QuestionI have a 2000 Montero Sport LS 3.0L that has a blinking 4 wheel drive indicator light. When I engage the 4 wheel drive, the light stays solid and the 4 wheel drive works fine. It only blinks in 2w high. My anti-lock brake light also comes on after coming to a few stops but extinguishes after I turn the car off or engage the 4 wheel drive. The anti-lock brake does not come on unless I make a few stops after turning my car on. Please help.
AnswerHi Marc,
You moved your 4WD shift lever into 4X when you were moving. It is now stuck in 4WD. The ABS light is probably not related. At least I couldn't find anything on this other then it could have a bad sensor at the wheel. Here's the info on the 4X. There are some crappy pictures but the program we use won't let me share them. If you need more info, please resubmit with your email addy Hope this helps!
No: TSB-01-23-002
DATE: February, 2001
MODEL: See below
SUBJECT:
TRANSFER LEVER STUCK IN 4H
This bulletin supercedes TSB-00-23-004, issued May, 2000, to correct affected vehicles, shift lever bolt identification, and shift fork positioning. Corrections are indicated by "-->."
PURPOSE
On 4-wheel-drive models, shifting from 4L to 4H should only be done with the vehicle stopped and the transmission in Neutral. If the driver forces the transfer lever from 4L to 4H while the vehicle is moving, the lever may become stuck in 4H.
If the transfer lever goes from the H-L shift fork to the 2-4WD shift fork while the vehicle is moving, the clutch sleeve is forced to return to the low speed gear when it hits the chamfer of the input gear. As a result, the lever is in 4H, but the gear is engaged in 4L.
This bulletin describes how to adjust the transfer shift forks to eliminate this condition.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
--> 1997-2001 Montero Sport models equipped with 4-wheel-drive
PROCEDURE
1. Remove the transfer lever shift knob.
2. Remove the center console.
3. Remove the transfer lever bracket (6 bolts).
4. Lift the boot up and remove the shift lever (4 bolts). Disconnect the vent line from the shift boot.
5. Check the location of the H-L shift fork. If it is not in the H position, use a brass punch to push the shift fork toward the front of the vehicle.
6. Check the location of the 2-4WD shift fork. If it is not in 2WD, use a brass punch to push the shift fork toward the front of the vehicle.
7. If necessary, adjust the return spring so it can be set with the 2-4WD shift fork.
IMPORTANT: Do not place the return spring in the gap between the H-L shift fork and the 2-4WD shift fork.
8. Remove the old sealant adhesive from the transfer lever and housing contact surfaces.
9. Apply Mitsubishi Silicone Gasket Sealant TSB1215 (p/n A99OZC1X02) or equivalent to the transfer lever and housing contact surfaces.
10. Place the end of the transfer lever in the 2-4WD shift fork and reinstall the lever into the housing. Set the return spring.
11. Confirm that the transfer lever can be moved smoothly.
12. Tighten the bolts securing the lever to 15-22 Nm (11-16 ft/lbs).
13. Reinstall the transfer lever boot bracket.
14. Reinstall the center console.
15. Reinstall the transfer lever shift knob.
16. Advise the owner of proper transfer lever operation: Shift from 4L to 4H only with the vehicle stopped and the transmission in Neutral.
