Mitsubishi Montero P0456: Meaning, Causes, How to Fix

One of the most common trouble codes with the Mitsubishi Montero is the P0456 code. This trouble code references a number that is given to you when you plug your Montero into an OBDII scanner. P0456 Indicates that there is a small leak in the evaporative emission control system. It often appears with or is … Read more

Mitsubishi Montero P0316: Engine Misfire → At Startup

A relatively common, yet difficult to diagnose OBD-II trouble code is P0316. It has the same meaning for the Mitsubishi Montero as it would any other vehicle.  It indicates that there is a misfire at the startup of the vehicle, and that it happens within the first 1000 revolutions of the engine. P0316: Engine Misfire … Read more

Mitsubishi Montero P0306: Misfire Detected (Cylinder 6)

P0306 is a fairly common trouble code with the Mitsubishi Montero. It’s and OBD2 code and stands for: P0306 is certainly a cause for concern, and should be considered a threat to the drivability your Montero. The nice thing about P0306 is that it’s a cylinder specific trouble code, which makes diagnosing the problems much … Read more

Mitsubishi Montero P0421 Code: Meaning, Causes, How to Fix

P0421 is a relatively rare OBDII trouble code.   It’s generic, which means it has the same definition for the Mitsubishi Montero as it would any other vehicle. It is technically defined as “Warm Up Catalyst Efficiency → Below Threshold (Bank 1)”. In layman’s terms, it indicates that your Mitsubishi Montero’s catalytic converter is not scrubbing pollutants efficiently … Read more

Mitsubishi Montero P0496 OBDII Code Diagnosis

One of the most common trouble codes with the Mitsubishi Montero is the P0496 code. This code number references a number that is given to you when you plug your Montero into an OBDII scanner. Below, you’ll find the most common symptoms and ways to diagnose the P0496 in your Mitsubishi Montero. Good Luck!   … Read more

Mitsubishi Montero P0500: VSS – Circuit Malfunction

  P0500 is a OBDII trouble code that affects the Mitsubishi Montero‘s Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS). The VSS sends a signal to the engine’s computer letting it know how fast that the vehicle is going. The Montero uses this signal for many vehicle functions. It helps control transmission shifts, ABS, cruise control, the speedometer, and … Read more