Tech Talk (TT200)

GROUP 00 - General

NEW LSD GEAR OIL (SAE 90) PART NUMBER  - 2008-14 Lancer Evolution, 2009-14 Lancer Ralliart, 2010-11 Lancer Sportback Ralliart. A new part number has been established for the subject gear oil to change its QUP (quantity unit pack). Part number 3775610 (4 liter can) is superseded by MZ320345 (1 quart bottle). The QUP of the new part number is 12 quarts (1 case). Having this product available in smaller containers makes it easier for it to be sold over the counter.

GROUP 23 - Automatic Transmission

"SLOW DOWN!" DISPLAYED ON MID - 2011 & later Outlander Sport/RVR, 2008 & later Lancer based vehicles, 2007 & later Outlander with CVT  . One reason the "Slow Down" message displays on the MID is that transmission temperature may have risen to an undesirable level. Customers may notice this while driving long distances or climbing steep grades in high ambient temperatures at freeway speeds, If a customer reports seeing this message and then having it turn off after they slowed or stopped the vehicle, the system is functioning as designed. If they report the warning remains, flashes frequently, or comes on regardless of driving conditions, check the transmission oil level is not overfull and check the transmission oil degradation level using the actuator test in the MUT-III (System select > ELC-AT/CVT/TS-SST) > Special Function) before other diagnosis. If you see a reading approaching or exceeding 210,000, the transmission oil is possibly degraded and requires replacement. Reset the transmission degradation level only after servicing the transmission. Also, refer the customer to the cautions displayed in their owner's manual, Section 3: Features and Control > CVT > Warning Display, for future reference. For 2008 and certain 2009 Lancers, refer to the instructions provided in TSB-10-23-005.

GROUP 42A - Body

MID READS "KEYLESS OPERATION SERVICE REQUIRED" 2013-14 Outlander Sport/RVR with accessory DRLs  . If you see the subject message, and diagnosing with the MUT-III reveals "DTC B2419 - Left front antenna voltage short," but the vehicle starts and the door locks function properly, perform the following check.

Start the engine and confirm that DRLs are off with the parking brake set. They should turn on when the parking brake is released and turn off again when the parking brake is reset.

If you do not get this result, check the wire connections in the driver's side kick panel area. Accessory DRLs should be connected to an LG (light green) wire at connector C-26, using a Scotch-lock connector, to give the system a parking brake input. If the connection was incorrectly made to the LG wire at connector C-27 instead, the "service required" message will appear and the DTC will be set. Repair as necessary and recheck for proper function.

GROUP 51 - Exterior

REPLACING SIDE AIR DAM WITH WHEEL ARCH MOLDINGS - 2013-14 Outlander Sport LE  . If replacing the side air dam on vehicles with wheel arch moldings, you must modify the air dam by drilling a hole in its rear flange to accommodate the wheel arch molding fastener. Service parts do not have this hole.

Use the template that appears later in this issue to accurately drill the hole as indicated in the photo. The template can be used on either the left or right air dam by turning it over. After printing the template, make sure you measure the 100mm scale on the page to confirm your printers accuracy.

A copy of the template is also available on the MDL (service > service tech resources > Service Related Items > Technical Worksheets).

GROUP 54 - Chassis Electrical

CHIME HEARD FROM NAVIGATION SYSTEM WHILE DRIVING - 2014 Models with new generation MMCS Navigation  . Customers may question the source of a single chime heard while driving, usually after exiting a freeway. The chime is a warning from the Curve Guidance feature of the MMCS navigation system letting the driver know there is a curve in the road ahead, like a turn at the end of an off ramp. A "Curve Guidance" indicator, replaces the "Speed Indicator Guidance" (posted speed limit) in the upper right corner of the monitor. For example:

If a customer requests the chime be turned off, the change can be made in the Navigation settings menu of the MMCS. Page 196 of the Mitsubishi Multi Communication System Instruction booklet provides instructions to turn off the warning chime.

"HERE MAPCARE™ PROGRAM" ANNOUNCEMENT IN GLOVEBOX  . All 2014 models with MMCS  . This feature provides for two convenient map software updates, and important information about how and when upgrades occur is located on a flier inserted into the glovebox of affected vehicles. Please ensure this information is in the vehicle at the time of customer delivery. It should also be explained to the customer during the delivery process. A copy of the flier appears later in this issue.

These upgrades also apply to dealer installed MMCS, but do not apply to the MMES in the 2014 Mirage.

MINI FUSES BEING USED IN SOME MODELS - 2012 I-MIEV, 2014 Outlander, 2014 Mirage  . New smaller size "low profile mini fuses" are being used in affected vehicles. They are available in four different amperage ratings and listed in CAPS. They are not interchangeable with the standard fuses used in other models. Part numbers are:

• MS810891 7.5A
• MS810893 15A
• MS810892 10A
• MS810894 20A

As a note, 30A standard fuses are also used in these vehicles. Their number and applied circuits may vary by model and year, so make sure you use the correct fuse type for a circuit.

CANNOT TUNE SATELLITE RADIO PREMIUM CHANNELS (204-220) - All through model year 2013  . Customers who subscribe to SiriusXM® Premium Radio Service may report they cannot receive the premium channels. Satellite radio receivers in pre-2014 models cannot tune channels higher than 184.

GROUP 60 - Recalls

ATIN-13-SR-008-A: 2013 OUTLANDER SPORT LEFT FRONT STRUT SAFETY RECALL - 2013 Outlander Sport/RVR built from 1/17/2013 - 1/25/2013  . The subject TIN was sent to dealers on July 23, 2013 and states:

"A safety recall campaign will be released today for the left front strut installed on certain 2013 Outlander Sport vehicles built from January 17, 2013 - January 25, 2013. Do not deliver any affected 2013 Outlander Sport vehicles built from January 17, 2013 - January 25, 2013 until this recall has been performed.  This recall campaign will be conducted in the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada. The Recall Bulletin outlining the repair procedure will be available today on MEDIC and MDL.

Due to a part manufacturing error, the front left strut assembly may have an improperly welded stabilizer link bracket. On affected parts, the bracket may become disconnected from the strut assembly. If use continues under this condition, a detached bracket could cause damage to the tire and/or brake hose, which could lead to a greater risk of crash.

Dealers are requested to inspect all affected vehicles to determine if the left front strut assembly has an improperly welded stabilizer link bracket. If required, the dealer will replace the strut.

Affected new vehicle inventory VINs can be reviewed on the Mitsubishi Dealer Link in the Open Recalls List available under the service section of "ereports." Dealers must review the Warranty Superscreen to confirm if any vehicles in their new or used vehicle inventories are affected, and conduct this campaign prior to delivering them.

TEMPLATE

The template can be used on either side of the vehicle by flipping it over.

Your printer may not print the scale below at 100%. If your measurement is greater than 100mm, adjust your printer properties to a smaller percentage (e.g. if your measurement is 102mm, adjust your printer to print at 98% of actual size). If your measurement is less than 100mm, adjust to a percentage larger than 100%.