TSB-12-54-015

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Technical Service Bulletin
SUBJECT:
DRIVER’S CENTRAL DOOR LOCK SWITCH
ROCKER BUTTON REPLACEMENT
No:
TSB−12−54−015
DATE:
November, 2012
MODEL:
See below
CIRCULATE TO:
[ ] GENERAL MANAGER
[ X ] PARTS MANAGER
[ X ] TECHNICIAN
[ X ] SERVICE ADVISOR
[ X ] SERVICE MANAGER
[ X ] WARRANTY PROCESSOR
[ ] SALES MANAGER
PURPOSE
The driver’s side central door lock switch rocker button is now available through spare parts. It is no longer
necessary to replace the entire switch assembly for a broken switch rocker button. This TSB provides the
part number and instructions for installation of a new driver’s central door lock switch rocker button.
NOTE: This procedure CANNOT be used on the passenger’s side central door lock switch.
P/N
8608A259
AFFECTED VEHICLES
2007−2012
2007−2012
2007−2011
2007−2012
Eclipse
Eclipse Spyder
Endeavor
Galant
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Record the customer’s radio presets on the repair
order.
Rocker button
Pivot boss
2. Remove the negative (—) battery cable.
3. Follow service manual instructions to remove the
power window/central door lock switch assembly
(driver’s side) from the inner door panel.
4. Use a small, flat blade screwdriver to pry the retaining
tabs outward and off the pivot bosses, and remove the
broken rocker button.
Broken retaining tab
!! IMPORTANT !!
Take special care to prevent damage to the pivot
bosses.
Continued
Copyright 2012, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
(3880)
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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5. Ensure the plunger inside the switch is undamaged
and free of foreign material and debris.
Plunger
Switch slide
Outline
6. Look inside the switch assembly. Ensure the switch
slide is in the correct position. It should be aligned with
the outline around the slide switch assembly.
!! IMPORTANT !!
Incorrect switch slide position during assembly will
affect door lock switch function.
Board shown removed from switch
assembly for photographic purposes.
7. Ensure the “U”−shaped cut out on the bottom of the
new rocker button’s shaft engages the slider switch.
Board shown removed from switch
assembly for photographic purposes.
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8. Press the new button rocker onto the switch assembly
and ensure both tabs completely engage the pivot
bosses.
9. Reconnect the door switch assembly to the door
harness and reconnect the negative (—) cable.
Rocker button
10. Test door lock, window, and window lock functions. If
the door locks do not function properly, remove the
rocker button and check the position of the switch
slide.
11. Disconnect the switch assembly and negative (—)
cable.
Pivot boss
12. Reinstall the switch assembly to the inner door panel.
Retaining tab
13. Reconnect the switch assembly and reinstall the inner
door panel.
14. Reconnect the negative (—) battery cable.
15. Recheck door lock, window, and window lock
functions.
16. Reset the clock and restore the customer’s audio
presets.
PARTS INFORMATION
Use only the Genuine Mitsubishi Parts listed below.
Part Number
Description
8608A259
Button, Power Door Lock
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.
!! IMPORTANT !!
Claims submitted for a switch assembly that could have been repaired using a rocker switch button are
subject to chargeback.
Replace Driver’s Central Door Lock Button
Nature Code: 91D
Cause Code: 100
Labor Operation No. 428201 95
Time Allowance: 0.4 hr.
Warranty Coverage: Basic Warranty. See Superscreen for individual vehicle coverage.