1989 Montero LS - Starter Problem and More!

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Re: 1989 Montero LS - Starter Problem and More! [Re: 89IsMine] #961546 09/03/09 10:45 PM

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Ponchatoula, LA

sparkem

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That switch on the back of the gauge cluster is for the Maint. Required light, not the check engine. If your check engine light is on, you have a code stored. The CEL does stay on, does not flash. Find out what that check engine light is telling you before you start throwing parts at it.

Try this for your start problem.
http://www.4x4wire.com/mitsubishi/tech/inhibitor_switch/

It would also be a good idea to clean the throttle body and idle air control motor. The mass airflow sensor can get dirty too.

I just want to tell you both good luck, and we're all counting on you.

Re: 1989 Montero LS - Starter Problem and More! [Re: 89IsMine] #961547 09/05/09 01:38 AM

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Pierce County WA

tdf_46

Getting the Wheeling Fever

Thanks to you both. I got the manuals and they will be very helpful. Already used the diagnosis to test my ignition switch. It checked out fine.

tdf_46 (Tom)

Re: 1989 Montero LS - Starter Problem and More! [Re: tdf_46] #961548 09/05/09 11:21 PM

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SF Bay Area

Chief

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3) Starter Issue. I have installed 2 rebuilt starter solenoids and a rebuild starter with solenoid (that would be 3 solenoids) total. I'm still getting an intermitent failure of the starter drive gear to engage the fly wheel. It just 'clicks'. If I turn the key enough times (i.e. click it several times) it will eventually catch. What could this be other than the solenoid? My battery was replaced this Spring and shows 12 plus volts when engine is off. There is no indication that I have insufficient voltage to the starter. I have not attempted to meassure cranking amps under load, as I'm not familiar with that test, but should I check that? Would a weak battery (interms of cranking amps) cause this issue.?

I had similar issue with my Raider.
I discovered that the starter was hitting the flywheel before it extended out far enough to make the internal motor contacts and begin to spin.

I installed a couple washers (1/8" to 1/4") between the starter and bell housing (yes, you read that right) thereby moving the starter away from the flywheel. This was the remedy and has worked like a champ ever since.

When I get around to it, I will fabricate a plate and get rid of the washers.

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