Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2001 Mitsubishi Montero XLSFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Throttle Position (TP) Sensor
TP SENSOR ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | TP Sensor Terminals No. | (1) Millivolts | ||||||||
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| Diamante With Traction Control | 1 & 3 | 580-690 | ||||||||
| Diamante Without Traction Control | 1 & 3 | (2) 400-1000 | ||||||||
| Eclipse, Eclipse Spyder & Galant | 1 & 3 | 535-735 | ||||||||
| Mirage 1.5L & Mirage 1.8L Without Cruise Control | 2 & 4 | (3) 400-1000 | ||||||||
| Mirage 1.8L With Cruise Control | 2 & 4 | (2) 400-1000 | ||||||||
| Montero | 1 & 3 | 535-735 | ||||||||
| Montero Sport 3.0L | 1 & 3 | (4) 400-1000 | ||||||||
| Montero Sport 3.5L | 1 & 3 | 535-735 | ||||||||
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TP SENSOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | TP Sensor Terminals No. | (1) k/Ohms | ||||
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| Except Diamante & Mirage | 1 & 4 | 3.5-6.5 | ||||
| 1 & 3 | (2) | |||||
| Diamante | 1 & 4 | 3.5-6.5 | ||||
| 3 & 4 | (2) | |||||
| Mirage | 1 & 4 | 3.5-6.5 | ||||
| 2 & 4 | (2) | |||||
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Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- 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.
