2012 Mitsubishi Outlander TSBs

It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.

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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.

It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.

It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.

tape when customers complain the Power Seat Side Shield is coming off while entering/exiting the vehicle.

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.

for removal of the drive belt within the Engine Mechanical (3.0L Engine) section of the applicable Service Manuals.

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.

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

to a customer concern of oil leaking.

- July 2020

Nearby residual EGR gas freezes the Electronic Throttle Valve (ETV) at cold ambient temperatures (approximately 23 F / -5 C). The frozen throttle valve causes MIL illumination for P2100 detection. This TSB provides field fix information on hard-to-start engine conditions or DTC P2100 detection (P2100: Disconnection on throttle valve control servo circuit). New ECM software modifies the EGR intake air activation temperature to avoid freezing the ETV and false P2100 detection.

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 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.

MEMORY AND/OR REDUCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE. WATER MAY ACCUMULATE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE AIR CLEANER FROM SNOW BUILD UP. VEHICLES ALSO INCLUDE MODEL: LANCER MODEL YEARS 2008-2015 AND MODEL LANCER SPORTBACK MODEL YEARS 2009-2015. *JS

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

*JS

connection when certain devices are connected to WiFi.

affected vehicles with improved countermeasure parts.

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."

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.

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

update regarding warranty information and entry of claims.

information.

update regarding warranty information and entry of claims.

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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.

This bulletin updates the Propeller Shaft section of the affect Service Manuals, to correct the propeller shaft assembly removal procedure.

This bulletin updates the Propeller Shaft section of the affect Service Manuals, to correct the propeller shaft assembly removal procedure.

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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.

Part number MZ320286 (ATF J3) supersedes 4031610. Previously, part number 4031610 was available in four liter cans. The quantity unit pack (QUP) for MZ320286 is 12 quarts to a case and will be shipped from your facing PDC.

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 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.

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

This bulletin updates the Automatic Transmission section of the affected Service Manual, to correct information in the diagnosis data list reference table for automatic transmissions F6AJA and W6AJA.

Variable Transmission.

TRANSMISSION COMPONENTS.

TOOLS USED IN THE CVT HYDRAULIC PRESSURE TEST IN THE INDICATED 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).

driver and/or passenger is seated in the front seat(s) and instructs dealers to apply Nonwoven Fabric Tape between the Seat Back and Urethane Pad.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

MODEL 2007-13 OUTLANDER. *PE

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.