Mitsubishi Montero (2002-2004). Manual - part 653

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DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE PROCEDURES

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STEP 4. Check for short circuit to ground between fuel 
tank temperature sensor connector G-03 and PCM 
connector D-134.
NOTE: Check harness after checking intermediate connector 
D-111, E-113 and F-07. If intermediate connector are damaged, 
repair or replace it. Refer to GROUP 00E, Harness Connector 
Inspection 

P.00E-2

. Then go to Step 5.

Q: Is the harness wire in good condition?

YES : Replace the PCM. Then go to Step 5.
NO :  Repair it. Then go to Step 5.

STEP 5. Test the OBD-II drive cycle.
(1) Carry out a test drive with the drive cycle pattern. Refer to 

GROUP 13A, Procedure 6 

− Other Monitor 

P.13Ab-2

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(2) Check the diagnostic trouble code (DTC).
Q: Is DTC P0182 set?

YES : Retry the troubleshooting.
NO :  The inspection is complete.

AK200959

1

2

3

AB

CONNECTOR: G-03

G-03(B)

HARNESS 
CONNECTOR: 
COMPONENT SIDE

AK201166

61

62

63

64

65

66

67

68

69

70

71

76

77

78

79

85

86

87

80

72

73

74

75

81

82

83

84

88

89

CONNECTOR: D-134

AB

PCM

D-134(GR)

HARNESS CONNECTOR: 
COMPONENT SIDE

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DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE PROCEDURES

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DTC P0183: Fuel Tank Temperature Sensor Circuit High Input

POWERTRAIN CONTROL
MODULE (PCM)

Fuel Tank Temperature  Sensor  Circuit

2

16

3

2

7

1

BLA

CK

BLA

CK

LIGHT 

GREEN-

RED

G-03

MU802337

1 2 3

AK201139

81

FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE SENSOR
(INTEGRATED IN FUEL LEVEL SENSOR)

4

17

1

12 13 14

18

30

41

34

3

16

10

6 7

19

31

42

20

32

43

21

33

25

24

26

36

35

37

29

28

15

27

38

8 9

39 40

11

2

22

5

23

D-111

8

7

6

5

1 2 3 4

F-07

MU802609

11

1

9 10

13

2

12

3 4

7

5

14

6

8

E-113

5 V

LIGHT 

GREEN-

RED

LIGHT 

GREEN-

RED

LIGHT GREEN-

RED

61
656667686970 717273
74757677787980 8182
8384

858687

8889

62

6364

D-134

(MU803804)

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CIRCUIT OPERATION

• 5-volt voltage is applied to the fuel tank tempera-

ture sensor output terminal (terminal No. 3) from 
the PCM (terminal No. 81) via the resistor in the 
PCM.

• The fuel tank temperature sensor output voltage 

increases when the resistance increases and 
decreases when the resistance decreases. The 
ground terminal (terminal No. 2) is grounded to 
the vehicle body.

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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

• The fuel tank temperature sensor converts the 

fuel tank temperature to a voltage.

• The PCM detects the fuel tank temperature in the 

fuel tank with this output voltage.

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DTC SET CONDITIONS

Check Conditions

• 2 seconds or more have passed since the start-

ing sequence was completed.

Judgement Criteria

• Sensor output voltage has continued to be 4.6 

volts or higher for 2 seconds.

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TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS (The most likely 
causes for this code to be set are: )

• Fuel tank temperature sensor failed.

• Open or shorted fuel tank temperature sensor cir-

cuit, or loose connector.

• PCM failed. 

AK201038

CONNECTOR: D-134

AD

PCM

D-134(GR)

AK201053

E-113

AB

CONNECTOR: E-113

AK201055

CONNECTOR: D-111

D-111

AB

AK201040 AB

CONNECTOR: G-03

G-03(B)

FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE SENSOR
(INTEGRATED IN FUEL 
LEVEL SENSOR)

AK201054

F-07(B)

AB

CONNECTOR: F-07

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DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tool:

• MB991502: Scan Tool (MUT-II)

STEP 1. Using scan tool MB991502, check data list item 
4A: Fuel Tank Temperature Sensor.

CAUTION

To prevent damage to scan tool MB991502, always turn the 
ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before con-
necting or disconnecting scan tool MB991502.
(1) Connect scan tool MB991502 to the data link connector.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(3) Set scan tool MB991502 to the data reading mode for item 

4A, Fuel Tank Temperature Sensor.

• Approximately the same as the ambient air temperature 

when the engine is cooled.

(4) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the sensor operating properly?

YES : It can be assumed that this malfunction is intermittent. 

Refer to GROUP 00, How to Use Troubleshooting/
Inspection Service Points 

P.00-6

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NO :  Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Check connector G-03 at the fuel tank temperature 
sensor for damage.
Q: Is the connector in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 3.
NO :  Repair or replace it. Refer to GROUP 00E, Harness 

Connector Inspection 

P.00E-2

. Then go to Step 11.

ACX01539

16-PIN

MB991502

AC

AK200959

1

2

3

AB

CONNECTOR: G-03

G-03(B)

HARNESS 
CONNECTOR: 
COMPONENT SIDE