2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback TSBs

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capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or 100 lbs.

they will be notified when parts become availble for repairs to begin. This notice also provided customers instruction on how to obtain repairs.

connection when certain devices are connected to WiFi.

This TSB provides a field fix procedure to address false MIL illumination with DTC P0145 (Heated oxygen sensor (3rd) circuit slow response) stored in the ECM. This software update optimizes the judgement criteria to minimize false MIL illumination.

This bulletin provides dealers with a basic description of the hands-free systems used in Mitsubishi built vehicles. The bulletin covers components and operation, system layouts showing the differences in Japan built and U.S. built vehicles, diagnostic flow charts, a list of commonly used acronyms and terms, and part numbers. The bulletin also provides a comprehensive Hands-free/FUSE Information Sheet to guide the service writer in getting complete and accurate details from the customer. With this information, dealer personnel can answer questions and conduct an efficient diagnosis to resolve customer concerns as quickly as possible.

This bulletin provides dealers with a basic description of the hands-free systems used in Mitsubishi built vehicles. The bulletin covers components and operation, system layouts showing the differences in Japan built and U.S. built vehicles, diagnostic flow charts, a list of commonly used acronyms and terms, and part numbers. The bulletin also provides a comprehensive Hands-free/FUSE Information Sheet to guide the service writer in getting complete and accurate details from the customer. With this information, dealer personnel can answer questions and conduct an efficient diagnosis to resolve customer concerns as quickly as possible.

This bulletin updates the Chassis Electrical section of the affected Service Manuals to update diagnostics for ETACS-ECU CAN timeout diagnostics with DTC U0141.

This bulletin updates the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) section of the affected Service Manuals to update diagnostics for ETACS-ECU CAN timeout diagnostics with DTC U0141.

This bulletin updates the Body section of the affected Service Manuals to update diagnostics for ETACS-ECU CAN timeout with DTC U0141.

It provides dealers instructions for reprogramming the ETACS ECU with updated software to resolve the issue on certain vehicles experiencing dome light flickering when the vehicle's doors are opened or dome light is switched to "ON."

Front Impact Sensors investigation has concluded.

WITH DTC P2097 STORED IN THE ECM. TO MINIMIZE FALSE MIL ILLUMINATION, THIS SOFTWARE UPDATE OPTIMIZES THE TARGET A/F RATIO ADJUSTMENT CONDITION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS DEPRESSED AND RELEASED SUDDENLY. FOR AFFECTED 2011 − 2013 MODELS, THE LINEAR AIR−FUEL SENSOR (LAFS) MUST ALSO BE REPLACED.

FRONT IMPACT SENSOR(S).

IMPACT SENSOR(S).

INFORMATION REGARDING ECM REPROGRAMMING FOR FALSE MIL ILLUMINATION WITH DTC P2097. *LJ

MODEL 2008-2012 LANCER, SPORTBACK, EVOLUTION, OUTLANDER. *PE

MODEL 2009-2014 OUTLANDER, LANCER, LANCER SPORTBACK, LANCER EVOLUTION. *PE

system for affected vehicles.

complains that the engine will not start while using the remote start system.

quantity of mounting bolts for vehicles equipped with 4B1 series engine. (Service Manual Revision)

- July 2020

misfire detected) stored in the ECM under the following conditions: 1. During cold engine start, rough or partial clutch operation (manual transmission only) may cause powertrain vibration similar to a misfire and cause false MIL illumination. 2. At high engine speeds with low load condition, a CVT downshift can cause powertrain vibration similar to a misfire and cause false MIL illumination. 3. At high engine speeds, improper Misfire Monitoring (P0300) threshold values may cause false MIL illumination. New software revises improper Misfire Monitoring (P0300) threshold values to false MIL illumination.

and cause false MIL illumination. New software revises improper Misfire Monitoring (P0300) threshold values to prevent these problems. This TSB provides a field fix procedure to address false MIL illumination with DTC P0300 (Random/multiple cylinder misfire detected) stored in the ECM.

The bulletin instructs dealers to confirm a list of specific Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) if vehicle experiences the following symptoms in cold weather: the check engine light illuminating with a limited vehicle speed (failsafe mode), or the engine does not restart after driving a short distance and stopping the engine for a few minutes. Once symptoms and DTCs are confirmed, dealers should replace the following relays with anti- freezing types: ETV, A/T (CVT), injector, and starter. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-13-003, issued December, 2018, to add Eclipse Cross, applicable Canadian models, and countermeasure dates.

The bulletin instructs dealers to confirm a list of specific Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) if vehicle experiences the following symptoms in cold weather: the check engine light illuminating with a limited vehicle speed (failsafe mode), or the engine does not restart after driving a short distance and stopping the engine for a few minutes. Once symptoms and DTCs are confirmed, dealers should replace the following relays with anti- freezing types: ETV, A/T (CVT), injector, and starter. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-13-003, issued December, 2018, to add Eclipse Cross, applicable Canadian models, and countermeasure dates.

The bulletin updates the Engine Electrical section of the affected Service Manuals to correct the tightening torque for the generator assembly removal and installation.

The bulletin updates the Engine section of the affected Service Manuals to correct the tightening torque for the Fastener Tightening Specifications and the oil pump chain's removal and installation.

The bulletin instructs dealers to confirm a list of specific Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) if vehicle experiences the following symptoms in cold weather: the check engine light illuminating with a limited vehicle speed (failsafe mode), or the engine does not restart after driving a short distance and stopping the engine for a few minutes. Once symptoms and DTCs are confirmed, dealers should replace the following relays with anti- freezing types: ETV, A/T (CVT), injector, and starter.

REPLACING THE RADIATOR AND/OR CONDENSER FAN MOTOR AND CONNECTORS, IN CASES WHERE AN INOPERATIVE FAN MAY BE CAUSED BY A MELTED CONNECTOR AT THE RADIATOR FAN MOTOR AND/OR CONDENSER FAN MOTOR.

THIS TSB PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSPECTION OF OIL LEAKAGE FROM THE FRONT OIL SEAL ON THE CRANKSHAFT, AND IF CONFIRMED, TO REPLACE THE FRONT OIL SEAL. DEALERS ARE TO ALSO INSPECT AND CLEAN THE RUBBER OF THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY, AND REPLACE THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY IF RUBBER IS DAMAGED.

PISTON SCUFF, DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT OR INTAKE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM OR REPLACEMENT OF REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY. VARIOUS MODEL YEARS AND VEHICLES. *PE

PRIOR TO STOPPING OR STARTING, AND IS OPERATED, WITH AIR CONDITIONING ON, IN HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE. AFFECTS PUERTO RICO ONLY. MODEL 2011-2013 OUTLANDER SPORT, 2011-2014 LANCER, LANCER SPORTBACK. *PE

a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.

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This bulletin instructs dealers how to re-register vehicle keys for affected vehicles. Affected vehicles may experience a condition of the door(s) inability to be locked or unlocked using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) function. Dealers are instructed to re- register the ley using "Customer Key Programming" procedure in the Owner's Manual. This bulletin also provides Summary Table for Function Customization & Key Programming.

The bulletin updates the Exterior section of the affected Service Manuals to correct the tightening torque for the front bumper assembly and radiator grille, under cover and floor console assembly.

HAS BEEN AFFECTED FOR THE AWC HYDRAULIC UNIT FROM FAILURE DUE TO CORROSION. *LJ

the service manuals of affected vehicles. This TSB provides updated caution statements.

This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.

The bulletin updates the Interior section of the affected Service Manuals to correct the tightening torque for the floor console assembly.

The bulletin updates the Power Plant Mount section of the affected Service Manuals to correct the tightening torque for the crossmember removal service points.

assembly removal and installation of the roll stopper bracket.

The bulletin updates the Power Steering section of the affected Service Manuals to correct the tightening torque for the power steering gear box, power steering control unit (EPS-ECU), steering shaft, power steering oil pump assembly and the power steering hoses.

TRANSMISSION COMPONENTS.

TOOLS USED IN THE CVT HYDRAULIC PRESSURE TEST IN THE INDICATED SERVICE MANUALS.

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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) integrated key case and FAST Key Transmitter case repair kits are now available. If the plastic parts of the key are broken or missing, but the key functions properly, use the appropriate service parts kit instead of replacing the entire key assembly. When replacing only the key case, it is not necessary to program immobilizer, RKE and OSS functions. For integrated RKE keys, once the electronic components are transferred to the new case, the key can be cut to the vehicle's key code.

CERTAIN EXHAUST FASTENERS.

DUE TO PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO ANTI-FREEZING AGENTS, FRONT EXHAUST PIPE SEAL RING MAY CORRODE, IN COLD WEATHER STATES, TO CLEAR ICE AND SNOW FROM ROADWAYS. *PE

This TSB provides updated caution statements.

Customers may report the front seat belt fraying as a result of being caught under the seat reclining adjusting lever. This TSB instructs dealers how to replace the front seat belt and reclining adjusting lever (driver and/or passenger side) with a countermeasure part, to prevent fraying of the seat belt should it get caught under the lever, on affected vehicles.

OTHER MODELS' SERVICE MANUALS ARE UPDATED WITH INFORMATION FOR THE OUTER SEAT BELT ON THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT TO CLARIFY THE FRONT SEAT BELT INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL PROCEDURE.

speakers in Mitsubishi vehicles equipped with original equipment audio components.

It provides dealers instructions for resolving customer's report that Bluetooth pairing code given by the Hands Free Link system does not work for certain smartphone models, namely, Samsung Galaxy and Sony Xperia. For these smartphone models, the pairing code for Bluetooth connection must be set to a fixed code of ?0000.? This TSB instructs dealers how to register these smartphones using the pairing code ?0000.?

RECOGNITION TO COMPLETE BEFORE CONNECTION TO THE PHONE BEGINS, TO RECTIFY THE CONDITION WHERE THE HFM ATTEMPTS A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION WITH A MOBILE PHONE WHILE VOICE RECOGNITION IS BOOTING AT THE SAME TIME. IF THE BLUETOOTH CONNECTION COMPLETES BEFORE VOICE RECOGNITION COMPLETES, VOICE RECOGNITION CANNOT BE USED.

This bulletin updates the Rear Suspension section of the affected Service Manuals, to delete the requirement for an installation direction of the coil spring end of the shock absorber assembly.

This bulletin updates the Rear Suspension section of the affected Service Manuals, to delete the requirement for an installation direction of the coil spring end of the shock absorber assembly.

IPHONE/IPOD/IPAD WHEN THE DEVICE IS CONNECTED TO WI‐FI. THIS UPDATE ADDRESSES UNSTABLE, REPEATEDLY CONNECTING AND DISCONNECTING FROM THE VEHICLE'S BLUETOOTH WHEN THE IPHONE'S WI‐FI IS ENABLED. THE CONDITION DOES NOT OCCUR WHEN WI‐FI IS TURNED OFF.

The bulletin updates the Steering section of the affected Service Manuals to update the lubricant sealant, special tools, and procedures used in replacement of the Tie Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover, which are now serviceable parts, for vehicles with electric power steering.

The bulletin updates the Steering section of the affected Service Manuals to update the lubricant, sealant, special tools, and procedures used in replacement of the Tie Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover, which are now serviceable parts, for vehicles with hydraulic power steering.

The bulletin updates the Front Suspension section of the affected Service Manuals to correct the starting torque of the Lower Arm Ball Joint rotation.

The bulletin updates the Front Suspension section of the affected Service Manuals to update the special service tool used in replacement of the Lower Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover.

The bulletin updates the Heater, Air Conditioning and Ventilation section of the affected Service Manuals to correct the tightening torque for the compressor assembly.