Tech Talk (TT221)

GROUP 23 - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

√ CVT WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF P (PARK) POSITION  - 2013-15 Outlander Sport/RVR. 

If the customer cannot shift the vehicle out of the Park position, even intermittently, refer to Group 52A, Floor Console Assembly, and perform the following procedure before replacing the shifter.

Remove the RH console side panel. While watching the movement of the shift lock solenoid, have someone apply the brake pedal with the ignition ON to determine if the solenoid retracts. If the solenoid does not retract or retracts slowly, it may be due to foreign material, identified as a sugary drink (e.g., Cola) residue built up in the solenoid plunger bore and on the solenoid plunger.

This prevents the solenoid from retracting and the shifter cannot be moved from Park.

Remove the solenoid for cleaning as follows:

• Remove the solenoid from the shifter assembly by GENTLY releasing TAB 1.
• Carefully wedge a small screwdriver into the channel of TAB 2 to release the lower locking tab.
• Remove the solenoid by pulling it straight out.
• Unplug the electrical connector.
• Remove the spring and plunger and clean them with soap and water.
• Dampen a wet paper towel or lint-free rag with water and insert it into the bore of the solenoid to clean it.
• Reattach the electrical connector and re-install the solenoid to the shifter in reverse order of removal.
• Confirm solenoid and shifter operation and reinstall the console side panel.

Repairs as a result of this type of contamination cannot be claimed under warranty.

GROUP 42A - BODY

√ FRONT WINDOW LOOSE, CROOKED, NOISY (INCL. RATTLES) - 2009-16 Lancer, 2009-15 Lancer Ralliart, 2010-14 Lancer Sportback, 2010-15 Lancer Evolution, 2013-16 Outlander Sport/RVR. 

If a customer reports that either front window is not traveling up/down correctly or there are squeaks or rattles from the area, it may be caused by loose or under-torqued window mounting bolts. To repair this condition, follow the Service Manual to remove the inner door panel:

1. Remove the bolts labeled A and B in the following illustration.
2. Apply a non-permanent thread locking compound (e.g. LocTite®) following instructions on the container. The locking compound should be appropriate for the application.
3. Repeat steps  1 and  2 for nuts C and D.
4. Torque fasteners to the upper end of the torque specification shown in the illustration.
5. Test window travel then reinstall the inner door panel.
6. Test drive the vehicle on a road suitable to create any rattle or other noise and recheck window travel.

   Please submit a PQR for any repairs made on this condition.

GROUP 54 - CHASSIS ELECTRICAL

HORN "CHIRP" ANSWER-BACK FUNCTION WITH HEADLIGHT SWITCH IN AUTO POSITION - 2012-17 i-MiEV. 

On i-MiEV vehicles equipped with the Auto headlight function, some customers may notice intermittent horn "chirp" operation when the Lock button is pressed on the key remote. When the headlight switch is in the Auto mode, the remote keyless entry system (RKE) allows chirping of the horn based on the light sensor located on the dash. The horn will chirp if the sensor is under daylight conditions. The horn will NOT  chirp if the sensor is covered or is under low light or nighttime conditions. Dealers should explain to the customer the system is functioning as designed.

FUSE HANDS FREE LINK SYSTEM: SOFTWARE UPDATE - 2012-16 i-MiEV, 2011-15 Lancer, 2011-15 Lancer Ralliart, 2011-14 Lancer Sportback, 2011 Lancer Sportback Ralliart, 2011-15 Lancer Evolution, 2014-15 Mirage (ES, Non Navi), 2010-16 Outlander, 2011-16 Outlander Sport/RVR. 

A software update is available to address multiple FUSE issues including unstable connectivity and issues with music playing via the USB connection. Please refer to TSB-16-54-001 for details and instructions on how to update the Hands Free Module (HFM) software. DO NOT replace the HFM before attempting to address these concerns with the software update. Remember, a JCI case number is required for HFM replacement.