hi guys, can i ask why does my shock absorber adjustment, where you choose whether it will be on a soft, medium, or hard setting, does not work? i just recently bought a used pajero where its shock absorbers were replaced due to leaks. now, how can i activate it again? i saw 2 electrical sockets at the back, near the shock absorbers. i just can't figure out where it is plugged.

Hi there,

If your shocks are adjustable, the switch (S,M,H) is located at the center console, with indicator next to your speedometer gauge.

The original stock sets come with KYB absorbers, with individual motors on top of each absorber, which rotate a tiny pin that adjust the valve inside the absorber, thus in turn, adjust a miniscule amount of oil to affect the SOFT, MEDIUM or HARD setting of your ride. (Wheww!)

Usually, these tiny motors/rotors or actuators get clogged up, or rusted, or damaged within the first few years, so you may get a lopsided adjustment on your shocks, thus giving you uneven rides. I did away with mine and removed the stock sets. I have Old Man Emus and they are sooooo much better than the adjustable KYBs.

In your case, the originals have been replaced, and the present ones are not adjustable. The sockets should be plugged to the original motors/actuators, and actually, you'd have 4 of those (2R & 2F).

I wouldn't worry about those adjustables and frankly, it was a feature which Pajero could do without.

My advise is to properly seal the sockets with waterproof tapes and tie them down neatly to prevent any power leaks.

Good luck.

so you mean that even though those motors/actuators were gone, it was better than those with the motors? also, you mean that the stock shock absorbers have built-in motors in it, or the motors are in the vehicle itself? i would also like to know if those motors are available at the market or simply at mitsubishi motorshops only? thanks again dude :00000732:

the soft / hard ride shockers that were removed and the new ones put on are not adjustable
nur is right the adjustable ones are a waste of money if you have got a good set of aftermarket shocks on there now like OLD MAN EMU OR TJM you will get a far superior ride.
i wouldn't worry about it as the adjustable ones were mainly designed for japan as the roughest ride thay would get is when they re pave a freeway.there more of a gimic than a good option IMO :amen:

and more cash in your wallet.
tripple diamond :)

really? my shocks were replaced by KYB gas shocks. well, i guess i don't have to worry about that. thanks for all your advises :liebe011:

Hi

Just for additional info....

The motor/actuator is actually screwed onto the top of the shock using 2 hex screws. In fact, it is only the size of an OREO cookie (chocolate flavored with vanilla cream, mmm, mmm) with a smallish, flat pin, about 1/2 inch that slots down into the top of the shock absorber shaft.

They are easy to remove tho', not built into the shocks, and they are not in the vehicle.

The motor has about a foot of trailing male socket that you'd plug into the socket that you mentioned earlier. I have enquired at a local Mitsubishi dealer for a replacement and they wanted about $200 a piece (actually, the front's cost more than the rear's), so that's when I decided to change for the OMEs.

I guess these motors are notoriosly inefficient when you do off roads, coz water, muck , etc, will tend to seep in and clog up the winders, which are flat and thin electromagnets.

Anyways, to cut the story short, good replacement shocks are way much more comfy compared to the stocks, which inherently give you too much rolling and pitching, unless, like in Japan, you ride on highways 24/7.

If the KYBs serve you well, well then, well done. :)