Mitsubishi Montero Sport (2004+). Manual - part 521

IGNITION SWITCH

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6. Select "Data List."

7. The multi-center display shows whether the ignition key, 

which has been inserted in the switch, can be rewritten and 
how many ignition keys have ever been registered.

TP LOCK 
CHECK

IGNITION KEY:

JUDGMENT OF 
IGNITION KEY

UNLOCK

Can be overwritten Correct

LOCK

Can not be 
overwritten

Incorrect

Check Chart For

 Problem Sy

Data List

Special Function

Self-diagnosis

Voltmeter

Simulated Vehicle 

Speed Out

Drive Recorder

Resistor

POWERTRAIN

IMMOBILIZER

IMMOBILIZER

AC210932

AB

AC209776

POWERTRAIN

IMMOBILIZER

Data List Reference T

Data List Reference Table

able

Info.

Info. No.

No.

01

REGD.KEY

3

TP LOCK CHECK

UNLOCK

02

Name

Name

Value

alue

Graph

Graph

Data List

Data List

AB

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IGNITION SWITCH

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1543002100508

WARNING

•

Before removal of the air bag module and clock spring, refer to GROUP 52B, SRS Service 
Precautions (

P.52B-17

) and Air Bag Module and Clock Spring (

P.52B-84

).

•

When removing and installing the steering wheel, do not let it bump against the air bag 
module.

AC002743

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10 11

12

13

14

AB

N

NOTE

: Metal clip position

STEERING LOCK CYLINDER AND 
KEY HOLE ILLUMINATION LIGHT 
REMOVAL STEPS

1. KNEE PROTECTOR ASSEMBLY
2. COLUMN COVER, LOWER
3. COLUMN COVER, UPPER

<<A>>

4. STEERING LOCK CYLINDER

<<B>>

5. IGNITION KEY RING ANTENNA
6. KEY HOLE ILLUMINATION LIGHT

ETACS-ECU REMOVAL STEPS

1. KNEE PROTECTOR ASSEMBLY
12. JUNCTION BLOCK
13. ETACS-ECU

IGNITION SWITCH AND KEY 
REMINDER SWITCH REMOVAL 
STEPS

1. KNEE PROTECTOR ASSEMBLY
2. COLUMN COVER, LOWER
3. COLUMN COVER, UPPER
7. STEERING WHEEL (REFER TO 

GROUP 37A, STEERING WHEEL 
AND SHAFT 

P.37A-25

.)

>>A<<

8. COLUMN SWITCH ASSEMBLY
9. IGNITION SWITCH
10. PUSH NUT
11. KEY REMINDER SWITCH

IMMOBILIZER-ECU REMOVAL 
STEPS

1. KNEE PROTECTOR ASSEMBLY
14. IMMOBILIZER-ECU

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

.

<<A>> STEERING LOCK CYLINDER REMOVAL
1. Insert the key in the steering lock cylinder and turn it to the 

"ACC" position.

2. Using a Phillips-head screwdriver (small) or similar tool, 

push the lock pin of the steering lock cylinder inward and 
then pull the steering lock cylinder toward you.

.

<<B>> IGNITION KEY RING ANTENNA REMOVAL
Turn the ignition key ring antenna to the left and remove it.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

.

>>A<< COLUMN SWITCH ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
Tighten the column switch assembly mounting screws to the 
specified torque in the order of 1, 2 and 3.

AC002744 AB

AC002745AB

AC002746 AC

1

2

3

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INSPECTION

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IGNITION SWITCH CONTINUITY CHECK

1. Remove the driver's side under cover.
2. Remove the column cover lower and upper.
3. Disconnect the wiring connector from the ignition switch.
4. Operate the switch and check the continuity between the 

terminals.

KEY REMINDER SWITCH CHECK

Disconnect key reminder switch connector without removing 
the ignition switch and steering lock cylinder. Then check the 
continuity.

IGNITION KEY RING ANTENNA CHECK

Measure the continuity between terminal 1 and terminal 2.

Standard value: Less than 2 ohms

SWITCH 
POSITION

TESTER 
CONNECTION

SPECIFIED 
CONDITION

"LOCK" (OFF)

−

−

"ACC"

1 

− 6

Less than 2 ohms

"ON"

1 

− 2, 1 − 4, 1 − 6,  

2 

− 4, 2 − 6, 4 − 6

Less than 2 ohms

"START"

1 

− 2, 1 − 5, 2 − 5

Less than 2 ohms

AC002747

AB

STATUS OF 
IGNITION KEY

TESTER 
CONNECTION

SPECIFIED 
CONDITION

Removed

4 

− 6

Less than 2 ohms

Inserted

4 

− 6

Open circuit

AC002736 AB

AC002748

AB