2016 Mitsubishi Montero

**Walter** · December 2nd, 2019 09:55 AM

Avoid running the washer motor too long ... might burn out ...

**jojoico** · December 2nd, 2019 11:09 AM

Originally Posted by DAD525

I guess your unit still under warranty. Bring it to casa they will replace that defective fog light switch. Already claimed that on my 2017 unit.

Thanks for the response.

**DAD525** · December 2nd, 2019 11:20 AM

Originally Posted by DAD525

After checking no problem with hose, nozzle, and confirm you have enough washer fluid. Try to switch on again a bit longer (longer switch on 2- 3x). It take few sec to fill the hose to the rear compared to the front.

BTW, I mean turning on of switch a bit longer is only around 3- 4sec per turn on. I did in my unit for around 2-3 times before
the fluid comes out from the read nozzle. Sa front windshield we do switch on about a sec only and we see the fluid right away
spray on the front windshield.

Walter thanks for that comment..

**DAD525** · December 2nd, 2019 11:46 AM

BTW, only did during the first time I noticed that also no fulid coming at the rear (short switch on/twist on). After that, its
almost same with the front windshield . Maybe the hose going to the already filled of fluid.

**bongliza** · December 2nd, 2019 10:08 PM

Originally Posted by DAD525

After checking no problem with hose, nozzle, and confirm you have enough washer fluid. Try to switch on again a bit longer (longer switch on 2- 3x). It take few sec to fill the hose to the rear compared to the front.

Thanks, will try that sir.

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**valjean521** · December 28th, 2019 02:40 PM

Using a Montero Sport 2018 GLS driving 2 hrs daily within the city.

After 1 year and 1 month, I felt that the starting power was weak.

How was the experience before the original OEM battery has to be replaced?
I had No modifications done except a) DashCam; b) Disconnected DRL plugs and
c) Replaced OEM Fog Lamp with same wattage LED.

Thanks.

**dr. d** · December 28th, 2019 02:42 PM

Originally Posted by valjean521

Using a Montero Sport 2018 GLS driving 2 hrs daily within the city.

After 1 year and 1 month, I felt that the starting power was weak.

How was the experience before the original OEM battery has to be replaced?
I had No modifications done except a) DashCam; b) Disconnected DRL plugs and
c) Replaced OEM Fog Lamp with same wattage LED.

Thanks.

first things first.
have your battery checked, po.
your car may be a year old in your garage.
but we have no idea of how many months that battery languished, slowly deteriorating, inside the car, before you brought it home.
it could also be poor or loose electrical connections involving the battery, the alternator... it might also be a mal-functioning alternator... all resulting in impaired battery charging.

refer to your list of warranties. they vary from component to component of the car.
while casa can do the checking, i personally find their service snail-pacing. i bring my car to the battery shop, where i usually have my answer in a few minutes, and the proposed solution being much cheaper than the casa's.

**DAD525** · December 28th, 2019 06:57 PM

Originally Posted by valjean521

Using a Montero Sport 2018 GLS driving 2 hrs daily within the city.

After 1 year and 1 month, I felt that the starting power was weak.

How was the experience before the original OEM battery has to be replaced?
I had No modifications done except a) DashCam; b) Disconnected DRL plugs and
c) Replaced OEM Fog Lamp with same wattage LED.

Thanks.

I hope your battery still okay. Is it the OEM battery is not maintenance free type? Bring to the battery shop or gas station service to check. Maybe just need to top up battery fluid/distilled water.
My unit is 2017 gls and OEM battery still good for about 2.5 yrs. Still register 14v on the display when engines runs, and 13.8v when off using a multi tester.

**valjean521** · December 29th, 2019 12:00 PM

Thank you Dr.D and DAD525 for your suggestions. I think the alternator is still OK since the voltage is about 14V when driving.
DAD525's battery is amazing after 2.5 years and still holds 13.8V.

When I first felt low battery power, I measured the voltage using a plug-in USB volt-meter (after a 12-hr driving break) and it
showed 12.3V. I used a battery charger overnight (charged it up to 80%) and its now at 12.5V (after a 12-hr driving break).

The OEM is Hitachi low-maintenance type. So I checked the fluid level and they still cover the plates completely.
Maybe there is a correct level and I should top it up more with distilled water.

**DAD525** · December 29th, 2019 05:21 PM

Originally Posted by valjean521

Thank you Dr.D and DAD525 for your suggestions. I think the alternator is still OK since the voltage is about 14V when driving.
DAD525's battery is amazing after 2.5 years and still holds 13.8V.

When I first felt low battery power, I measured the voltage using a plug-in USB volt-meter (after a 12-hr driving break) and it
showed 12.3V. I used a battery charger overnight (charged it up to 80%) and its now at 12.5V (after a 12-hr driving break).

The OEM is Hitachi low-maintenance type. So I checked the fluid level and they still cover the plates completely.
Maybe there is a correct level and I should top it up more with distilled water.

Valejean521 the OEM battery has a upper and lower level line sa side as guide. Dont over fill coz
it will leak sa cap even with rubber.
Its better if you can get >12.8v at engine off.
I measured (multi tester) just this afternoon my battery, it reads 12.9-13v still at full charge.

BTW, just finished now installing the provent catch can. Will try to compare to my DIY catch can that i installed around 2yrs ago. I can collect around 20-25ml per 1000km (about).