TIN1552B001

* * TECHNICAL INFORMATION NOTICE * *
DATE:
September 23, 2015
TO:
Mitsubishi Motors US & Puerto Rico Dealer Parts and Service Managers
RE:
Driver’s Seat Slide Sensor Wiring Harness Damage Under Driver’s Seat
TIN NO.
TIN-15-52B-001
AFFECTED VEHICLES: 2013 - 2015 Outlander Sport
PURPOSE
MMNA has identified warranty claims for SRS DTCs B1558 “OCM DTC Present” and B1556 “Driver’s
Seat Slide Sensor Malfunction” with OCM DTC B1B8D “Driver’s Seat Slide Sensor Open Circuit.”
Additional OCM DTCs that may also be present are: B1B8C “Driver's Seat Slide Sensor Circuit
Performance,” and B1B8E “Driver's Seat Slide Sensor Short Circuit.”
During diagnosis for this condition, dealers should check for damage to the driver’s seat slide position
sensor harness. If a damaged harness is found, DO NOT replace the front seat adjustor or SRS ECU
for this condition. Please have the Technician working on the vehicle create a Techline case & call
Techline (1-800-446-6064). Techline will then discuss the condition and arrange for a replacement
harness to be sent to the dealer as appropriate.
NOTE: In MUT-III, the DTC B1556 (in SRS ECU) currently has the description “PS.seat position SW
fail.” B1556 represents an issue with the driver’s seat.
Suspected Area of Damage
View from under Driver’s Seat
Close-up View of Damaged Harness
Additionally, wiring for the seat belt buckle switch, heated seat, and power seat motor (if equipped)
are found in the same under-seat location as the harness for the driver’s seat slide sensor.
MMNA has identified claims for inoperative function or DTCs for the seat belt buckle switch (SRS DTC
B1527 [Open], or B1528 [Short]), heated seat, and power seat motor that could also be related to
wiring concerns under the driver’s seat area. These components are not serviced with the front seat
adjustor and are available separately as identified in CAPS. Please inspect these harnesses if
inoperative functions or DTCs exist for the driver’s seat belt buckle switch, heated seat, and/or
power seat.
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