Tech Talk (TT205)

GROUP 00 - General

RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS CHART - All models  . A chart showing recommended lubricants - and their MMNA part numbers - can be found on the Mitsubishi Dealer link under service --> service tech resources --> Service Related Items --> Technical Worksheets --> Transmission, Transfer Case And Differential Lubricants.

GROUP 11 - Engine

NO CRANK, NO START DURING EXTREME COLD WEATHER - All with OSS  . When attempting to start the vehicle after parking for an extended time during extremely cold weather, some customers may report no response to pressing the START/STOP button to start the vehicle. They may also report the LED in the button does not illuminate and "Immobilizer System Service Required," is displayed in the MID. First, perform a check for ALL DTCs. If "DTC B1139 (KOS) Authenticate Timeout" is recorded, put the vehicle in the shop with the windows open and allow it to warm up for a while. If the starter then cranks and the engine starts, contact Techline with any DTCs found to assist in an ongoing investigation. Provide details of the ambient temperature during the time the vehicle was parked. Include any other contributing factors reported by the customer.

This investigation closes March 31, 2014.

GROUP 12 - Engine Lubrication

MAINTAINING PROPER OIL LEVEL - All models  . Dealers have reported the appearance of "foam" on the engine oil gauge (dipstick) when checking oil in some vehicles, especially the 2014 Mirage. This could be tiny air bubbles in the oil caused by overfilling the engine oil, possibly due to checking the level too soon after stopping the engine. Overfilling can create oil cavitation and cause the bubbles, leading to reduced oil pressure. The 3A92 engine in the Mirage is particularly susceptible to overfilling, mostly due to how long oil takes to drain back to the oil pan. When adding oil to the engine, make sure you do not add oil above the "maximum" mark on the dipstick.

• Owners manuals advise that engine oil level should be checked before starting the engine (cold) and the level should be maintained in the "good" range, between the minimum and maximum marks on the dipstick as shown.
• Adding oil to a warm engine immediately after stopping could result in an overfill condition. The drain back of oil into the oil pan varies by engine, and can take 3-5 minutes in some cases. Wait at least this long before checking oil in a warm engine.

  Refer to the owner's manual and/or service manual for additional information on checking and adding engine oil.

GROUP 15 - Intake and Exhaust

ATIN-13-15-001  : CATALYTIC CONVERTOR (DTC P0421 OR P0431 MAY BE SET) WARRANTY EXTENSION - 2006-2008 Galant Eclipse and Eclipse Spyder V6  . ATIN-13-15-001 was emailed to dealers December 19, 2013 and states:

"A catalytic converter warranty extension will be launched today, December 19, 2013 for certain 2006 - 2008 Galant V6, 2006 - 2008 Eclipse V6, and 2007 - 2008 Eclipse Spyder V6 registered in the states of California, Maine, Massachusetts and Vermont. This warranty extension will also apply to certain 2008 Galant V6, 2008 Eclipse V6, and 2008 Eclipse Spyder V6 registered in the states of Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island.

Only the specified Models and Model Years registered in the specified states are eligible for this catalytic converter warranty extension. 

The TSB outlining the warranty extension will be available today, December 19, 2013 on MEDIC and MDL.

Notification letters will be sent to owners of affected vehicles, notifying them of the catalytic converter extended warranty.

Please refer to TSB1315001 or Warranty Bulletin WB 2014011 for further information."

GROUP 22 - Manual Trans/TC-SST

DIFFICULTY IN COMPLETING TC-SST PLAUSIBILITY CHECK - 2008-2014 Lancer Evolution, Lancer/Lancer Sportback RALLIART  . After replacing a Mechatronics assembly (valve body) or clutch assembly in a TC-SST, remember these three requirements for completing the Plausibility Check during Teach-in;

1. Engage the parking brake,
2. Run the engine until transmission temperature is at least 104° F, and
3. Depress the brake pedal for the duration of the Plausibility Check or it will not complete. 

35-The ECU must see brake pedal input before the check can start. It's a built in safety mechanism to prevent the vehicle moving forward as the gears are shifted during the check.

GROUP 35 - Brakes

TIN-13-35-001:  SR13009  RECALL C1309W - LANCER EVOLUTION CUTCH MASTER CYLINDER RECALL DISCONTINUING THE 100% PHOTO REQUIREMENT OF PREREPAIR BREMBO CALIPERS WITH ADVISEMENT THAT PHOTOS ARE NOW ONLY REQUIRED ON AN EXCEPTION-ONLY BASIS - 2008-13 Lancer Evolution w/manual transmission  . TIN-13-35-001 was emailed to dealers on December 20, 2013 and states:

An important reason  for the photo documentation requirement is to protect dealers from possible future contentions from an owner that the caliper finish damage was caused by the dealer's prior recall repair procedure. Photos of the pre-repair Brembo caliper condition on the PRC would help exonerate the dealer when the damage was already present at the time of the recall repair.

To simplify the recall repair and claim process, effective immediately, dealers are no longer required to take PRC photos of every vehicle as a condition for claim payment. It is now at the individual dealer's discretion, but highly recommended, to document any existing brake caliper conditions prior to repair by taking photos and entering a damage description in the Photo Required Condition system (PRC) on an exception-only basis. 

Pre-repair photo documentation is still required whenever a dealer encounters any type of existing brake caliper finish issue, such as chipping, fading, peeling, overheating, fluid leakage from a prior brake system repair or ANY other preexisting condition.

If, in the future there is a contention that a customer's damaged calipers may have been due to a dealer's recall claim repair process, PRC archived photos showing the caliper's pre-repair condition will be a major piece of evidence to exonerate the dealer and aid in avoiding a very costly comeback.

In summary, if photos of the calipers are not taken and loaded to PRC prior to the recall repair, MMNA will assume the dealer inspected the calipers and that no finish damage was present at the time of the repair. 

SR13009  will be updated to incorporate this policy change." 

GROUP 42A - Body

TIN-13-42A-002: 2014 MIRAGE TPMS - 2014 Mirage  . TIN-13-42A-002 was emailed to dealers December 6, 2013 and states:

"If you diagnose a malfunctioning TPMS transmitter on 2014 Mirage, please contact TechLine for assistance. DO NOT  use the metal type TPMS transmitter (p/n 4250B975) as a replacement. Metal TPMS transmitters will not properly fit the wheels of the Mirage."

GROUP 54 - Chassis Electrical

UPDATE - FACTORY INSTALLED FOG LIGHT SWITCH WILL BE STANDARD ON SOME OUTLANDER SPORT/RVR - 2014 Outlander Sport  . Beginning the first week of December, 2013, ALL Outlander Sport/RVRs will be equipped with a combination switch assembly (turn signals, headlights) that includes an integral fog light switch. Vehicles equipped with FOGs A12, A13 (2WD) and A14 (4WD) have only the switch installed. The actual fog light units and additional wiring must be installed by the POE or dealer. With this feature, installation of accessory fog lights on vehicles not equipped with them is made easier.

HANDS FREE SYSTEM DOES NOT RESPOND TO VOICE COMMANDS - 2014 models without MMCS Navigation  . If you find during PDI that there is no response when checking the hands free speech commands in affected vehicles, it may be due to a jumper connector (loop connector) not installed at connector C-135. The jumper connector is blue in color and completes the hands free microphone circuit on vehicles built with an HFM. Vehicles with MMCS navigation are not affected as they have a different wiring harness.

If you find the jumper connector missing, search ASA CAPS for PNC 83943 and order the correct part number for the model.

HOWLING NOISE FROM AUDIO ANTENNA - 2014 Mirage  . If a customer reports a howling noise between 30 and 50 mph, it may be due to the angle of the roof mounted audio antenna. Currently, the noise has only been reported on vehicles where the antenna is positioned in the most upright position.

If you confirm the howling noise, readjust the antenna to approximately 45° or lower and retest. Also, confirm the antenna is adjusted to 45° or lower during PDI.

GROUP 60 - Recalls & Campaigns

ATIN-13-SC-004-A: ECM REPROGRAMMING FOR MIL ILLUMINATES, DTC P1241 OR P061A STORED IN ECM - 2008-14 turbocharged Lancer based models  . ATIN-13-SC-004-A was emailed to dealers December 19, 2013 and states:

"A service campaign will be launched December 19, 2013 to update the ECM software programming in certain 2008 - 2014 Lancer Evolution, 2009 - 2014 Lancer Ralliart, and 2009 - 2011 Lancer Sportback Ralliart built before September 25, 2013. To maximize customer satisfaction with the quality of their new vehicle, we recommend this service campaign be completed prior to vehicle delivery to the customer.  If this is not possible, the vehicle can still be delivered, but please ask the customer to bring the vehicle back to the dealership to have the campaign completed. This service campaign will be conducted in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. A Service Campaign Bulletin outlining the reprogramming procedure will be available December 19, 2013 on MEDIC and MDL.

In certain affected vehicles, normal Electric Throttle Valve (ETV) fluctuations may cause actual torque to exceed Permitted Torque at low engine speeds. An improper Permitted Torque threshold may then cause false MIL illumination. A software update optimizes the Permitted Torque threshold value to minimize false MIL illumination.

If an affected vehicle is brought to your service department, you must always FIRST explain to the customer what the reprogram will do and get customer permission to reprogram the ECM. 

Affected new vehicle inventory VINs can be reviewed on the Mitsubishi Dealer Link in the Most Recent: Open Campaign List available under the service section of "e-reports" beginning today.

Notification letters will be sent to owners of affected vehicles, requesting they contact their local Authorized Mitsubishi dealership to schedule an appointment to have this service campaign performed.

When checking the Warranty Super Screen for the applicability of this campaign, please check for any other open campaigns and advise the customer. Always get the customer's approval before completing a campaign."

GROUP 66 - Accessories

USING REAR PARK ASSIST SENSOR TEMPLATES - 2014 Outlander, Outlander Sport, Lancer-based vehicles  . Some technicians have reported the templates used for locating and drilling holes for the rear park assist sensors are inaccurate. It is possible that printer variances have changed the dimensions of the drawing. Please note, the template cautions you to "Always confirm the length of the 50mm scale markers before drilling." After printing the template, use a ruler to measure the distance between the positioning arrows in the upper left corner of the drawing. The space between the arrows MUST be 50mm for the template to be accurate.

To print the templates, select 'Print.' Under 'Page Scaling' select 'None,' then choose 'Print Current Page' and click OK.