Vehicle report

1997 MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT

Service bulletins

68 bulletins

Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.

TSB-22-54-003

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.

TT253

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

TSB-19-00-008

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.

TT237

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

TT218

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

TSB-15-54-004

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This TSB contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio system speakers in Mitsubishi vehicles equipped with original equipment audio components.

TT217

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

TT195

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

TTIndex12

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012.

TT194

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

TSB-13-42A-002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.

TT193

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

TT192

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

TT191

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

0313005

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE. *TT

0355004

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

AIR CONDITIONER REFRIGERANT QUANTITY - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT

0355001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A PULSATING OR RATTLE NOISE HEARD WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER IS ON. *TT

0213020

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NEW AND REVISED INFORMATION RELATING TO READINESS TEST STATUS DESCRIPTIONS AND PROCEDURES. *TT

TSB0211002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON CRANKSHAFT IDENTIFICATION MARKS - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT

8113

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171 AND P0174 FOR V6 MODELS. *LC

80

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0174 SET *TT

7954

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CUSTOMERS MAY REPORT THAT AFTER PUSHING THE HORN BUTTON WHEN THE ACCESSORY SOCKET IS IN USE,THE HORN CONTINUES TO BLOW WHEN THE BUTTON IS RELEASED. *TT

0137A003

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING BALL JOINT DUST COVER GREASE APPLICATION, SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *SLC

0142A014

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE VEHICLE BODY VIBRATION.*JB

0125001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING INCORRECT PROPELLER SHAFT INSTALLATION.*JB

TSB0142A010

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELIMINATING A POPPING NOISE FROM THE REAR HATCH AREA OF THE VEHICLE. *TT

27

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BRIEF INFORMATION CONCERNING TORQUE CONVERTER VIBRATION / SHUDDER. *TT

TSB0117003

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES CORRECTED INSTRUCTIONS FOR TROUBLESHOOTING CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM TROUBLE CODE DTC 12, VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR SYSTEM WHICH WAS INCORRECT IN THE SERVICE MANUALS. *TT

67

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING TRANSFER LEVER STUCK IN 4H AND TORQUE CONVERTER VIBRATION / SHUDDER / SURGE CONDITION. *TT

TSB0113001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING FUEL PUMP OPERATION CHECK - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *JB

TSB0123002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME 4-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS MAY EXHIBIT A TRANSFER LEVER STUCK IN 4H. *TT

TSB0142A002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING CORRECTIONS TO REAR DOOR GLASS HOLDER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. *JB

TSB0154003

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON CORRECTIONS TO CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS RELATING TO THE CENTRAL DOOR LOCKING SYSTEM. *JB

TIN01SR003

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TECHNICAL INFORMATION REGARDING CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT REPLACEMENT. *TT

ATIN01SR002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THIS ADVANCE TECHNICAL INFORMATION NOTICE STATES THAT MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA, INC. (MMSA) IS VOLUNTARILY RECALLING AFFECTED VEHICLES FOR A POSSIBLE LOOSE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT. *TT

SR01002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA, INC. IS VOLUNTARILY RECALLING CERTAIN AFFECTED VEHICLES FOR A POSSIBLE LOOSE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT. *TT

TSB0042A007

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS REVISED DETAILS FOR SUNROOF WATER TEST AND FIT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT

0013005

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE PROCEDURES AND WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION FOR OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE ON AFFECTED VEHICLES. *TT

TSB0042A005

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERN WITH WINDSHIELD WIND (BUZZ, HUM OR WHISTLE) NOISE, ESPECIALLY IN THE A-PILLAR AREA OR ACROSS THE TOP OF THE WINDSHIELD OCCURING WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE NOISE MAY BE INTERMITTENT, AND TYPICALLY IS MORE EVIDENT AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURES OVER 90 DEGREES F. *TT

TSB0023004

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A CONDITION MAY EXIST ON 4-WHEEL-DRIVE MODELS, IF THE DRIVER TRIES TO SHIFT THE TRANSFER LEVER FROM 4L TO 4H WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING, THE LEVER MAY BECOME STUCK IN 4H. SHIFTING FROM 4L TO 4H SHOULD ONLY BE DONE WITH THE VEHICLE STOPPED AND THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL. *TT

TSB0055001R

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS WITH ROAD DEBRIS (SUCH AS ASPHALT OR SMALL ROCKS) PUSHED INTO THE A/C CONDENSER FAN DURING OPERATION, RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT OPENING IN THE FAN SHROUD FOR THE DEBRIS TO ESCAPE. *TT

TSB0013003

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION CONTAINING RECOMMENDED FUELS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT

TSB0042A003

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ADDRESSING CUSTOMER BODY VIBRATION COMPLAINTS. *TT

TSB0055001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION CONCERNING AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER DAMAGE. *TT

TSB0011002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION CONTAINING CORRECTED CYLINDER HEAD BOLT TIGHTENING SEQUENCE FOR 2.4L, 4-CYLINDER ENGINES. *TT

TSB9942A010

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS INFORMATION ABOUT A NEW STRONGER REAR LIFTGATE GAS SPRING. THIS NEW SPRING IS BEING INTRODUCED TO ELIMINATE A CONDITION WHERE THE GAS SPRINGS MAY NOT ALLOW THE REAR LIFTGATE TO OPEN SATISFACTORILY. *TT

9922003

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS RECOMMENDED MANUAL TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE INFORMATION. *TT

9923010

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS RECOMMENDED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE INFORMATION. *TT

48

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXHIBITING ROUGH IDLE AFTER WARM-UP. *TT

TSB9914001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING RADIATOR FAN SHROUD BREAKAGE. *TT

9821001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING ADDITONS, REVISIONS, AND CORRECTIONS RELATED TO THE CLUTCH PEDAL. *YC

9842A007

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WIND NOISE MAY OCCUR AT THE UPPER FRONT DOOR AREA WHEN DRIVING AT FREEWAY SPEEDS.(1997-99 MONTERO SPORT MODELS PRODUCED BEFORE 8/7/98,UP TO VIN: ---XP0149132). *YC

SR98005

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA, INC. IS VOLUNTARILY RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES FOR INSPECTION AND, IF NECESSARY, REPAIR OF A CONDITION RELATED TO THE FRONT BRAKE TUBES. *TT

9823008

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BRIEF INFORMATION ON CORRECTED A/T DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES. *YC

9827003

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ABOUT A CHANGE TO THE REAR ROTOR FOR THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ( ABS ). *YC 1. 1997 MONTERO BUILT AFTER JUNE 2,1997. 2. 1997 MONTERO SPORT BUILT AFTER JUNE 2,1997.

9811004

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONDITIONS WITH MIL ON/MISFIRE DTCS/ENGINE KNOCK. *YC

9823011

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS CORRECTIONS TO THE FORWARD CLUTCH PISTON STROKE SPECIFICATION. *YC

9823005

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DIGANOSIS AND REPAIR PROCEDURES TO ELIMINATE CONDITIONS REGARDING THE MIL ILLUMINATED AND/OR DTC P1715. 96-98 MONTERO AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS MODELS PRODUCED BEFORE 10-97 UP TO VIN WJ003864; 97-98 MONTERO SPORT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS MODELS PRODUCED BEFORE 10-97 TWO WHEE DRIVE MODELS UP TO VIN WP024415 AND FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS UP TO VIN WP024406. *YC

9823005REV

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1715 MAY SET IN THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. IN ADDITION, SLUGGISH ACCELERATION WITH THE TRANSMISSION RETURING TO NORMAL SHIFTING AFTER THE IGNITION KEY IS TURNED OFF, THEN BACK ON.

9837A001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE MANUAL REVISION ON CHANGED TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR TIE ROD AND RELAY ROD NUTS. *YC

TSB9813005

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE LONG COLD START TIMES, SAG DURING WARM-UP, AND STALLING. *TT

9751002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONDITION WITH LOOSE FITTING REAR FENDER FLARE TRIM. *YC

9754016

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

RATTLE NOISE UNDER INSTRUMENT PANEL. *YC

9722003

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURES FOR THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER ARE INCORRECTLY PRINTED. *YC

TSB985001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE MANUAL REVISION ON A/C CLUTCH AIR GAP. *YC

9752A005

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON IMPROVED CUP HOLDERS. *YC

TSB9752A004

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PROCEDURES FOR REPAIRING LOOSE REAR WHEEL HOUSING CARPET IN THE REAR CARGO AREA. *YC

TSB9754015

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REPAIR PROCEDURES FOR AUDIO FAILURE ON VARIOUS MODEL YEARS. *YC

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