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Mitsubishi Montero (1998+). Manual - part 123

Post (top or side)

loose .................. A ............ Require replacement.

Post (top or side) melted,

affecting performance .. A ........... ( 6) Require repair or

replacement.

Post (top or side) melted,

not affecting

performance ............ 2 ........... ( 6) Suggest repair or

replacement.

Specific gravity low .... B .......... ( 7) Further inspection

required.

State of charge low ..... A .......... ( 7) Further inspection

required.

Top dirty ............... 2 ....... Suggest cleaning battery.

Top wet ................. A ... (8) Require cleaning battery.

Further inspection required.

Vent cap loose .......... A ... Require repair or replacement

of vent cap.

Vent cap missing ........ C .......... Require replacement of

vent cap.

(1) - DO NOT attempt to charge a frozen battery. Allow battery

to warm thoroughly and then performance-test. If battery

fails performance test, require replacement.

(2) - No service suggested or required unless the battery fails

performance test, in which case, require replacement.

(3) - This phrase refers to a battery that fails to either

accept and/or retain a charge using appropriate times

listed in the Battery Charging Guide of the BCI Service

Manual, battery charger operating manual, or battery

manufacturer’s specifications.

(4) - Determine cause of low fluid level. Refill to proper

level(s) with water (distilled water preferred). Recharge

battery and performance-test. If battery does not meet

specifications, require replacement. If battery is sealed

type (non-removable filler caps), require replacement.

(5) - The battery may meet battery manufacturer’s specifications

but test below the minimum specification defined by the

vehicle’s OEM for that vehicle.

(6) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or replacement

of part.

(7) - Recharge and test to manufacturer’s specifications. If

battery fails performance test, require replacement.

(8) - Check fluid level and adjust to manufacturer’s

specification. Suggest checking charging system for

proper operation.

BATTERY CABLES

See BATTERY CABLES, WIRES AND CONNECTORS.

BATTERY CABLES, WIRES AND CONNECTORS

BATTERY CABLE, WIRE AND CONNECTOR INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Application incorrect ... B .. Require repair or replacement.

Attaching hardware

broken ................. A ... Require repair or replacement

of hardware.

Attaching hardware

missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of

hardware.

Attaching hardware not

functioning ............ A ... Require repair or replacement

of hardware.

Connector broken ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.

Connector melted ........ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or

replacement.

Connector missing ....... C ............ Require replacement.

Insulation damaged,

conductors exposed ..... A ........... ( 2) Require repair or

replacement.

Insulation damaged,

conductors not exposed . 1 ............ Suggest replacement.

Open .................... A .. Require repair or replacement.

Protective shield

(conduit) melted ....... 2 ........... ( 1) Suggest repair or

replacement.

Protective shield

(conduit) missing ...... 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.

Resistance (voltage drop)

out of specification ... A .. Require repair or replacement.

Routed incorrectly ...... B ................. Require repair.

Secured incorrectly ..... B ................. Require repair.

Shorted ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.

Terminal broken ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.

Terminal burned, affecting

performance ............ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or

replacement.

Terminal burned, not

affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.

Terminal corroded,

affecting performance .. A .. Require repair or replacement.

Terminal corroded, not

affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.

Terminal loose, affecting

performance ............ B .. Require repair or replacement.

Terminal loose, not

affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.

Voltage drop out of

specification .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.

(1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or

replacement of part.

(2) - Exposed conductor at replacement (aftermarket) terminal

end does not require repair or replacement.

BATTERY HOLD DOWN HARDWARE

See BATTERY TRAYS AND HOLD DOWN HARDWARE.

BATTERY TRAYS AND HOLD DOWN HARDWARE

BATTERY TRAY AND HOLD DOWN HARDWARE INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Battery improperly

secured ................ 2 ................. Suggest repair.

Bent, affecting

performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.

Bent, not affecting

performance ............ .. ........ No service suggested or

required.

Broken, affecting

performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.

Broken, not affecting

performance ............ .. ........ No service suggested or

required.

Corroded, affecting

performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.

Corroded, not affecting

performance ............ 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.

Cracked, affecting

performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.

Cracked, not affecting

performance ............ 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.

Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.

Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.

Threads stripped (threads

missing) ............... A ............ Require replacement.

Water drain clogged ..... A ................. Require repair.

BATTERY WIRES

See BATTERY CABLES, WIRES AND CONNECTORS.

BELTS

BELT INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Alignment incorrect ..... B .......... ( 1) Further inspection

required.

Cracked ................. 1 ............ Suggest replacement.

Frayed .................. 1 ............ Suggest replacement.

Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.

Noisy ................... 2 .......... ( 2) Further inspection

required.

Plies separated ......... A ............ Require replacement.

Tension out of

specification .......... B ........... Require adjustment or

replacement.

Worn beyond adjustment

range .................. B ............ Require replacement.

Worn so it contacts bottom

of pulley .............. A ............ Require replacement.

(1) - Determine cause of incorrect alignment and require repair.

(2) - Determine cause of noise and suggest repair.

BULB SOCKETS

BULB SOCKET INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Attaching hardware

broken ................. A ... Require repair or replacement

of hardware.

Attaching hardware

missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of

hardware.

Attaching hardware not

functioning ............ A ... Require repair or replacement

of hardware.

Bulb seized in socket ... A .. Require repair or replacement.

Burned, affecting

performance ............ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or

replacement.

Burned, not affecting

performance ............ 2 ........... ( 1) Suggest repair or

replacement.

Broken .................. A .. Require repair or replacement.

Connector broken ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.

Connector missing ....... C ............ Require replacement.

Connector (Weatherpack

type) leaking .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.

Connector melted ........ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or

replacement.

Corroded, affecting

performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.

Corroded, not affecting

performance ............ 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.

Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.

Melted .................. A ........ (2) Require replacement.

Shorted ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.

Terminal broken ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.

Terminal burned, affecting

performance ............ A ........... ( 2) Require repair or

replacement.

Terminal burned, not

affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.

Terminal corroded,

affecting performance .. A .. Require repair or replacement.

Terminal corroded, not

affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.

Terminal loose, affecting

performance ............ B .. Require repair or replacement.

Terminal loose, not

affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.

(1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or

replacement of socket.

(2) - Determine cause and correct prior to replacement of part.

BULBS, SEALED BEAMS AND LEDS

NOTE: Does not include soldered-in components.

BULB, SEALED BEAM AND LED INSPECTION

Condition Code Procedure

Adjustment out of

specification .......... B .. Require repair or replacement.

Application incorrect ... B ........ (1) Require replacement.

Attaching hardware

broken ................. A ... Require repair or replacement

of hardware.

Attaching hardware

missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of

hardware.

Attaching hardware not

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