Mitsubishi Montero Sport (2004+). Manual - part 496

COMPASS AND TEMPERATURE DISPLAY DIAGNOSIS

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE 4: There is a Discrepancy Between the Actual Outside Temperature and 
Displayed Temperature or an Error Displays (CS, OS).

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CIRCUIT OPERATION
Refer to Outside Temperature Meter and Electronic 
Compass Circuit (Refer to 

P.52A-21

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• A thermistor is used for the thermo sensor. The 

resistance value fluctuate according to ambient 
temperature. The inside rear view mirror (with 
compass and temperature display) calculates 
outside temperature according to the changes in 
this resistance value, and displays it on the inside 
rear view mirror (with compass and temperature 
display).

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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
The outside thermo sensor, inside rear view mirror 
(with compass and temperature display) harness, or 
connector may be defective.

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TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS

• Malfunction of the outside thermo sensor

• Malfunction of the inside rear view mirror (with 

compass and temperature display)

• Damaged harness or connector

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the outside thermo sensor internal 
resistance.

(1)  Remove the outside thermo sensor 

P.52A-43

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(2)  Check the internal resistance of the outside thermo sensor 

are at the standard values at temperature of 20

°C (68°F) 

and 40

°C (104°F).

Standard value: 

Approximately 1,200 

Ω [at 20°C (68°F)]

Approximately 500 

Ω [at 40 °C (104°F)]

Q: Does the out side thermo sensor resistance meet 

standard values above?
YES : Go to Step 3.
NO :  Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Check harness connector A-22 at the outside 
thermo sensor for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, 
or terminals pushed back in the connector.

Q: Is harness connector A-22 in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 6.
NO :  Repair or replace it. Then go to Step 6.

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THERMOMETER

DRYER

SENSOR

AB

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1

2

CONNECTOR: A-22

AB

COMPONENT 
SIDE

A-22 (BR)

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STEP 3. Measure the outside thermo sensor voltage.

(1) Remove the inside rear view mirror (with compass and 

temperature display) (Refer to 

P.52A-43

.)

(2) Measure from the rear side of the harness connector E-59 

with the connector connected.

(3) Measure voltage between terminal number 2 and number 7 

when the outside thermo sensor is at the following 
temperatures.

• Voltage should be approximately 2.90 volts [when 0°C 

(32 

°F) is displayed]

• Voltage should be approximately 1.86 volts [when 20°C 

(68 

°F) is displayed]

• Voltage should be approximately 1.10 volts [when 40°C 

(104 

°F) is displayed]

Q: Does the voltage between terminal number 2 and 

number 7 meet the above values?
YES : Replace the inside rear view mirror (with compass 

and temperature display). Then go to Step 6.

NO :  Go to Step 4.

STEP 4. Check harness connector E-59 at the inside rear 
view mirror (with compass and temperature display) 
connector for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or 
terminals pushed back in the connector.

Q: Is harness connector E-59 in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 5.
NO :  Repair or replace it. Then go to Step 6.

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E-59 HARNESS CONNECTOR:
COMPONENT SIDE

AC201078

4

5

3

1

6

7

2

CONNECTOR: E-59

COMPONENT 
SIDE

AB

E-59

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STEP 5. Check the harness wires between outside thermo 
sensor connector A-22 (terminal No.1 and 2) and inside 
rear view mirror (with compass and temperature display) 
connector E-59 (terminal No.2 and 7).

NOTE: After inspecting intermediate connector C-01, inspect 
the wire. If intermediate connector C-01 is damage, repair or 
replace it. Refer to GROUP 00E, Harness Connector Inspec-
tion 

P.00E-2

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Q: Is the harness wires between outside thermo sensor 

connector A-22 (terminal No.1 and 2) and inside rear 
view mirror (with compass and temperature display) 
connector E-59 (terminal No.2 and 7) in good condition?
YES : Go to Step 6.
NO :  Repair them. Then go to Step 6.

AC2019836

1

2

CONNECTOR: A-22

AB

COMPONENT 
SIDE

A-22 (BR)

AC201078

4

5

3

1

6

7

2

CONNECTOR: E-59

COMPONENT 
SIDE

AB

E-59

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22

9 10

20

19

6 7 8

21

17

1516

5

14

1213

3

2

4

18

11

1

CONNECTOR: C-01

AB

C-01

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STEP 6. Retest the system.
Q: Is there any discrepancy between the actual outside 

temperature and displayed temperature, or is any error 
(CS, OS) displayed?
YES : This procedure is complete. (If no malfunctions are 

found in all steps, an intermittent malfunction is 
suspected. Refer to GROUP 00, How to Use 
Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points 

− How to 

Cope with Intermittent Malfunction 

P.00-7

.) 

NO :  There is no action to be taken.

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

PROCEDURES FOR CALIBRATING THE 
COMPASS

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1. Press the "COMP" button. The visual display is now in 

compass mode and the vehicle's directional heading (N, NE, 
SE, S, SW, W and NW) will be displayed.
Pressing the "COMP" button a second time will turn off the 
visual display.

2. If the display reads "C," there may be a strong magnetic field 

interfering with the compass. In this case, the compass may 
need calibration.

3. Drive the vehicle in a circle at about 5 mph (8km/h) or less 

until the display reads a direction.
You can also calibrate the compass by driving your vehicle 
on your everyday routine and after several turns the 
compass will become calibrated and will display a direction.

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