2003 Montero Limited Yellow Light
 

Ok, the yellow flashing light in the center of my drivetrain display is blinking....manual says to stop, restart engine....goes back to the two rear wheel greens....and 30 miles later....starts flashing yellow light in center again...just pulled over to re-start 5 times between Charlotte and RDU....what gives anyone??

Montero 03 limited
 

had same problem last year. replace switch for the 40.00 on the transfer case.if you need part # e-mail me,I will look on my invoice

If you could find that I would be greatful......good to hear its probably not something major?
Capt. Chuck Sharpe

Yell. Light flashes
 

Part# mr953767 mitsu dealership in nj,$40.00 part and 70.00 labor=110, but after 8 monts it happen again.i have montero limited 03

I just had one of my switches replaced 3 weeks ago and it's doing it again too! I used the service manual to find out where the wire leads to on the transfer ECU connector and discovered there was +12v coming FROM the switch even when it's disconnected! I'm not 100% sure, but since the switch only has 1 wire coming from it and doesn't intersect with another wire, how else would 12V be on the wire unless there's a short?
I've gotta take it back to the dealer. It'll cost me, but I just don't have the time for that. I HATE electrical problems.

your wire harness that go into the transmission needs to be cleaned, the contacts may be dirty, they need to be cleaned and resealed with the electrial grease that should solve your problem with the yellow light info from former mit mac

I am experiencing the same problem, I've taken my montero to the dealer and they said it was stuck in 4 wheel drive, so they free it up and re-greesed the parts.
I took it for a drive, swithing couple of times from 2 wheel drive to 4 wheel drive to see if everything was working properly and after 32 km the light started flashing yellow again. I took it back and the tech discovered it was stuck in 4 wheel drive again and i wasn't shifting properly.
He free it up and he took me for a drive to show me how to switch form 2 wheel to 4 wheel drive. We drove for 27 km and the light started to flash again.( I guess he also didn't know to swith it properly), so back to the garage she went.

any updates from people who had this problem reoccuring? what was the ultimate problem and the fix so it never came back?

One local dealer quoted me $29 for the replacement switch....but upwards of $200 for the job.....the other dealer suggested the fluid be changed prior to going to that option.....I chose to change the fluid and filter....$169....and light flashing within 30 miles once back on highway....mine NEVER comes on driving in city...only after 30 miles or so on highway.....will now purchase the switch...part# MR953767 and take it back to service provider (not Mitsubishi dealer) who did fluid change.....I've driven lots of miles as traveling sales rep.....and there is an additonal warning light on dash for A/T Trans which never comes on.....so, hoping this switch hang up is more of an inconvenience and irritant than anything else.......will update once the switch has been replaced here on the forum.....good luck to all!!

Flashing yellow light
 

My montero is finally fixed. I had my transfer case re-timed, fluid replaced, mechanical parts re-greased and.......NOTHING...... the yellow light was still coming back. Finally the dealer listened to me and replaced free wheel sensor and the flashing light is gone for good. I spent lots of money on this problem so I suggest you folks listen to the good people
on this or other forums before you rush to your dealership and give your hard earned money away to them.

Adrenalin:
Was that repair in the $200 range as I've been told? $39 or so for the switch and two hours labor? I've just gotten top where I ignore it while hiway driving, since there is an additional A/T Temp warning light above the steering column on the dash and I figured if it was serious it would light up? But it is annoyingt as hell to weatch that yellow light flash after 20 or so miles on the highway?? Let me know bud and I'd appreciate it?
Capt Chuck

Just would like to know what the dealer charged you for that replacement part the free wheel senor and thank you for the information

03 Montero blinking yellow center dif light
 

Hey, this is a problem that I have had to fix twice now at a great expense. The Mits dealer tells me when one switch goes, you just replace them all. It worked for two years the first time but just happened again. These sensor/switches are $66 each at my local dealer, by the time all is said and done I'm into a $600 or $700 repair. Poorly designed system, difficult and expensive to repair. Mits Corp ought to be paying for all these replacements as far as I am concerned. My next 4x4 will most certainly NOT be a Mitsubishi Unit.

this is definitely good resource information. who is the mod of this forum? maybe add a few tags and title keywords to help with searches for future owners who have similar problems.

thanks for sharing guys.

I have already ordered all five sensor/switches which I was told all had to be replaced and got them through a company out west for $36 to $39 ea. Thanks

Flshing Yellow Differential Light
 

OK, I figured I'd get this flashing yellow light for differential finally fixed....so, after changing tranny oil, filters and gaskets, I broke down, bought the freewheel clutch switch (MR953767) and had it installed by the local dealer...$156 total!! 1st trip out and down the hi-way, 20 miles down the road and here it goes, flashing yellow and:mad: pissing me off!! Any wise ones care to shed light on this for me?? Thanks!
Capt. Chuck

http://4wd.blogeasy.com/

has an excellent write up on this issue. Don't be fooled by the Gen 2 on the homepage. The basics of the ActiveTrak/SuperSelect4WD system are the same for Gen 2 and Gen 3 Monteros/Pajeros/Shoguns.

Yes it is a long article, but well worth the read. If you can't be bothered, then ask your mech/service guys to have a read through, because most of them are pretty f@*!ing useless when it comes to Gen 3 Monteros here in North America (not because they're incompetent; they just don't see enough of them), but still insist on charging "full experienced mechanic" labor rates.

Reviving an old thread...
Got a 2003 Montero Limited with the same yellow blinking light problem, will try cleanning out the switches first.
I've been trying to find them on different Mit (online) autopart stores, but no luck. Any advice?

I've had decent luck with mitsubishiparts.com.

Thanks man...

Well, problem solved -- for now :cool:... One of the solenoids was not working propperly. Let see how it all goes from now...

captain chuck have you replaced the sensor located on the passenger side fender under the hood it has vacuum lines and wires attached it runs around $111.00 according to the dealer if you can find one at the junk yard you might get luckey one of the sensors has a blue dot the other one has a yellow dot on it and they both set side by side

This one?

http://i693.photobucket.com/albums/v...MTI4LmpwZw.jpg

I changed this one and problem solved :cool:

I have a 03 montero limited (Flashing yellow light Center diff) I did replaced the frontwheel engagement solenoid (that control the freewheel clutch assembly), this is the first thing I would check before you guys attempt to touch any other sensors by the transfer case. part # MR430381 dealers from southern california prices range $135-$145. . after I change this solenoid, the freewheel clutch assembly error symptom never came back. Im not a mechanic but did bought the 2003-2006 repair manual on disc found in ebay $17. good source of reference.

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