Montero XLS 4WD V6-3.5L SOHC (2001)
Outside Temperature Display: Customer Interest
Instruments - RV Meter Doesn't Display Outside Temp.
No: TSB-04-54-008
DATE: December, 2004
MODEL: 2001-03 Montero
SUBJECT:
RV METER OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DOES NOT DISPLAY
PURPOSE
Background Information
The RV meter will not display the outside temperature if communications between the A/C control unit and RV meter are disrupted due to low battery
voltage. If this occurs, three dash lines will display instead of the temperature reading.
Cause
Batteries that have been discharged or have low voltage during cranking may cause RV meter display problems.
Remedy
Check the battery voltage, then reset the RV meter as described in this bulletin. If the outside temperature continues to display incorrectly after ensuring
the battery is good and resetting the RV meter, follow the RV meter troubleshooting steps in Group 54A of the appropriate service manual.
NOTE:
Compass calibration and variance adjustment must be done after resetting the RV meter, as described in this bulletin.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
2001-03 Montero
PROCEDURE
1.
Check the battery voltage, using a Midtronics Battery Tester or equivalent. Recharge or replace battery as necessary.
2.
Reset the RV meter as follows:
NOTE:
The RV meter is reset by using the following "system-connection-check" procedure. Use this procedure to reset the RV meter if the connection
information is lost, if there are any display errors, or if any RV meter information fails to display.
