Tech Talk (TT228)

GROUP 00 - General

FLOOR MAT SELECTION AND INSTALLATION  - All models. 

All dealership personnel should be aware of the importance of proper floor mat selection and installation. Installing the wrong floor mats or installing floor mats incorrectly can interfere with vehicle acceleration, braking and/or clutch operation, potentially resulting in an accident. Follow the instructions below to prevent pedal entrapment and/or pedal interference.

1. Always select a floor mat that is specifically designed to fit the vehicle. Genuine Mitsubishi floor mats are designed for each model vehicle to assure proper fit, with features to assure they will remain in place.
2. Do NOT  install any floor mat in the driver's position that cannot be secured with a retaining clip, and always position and secure the floor mat with the retaining clip. All Genuine Mitsubishi floor mats accommodate the retaining clips in the vehicle for which they are designed.
3. Never install more than one floor mat at a time in the driver's position.  Before installing a new floor mat in the driver's position, always remove any existing floor mat or other carpet protection.

   Failure to remove an existing floor mat before installing a new mat decreases the clearance between the mat and the pedals, potentially resulting in pedal entrapment and/or pedal interference.

   Even if the new floor mat can be secured with a retaining clip, do NOT install it over an existing mat or other carpet protection. 

4. After installing floor mats, always verify proper operation of the accelerator, brake and clutch pedals. Be sure there is sufficient clearance between the pedals and floor mat for normal pedal operation, to prevent pedal entrapment and/or pedal interference.

TIN-17-00-001REV: UPDATE TO MUT-III SE  - All models. 

TIN-17-00-001REV was released recently and states:

"This TIN is being revised to clarify that K-Line reprogramming will continue to be performed with MUT-III, not MUT-III SE.

A MEDIC update (number M3445) has been posted for MUT-III SE that is designed to improve your technicians' efficiency and productivity. ALL CAN reprogramming will be performed with MUT-III SE, instead of MUT-III  , from this update forward. The reprogramming process with MUT-III SE is much more efficient, and easier to use than MUT-III. Be sure to download this latest update to keep up with the improved features MUT-III SE provides.

K-Line reprogramming will transition to MUT-III SE in the future. Until then, please continue to use MUT-III for reprogramming on all K-Line vehicles. 

For help identifying K-Line and CAN vehicles, refer to the "Reprogramming System Identification"  chart on MDL, under "service → service tech resources → Service Related Items → Worksheets, Questionnaires, Job Aids → Job Aids." (A copy is also included at the end of this TIN.)

The MUT-III SE reprogramming procedure is very similar to MUT-III, but is much more intuitive with fewer screens to navigate. Below are the initial steps to start a reprogramming procedure.

1. Open the MUT-III SE main page, and click the "STV" button.
2. Make all appropriate selections in the System Select screen. Notice that more vehicle information is filled in automatically.
3. Click the Reprogramming button.
4. Click "ECU Reprogramming (SDB)," then follow all screen prompts as before with MUT-III."

GROUP 13 - Fuel

DTCs P0420 & P0421: PROPER CATALYST DIAGNOSIS AND PART IDENTIFICATION  - 2013-15 Outlander Sport/RVR. 

MMNA is investigating catalytic converter DTCs and noted confusion in DTC recording and in some cases incorrect parts replaced. The following table is a simplified version of the DTC, model application, and monitored catalyst. Please confirm in CAPS the proper part number by using the individual vehicle's VIN.

Please refer to related articles in Tech Talk Vol. 219, March 2016, for additional catalyst diagnosis and heat shield service parts availability information.

GROUP 52A - Interior

APPLICABILITY OF SEAT BELT STOPPER BUTTON PART NUMBERS  - 2006-12 Eclipse, 2007-12 Eclipse Spyder, 2004-11 Endeavor, 2004-12 Galant, 2013-15 Outlander Sport/RVR. 

Seat belt stopper buttons can only be replaced on specific models. See table below for applicability of seat belt stopper button part numbers.

For more details on seat belt stopper button replacement in these models, refer to TSB-06-52A-001  , TSB-17-52A-001  , and TSB-17-52A-002  .

GROUP 54 - Chassis Electrical

RAIN LIGHT SENSOR (RLS) DTC B1952, LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW) DTC C1706  - 2014-16 Outlander w/Lane Departure Warning. 

When replacing a windshield on vehicles equipped with an RLS/LDW camera, DTCs B1952 and/or C1706 may set.

DTC B1952 (Rain Sensor Initialization Error) may set if the clear silicone pad on the camera lens is removed during windshield installation. Inspect for a missing or damaged silicone pad on the camera lens. The replacement part can be ordered separately in CAPS, p/n 8795A072.

Be sure to clear all codes and clean the camera lens and the windshield before installing the new pad. Installation of a new silicone pad is recommended any time the windshield is replaced.

DTC C1706 (LDW Camera Adjustment Not Comp) may set if the windshield was replaced with an aftermarket windshield. This code should clear when genuine Mitsubishi glass is installed in the windshield, and initialization procedures are completed.

As stated in Tech Talk 227, Mitsubishi glass can be identified by the manufacturer "AGC Automotive" shown in the lower left corner of the windshield along with the glass rating "LAMISAFE."

GROUP 55 - Heater, Air Conditioning and Ventilation

INCONSISTENT AIRFLOW OR TEMPERATURE FROM HVAC VENTS  - 2013-15 Outlander Sport/RVR. 

Should a customer complain about inconsistent airflow output or temperature variations from the front vents on either side of the vehicle, it may not be necessary to replace the entire HVAC assembly. Inspect first for loose foam on the edge of the doors inside the upper heater case of the HVAC assembly (2 examples shown below). Repair or replace the foam as needed.

REPLACEMENT OF A/C HOSES AND PIPES  - 2013-15 Outlander Sport/RVR. 

A large number of A/C hoses and pipes replaced under warranty have been returned to MMNA and investigated. Upon investigation the vast majority of parts have been ruled "no trouble found." With this in mind, dealers should check all O-rings for the cause of the leakage before replacing A/C hoses or pipes. Attached below is a table that aids in identifying the different O-ring part numbers and where they are used.