TECH TALK 270

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TECH TALK - VOLUME 270
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION - Page 1
TAKATA RECALL STATS - Page 7
TECHNICAL TRAINING - Page 8
QUOTES - Page 10
TSB/TIN/ATIN REVIEW - Page 11
NEWS & NOTES - Page 12
UPCOMING DATES TO
September - October 2022
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Rattle Noise from 2nd Row Seat Back Latch -Outlander &
Outlander PHEV
REMEMBER:
Boss's Day - Oct 17
Halloween - Oct 31
Thanksgiving - Nov 24
Nov 6th: remember to set
your clocks back 1 hour.
When you hear a rattle noise from
2nd row seat back of the 5 seat
Outlander or Outlander PHEV, there
might be a free play of seat back
latch. In this case, the symptom can
be improved by following the
procedure below.
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Rattle Noise from 2nd Row Seat Back Latch -Outlander & Outlander PHEV (Continued)
Step 3. If the cam does not drop into the correct position, push the cam to direction (b)
using your finger until the cam fully drops.
Finger
Finger
Pushing
direction (b)
Push the cam down with your finger
Cam fully drops
Step 4. Unlock the seat lever on the seat shoulder.
After repeating Step 1~4 approximately 10 times, check to confirm that the cam drops into the
correct position by conducting Step 1 for each side of seat back latch.
When you return the seat to its initial position after finishing this procedure, do not forget to
unlock the seat lever on the seat shoulder.
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Guideline for Inspection of Shock Absorber Oil Leak Complaint - All Models
Shock absorber oil leak is a known issue in some markets. However, during the
investigation of returned parts, it was found that approximately one third of all returned
shock absorbers showed no functional defects. This fact shows that a good number of
healthy shock absorbers are mistakenly replaced under warranty due to the lack of clear
judgment criteria for the oil leak. This article introduces the criteria judgment of oil leakage
from a shock absorber.
Inspection Guideline:
The diagnostic flowchart (below) along with guidelines will help to perform a proper shock
absorber oil leak judgment. When inspecting the shock absorbers, follow the flowchart
below, and determine the level of severity according to the visible oil adhesion. (See next
page for the guideline of level 1, 2, 3 of oil leak severity)
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Guideline for Inspection of Shock Absorber Oil Leak Complaint - All Models (Continued)
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Inspection Method and Standard for Wheel Cylinder (Drum Brakes) Leakage
This article introduces the inspection method and standard for wheel cylinder
leakage.
Affected Models: Vehicles fitted with drum brakes (leading/trailing brake).
Inspection Method
 After wiping off any oil/fluid around the wheel cylinder, re-assemble the drum brake.
 Next, depress the brake pedal 5 times with 50kgf (kilograms of force)/110.23 pound-force) while
idling.
 Finally, remove the drum brake again and check for the presence of oil/fluid around the wheel
cylinder using the below Inspection Standard.

1. The normal condition is that the wheel
cylinder should be “dry” and without leaks.
• Rubber Boots should be dry.
• However, in some cases there may be a
presence of rust preventing grease around
the mating surface between the boots and
the wheel cylinder.
There may be bleeding of the
rust prevention grease.
2. The wheel cylinder has leaked and needs
to replaced.
• In this case brake fluid will be present, the
boots and/or wheel cylinder will be wet.
• In some cases the boots may even detach
from the wheel cylinder due to brake fluid
leakage.
Fluid leaks and
boots may
detach.
Drops of fluid will be present.

- When you flip the boots, there may be rust-preventing grease inside, this is normal and not a
leak.
- If the brake fluid is leaking, there will be a large amount and the grease may also flow.
- Please refer to the maintenance manual together with this inspection procedure and replace
as required.
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Data List Reference Table as a Diagnostic Tool - All Models
It can be difficult to diagnose some concerns when DTCs are not present, or when the
diagnostic steps in the service manual for a given DTC hasn’t led to a diagnostic conclusion.
The ECU data lists available in MUT 3 SE can be a valuable tool in diagnosing those concerns.
The Service Manual provides Data List Reference Tables for most ECUs which can be used
for comparison against the live data viewed with MUT 3 SE. Any values that fall outside of
parameters given in the Data List Reference Tables in the service manual should be
investigated by the technician. A like equipped known good vehicle in a like environment
under the same operating conditions can also be used for comparison against the data seen
on an incident vehicle. The lists in the Service Manual provides the Item Number (as seen on
the scan tool), the Check Item (the name of the item), the Check Condition (required
operation to perform a check), and the Normal Condition (the status for the item seen on
the scan tool). Comparing the ECU Data List on the Scan Tool against the Data List Reference
Table in the Service Manual, or a known good vehicle, is perhaps one of the most useful and
under-utilized diagnostic tools in our industry.
Reminder During Engine Replacement - Eclipse Cross (Group 13 FUEL)
When replacing an engine in an Eclipse Cross with the high pressure fuel pump, be sure to
move the tappet to the new engine when swapping parts from the old engine, if not
removed from the old engine, the tech will get a P0087 low fuel pressure code. See
attached photo.
11. Fuel pump (high pressure) tappet
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TAKATA RECALL KEY STATISTICS
TOP TWO DEALERS FOR TAKATA RECALL COMPLETION:
SUNSET MITSUBISHI
and
WEST HOUSTON MITSUBISHI
CONGRATULATIONS!
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Note: Green = Virtual Course / White = Face to Face Instructor Led Training
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QUOTES
MMNA WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU
If you have technical information or an idea to share, please let us know. Send an email to:
[email protected]. Be sure to include: Your name, title, and dealer name.
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TSB/TIN/ATIN REVIEW
Since Tech Talk 269, the
following bulletins have been
published:
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NEWS & NOTES
History of Daylight Savings
Time
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What's New for 2023: click the
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As people evolve, so does technology to fit their needs. It’s what’s
led Mitsubishi Motors to stand for innovative change for over 40
years in North America. Inspired to look beyond the obvious, we
create technology that breaks new ground to keep us all moving
forward, so you can be ready for the road ahead. Want to learn
more about where we’ve been? Click the image above.
On the first Sunday in
November millions of
Americans turn their clocks
back 1 hour to mark the end
of Daylight Savings Time
(DST), an annual practice
that has its roots in
transportation. Despite
DST’s more than 50 years of
nearly uniform observance
since 1966, 29 states
introduced legislation
between 2015 and 2019 to
abolish the twice-yearly
switching of clocks. In May
2019, for example,
Tennessee and
Washington’s governors
signed bills to extend DST
year round. Several states
in New England made
similar proposals with one
additional condition: they
will only change to yearround DST if their
neighboring states do the
same, thereby avoiding the
economic and
transportation
repercussions of
neighboring states having
different local times. The
authority to change DST,
however, ultimately lies
with the Department of
Transportation, a power it
has held since its
foundation in 1966.
Learn more at: https://www.bts.gov/
geospatial/daylight-savings-time