Biowande:

A friend just cleared a Mitsubishi Montero Sport but the most annoying part of the jeep is that its refuses to start. Just ignition sound nothing more. Please we are in dire need of a good auto electrician. Kindly post their details. The jeep is in Apapa, Lagos.

Please remember the car had no issues in US before exporting to Lagos. I observed the door key was burgled somehow during clearance. Or what could have been the problem? Is it mechanic or electric?

Siena:

When you say the key was burgled during clearing, what exactly do you mean? Are you still using the original key that came with the vehicle? How was the vehicle driven off the ship?

Siena:

When you say the key was burgled during clearing, what exactly do you mean?  Are you still using the original key that came with the vehicle? How was the vehicle driven off the ship?

Siena:

Two things come to mind, with regards non-start.

a) Damaged key. The key houses the tiny chip for the immobiliser (transponder). There is a receiver around the ignition lock, that accepts the signal from the transpondered key. If the chip in the key was damaged, the ECU will remain locked, and the engine won't start. Do you have a second key to try?

b) Missing ECU (electric control unit). I don't know how secure your SUV was between offloading and clearing. There is a possibility the ECU has been removed by wharf rats.

I would look in these two areas, starting with your key, if you have a second one to try. If the ECU is intact, it would be worth getting a second key cut, and programmed to match your vehicle, then trying once more.

I wish you the best, hopefully you'll get things up and running, with minimal cost.

sultaan:

Its not the plugs, don't guess.Plug on that truck is not for rookies you'll have to remove intake manifold.


Check to make sure security lock light is not on(anti-theft)

Check to make sure you have fuel, your gage might be off(add some fuel first)

Check fuel pump is working and relay

Benez:

U can call Niyi, a rewire on 08124881976

Benez:

U can call Niyi, a rewire on 08124881976

sultaan:

The alarm was triggered when someone messed with the door.

Try to lock then unlock the door with your key before you start the car.

Or try to reset the security

Hmmm, might need to be evaluated by a tech to
trouble shoot the issue. Until then, to try to disarm it,
look under the dash area for a button or,
a toggle switch. When you locate it, turn on the
ignition key, press and hold in the button (little
spring loaded micro button, red or black possibly)
until the alarm chirps 1 time. This should over ride
the system, and only the keyless entry part,
if installed, would still be operating.
The LED (light emiting diode) light in the dash
should also go on solid.=VALET/OVERIDE
( if this is a remote starter, the antenna on the
front window glass may also have the over ride
button inset into it.)

This stops the alarm except for the keyless
entry if installed. Once in Valet mode,
it will allow the car to start and operate
like there was no alarm at all.

http://en.allexperts.com/q/Car-Alarms-1513/2011/3/mistubishi-montero.htm

http://www.justanswer.com/mitsubishi/3v6cs-99-montero-sport-bought-used.html

Very important save this workshop manual
http://www.mitsubishi-motors.kiev.ua/info.php?id=20

http://www.mitsubishilinks.com/

sultaan:

I'm in US, You should see the same information in owners manual, you need to reset your system.