1986 Mitsubishi Starion ESI-RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Miscellaneous Components

MISCELLANEOUS COMPONENTS LOCATION

Component Location
A/C-Heater Blower Motor Resistor On blower motor housing.
Auto. A/C Power Transistor On blower unit air outlet.
A/T Diode Above left kickpanel.
Chassis Diode Below left side of dash. See Figure.
Diagnostic Connector Under right side of dash.
ECI & Oxygen Sensor Test Connector Near right shock tower. See Figure.
Electric Controlled Injection (ECI) Diodes One behind right kickpanel, one to left of instrument panel.
Electronic Controlled Injection (ECI) Resistors On right headlight support. See Figure.
Pulse Generator On transmission extension housing. See Figure.
Rear Brake Lock-Up Cont. Modulator In right rear corner of engine bay.
Rear Brake Lock-Up Resistor Above left kickpanel.
Relay Panels Left kick panel and front engine bay. See Figure & 5.
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  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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