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Mitsubishi Montero Limited 2003 Traction control - 11/25/2007 5:33:43 PM    johvig   Posts: 7 Joined: 11/23/2007 Status: offline Hello all I am new to this forum, and I am also a owner of a Mitsubishi Montero Limited 2003 (Third generation according to wikipedia) From what I have read in the internet and also in my user's manual, starting 2003 "Traction Control" (M-ATC) is a standard feature in the Montero Limited. Mine does not have the switch to enable/disable such feature. Is there a way to tell if indeed I have such option. If not, is it possible to retrofit such option to my SUV? Many thanks in advance, Joel Post #: 1

RE: Mitsubishi Montero Limited 2003 Traction control - 11/26/2007 5:43:54 PM    jpmontero98 Posts: 3289 Joined: 2/7/2007 From: when a man and women fall in love, the man........ Status: offline check your wiring harness and your owners manual....and im pretty sure you can but you would have to take it to the dealer.....love your montero BTW, i wanted to get the 4th gen exactly like that...but i settled for my 3rd gen...(urs is 4th, 1st gen was the boxy one, second they rounded the design a bit, 3rd (my ex montero before death by fire hydrant) had many extra features and more sporty design, 4th yours, and 5th is the european market....it is the sex ) _____________________________ 1999 Nissan Altima GXE KA24DE, Mods: NOTHIN TO SEE HERE MOVE ALONG! My list of **** to do my CarDomain (in reply to johvig) Post #: 2

RE: Mitsubishi Montero Limited 2003 Traction control - 11/27/2007 9:01:19 AM    xyzik Posts: 37 Joined: 10/22/2007 Status: offline you've got the limited then yes you have the M-ASTC just check your dash at start up or just turn it on but not start and you will see a truck symbol on a curvy road (2 of them) the right one is the one for indicating if its on or off, the left one will indicate if it activates if traction control is needed. the toggle for the M-ASTC is in front of the shifters, 2nd to the last near the rear fan toggle. M-ASTC works its absolute best at 4H _____________________________ 2003 Montero Limited (4H 4Ever) 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 (Guzzler) 98 Eclipse RS (Sweet!) 88 Honda Prelude S (?) (in reply to jpmontero98) Post #: 3

RE: Mitsubishi Montero Limited 2003 Traction control - 11/28/2007 6:34:09 AM    johvig   Posts: 7 Joined: 11/23/2007 Status: offline Thanks both of you for your quick response. My user's manual states that starting 2003 all Montero Limiteds should have this option, and it explains the toggle switch and the dashboard lights regarding traction control. The problem is that my Montero does not have this switch. It only has the one to turn on and off the rear A/C. No heated seats either, but I do not mind it. Also, when I turn the key to the acc position, no lights regarding this option turn on in the dashboard. JPMontero98, you mentioned about checking the wiring harness, which one? Thanks about the clarification about the generation thing on these vehicle. It is a bit confusing. I live in Mexico, and fortunate us the new 2008 Montero is available here, I read this model is not available in the USA market :( . Many thanks in advance Joel (in reply to xyzik) Post #: 4

RE: Mitsubishi Montero Limited 2003 Traction control - 11/30/2007 4:02:12 PM    xyzik Posts: 37 Joined: 10/22/2007 Status: offline but you have the 4h,4HL and 4L lock right? and  you have ABS? because basically the traction control is controlled by the ABS and"just" maybe you don't have the option of turning the traction control off? maybe... in 2003 there where three trims offered right? XLS, limited and anniversary special I wonder if you have the XLS? check your VIN to be sure. 2008 montero, sigh we dont have that here and our only mitsu dealer in seattle, (renton) closed and replaced it with Mazda (Walker's Renton) that sux! we sure hope they bring back the montero here in the US in turbodiesel engine. < Message edited by xyzik -- 12/1/2007 9:37:46 AM > (in reply to johvig) Post #: 5

RE: Mitsubishi Montero Limited 2003 Traction control - 12/2/2007 2:32:28 AM    johvig   Posts: 7 Joined: 11/23/2007 Status: offline Hello xyzik Yes, my Montero Limited has the 2h, 4h, 4hl and 4l shifter. It does also have ABS. What exactly do I have to check in my VIN number? I have been told that maybe I do not have the option of disabling it, but I would assume that the dashboard light would temporarily turn on when you first start the engine, just like ABS and SRS lights do. Someone mentioned about checking the wiring harness, what exactly do I have to check? Joel (in reply to xyzik) Post #: 6

RE: Mitsubishi Montero Limited 2003 Traction control - 12/2/2007 9:38:25 AM    xyzik Posts: 37 Joined: 10/22/2007 Status: offline hey joel, I will get back to you on this, I will try to check out some stuff. in the meantime if your up to it, maybe its time to hit some mud and see if you have traction control hehe, just kiddin. one quick note though that traction control is not available on 4low lock,that is the last setting on the 4wheel option. so try shifiting your tcase to that and see if there are any indicators that lite up (dont drive it on dry paved road, bad!) < Message edited by xyzik -- 12/2/2007 9:52:49 AM > _____________________________ 2003 Montero Limited (4H 4Ever) 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 (Guzzler) 98 Eclipse RS (Sweet!) 88 Honda Prelude S (?) (in reply to johvig) Post #: 7

RE: Mitsubishi Montero Limited 2003 Traction control - 12/2/2007 2:18:23 PM    johvig   Posts: 7 Joined: 11/23/2007 Status: offline Hello xyzik I read another post of yours about snow, and you gave me that idea last nignt for testing traction control on my Montero Limited. We do not have snow, but I can manage some mud. This Xmas I am traveling to New Mexico, might find snow there to try, but I would like to know sooner whether I have this option or not. Once again, from what I read this is actualy standard feature, not an option. I will wait for your comments once you check. Much appreciated. Joel  (in reply to xyzik) Post #: 8

RE: Mitsubishi Montero Limited 2003 Traction control - 12/3/2007 1:16:03 AM    xyzik Posts: 37 Joined: 10/22/2007 Status: offline here are some pix I pulled off from a 2001 pajero and since pajeros are 1 year advance, this is applicable to a 2002 montero, and since monteros did not change that much this "may" apply to 2003 as well. so check out your fusible link #6 because that also is for the SC and then the other pix is the SC ECU location and G Sensor I cant really find any info specifically on traction control, but since its called M-ASTC Im guessing that the traction control is tied into the stability control  > Mitsu - Active Stability & Traction Control MUD, yeah! but make sure you go with somebody who can winch you out just in case :) hope this helps Thumbnail Image Thumbnail Image Attachment (2) < Message edited by xyzik -- 12/3/2007 1:38:55 AM > _____________________________ 2003 Montero Limited (4H 4Ever) 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 (Guzzler) 98 Eclipse RS (Sweet!) 88 Honda Prelude S (?) (in reply to johvig) Post #: 9

RE: Mitsubishi Montero Limited 2003 Traction control - 12/4/2007 3:38:05 AM    johvig   Posts: 7 Joined: 11/23/2007 Status: offline Thanks xyzik I will check the info you sent. Joel (in reply to xyzik) Post #: 10

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