TSB-17-14-001

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Technical Service Bulletin
MITSUBISHI
MOTORS
SUBJECT:
INOPERATIVE RADIATOR AND/OR
CONDENSER FAN MOTOR
CIRCULATE TO:
l[JGENERALMANAGER
[ X] SERVICE ADVISOR
I[X l SERVICE MANAGER
No:
TSB-17-14-001
DATE:
February, 2017
MODEL:
See below
I[X l PARTS MANAGER
I[X l TECHNICIAN
I[X l WARRANTY PROCESSOR I[ l SALES MANAGER
PURPOSE
In some cases, an inoperative fan may be caused by a melted connector at the radiator fan motor
and/or the condenser fan motor. When this happens, dealers are instructed to modify the wiring
harness for the connector, then replace the radiator and/or condenser fan motor and connectors.
BACKGROUND
If the connector is exposed to high temperature conditions for long periods of time, the spring
property in the female side of the connector malfunctions, resulting in terminal contact failure,
ultimately overheating the connector. The material of the female terminal in the new connectors has
improved heat resistance.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
•
2011 -2012 Outlander Sport/RVR vehicles built before September 2011
•
Lancer vehicles built before October 2011:
•
2008-2012 Lancer equipped with 4B11 engine
•
2008-201 O Lancer equipped with 4B12 engine
•
2009-2012 Lancer Sportback equipped with 4B12 engine
•
2011-2012 Lancer Sportback equipped with 4B11 engine
OVERVIEW
1.
Confirm and identify the inoperative connector.
•
Radiator fan motor
•
Condenser fan motor (not applicable to Outlander Sport for U.S.)
2.
Replace the affected fan motor, following the instructions in this TSB.
Be sure to replace the flange nut (P/N MB605081) with a new part, as it is NOT reusable.
3.
Regardless of the fan motor connector abnormality, implement the harness modification described
in this TSB, and replace the connectors with the new parts.
Copyright 2017, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Continued
The information contained in this bulletin is subject to change. For the latest version of this document, go to the Mitsubishi Dealer Link,
(4471)
MEDIC, or the Mitsubishi Service Information website (www.mitsubishitechinfo.com).
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REPAIR PROCEDURE
1.
Identify the faulty connector and fan motor. Replace the affected fan motor if connector is melted.
Refer to the Service Manual, group 14 - Engine Cooling - > Radiator - > Fan Shroud Removal.
NOTE: Replace BOTH connectors regardless of connector condition.
2.
Modify the cooling fan harness as shown below to create a sub-harness.
NOTE: Refer to Parts Information in this TSB for the correct Fan Harness Kit.
a.
Cut the root side of the cooling fan harness at the front harness side.
b.
Remove the vinyl tube, which is fitted on the cooling fan harness.
c.
Wrap the 2 wires with vinyl tape about 100 mm from fan motor side, as shown below.
Fan Motor Side
Front Harness Side
Remove Vinyl Tube
About 190 mm
...
* 30 mm is necessary length
3.
between sections of joined wires.
Cut the existing front harness at the radiator fan side as shown.
Cut Here
Connectors
to Be Replaced
.
About 30 mm*
About 100 mm
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4.
Follow the steps below to connect the front harness and the new sub-harness.
Approx.
~n1~om~,
Appro x.
Appro x.
a.
Slide a piece of heat-shrinkable tubing over the
wires, then strip the plastic insulation off the ends
of both wires.
b.
Connect the wires according to the diagram.
c.
Twist together the conductors of the wires, then
solder the twisted part.
20mm
longer than
soldered joint
~
7
Heat-shrinkable Tubing
Radiator Fan
Lancer,
Lancer
Sportback
Outlander
Sport/RVR
Condenser Fan
All (except U.S. Outlander Sport)
Wire
Solder
)
CAUTION: Solder the wires as quickly as possible.
If the soldering iron is applied for too long, the heat
could damage nearby components.
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d.
Cut off the end of the soldered part with scissors,
then cut off any protruding conductors.
Next, bend the soldered part down alongside the
wire.
~
7--
e.
Slide the heat-shrinkable tubing over the
soldered part, then use a heat gun heated to
approximately 212°F (100°C) or higher.
The tubing will shrink onto the joint.
f.
Make sure the area to be wrapped is free of
moisture, grease, and dirt.
__
~-~~>----I
Heat-shrinkable Tubing
Clean Surface
o
_ __ _ _ _ _ _ . ~
"
/
o
Heat-shrinkaoteTuoing
g. Wrap the heat-shrinkable tubing with tape,
overlapping the edges.
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20---30 mm
Connected
Portion
1· T
h.
With a soldered or crimped joint, the tape should
be wrapped 20 to 30 mm beyond the ends of the
heat-shrinkable tubing.
i.
Bundle 2 wires together with overlapping tape,
making sure the previously connected portions
are alternating, about 30 mm apart.
20---30 mm
T ·1
~~z==------
1 -~z
1.
•lz ~ z -
About 30 mm
5.
Cover the bundled wires with the corrugated tube (P/N 8558B946) from the Fan Harness Kit, covering
from the connector root to the harness junction. Wrap any exposed wire protruding from the ends of
the corrugated tube with vinyl tape.
6.
V
Install the clip (P/N MU800001) from the Fan Harness
Kit onto the bundled wires, about 105 mm from the tip
of the connector.
After installing, cut off the leftover band with scissors.
CutHere
7.
Connect the connectors into their original positions on the new parts, and attach the front harness
to the fan shroud.
8.
Reinstall remaining components, and confirm fan motor operation of both radiator and condenser
fans.
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PARTS INFORMATION
Order only the Genuine Mitsubishi Parts listed below.
Description
Model
Radiator Fan Motor
Condenser Fan Motor
Flange Nut
Cooling Fan Harness Kit
(for Fan Motor 90W + 70W)
Lancer,
Lancer Sportback,
Outlander Sport/RVR*
Cooling Fan Harness Kit
(for Fan Motor 90W + 120W)
Outlander Sport**
Part Number
Quantity
1355A093
1
1355A131
1
MB605081
2 per motor
1355A467
1
1355A468
1
* Outlander Sport/RVR models for Canada.
** Outlander Sport models for U.S.
Contents of Fan Harness Kit, P/N 1355A467:
Description
Part Number
Quantity
Cooling Fan Harness
1355A245
2
Heat Shrinkable Tubing (60 mm)
8558B948
2
Clip
MU800001
2
Corrugated Tubing
8558B946
1
Description
Part Number
Quantity
Cooling Fan Harness
1355A245
1
Heat Shrinkable Tubing (60 mm)
8558B948
2
Clip
MU800001
1
Corrugated Tubing
8558B946
1
Contents of Fan Harness Kit, P/N 1355A468:
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization to repair. If an
affected vehicle is reported with the described condition, diagnose the condition, repair as described
in this bulletin and submit a normal warranty claim using the following information.
Lancer & Lancer Sportback (Fan Motor 90W + 70W) Replacement & Modification of Radiator Fan Motor, Condenser Fan Motor, & Cooling Fan Harness:
Labor
Operation Code
144030PB
Nature
Code
59A
Cause
Code
120
Time
Allowance
1.0 hr
Part Name
Part No.
Qty
Radiator Fan Motor
1355A093
1
Condenser Fan Motor
1355A131
1
Cooling Fan
Harness Kit
1355A467
1
Flange Nut
MB605081
4
Outlander Sport/RVR (Fan Motor 90W + 70W) (Canada models) Replacement & Modification of Radiator Fan Motor, Condenser Fan Motor, & Cooling Fan Harness:
Labor
Operation Code
144030PB
Nature
Code
59A
Cause
Code
120
Time
Allowance
1.6 hr
Part Name
Part No.
Qty
Radiator Fan Motor
1355A093
1
Condenser Fan Motor
1355A131
1
Cooling Fan
Harness Kit
1355A467
1
Flange Nut
MB605081
4
Part Name
Part No.
Qty
Radiator Fan Motor
1355A093
1
Cooling Fan
Harness Kit
1355A468
1
Flange Nut
MB605081
2
Outlander Sport (Fan Motor 90W + 120W) (U.S. Models) Replacement & Modification of Radiator Fan Motor & Cooling Fan Harness:
Labor
Operation Code
144030PC
Nature
Code
59A
Cause
Code
120
Warranty Coverage: 5/60 Basic Coverage
Time
Allowance
1.6 hr