replacement.

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

Insulation damaged,

conductors exposed ..... A ........... ( 2) Require repair or

replacement.

Insulation damaged,

conductors not exposed . 1 ............ Suggest replacement.

Open .................... A .. Require repair or replacement.

Protective shield

(conduit) melted ....... 2 ........... ( 1) Suggest repair or

replacement.

Protective shield

(conduit) missing ...... 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.

Resistance (voltage drop)

out of specification ... A .. Require repair or replacement.

Routed incorrectly ...... B ................. Require repair.

Secured incorrectly ..... B ................. Require repair.

Shorted ................. A .. Require repair or 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.

Voltage drop out of

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

(1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or

replacement of part.

(2) - Exposed conductor at replacement (aftermarket) terminal

end does not require repair or replacement.

BATTERY CONNECTORS

See BATTERY CABLES, WIRES AND CONNECTORS.

BATTERY TRAYS AND HOLD DOWN HARDWARE

BATTERY TRAY AND HOLD DOWN HARDWARE INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Battery improperly

secured ................ 2 ................. Suggest repair.

Bent, affecting

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

Bent, not affecting

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

required.

Broken, affecting

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

Broken, not affecting

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

required.

Corroded, affecting

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

Corroded, not affecting

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

Cracked, affecting

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

Cracked, not affecting

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

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

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

Threads stripped (threads

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

Water drain clogged ..... A ................. Require repair.

BATTERY WIRES

See BATTERY CABLES, WIRES AND CONNECTORS.

BELT-DRIVEN AIR PUMPS

BELT-DRIVEN AIR PUMP 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.

Inoperative ............. A ........ (1) Require replacement.

Leaking ................. A ............ Require replacement.

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

Noisy ................... 2 ............ Suggest replacement.

Pulley alignment

incorrect .............. B .. Require repair or replacement.

Pulley bent ............. A ............ Require replacement.

Pulley cracked .......... A ............ Require replacement.

Pulley loose ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.

Pulley missing .......... C ............ Require replacement.

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

Threads stripped (threads

missing) ............... A .. Require repair or replacement.

(1) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of

OEM specification.

BELT IDLER ASSEMBLIES (ACCESSORY AND CAM BELTS)

BELT IDLER ASSEMBLY (ACCESSORY AND CAM BELT) INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Alignment incorrect ..... B .. Require repair or replacement.

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.

Bearings worn ........... 1 ............ Suggest replacement.

Cracked ................. 2 ............ Suggest replacement.

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

Noisy ................... 2 ............ Suggest replacement.

Seized .................. A .. Require repair or replacement.

BELT TENSIONERS (ACCESSORY AND CAM BELTS)

BELT TENSIONER (ACCESSORY AND CAM BELT) INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Alignment incorrect ..... B .. Require repair or replacement.

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.

Bearings worn ........... 1 ............ Suggest replacement.

Belt tension incorrect .. B ... Require adjustment or repair.

Cracked ................. 2 ............ Suggest replacement.

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

Noisy ................... 2 ............ Suggest replacement.

Pulley damaged, affecting

belt life .............. A ............ Require replacement.

Seized .................. A .. Require repair or replacement.

BOOST CONTROL MECHANISMS

See WASTE GATES AND BOOST CONTROL MECHANISMS.

CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSORS

CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR INSPECTION

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