# \#montero **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/montero/633.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [1995 Mitsubishi Montero - belts are barely spinning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-mitsubishi-montero-belts-are-barely-spinning/155023)
**Author:** [@SteinChristopher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteinChristopher)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2019, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-mitsubishi-montero-belts-are-barely-spinning/155023 "2019-12-21T21:53:57Z")
Engine running but belts and serpentine just barely spinning. --- ## [2002 Mitsubishi Montero exhaust odor in cabin](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mitsubishi-montero-exhaust-odor-in-cabin/134108)
**Author:** [@AndroAsido](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AndroAsido)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2019, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mitsubishi-montero-exhaust-odor-in-cabin/134108 "2019-02-06T17:42:44Z")
Exhaust smell inside my car. How to fix it --- ## [A few questions about my 2004 Mitsubishi Montero](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-few-questions-about-my-2004-mitsubishi-montero/119311)
**Author:** [@K.RayWilliams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/K.RayWilliams)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2018, 6:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-few-questions-about-my-2004-mitsubishi-montero/119311 "2018-06-17T06:06:53Z")
I have a 2004 Montero Limited with 182K miles. This vehicle gets top priority in my household and is in perfect condition. So much so, that I can see all those 4 runner guys gazing with envy as I drive past. That said, I… --- ## [Mitsubishi Montero LS 1997 won't start after oil change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-montero-ls-1997-wont-start-after-oil-change/107162)
**Author:** [@mbl28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mbl28)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2017, 4:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-montero-ls-1997-wont-start-after-oil-change/107162 "2017-08-24T04:21:54Z")
Starter works but does not engage/ignite engine. Had an oil change and next day car would only start intermittently. would not start, then start and run a few miles. come back, sit over night - no start : All this ev… --- ## [1997 Mitsubishi Montero wont start! need help asap!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-mitsubishi-montero-wont-start-need-help-asap/99176)
**Author:** [@cyndaquilmudkip](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cyndaquilmudkip)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2017, 12:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-mitsubishi-montero-wont-start-need-help-asap/99176 "2017-01-31T12:47:33Z")
okay, i just recently bought a mitsubishi montero LS 1996-7, i bought it super cheap, not expecting more then it running, it has 300,000 miles on it, so im not expecting much for my first car, it ran fine out of the deal… --- ## [Sporadic Skipping in 1987 Mitsubishi Montero](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sporadic-skipping-in-1987-mitsubishi-montero/77352)
**Author:** [@Tonywm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tonywm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2013, 11:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sporadic-skipping-in-1987-mitsubishi-montero/77352 "2013-02-15T11:17:43Z")
I own a 1987 Mitsubishi Montero 2-door, 4x4, vin # JA7FJ23F9HJO30272 with a 5 speed manual transmission. It's powered by a family 2.6 T2FFC3 engine with CID 1.55.987. My problem occurs quite sporadically, sometimes aft… --- ## [1987 Mitsubishi Montero](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-mitsubishi-montero/75930)
**Author:** [@Shaka](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shaka)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2012, 12:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-mitsubishi-montero/75930 "2012-12-05T00:55:43Z")
My lights, headlamps and interior lights, are going from normal to slightly dim in a rapid sequence. They pulse from normal to slightly dim. Any ideas on what could be causing this? --- ## [Vacuum brake accumulator -- do I have to fix?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vacuum-brake-accumulator-do-i-have-to-fix/74290)
**Author:** [@lovemymontero](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lovemymontero)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2012, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vacuum-brake-accumulator-do-i-have-to-fix/74290 "2012-09-14T23:57:07Z")
there's a noise that sounds like a seagull coming from under the hood near the steering wheel. Turns out it's the vaccuum brake accumulator & there was a recall on this. Unfortunately I had the part replaced back in 02… --- ## [Puffy Montero](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puffy-montero/70573)
**Author:** [@Revrat2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Revrat2)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2012, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puffy-montero/70573 "2012-04-03T22:12:33Z")
I have a mysterious exhaust issue on my 1991 Montero. After the engine warms up and I have been stopped at a red light for a minute or so when I accelerate away from the light a cloud of blue (I assume oil) smoke puffs o… --- ## [For the guy from Alpharetta with the Mitsubishi Montero (3/17/12 show)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/for-the-guy-from-alpharetta-with-the-mitsubishi-montero-3-17-12-show/71470)
**Author:** [@CousinVinny](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CousinVinny)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2012, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/for-the-guy-from-alpharetta-with-the-mitsubishi-montero-3-17-12-show/71470 "2012-03-17T18:19:47Z")
I used to have a 99 Mitsubishi Montero. There is a spring-loaded metal contact behind the steering wheel that presses against a metal ring attached to the wheel. Put some silicone grease under the spring and your noise… --- ## [2002 Mitsubishi Montero Limited V6 Engine Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mitsubishi-montero-limited-v6-engine-noise/68117)
**Author:** [@p\_dursi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/p_dursi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2011, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mitsubishi-montero-limited-v6-engine-noise/68117 "2011-09-22T23:49:22Z")
occassionally while slowing from 15 miles per hour to 5 miles per hour, i'll hear a vibrating sound coming out of the engine area like a gear trying to catch and then when i slow to 5 miles per hour, i hear a snap like i… --- ## [Mitsubishi Montero engine out while driving, turns over, will not restart](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-montero-engine-out-while-driving-turns-over-will-not-restart/66259)
**Author:** [@mikr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2011, 2:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-montero-engine-out-while-driving-turns-over-will-not-restart/66259 "2011-07-15T14:00:22Z")
95 Montero. 170,000 mi. 4-WD. While driving around 30 mph., engine quits. Just after I turned on semi-functional air conditioner. Next, it would not turn over until I jiggled 4-wheel drive shifter from ordinary to 4-low … --- ## [Tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires/57160)
**Author:** [@aricka101](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aricka101)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2011, 1:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires/57160 "2011-03-06T01:09:00Z")
I have three decent used tires for winter. Could I buy a used 4th mis-matched tire? I have to manually shift my 4 wheel drive into place when I use it. My vehicle is a 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport 4x4. --- ## [Differential drain -- gasket?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/differential-drain-gasket/61762)
**Author:** [@SpecialEd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SpecialEd)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2011, 12:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/differential-drain-gasket/61762 "2011-02-23T12:01:52Z")
While changing the lube in the front and rear differentials this weekend, I noticed that the rear had a plug but no gasket. I would have expected a crush washer or some sort of gasket. I tried to see if it was just stu… --- ## [Transmission solenoids](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-solenoids/61121)
**Author:** [@stevearino](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stevearino)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2011, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-solenoids/61121 "2011-02-10T17:47:23Z")
My 1998 Mitsu Montero Sport (2-wheel drive)has an automatic trans with L-2-D options. You can manually start in "Low" and go to "2" and then to "Drive, or just drive in D as usual. It also has an AT button for (auto trac… --- ## [Fuel level sending unit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-level-sending-unit/60856)
**Author:** [@aricka101](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aricka101)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2011, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-level-sending-unit/60856 "2011-02-04T20:25:44Z")
I am at my wits end trying to find a part for my 2000 Mitsubishi montero sport. My mechanic told me to buy a fuel sending unit with a round front that has 8 to 10 bolts on the front metal part. Every part I see on-line f… --- ## [2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport- keep or scrap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mitsubishi-montero-sport-keep-or-scrap/60825)
**Author:** [@MeganMiller719](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MeganMiller719)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2011, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mitsubishi-montero-sport-keep-or-scrap/60825 "2011-02-03T16:34:55Z")
My beloved 2001 Montero Sport's transmission kicked the bucket. To replace it would be about $2800, plus another $1000 to fix an oil leak. The car has 210,000 miles on it. Fix it, or scrap it and get $800? Advice please! … --- ## [1995 mitsubishi montero 3.5...blown head gasket?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-mitsubishi-montero-3-5-blown-head-gasket/58976)
**Author:** [@slcmt425](https://community.cartalk.com/u/slcmt425)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2010, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-mitsubishi-montero-3-5-blown-head-gasket/58976 "2010-12-21T01:17:37Z")
I have a montero and I have not driven it for about a year because I thought the engine blew on it.... What happend was it was given to me because my brother in law thought the motor was bad, it was knocking really hard … --- ## [Catalytic Converter Price](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-price/58794)
**Author:** [@virtualso](https://community.cartalk.com/u/virtualso)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2010, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-price/58794 "2010-12-19T01:42:18Z")
I drive a 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS 4WD. My engine light has been on for a while and after some inspection at the local garage, the catalytic converter and the o2 sensors need replacing. The staff there wen… --- ## [Car trade in gone wrong...Dealership harassing me](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-trade-in-gone-wrong-dealership-harassing-me/58515)
**Author:** [@forgetit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/forgetit)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2010, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-trade-in-gone-wrong-dealership-harassing-me/58515 "2010-12-14T16:31:33Z")
I traded in my Montero for a new car at a new car dealership , we made the deal they inspected my car ,title in hand ,i have the new car in possession . the dealer is now telling me a day later my trade has a blown engin… --- ## [2000 Mitsubishi Montero XLS 2 Wheel Drive - It Shudders!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mitsubishi-montero-xls-2-wheel-drive-it-shudders/39948)
**Author:** [@Mick\_Vee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mick_Vee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2010, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mitsubishi-montero-xls-2-wheel-drive-it-shudders/39948 "2010-12-08T19:42:10Z")
My son has a 2000 Mits. Montero XLS 2 wheel drive. Under medium acceleration it begins to shudder! Pressing on the gas doesn't get it, slowing down does. Then, under acceleration after that, it seems to go away. It's beg… --- ## [Mitsu trans? slipping when hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsu-trans-slipping-when-hot/58403)
**Author:** [@kenstauss](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kenstauss)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2010, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsu-trans-slipping-when-hot/58403 "2010-12-07T23:35:39Z")
I have 2000 mitsubishi montero sport 2wd that seems to "chug" when the tranny gets up to full operating temp. If it's cold, it's fine. And it only chugs going up hills. I live in tn so hills are unavoidable. Tranny f… --- ## [Squeaky Wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaky-wheel/55844)
**Author:** [@pdlowe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pdlowe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2010, 1:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaky-wheel/55844 "2010-10-02T01:37:20Z")
I have a 2001 mitsubishi montero sport and it has started shifting really hard when the automatic transition shifts and when i apply the brake and i'm stopped it will randomly lurch froward. i thought that the automatic … --- ## [Looking for a car, a long car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-car-a-long-car/54086)
**Author:** [@douglaswelcome](https://community.cartalk.com/u/douglaswelcome)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2010, 12:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-car-a-long-car/54086 "2010-08-26T12:39:51Z")
Hello car talk community, I have a horrible Mitsubishi Montero that sucks gas and blows head gaskets. Its time to look for something else, but the problem is that I play String Bass and I am constantly lugging … --- ## [Mitsi bitsi](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsi-bitsi/53771)
**Author:** [@beiren](https://community.cartalk.com/u/beiren)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2010, 1:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsi-bitsi/53771 "2010-08-19T13:41:24Z")
I've got a '99 Mitsubishi Pajero (which I think is a Montero in the US) 4x4 in Beijing China. When I drive, it pops out of gear, any gear, and when driving at any speed. The problem is that when I bring it to the repair… --- ## [Mysterious Non-Running Engine Diagnosis: 1992 Mitsubishi Montero Sport RS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mysterious-non-running-engine-diagnosis-1992-mitsubishi-montero-sport-rs/53325)
**Author:** [@mphilleo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mphilleo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2010, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mysterious-non-running-engine-diagnosis-1992-mitsubishi-montero-sport-rs/53325 "2010-08-11T00:31:29Z")
While surfing CL, I found a '92 Mitsubishi Montero Sport RS for sale. Here's the ad: "I am selling my 1992 Mitsubishi Montero RS, mileage 150 000, manual Transmission for $700. The engine is not working and oil is … --- ## [1996 Mitsubishi Montero SR Temperature sensors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-mitsubishi-montero-sr-temperature-sensors/53043)
**Author:** [@GACosta50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GACosta50)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2010, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-mitsubishi-montero-sr-temperature-sensors/53043 "2010-08-06T00:05:36Z")
My Monty has what looks like four temperature sensors, but, only two are wired, nthe right/rear and left/front. Is this how it's supposed to be? I cannot find any wires/connectors that would work with them. I p… --- ## [Car just dies sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-just-dies-sometimes/51615)
**Author:** [@Hank\_Fuerta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hank_Fuerta)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2010, 9:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-just-dies-sometimes/51615 "2010-07-11T09:59:24Z")
I drive an '01 Mitsubishi Montero. It's check engine light came on, so I took it to my mechanic and he ran a diagnostic on it and told me I needed new catalytic converters. A muffler guy I took the car to for a 2nd opini… --- ## [99 Montero Sport 3.5L 6 cyl - BAD ALTERNATOR!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-montero-sport-3-5l-6-cyl-bad-alternator/51175)
**Author:** [@schwammy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/schwammy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2010, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-montero-sport-3-5l-6-cyl-bad-alternator/51175 "2010-07-02T16:01:41Z")
Hello. I just broke down for a 3rd time with the same symptoms. The alternator fails every 4 months. While the car is on.. interior lights come on and the acr dies. No hazards or anything!I have had the guys at Firestone… --- ## [Need help within the next hour! Engine Leaking oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-within-the-next-hour-engine-leaking-oil/49548)
**Author:** [@719Frontier719](https://community.cartalk.com/u/719Frontier719)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2010, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-within-the-next-hour-engine-leaking-oil/49548 "2010-05-29T17:28:48Z")
Hi, I'm looking at buying a 1988 mitsubishi montero as a project for this summer. the body work is all manageable, but when i popped the hood, i noticed that there seemed to be a lot of oil leaking from the engine. The e… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/montero/633.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=montero)