2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport TSBs

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)

affected vehicles with improved countermeasure parts. Due to a change in the reclining motor, the new longer harness and connector are necessary.

affected vehicles with improved countermeasure parts. Due to a change in the reclining motor, the new longer harness and connector are necessary.

of absorbers unnecessarily when trace amounts of oil are noted to have adhered to the shock absorber.

to a customer concern of oil leaking.

communication error that may occur between the One-Touch Start System (OSS) and Engine Control Unit (ECU) or the Keyless Operating System (KOS) and Engine Control Unit (ECU).

- July 2020

repair and maintenance procedures.

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.

balancer shaft and oil pump module.

This TSB provides updated service manual information.

This TSB provides updated service manual information.

changed to a label for 2013 vehicles. This TSB updates the service manual with the correct information.

This Bulletin updates the Body section of the affected Service Manual to add a Caution to the installation service points of the TPMS valve (rubber snap-in type only).

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.

This Bulletin updates the Body section of the affected Service Manual to add a Caution to the installation service points of the TPMS valve (rubber snap-in type only).

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.

This bulletin instructs dealers to how to fix a condition of a metallic knocking sound coming from the rear brakes. Affected vehicles experience this condition when the brake is applied while driving at low speeds, or on driving on uneven roads. Dealers are instructed to replace the rear brake pad clips (upper and lower) with new parts on affected vehicles, and to apply grease between the brake pad and caliper support.

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.

WIPER MOTOR CONNECTOR'S CONDITIONS, AND WIPER LINK BOOTS.

THE PARTS BEING STUDIED MUST ALSO BE SHIPPED TO MMNA FOR EXAMINATION.

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

(EPS) MOTOR INCLUDING EPS MOTOR REPLACEMENT. MODEL 2011-2014 OUTLANDER SPORT. *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

ON SOME VEHICLES, THE ENGINE CANNOT BE STARTED, DOORS, TAILGATE, AND STEERING CONTROL CANNOT BE LOCKED OR UNLOCKED DUE TO MANUFACTURING PRODUCTION ERROR, WHERE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) FAILS AT LOW TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS. MODEL 2012-2013 OUTLANDER SPORT/RVR. *PE

MODEL 2014 OUTLANDER SPORT. *PE

MODELS INCLUDE OUTLANDER MY2007-2014, OUTLANDER SPORT/RVR 2011-2014, LANCER 2008-2014, LANCER EVOLUTION 2008-2014, AND LANCER SPORTBACK 2009-2014. *JS UPDATED 12/16/13. *PE

It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.

It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.

residue.

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.

is an expansion of Recall SR-20-003.

Crossmembers.

Added Warranty information for instances where subframe may fail and cause additional damage to unrelated parts. This bulletin provides directions for inspection and repair of affected vehicles' Crossmembers.

Added Warranty information for instances where subframe may fail and cause additional damage to unrelated parts. This bulletin provides directions for inspection and repair of affected vehicles' Crossmembers.

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.

affected vehicles with improved countermeasure parts.

B1B8C "Driver's Seat slide sensor open circuit " Additional OCM DTC that may also be present are: B1B8C "Drive's seat slide sensor curcuit Performance, "and B1B8E "Driver's seat slide sensor short circuit"

Circuits may appear and dealers should check for damage to the drivers seat slide position sensor harness.

it is determined that a fuel sending unit harness is required, the dealer must contact their facing PDC with the corresponding VIN information to have a part allocated to your order. There will be no initial quantity of parts sent. It is not advised for the Dealer to maintain inventory of this part.

disassembly procedure of the front seat assembly with these additional parts: Seat heater harness, Front seat hinge protector, and Slide sensor harness.

temporarily being built using the 2012 "clamp in" type sensor. This change will affect production and service parts until the supply issue is resolved. An owner's manual addendum card reflecting this change has been placed in the glove box of affected vehicles.

production and service parts being extended due to continued supply issues. Due to a supply issue with the "snap-in" type Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor, subject vehicles are temporarily being built using the 2012 "clamp in" type sensor. This change will affect production and service parts until the supply issue is resolved. An owner's manual addendum card reflecting this change has been placed in the glove box of affected vehicles.

roof may not fit securely to the headliner bracket. This TSB provides a procedure to repair this condition.

temporarily being built using the 2012 "clamp in" type sensor. This change will affect approximately 6 weeks of production, or until the supply issue is resolved. An owner's manual addendum card reflecting this change has been placed in the glove box of affected vehicles.

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."

If the vehicle has been washed with high-pressure water, water may intrude and remain in the formed filling material at the joint portion between the inner quarter panel and the inner quarter panel extension, possibly leading to rust on the outer side panel. In case corrosion repair on the quarter panel is required, dealers are to follow these instructions to apply sealant to the joint area to prevent the recurrance of rust.

This notice informs dealers how to address stored DTCs (including P0657) in extremely cold ambient temperatures. Dealers can remedy this by replacing the throttle actuator control (TAC) relay.

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.

MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE THE IGNITION CANNOT BE TURNED OFF WHEN BATTERY VOLTAGE DROPS. THIS TSB ALSO INCLUDES INSTRUCTION FOR DEALERS TO PROVIDE EXPLANATIONS TO CUSTOMERS REGARDING SYMPTOMS DUE TO LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE AND THAT BATTERY VOLTAGE SHOULD BE CHECKED AS PART OF ROUTINE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE.

THE AFFECTED SERVICE MANUALS TO ADD A WARNING TO CHECK OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SENSOR ACCURACY DURING FRONT SEAT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION.

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

MODEL 2011-2013 OUTLANDER. *PE

Windshield Wiper in the Exterior portion of the affected Service Manuals.

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

(SR-20-003) for the Crossmember Corrosion.

(SR-20-003) for the Crossmember Corrosion.

the inside and outside surfaces of the front cross members used on certain vehicles, if exposed long term to snow melt water and anti-freezing agents, may corrode due to insufficient performance of the rust protection.

manuals.

This TSB supplies the missing information.

This TSB instructs dealers to submit photos to the PRC of any rusted areas, repair affected areas, add sufficient sealant to prevent rust, repaint repaired areas, then apply protective film on the open switch area.

This bulletin updates the Body section of the affected Service Manual, to correct the tightening torque for the liftgate removal and installation procedure, and to correct a non-reusable part indicator.

This bulletin updates the Body section of the affected Service Manual, to correct the tightening torque for the liftgate removal and installation procedure, and to correct a non-reusable part indicator.

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 Body section of the affected Service Manuals to add the type of the hood latch mounting bolt and to correct the tightening torque for the hood.

possible rust areas and to require photos of the affected areas.

CHANNELS, IF THERE ARE DOOR GLASS CHATTER OR BINDING DURING OPERATION.

the Service Brakes portion of the affected Service Manuals.

when customers report a condition where an abnormal rubbing noise is heard from the Seat Back when a driver and/or passenger is seated in the front seat(s).

pads, as it is not required on 2013 models.

"Squealing Noise when Brakes are not Applied" in the applicable service manual. This TSB provides new information only.

rear end portion of the seat cushion by a passenger, the cushion may sink down and rub against the edges of the metal seat frame. This in turn may cause the damaged urethane material to turn to powder and fall on the floor carpet. This TSB provides a repair procedure to replace the damaged seat cushion pad, and apply tape on the frame to help prevent future damage.

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.

INSTALLATION OF THE ABS AND ASC HYDRAULIC UNIT. ALSO INCUDED LANCER 2008-2014, LANCER SPORTBACK 2009-2014, OUTLANDER, AND SPORT/RVR 2011-2014. *JS UPDATED 12/16/13. *PE

update regarding warranty information and entry of claims.

information.

update regarding warranty information and entry of claims.

information.

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

applicable service manual.

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

THERE IS AN UPDATED DIAGNOSIS OF DTC B1558 IN THE SERVICE MANUAL. *JS

technician quiz for 2023.

technician quiz for 2023.

and repair procedure; noting when a Crossmember replacement is required the anti-corrosive agent application is not required.

and repair procedure; noting when a Crossmember replacement is required the anti-corrosive agent application is not required.

railroad tracks, highway lane markers ("Botts dots") or rough road surfaces. This may be caused by contact between the glovebox and the dash. This TSB instructs technicians to remove the existing glovebox felt insulating strips and add a new felt strip in a different location to suppress the noise.

tongue not staying in place or that slides down to the floor, always default to searching for applicable TSBs, Tech Talk articles, and TINs first.

This TSB provides updated caution statements.

This bulletin updates the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) section of the affected Service Manuals, to correct minor errors in the diagnosis for DTC B1631.

This bulletin updates the Interior and the Supplemental Restrain System (SRS) sections of the affected Service Manuals, to update the retention tether of the a-pillar and to include a new part. This bulletin supersedes TSB-14-52A-003, issued July, 2014, to include additional information on the front pillar trim installation service points.

This bulletin updates the Interior and the Supplemental Restrain System (SRS) sections of the affected Service Manuals, to update the retention tether of the a-pillar and to include a new part. This bulletin supersedes TSB-14-52A-003, issued July, 2014, to include additional information on the front pillar trim installation service points.

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.

STOPPER BUTTONS.

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.

THE TONGUE MAY SLIDE DOWN THE OUTER REAR SEAT BELT BECOMING STUCK BETWEEN THE SEAT CUSHION AND INTERIOR RIM. A SEAT BELT STOPPER NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED TO OUTER REAR SEAT BELTS. ALSO INCLUDED MODEL OUTLANDER SPORT MODEL YEAR 2014. *JS

to install the oil seal within the Automatic Transaxle sections of the applicable Service Manuals.

This bulletin updates the Rear Axle section of the affected Service Manuals, to correct the quantity of rear differential gear oil used.

The bulletin updates the Automatic Transmission section of the affected Service Manual, to include steps for the shift indicator panel removal and installation procedure.

The bulletin updates the Automatic Transmission section of the affected Service Manuals, to include additional service parts for the transaxle removal and installation procedure. This bulletin also informs dealers that the applicable parts were made available in May 2015.

Variable Transmission.

MANUALS TO CORRECT THE CLAMPING TORQUE OF STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE IN FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION.

TRANSMISSION COMPONENTS.

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

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.

SEVERAL OF EXHAUST PIPE HEATSHIELD COMPONENTS NOW AVAILABLE AS SERVICE PARTS.

SEVERAL OF THE EXHAUST PIPE HEAT SHIELD COMPONENTS ARE NOW AVAILALBE AS SERVICE PARTS. WHEN REPAIRING A VEHICLE FOR A NOISE DUE TO A LOOSE HEAT SHIELD, DO NOT REPLACE THE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE WITH CATALYTIC CONVERTOR IF THE HEAT SHIELD CAN BE SERVICED SEPARATELY.

(Service Manual Revision)

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.

when customers report a condition in vehicles equipped with a front wheel arch molding displays a gap between the front wheel arch molding and the fender.

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.

parts availability delay of the Crossmember, customer vehicles requiring a replacement of the crossmember are unable to be completed at this time. Additionally, this notice informed dealers that an Interim Owner Notification Letter was mailed to affected owners on July 17th, 2020 to inform customers that MMNA is making every effort to establish a remedy and will contact them again by mail with a follow-up recall notice once parts are in stock and the final remedy is available.

parts availability delay of the Crossmember, customer vehicles requiring a replacement of the crossmember are unable to be completed at this time. Additionally, this notice informed dealers that an Interim Owner Notification Letter was mailed to affected owners on July 17th, 2020 to inform customers that MMNA is making every effort to establish a remedy and will contact them again by mail with a follow-up recall notice once parts are in stock and the final remedy is available.

Models only).

TSB-17-52A-003, to add Outlander PHEV and additional model years for Outlander and Outlander Sport, and to update parts and procedures to help resolve the power seat movement.

issued January 2019, to update symptoms in the Purpose section, and to remove Outlander PHEV from the Affected Vehicles.

THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO MITSUBISHI MULTI ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM FOR THE 2014 AND LATER MIRAGE. INCLUDED IN THE MAPCARE UPDATE ARE: LANCER, LANCER SPORTBACK, LANCER EVOLUTION, OUTLANDER, AND OUTLANDER SPORT/RVR MODEL YEAR 2014. MAP UPDATES FOR PURCHASE INCLUDE: LANCER/ LANCER EVOLUTION MODEL YEARS 2008-2013. LANCER SPORTBACK MODEL YEARS 2009-2013. OUTLANDER MODEL YEARS 2007-2013. OUTLANDER SPORT/RVR MODEL YEARS 2001-2013, ENDEAVOR MODEL YEARS 2007-2011, GALANT MODEL YEARS 2007-2012, I-MIEV MODEL YEARS 2012-2013. *JS

lbs to in. lbs) for the refrigerant line fittings torque specification in the applicable manual.

direction) dial to different positions. This may be caused by an improperly seated HVAC vent duct clip, which is rubbed by the mode door cam as it rotates. This TSB provides a procedure to properly seat the clip to correct this condition.

SOME VEHICLES MAY FAIL TO START, AND STEERING CONTROL, TAILGATE, AND THE DOORS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO LOCK OR UNLOCK, WHEN TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS ARE LOW. MODEL 2012-2013 OUTLANDER SPORT. *PE