Mitsubishi Montero (2004+). Manual — part 400

ENGINE CONTROL

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STEP 2. Clean the throttle body (Refer to GROUP 13A,

On-vehicle Service

− Throttle Body Cleaning

P.13A-993

).

Q: Does the accelerator pedal work normally?

YES : The procedure is complete.
NO : Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Using scan tool MB991958, read the diagnostic
trouble code (DTC).

CAUTION

To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958, always turn the
ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before con-
necting or disconnecting scan tool MB991958.
(1) Ensure that the ignition switch is at the "LOCK" (OFF)

position.

(2) Start up the personal computer.
(3) Connect special tool MB991827 to special tool MB991824

and the personal computer.

(4) Connect special tool MB991910 to special tool MB991824.
(5) Connect special tool MB991910 to the data link connector.
(6) Turn the power switch of special tool MB991824 to the "ON"

position.
NOTE: When special tool MB991824 is energized, special
tool MB991824 indicator light will be illuminated in a green
color.

(7) Start the MUT-III system on the personal computer.
(8) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(9) Check for MFI system diagnostic trouble code (Refer to

GROUP 13A, MFI Diagnosis - How to Read and Erase
Diagnostic Trouble Code

P.13A-4

).

(10)Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position, and

then remove scan tool MB991958 in the reverse order of
installation.

Q: Is any DTC set?

YES : Refer to GROUP 13A, MFI Diagnosis

− Diagnostic

Trouble Code Chart

P.13A-26

.

NO : Go to Step 4.

STEP 4. Retest the system.
Q: Does the accelerator pedal work normally?

YES : The procedure is complete.
NO : Go to Step 1.

AC306409AF

MB991911

MB991824

MB991827

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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR
ADJUSTMENT

M1171002600030

Refer to GROUP 13A, On-vehicle Service

− Accelerator Pedal

Position Sensor Adjustment

P.13A-994

.

ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR
CHECK

M1171001900049

Refer to GROUP 13A, On-vehicle Service

− Accelerator Pedal

Position Sensor Check

P.13A-1001

.

ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SWITCH
CHECK

M1171002700037

Refer to GROUP 13A, On-vehicle Service

− Accelerator Pedal

Position Switch Check

P.13A-1002

.

ACCELERATOR CABLE AND PEDAL

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1171001200396

CAUTION

The accelerator pedal position sensor is preadjusted precisely at factory. Whenever the accelerator
pedal position sensor is removed and installed, it should be adjusted.

Post-installation Operation
Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Adjustment (Refer to
GROUP 13A, On-vehicle Service

P.13A-994

.)

AC204064

12 ± 2 N·m
102 ± 22 in-lb

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

N

AB

3.5 ± 1.0 N·m
31 ± 9 in-lb

N

5

11

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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

.

>>A<< ACCELERATOR PEDAL PAD INSTALLATION

CAUTION

To prevent damages to the accelerator pedal pad, warm
the thumb area of the accelerator pedal pad with a dryer,
etc. prior to assembling it.
NOTE: If it is difficult to assemble, apply soapy water to the
thumb area to enhance the assembling process.

REMOVAL STEPS

1. ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION

SENSOR

2. ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY
3. PUSH-ON SPRING NUT
4. ACCELERATOR PEDAL PAD AND

ACCELERATOR ARM ASSEMBLY

5. BUSHING

6. SPRING
7. STOPPER
8. ACCELERATOR PEDAL BRACKET

>>A<<

9. ACCELERATOR PEDAL PAD
10. ACCELERATOR ARM
11. ACCELERATOR STOPPER

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

AUTO-CRUISE CONTROL

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AUTO-CRUISE CONTROL

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

M1172000100322

By using the auto-cruise control, the driver can select
and maintain a desired cruising speed [approxi-
mately 40 km/h (25 mph) or more] without depress-
ing the accelerator pedal.

CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM

AC204216

3

11

1 2

9 10

14

6

5

4

1213

8

7

16

15

AC204217

AC204447

20

20

40

60

80

100 120

140

160

180

200

40

60

80

100

120

km/h

AC204919

AUTO-CRUISE
CONTROL
INDICATOR
LIGHT

ACCELERATOR
PEDAL
POSITION
SENSOR

TRANSMISSION
RANGE SWITCH

STOPLIGHT
SWITCH

THROTTLE BODY
ASSEMBLY

POWERTRAIN
CONTROL
MODULE (PCM)

AB

VEHICLE
SPEED
SENSOR

AUTO-CRUISE
CONTROL SWITCH

MAIN SWITCH

DATA LINK
CONNECTOR