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

 

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

 

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 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...