Electrical System Related Problems of the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport

Table 1 shows four common electrical system related problems of the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport. The number one most common problem is related to the horn assembly (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the alternator/generator/regulator (one problem).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Mitsubishi Montero Sport


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport

The Horn Assembly problem

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Mitsubishi montero. The contact stated that when the steering wheel was turned a certain left or right angle, the horn of the vehicle activated independently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that an unknown module related to the air   Read details...

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Dealership said there is sludge in engine due to "lack of proper maintenance". We've had the oil changed according to the manual but believe that the oil pan is positioned wrong as the dealerships told us that about 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch is always left in the bottom of the oil pan when you   Read details...

The Battery Cable problem

2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport; the car horn/alarm goes off usually when a drop of temperature occurs in the middle of the night. To fix . . . Has something to do with a short in the electrical of the air bag and the steering wheel column. Very expensive for a mechanic, over $1200.   Read details...


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