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Mitsubishi Montero (2002-2004). Manual - part 14

BACK DOOR ASSEMBLY

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BACK DOOR HANDLE AND LATCH

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1423005800024

Post-installation Operation
• Outside Handle Play Inspection (Refer to

P.42-49

AX0129CA

18H0065

AX1146CA

ACX00569

5.9 – 1.0 N•m
52 – 9 in-lb

BACK DOOR HANDLE AND LOCK KEY
CYLINDER REMOVAL STEPS
• BACK DOOR TRIM AND

WATERPROOF FILM

• BACK DOOR GARNISH (REFER TO

GROUP 51

P.51-14

1. BACK DOOR HANDLE
2. BACK DOOR LOCK KEY CYLINDER

BACK DOOR LATCH REMOVAL
STEPS
• BACK DOOR TRIM AND

WATERPROOF FILM
(REFER TO

P.42-52

3. BACK DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM

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INSPECTION

M1421007600398

BACK DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR CHECK

BACK DOOR LOCK KEY CYLINDER SWITCH
CHECK

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

M1428000100188

Some models are equipped with a keyless entry sys-
tem. The main features are:

• Antenna and receiver are incorporated in the

ETACS-ECU.

• ID code can be registered by using the scan tool

(MUT-II).

• Transmitter is a key holder type, which incorpo-

rates lock switch, unlock switch, and panic
switch.

• The locking is answered back by two times' flash-

ing of the dome light, two times' flashing of the
turn signal lights and one time sounding of the
horn answerback.

• The unlocking is answered back by illuminating of

the dome light for 15 seconds and one time flash-
ing of the turn signal lights.

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS

M1428000700027

The keyless entry system is controlled by the Smart
Wiring System (SWS). For troubleshooting, refer to
Group 54B, Diagnosis

P.54Bb-2

LEVER
POSITION

BATTERY CONNECTION

LEVER
OPERATION

At the
"LOCK"
position

• Connect terminal 3 to

the positive battery
terminal

• Connect terminal 2 to

the negative battery
terminal

The lever moves
from the "LOCK"
position to the
"UNLOCK"
position.

At the
"UNLOCK"
position

• Connect terminal 3 to

the negative battery
terminal

• Connect terminal 2 to

the positive battery
terminal

The lever moves
from the
"UNLOCK"
position to the
"LOCK" position.

1 2 3

4 5 6

ACX00570

LOCK

UNLOCK

VIEW A

LEVER

SWITCH
POSITION

TESTER
CONNECTION

SPECIFIED
CONDITION

LOCK

− 2

Less than 2 ohms

NEUTRAL (OFF)

− 2, 1 − 3, 2 − 3

Open circuit

UNLOCK

− 3

Less than 2 ohms

ACX02411

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM

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SPECIAL TOOLS

M1428000600020

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

HOW TO REPLACE THE TRANSMITTER
BATTERY

M1428000900173

CAUTION

Do not allow water or dust to enter the inside of the trans-
mitter when it is open. Also, do not touch the electronic
device inside.
1. Remove the set screw to remove the battery from the

transmitter.

2. Install a battery with its (+) side face-down.

Battery required for replacement: Coin type battery
CR2032

3. Insert the claw first, taking with care not to displace the O-

ring, and assemble the transmitter.

4. Verify that the keyless entry system operates.

ENABLING/DISABLING THE ANSWERBACK
FUNCTION

M1428003200010

If the keyless entry system locks or unlocks the doors, the
dome light flashes or illuminates, the hazard warning light
flashes (hazard answerback function) and the horn sounds
(horn answerback function). The hazard and horn answerback
functions can be enabled or disabled according to the following
procedure:

ENABLING/DISABLING THE HAZARD
ANSWERBACK FUNCTION

The hazard answerback function can be enabled or disabled by
one of the two following procedures.

TOOL

TOOL NUMBER AND NAME SUPERSESSION

APPLICATION

MB991502 Scan tool (MUT-II) MB991496-OD

For checking of keyless entry
system [Input signal check]

MB991529 Diagnostic trouble
code check harness

Tool not necessary if
scan tool (MUT-II) is
available

For checking of keyless entry
system [Input signal check]

B991502

MB991529

AC000123 AB

BATTERY

CLAW

SCREW

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM

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<When the transmitter is used after connecting scan tool
MB991502 to the data link connector or grounding data
link connector terminal (1)>
Refer to GROUP 54B, SWS

− On-vehicle Service

P.54Ba-26

<When only the transmitter is used>
1. Remove the ignition key.
2. Push the "LOCK" switch while holding the "UNLOCK" switch

pushed for four to ten seconds.

3. If the "LOCK" switch and "UNLOCK" switch are released in

that order, the ETACS-ECU tone alarm will sound, indicating
that the hazard answerback function can be enabled or
disabled when the doors are locked.

• Enable the hazard answerback function when the

doors are locked: The ETACS-ECU tone alarm will
sound once.

• Disable the hazard answerback function when the

doors are locked: The ETACS-ECU tone alarm will
sound twice.

4. If the "UNLOCK" switch and "LOCK" switch are released in

that order, the ETACS-ECU tone alarm will sound, indicating
that the hazard answerback function can be enabled or
disabled when the door are unlocked.

• Enable the hazard answerback function when the

doors are unlocked: The ETACS-ECU tone alarm
will sound once.

• Disable the hazard answerback function when the

doors are unlocked: The ETACS-ECU tone alarm
will sound twice.

ENABLING/DISABLING THE HORN
ANSWERBACK FUNCTION

1. Remove the ignition key.
2. Push the "UNLOCK" switch while holding the "LOCK" switch

pushed for four to ten seconds.

3. If the "LOCK" switch and "UNLOCK" switch are released at

the same time, the ETACS-ECU tone alarm will sound,
indicating that the horn answerback function can be enabled
or disabled.

• Enable the horn answerback function: The ETACS-

ECU tone alarm will sound once.

• Disable the horn answerback function: The ETACS-

ECU tone alarm will sound twice.

SECRET CODE REGISTRATION METHOD

M1428001000195

Each individual secret code is registered inside the transmitter,
and so it is necessary to resister these codes with the
EEPROM inside the receiver in the following cases.

• When the transmitter or ETACS-ECU is replaced

• If more transmitters are to be used

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