1987 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 kick panel.
Diagnostic Connector Under right side of dash.
ECI & Oxygen Sensor Test Conn. Near right shock tower. See Figure .
Electric Controlled Injection (ECI) Diodes One behind right kick panel, and one behind left side of dash.
Electronic Controlled Injection (ECI) Resistors On right headlight support. See Figure .
Fog Light Diodes One behind dash, and one to right of center console.
Fuel Pump Test Connector Near right shock tower. See Figure .
Pulse Generator On transmission extension housing. See Figure .
Rear Brake Lock-Up Diode Above left kick panel.
Rear Brake Lock-Up Cont. Modulator In right rear corner of engine bay.
Rear Brake Lock-Up Resistor Above left kick panel.
Relay Panels On left kick panel, and on left front corner of engine bay. See Figure & Figure .
Factory Service Tools

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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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