How to fix common dash issues on a Gen 3 Montero
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- Опубликовано: 3 окт 2024
- In this video i tare into my dashboard to remove my check engine light. along the way i go over how to fix the most common issues with the Gen 3 dash including temp and gas gauges, speedo issues and burnt out bulbs
My fuel and temp gauge gives wrong readings. And I've been trying to find ways to contact you for help. Its like you knew, this video is my answer. Thanks!!
Awesome explanation as usual! I did find an OBD gauge that has an auto reset function on the pesky codes. You can pick and choose which ones to auto reset. The TPMS bulb is a good one to get rid off if you have after market wheels and tires.
Awesome job and very detailed for those Montero owners that have not done this yet.
I have a Gen 2.5 and not a Gen 3, but yes, seeing how SIMPLE this is on video rather than pictures just removed any apprehensions I had about doing dashboard work on my truck.
The gauges on the gen 2/2.5 is a little more labor intensive to get this done but still doable. There are no captured plugs like the gen 3. @@BattleshipSailorBB63
Awesome video. Not many people do extensive videos on this topic.👍👍
Aaahh. Back when dashes were much simpler to disassemble. Love my Gen 3 Monty.
Hi!
At 3:25 you mentioned light bulbs. please tell me which bulbs it is because I would like to replace the defective ones and maybe put an LED for better lighting. Thank you!
Glad it was worth removing my cluster to show you how to do this, I see you got it finally removed. Know everyone else can also tackle how to do it as well. And you are welcome by the way 😅
Brian, it kind of hurts my heart to see you use Phillips bits on those screws; they're JIS and the right ones fit those screws and don't slip. Tell yourself you deserve a set. Also, you can buy a simple magentizer/demagnetizer tool to make any small metal object into a weak magnet temporarily. Removing the check engine light/service engine soon light would result in an automatic emissions failure in the metro Phoenix area where I live, so I can't do that. Really like how the Gen 3 dash just unplugs like that. The Gen 2 is a pain, so's the Gen 1, kinda. Great video!
Don't forget to pop that TPMS light as well. Won't be needing that!
My speedometer is sticks at certain speeds jumps around a little, gonna try this. Thanks
Thank you!
Thank you!
I tapped on the dash to get the rpm gauge to work and my stupid service engine soon light came on lol
I think I gonna do this !
My RPM gauge is also malfunctioning, sometimes stays down and some times works but stays up, did you fix it ??
@@MrIpena no I just barely tap it when it stays down . Very gently once is all it takes
@@MrIpena actually I think it’s fixed now , my alternator was going bad and so all my windows and electronics were weak . So far since got new alternator everything working now . Check your alternator that it’s charging at full power
@@Scottadamsfan3481 Thanks Johnny, that make sense .. I bought my Montero recently and it came with a smaller battery - maybe that can cause the problem. I will go from there.
@@MrIpena yes it’s possible if your windows not opening fast or other stuff acting weird check alternator , check fuses , check grounds etc
It’s always a process I just bought my first Montero 3 weeks ago and had to put an alternator in it
Always listen to little signs the car gives
I have an 06 now, had it for 2 weeks. The only Code I get is for Small Evap Leak, but after clearing it twice I think my truck is solid! One of the ONLY issues with it is the spedo needle intermittently sticks on 0. It may stick for 1/2 second, or for 5 minutes, and then suddenly jumps to the correct position. I can still use Cruise, so the truck is SEEING my speed correctly, only the needle itself seems to be the issue. I think I'll try fiddling with seating that module as you illustrate, but my lizard brain also wants to REALLY give 'er a shot of WD-40! Think I would hurt anything in there giving it a quick squirt? I have DeoxIT on hand, that stuff is great for vintage audio amps and such, giving all those electrical connectors a small dab can't hurt while I'm in there too. Anything electrical that I mess with will probably get the DeoxIT treatment..switches, Rheostat knobs, anything. I want to give the whole fuse box the treatment too.
hmmm idk about that. if it's just a mechanical stick some lube would help, but if it's electrical obviously it wouldn't.. and it sounds to me like it could be a loose connection
@@montanamontero Appreciate the input. I'll probably just try everything at once! Remove and reinstall the module, DeoxIT all the ribbon connectors, WD on the speedo needle. I won't know WHAT fixes it if it works, but just after the result heh. Your videos are great, thanks for doing them.
Oh I forgot, instead of a soldering iron to re-flow the connections, there's a nifty trick people use with old GPUs...believe it or not, stick it in an oven! I'd be leery of trying with the white plastic of the module still attached, but if you can separate JUST the board out it could work. You can find several videos of how they sometimes breathe new life into GPUs. Not 100% effective, but works enough times to be worth a shot. Would NOT attempt with the membrane circuits obviously, just with the more traditional circuit boards.
Hey umm could you make a video explaining how to fix my four wheel drive light. It’s currently in the middle blinking yellowish orange. I have tried putting it in four wheel drive and taking it out of four wheel drive and it doesn’t change it. I have recently changed the thermostat and radiator but nothing else. I have a 2004 Mitsubishi montero limited. Any advice?
Hola amigo, me gustaría saber qué tipo de leds (t5, t4.7, etc.) lleva el cuadro de instrumentos del montero gen 3 ya que quiero cambiar las bombillas halógenas por leds. Gracias y un saludo.
I have issues with the fuel gauge not reading soldered the resistor it works kind off sometimes it reads full some times it reads half tank... ive got a feeling that the sending unit also needs to be fixed. What would you think also I tested the two resistors the fuel gauge one reads 9.7kΩ and the temp gauge reads 10kΩ could that be a factor?
I gonna do this to get rid of the tps light
I tried soldering the r10 for the fuel gauge, yet the fuel level is still not accurate. The reading is way off, when iturn the ignition the fuel gauge was in a different position. And when the engine starts the fuel gauge change higher.
What advice can you give after this? Maybe fuel pump needs changing? Any suggestions?
Will the gauge repairs work essentially the same way on the Gen 2?
Nice jobs 🎉
Any bulb size or part numbers ?
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Thanks for the help! Just got a 2002 and my tach is stuck right around 3500-4000 all the time. Wiggles around slightly, but mostly stays there. Do you have any idea what could cause that?
i would take the dash out and see if you need to press on the spot next to the needle
Tap it , works for me lol
@@montanamontero Finally took the gauge cluster out and sure enough, the 5 screws around the speedometer module were loose, and it wasn't pressed in fully. I pressed it all together, felt the positive clicks and it got set, and snugged the screws. Low and behold, the tach is working perfectly now. Should have done this months ago, only took 10 mins start to finish! thank you!
Are you sure I can turn the service engine soon light off ?
It’s not anything but emissions etc ?
He's doing it because he's well aware of the Code his truck keeps having, and it's not something needing immediate attention. If you have any, ANY question, probably leave it in.
Hi, I need to make small tap to get the speedo and techo meters to work. they sometime dont move after starting. Once I do a little tap they work. Do you know of any solution?
You most probably also have what's referred to as a "dry" solder joint. To fix a dry joint you have to melt the solder again and let it set, just like it's shown in this video for the resistors. If you don't know which joint is dry, just do them all, working your way around the circuit (it's almost impossible to see a dry joint on the surface mounted components) Work carefully, good luck
How do i know which sort of light bulb i need for the center diff lock light? Can anyone help me?
this is a hard one to track down. if you pull it out, and have good vision you can read the number on the bulb
I did this with my tpms light, and my right turn signal stopped working. For some reason 😂😢 I replaced the bulb twice and nothing. So, I lost two lights instead 😅
yeah it seems that some lights feed off of others, so that if you remove one it might have some other side effects. i only figured that out after posting this video haha
Put both bulbs back in and tape over the see through plastic for whatever you want to hide.
Bye Bye TPMS Light!!!
I like your content but don't agree with advocating people remove their check engine lights.
Feel free to leave yours in
It just sends bs false positives