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Volume
191,November,
November,2012
2012
Volume
191,
1990 Eclipse
 Vehicle Technical Information.... page 1
 MEDIC Information..................... page 5
 Techline Information.................... page 5
 Tips from the Toolman................. page 6
 Training Information................... page 7
 Bulletin Review............................. page 8
NOTE: The � mark is used as a reminder, to in­
dicate an article that has been repeated from a
previous issue of Tech Talk.
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GROUP 00−General
ADJUSTING TORQUE VALUES WHEN
USING A CROW'S FOOT — All Models.
Because a crow's foot extends the total length of
a torque wrench and changes the pivot position
of the wrench's drive, you must calculate a new
torque value when using these tools together.
The change in overall wrench length results in a
lower torque reading. To compensate for this
change, use the following formula:
TorqueToSet = DesiredTorque
(1 + L2/L1)
L1 is the length of the wrench from the center of
the torque wrench drive to the middle of the
handle and L2 is the distance from the center of
the fastener position to the center of the torque
wrench drive.
You can also use the Torque Wrench Adaptor
Calculator tool located on the MDL under
“service” > “Service Tech Resources” > “Service
Related Items” > “Technician's Calculators/
Tools.” Fill in Crow's Foot Adaptor Length,
Wrench Length and the Desired Torque, then
click the Calculate button.
See the “Tips from the Toolman” article on page
6 of this issue for additional information.
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VEHICLE RECEIVING INSPECTION ROAD SALT CONTAMINATION — All models.
Winter weather brings challenges to the new
vehicle receiving and inspection process. Snow
and ice can coat vehicles, making inspection
difficult. Road salt can also coat vehicle surfaces
and hide dents, paint chips and other damages.
A thorough inspection should be completed.
Road salt coatings that occur during
transportation must be removed immediately,
especially from the underhood and under body
areas. Immediately rinsing the affected areas
with clear water helps flush salt from the surface,
and reduces the possibility of severe corrosion.
This also allows proper vehicle inspection and
reporting of any transportation damage hidden
by the salt coating. Any hidden damage must be
found, and the delivering carrier notified, within
48 hours of vehicle receipt in order to protect
your ability to file a transportation claim.
If the salt coating is not removed immediately,
significant surface corrosion may develop on
unpainted underhood and under body
components. These surfaces may normally
exhibit light surface corrosion, but if the salt
coating is not removed immediately, significant
surface corrosion may appear. The under body
parts normally develop a dark colored surface
coating after some usage, but if salt is not
removed from the under body, a rusty,
orange-colored surface corrosion can develop.
Under hood alloy components may also be
affected and develop a white, crusty coating.
Rinsing of vehicles at delivery reduces the
chance of corrosion getting to advanced stages,
and is considered to be a part of the normal
inspection and receiving process.
The removal of corrosion caused by accumulated
and/or un-rinsed road salt or salt coatings
because the vehicle was not properly rinsed is
not a warrantable expense.
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GROUP 15−Intake and Exhaust
VIBRATING/BUZZ NOISE FROM UNDER
THE VEHICLE FROM 2500-3000 RPM - 2013
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Outlander Sport/RVR.
When diagnosing a
buzzing noise from under the vehicle, the source
could be either of the following locations:
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GROUP 22−Manual Transmission
TC-SST AXLE SEAL OIL LEAK — 2008-13
Lancer Evolution, 2009-13 Lancer, Lancer Sportback
with TC-SST. A production change has enlarged
the left (driver's side) output shaft opening in the
transmission case and a new, larger seal is used.
When replacing the seal, first identify if you need
a small (early) or large (late) seal. Look for a “Y”
sticker on the case at the LH axle location.
If the noise occurs around 2500 rpm, while
driving or in Park, inspect the exhaust gasket
between the front pipe and catalytic converter.
It's possible that a front pipe heat shield is
contacting the the exhaust gasket tabs. The noise
can typically be recreated with the vehicle in Park
for easy confirmation. To resolve this condition,
increase the clearance between the heat shield
and the tabs using a long screw driver or
appropriate pry bar. Retest to confirm the repair.
Output shaft
CAPS lists both seal types and identifies the new,
larger seal with “Y sticker” in the “Note”
column. Transmissions with the sticker use the
new seal (p/n 2509A007), and vehicles without
the sticker use the original seal (p/n 2509A003).
If you are replacing both sides, use the seal kit,
(p/n 2509A015 “Y sticker,” or p/n 2509A010 no
sticker).
Increase the clearance here.
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GROUP 33−Front Suspension
The second source of noise usually occurs
around 3,000 rpm.
The source may be
insufficient clearance between the black metal
shield protecting the rear O2 sensor wiring
harness and the floorboard. Carefully apply
downward pressure to adjust the clearance of the
forward and outboard sections of the protector to
9-15 mm. Retest to confirm the repair. Take care
that you don't damage the shield while adjusting
the clearance.
FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE/KNOCK OVER
BUMPS — 2013 Outlander Sport/RVR. If a
customer reports a noise from the front
suspension when driving over bumps, it may be
caused by either or both of the following
conditions:
1. Vehicles built before VIN DE005681, Sept. 24,
2012. Make sure the nut securing the top of
the strut shaft to the strut insulator is torqued
to specification (see following illustration). If
the strut shaft can move in the insulator it
may cause the knock.
Adjust the areas
indicated
2. Vehicles built before Sept. 21, 2012. Insure the
nuts securing the front stabilizer link to the
stabilizer bar and the strut assembly are
properly torqued (see following illustration).
To torque the nut to spec, (39 + 6 Nm, 29 + 4
ft. lb) use a 5 mm hex wrench to hold the ball
joint stud while torquing the nut using a
14mm crow's foot on your torque wrench.
Refer to the “Tips from the Toolman” article
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on page 67 for information on calculating the
correct torque reading when using a crow's
foot.
60 + 9 Nm
44 + 6 ft.lb.
1.
N
2.
39 + 6 Nm
29 + 4 ft. lb.
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GROUP 35−Brakes
STOP LIGHT SWITCH ADJUSTMENT — 2013
Outlander Sport/RVR. The following clarifies the
stop light switch adjustment procedure (Group
35A Basic Brake > On-Vehicle Service > Brake
Pedal Height Check, step 7). The switch is
inserted into the retainer and rotated
approximately ¼ of a turn clockwise to lock it in
position. Use the following procedure when
adjusting the stop light switch:
1. Hold the brake pedal in the “up” position.
2. Insert the “D” shaped switch into the re­
taining clip (with the flat side of the
switch at approx. 8 o'clock) until it bot­
toms against the brake pedal. Do not ap­
ply excessive pressure.
3. Rotate the switch clockwise approx. ¼ of
a turn to lock it in place.
“snap-fit” TPMS sensor, allowing you to replace
only the valve assembly if it becomes damaged
or leaks. When replacing the sensor, it is not
necessary to activate it (turn it on), but it must be
registered to the vehicle. To register it, connect
your MUT-III to the data link connector and
chose “System Select” from the main page and
enter the vehicle information.
Select
“FAST/Immo/Keyless/ TPMS” and click the
correct system from the “Loading Option Setup”
menu. Refer to page 161 of the Advanced
Electronics Service Procedures (AESP) self study
guide and begin the registration procedure at
step 65. If you no longer have the guide, it can be
downloaded from the MDL (service > Tech
Training > AESP > Course Guide).
FAST KEY REGISTRATION & SECURITY ID
REGISTRATION DOWNLOAD FOR CANADA
DEALERS — 2011-13 Outlander Sport/RVR with
OSS. Dealers in Canada no longer have to
contact Techline to have a vehicle's security ID
registration file emailed to them if a customer
loses both keys. They can now download the
required files directly from the MDL and contact
the MEDIC Hotline for assistance if they have
problems downloading the file.
Refer to
TSB-10-42A-005 or the Advanced Electronics
Service Procedures (AESP) course on the MDL.
Click “service” > “Tech Training” for details on
performing security ID registration. Canada
dealers who are French-only speakers must still
contact Techline in Canada (888-806-4878) if
they have problems downloading the file.
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GROUP 52A − Interior
A-PILLAR TRIM LOOSE — 2013 Outlander
Sport/RVR. If you see the top of the left or right
A-pillar trim loose, inspect the retaining clips for
misalignment or damage. Replace them as
necessary using service manual procedures.
Please submit a PQR if you see this condition on
vehicles built after September 28, 2012.
4. Confirm the stop lights do not illuminate
with the brake pedal in the released posi­
tion.
5. Use a feeler gauge to confirm the gap
between the switch body and the brake
pedal is 0.5 - 1.5 mm (0.020” - 0.060”).
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GROUP 42A−Body
TPMS SENSOR REGISTRATION — 2013
Outlander Sport/RVR with the rubber valve stem.
Affected vehicles are equipped with a new
IMPORTANT - There are two different clip
types used and they are location specific. The
clip with the tether is positioned in the middle of
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the trim. Use only the specified clip at this
location. Refer to the following illustration for
details.
Significant design and engineering goes into
Mitsubishi airbag components. The electrical
connectors, the type of inflator used, the speed of
inflation, the inflation pressure, the shape of the
airbag, the volume of the airbag, and the material
used for the airbag are just a few of the many
important
design,
engineering
and
manufacturing specifications that go in to every
Genuine Mitsubishi airbag. These items cannot
be verified by a visual inspection.
Standard clip
Clip
(w/tether)
Removal and inspection of airbag modules is
possible, but is also time consuming and
expensive. That inspection is typically not
sufficient to determine conclusively whether a
component is or is not a Genuine Mitsubishi
part. If a customer wishes to proceed with such
an inspection, please make sure they understand
the limitations of such an inspection and that the
removal and inspection will be at the owner's
expense.
A-Pillar trim
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GROUP 52B − SRS
TIN-12-52B-001: NHTSA PRESS RELEASE ON
COUNTERFEIT AIRBAGS — All with SRS. The
subject TIN was sent to all dealers,on October 10,
2012. It is available for review on the MDL in the
“TSB List - 2012.” It states:
Finally, a review of the serial numbers on the
airbags is also not sufficient to determine
conclusively whether a component is or is not a
Genuine Mitsubishi part. Mitsubishi Motors is
able to confirm the serial number of an airbag
module that came originally equipped on a
vehicle.
For replacement airbag modules,
however, we are only able to identify whether or
not a serial number is valid. This generally is not
helpful in spotting counterfeit replacement
airbags because the counterfeit airbags
apparently use valid serial numbers taken from
Genuine Mitsubishi parts. The only scenario
where a replacement airbag module is
guaranteed to be authentic is if it was replaced by
a certified Mitsubishi dealer using Genuine
Mitsubishi replacement parts.
PURPOSE
In response to a press release by the U.S.
Department of Transportation's National
Highway
Traffic
Safety
Administration
(NHTSA) that was issued earlier today, your
dealership may start receiving questions
regarding counterfeit airbags. MMNA has
instructed NHTSA to have concerned customers
contact our Customer Relations Department at
1­888­648­7820 with any questions they may
have regarding counterfeit airbags.
If a customer contacts you and is the original
owner of the vehicle and is certain that the
airbags have not been replaced, or if the airbags
were replaced under warranty using original
Mitsubishi parts, you can assure them the
airbags provided with their vehicle from
Mitsubishi are not counterfeit. They are carefully
designed, tested and manufactured to comply
with all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards and are an important part of the safety
system provided with the vehicle.
VEHICLES AT RISK
The U.S. Department of Transportation's
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) has stated that only vehicles that have
had their airbags replaced within the past three
years are potentially at risk.
If the vehicle was previously involved in a crash
that resulted in deployment of the airbags,
please inform the customer that Mitsubishi
Motors cannot determine if the replacement
airbags installed in their vehicle by the repair
facility were or were not Genuine Mitsubishi
replacement parts. If they have any question or
concern about their airbags and whether
Genuine Mitsubishi replacement parts or
counterfeit airbags were used, they should
contact the repair facility that installed those
airbags and/or the insurance company, if any,
that covered those repairs.
IDENTIFYING COUNTERFEIT AIRBAGS
The U.S. Department of Transportation's
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) has stated that counterfeit airbags look
nearly identical to the certified, original
equipment parts. Accordingly, an inspection of
the airbag is typically not sufficient to determine
whether a part is or is not counterfeit.
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If they are the subsequent owner of a vehicle that
was previously involved in a crash requiring
replacement of the airbags, and if they have some
concern that those airbags may be counterfeit,
they should contact the company from which
they purchased that car. In the event of a private
party sale, they should contact the prior owner
and/or repair facility. If they purchased their
replacement airbags online through an auction
site or website, they should contact that seller to
determine the origin of the part.
2010-12 Outlander, 2011-12 Outlander Sport/RVR,
2011-12 Lancer-based vehicles. The handsfree
module allows you to lock out a specific phone
to prevent unauthorized use. If a customer is
unable to use their phone because they forgot the
4 digit security lock passcode, use the following
instructions to reset it (Note: this should not be
confused with the pairing passcode).
For vehicles with MMCS Navigation:
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Key on. Turn the navigation unit on.

Press and hold the “NAVI” & “Set” buttons
for at least 3.5 seconds.

From the “SERVICE”
“Hands Free Module.”
GROUP 54−Chassis Electrical
� AUDIO CONTROL KNOB FUNCTIONS
REVERSED - REVISED — 2011-12 Galant with
standard radio (non-Navi). When the battery is
replaced on affected vehicles or if battery voltage
drops significantly, the audio volume knob and
tuning knob functions may become reversed
(volume on right, tuning on left). If you see a
vehicle with this condition, and the radio is
within the warranty period, replace it with an
updated unit through the audio exchange
program. If replacement of the unit is no longer
warrantable, the condition can be corrected by
disconnecting the IOD for approximately 90
minutes. When the IOD is reconnected, proper
function should be restored. If the symptom is
still present, repeat the procedure, but allow
more time before reconnecting the IOD.
screen,
choose
 Press “UNLOCK.”
For vehicles without MMCS Navigation:
Corrected steps are italicized.
1. Ignition “ON,” audio “OFF”
2. Press the following buttons in order:
a. Preset 1
b. The seek down (<<) button
c. The seek up (>>) button
d. Preset 4
3. “HFM DIAG” appears in the audio display
a. Press the “DISP” button. “UNLOCK” is
displayed.
b. HFM DIAG is displayed after 3 seconds.
c. Turn the ignition “OFF”
� RESETTING THE BLUETOOTH SECURITY
LOCKOUT PASSCODE - CORRECTED —
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MEDIC Hotline (800) 846-7575
Call the MEDIC Hotline for ALL MEDIC & Scan Tool hardware
or software issues. Call TECHLINE for vehicle technical issues.
As of 10/23/12: Total Hits - 5956 Reflash Database - N12061
MEDIC 3 Version - 3.2
MEDIC 3 Update - 151
MUT-III Version - 27.0
Raider Scan Tool Version - 6.0
2012 MEDIC HOTLINE HOLIDAY HOURS: The Hotline will close November 22 for Thanksgiving,
December 24 (afternoon) & 25 for Christmas, and January 1, 2013, New Year's Day.
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HOURS:
TECHLINE
(800) 446-6064
Monday — Friday
6:30 - 11:30 am & 12:30 - 3:30 pm
All times are Pacific Time
NOTE: Techline is closed every THURSDAY from
9:30 - 10:30 A.M (Pacific) for a staff meeting.
2012 TECHLINE HOLIDAY HOURS: Techline will be open the following days with reduced staff.
November 23, December 24, and December 26-31. Regular schedule resumes January 2, 2013.
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Tips From the
Toolman
USING A CROW'S FOOT WITH A
TORQUE WRENCH
When using a torque wrench with a crow's foot, the torque applied to the fastener will not be accurate
unless you compensate for the change in overall wrench length. Because the total length of the tool has
increased (L1 + L2, below) and the point torque is applied from the wrench to the fastener has moved
(L2, below), the reading on the torque wrench will be incorrect unless you compensate for L2.


L1 is measured from the center of the handle to the center of the torque wrench drive.
L2 is measured from the center of the fastener head to the center of the torque wrench drive.
An easy way to find the compensated
torque value is using the new Torque
Wrench Adaptor Calculator located
on the MDL. From the Main Page,
select:
3. SPECIFIED
TORQUE:
SET TORQUE WRENCH TO:
“service”
“Service Tech Resources”
“Service Related Items”
L2
“Technician’s Calculators/Tools.”
Insert the correct values in boxes 1,
2 & 3, then click Calculate.
L1
2. WRENCH
LENGTH:
1. CROW'S FOOT ADAPTER
LENGTH:
HANDLE
CENTERLINE
Using a calculator, a compensated torque value can be calculated with either of the following formulas:
TorqueToSet = DesiredTorque
1 + (L2/L1)
OR
C1 = (L2 /L1) + 1
TorqueToSet = Desired Torque / C1

EXAMPLE: 2013 Outlander Sport Front Stabilizer Link and Strut Connection Nut
The link and strut connection nut must be torqued to 29
ft. lbs.
The stabilizer link pivot stud must be held with a hex
wrench to prevent it turning during tightening (see
illustration, right).
Because a socket cannot be used, a crow's foot is used
with a torque wrench to torque the nut (not shown).
However, if torqued to a reading of 29 ft. lbs, overtorquing occurs.
Instead, L1 and L2 (shown above) must be measured
and TorqueToSet must be calculated.
The DesiredTorque = 29 ft. lbs.
In this example, L1 = 12” and L2 = 2”
= 25 ft lb
TorqueToSet = 29
1 + (2/12)
OR
C1 = (2 /12 ) + 1 = 1.17
TorqueToSet = 29 / 1.17 = 25 ft. Lbs.
To properly torque the nut to the specified 29 ft lbs, the observed reading on the torque wrench must
be 25 ft. lb. Results may vary depending on the length of your crow's foot and torque wrench.
Note: To achieve accurate results, you must place your hand on the center of the torque wrench handle.
Also, ensure the torque wrench and crow's foot remain in line, as in the above figure.
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Technical Training Schedule
November - December, 2012
Mobile Training does not appear on these calendars. Contact your District Parts & Service Manager
for information about mobile training in your area.
East Zone - N.J. Tech Training Center
West Zone-Dallas Tech Training Center
East Zone - Atlanta Tech Training Center
California Technical Training Center
NEWS:
 The new 2013 PDI Detail and Technical quizzes (PDI13D, PDI13T) are available on
mitsubishiacademy.com. Review TSB-12-00-018 and log on to complete the quizzes.
REMINDER:
 Requirements for 2013 DiamondPro certification must be met by December 31, 2012. If you
haven't completed them yet, start making plans to attend missing classes and taking required tests
and quarterly quizzes. All 2012 quizzes (TQ0112, TQ0212, TQ0312 and TQ0412 are available now,
Don't wait until the last minute, and then try to take them all.
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The following information was recently released:
Number
Title
Vehicles
Subject
TSB-12-00-019
Recommended Lubricants
and Capacities Table-SMR
2007-12 Outlander, 2012
Lancer ES, 2011-12
Outlander Sport
Adds oil fill capacity for new
5 bolt transfer case.
TSB-12-13-004
Fuel Pump &Fuel Leveling
Valve Torque
Specifications-SMR
2004-11 Endeavor, 2004-12
Galant, 2006-12
Eclipse/Eclipse Spyder
Adds missing torque specs
for mounting fuel pump ass'y
and fuel leveling valve.
TSB-12-16-002
Alternator Heat Protector
Installation
2004-12 Galant
Advises technicians to add
heat shield when replacing
the alternator.
TSB-12-23-002
A/T Fluid Cooler Line
Removal & Installation ­
SMR
2010-12 Outlander
Updates pre-removal in­
structions with correct part
description.
TSB-12-35-002
ABS/ASC Steering Wheel
Sensor-SMR
2007­12 Outlander,
2008­11 Lancer
Evolution, 2010­12
Lancer, Lancer
Sportback, 2011­12
Outlander Sport,
2008­12 Eclipse/Eclipse
Spyder, 2010­12 Galant,
2004­11 Endeavor
Advises
steering
wheel
sensor has been changed.
Adds a caution to not rotate
the new sensor during
installation.
TSB-12-42A-003
Removal and Installation of
Front Fender ­ SMR
2013 Lancer Evolution
Adds washers to fender bolts.
TSB-12-52B-002
Occupant Classification
Sensor- SMR
2012 i-MiEV
Updates RFIS acronym to correct
definition (Rear Facing Infant
Seat).
TSB-12-54-013
Interior Light Delay Time
2012 i-MiEV
Provides correct initial setting of
30 seconds for delayed shutdown
TSB-12-54-014
DTC P0AA1, P0AA4,
P0AE2, P1A15, P1A16,
P1A17, P1A26, & P1AF2 ­
SMR
2012 i-MiEV
Revises troubleshooting proced­
ures for subject DTCs. NOTE:
TSB shows new information only.
TSB-12-55-006
HVAC Mode Door
Pop/Click Noise: 2013
Outlander Sport/RVR
2013 Outlander Sport
Provides instructions to properly
seat an HVAC vent duct clip to
eliminate a pop or click noise.
I-MiEV CMU
Reprogramming - Service
Campaign
2012 i-MiEV
Advises that all i-MiEV owners
will be contacted to bring the
vehicle to a certified i-MiEV
dealer. Provides instructions to
reprogram the CMU on all
i-MiEVs.
SC-12-002
Copyright 2012 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
The information contained in this bulletin is subject to change. For the latest version of this document, go to the Mitsubishi Dealer Link,
MEDIC, or the Mitsubishi Service Information website (www.mitsubishitechinfo.com).
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