TECH TALK 275
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Tech talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
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Models from 2023
2023 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT |
TECH TALK - VOLUME 275 July - August 2023 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Technical Information- Page 1 TSB/TIN/ATIN Review - Page 11 Technical Training- Page 12 Warranty Information - Page 13 Behind The Scenes - Page 13 News & Notes - Page 14 WHAT'S NEW FOR 2024: Every 2024 model-year Mitsubishi Motors vehicle will include two years of limited maintenance. 2024 Outlander and Outlander Plug-in Hybrid to offer Platinum Editions. Refreshed Outlander SEL Black Edition introduces blacked-out exterior and interior trim, including black dynamic shield, window trim, roof rails, and semi-aniline leather seating. SEL Black Edition will be offered on Outlander Plug-in Hybrid for the first time. TECHNICAL INFORMATION Accessory Fitment When replacing and reinstalling the accessory mud flap onto vehicle, the parts may appear improperly installed (angled appearance). • MZ531481EX RALLIART Mud Flaps Affected Vehicles: 2023 Outlander Sport RALLIART To address possible poor fitment appearance of the accessory mud flaps, please follow these instructions: 1. Review the accessory installation instructions: Double-check that you have correctly followed the accessory installation instructions provided for the accessory mud flaps. Ensure that you have installed all necessary components and fasteners in the designated positions. 2. Verify the alignment: Check that all mud flaps are properly aligned with the corresponding mounting points on the vehicle. Ensure the mud flap bottom edge is parallel to the ground (see installation image note below). Honoring off-road heritage, MMNA debuts Trail Edition for Outlander Sport. 3. Confirm the attachment points: Make sure that the mud flaps securely attached to the vehicle. Check all fasteners, such as screws or clips, to ensure its tightly fastened. 4. Inspect for damage: Carefully examine the mud flaps for any signs of damage, such as cracks, breaks, or deformities. If any damage is present, it may affect the fitment and require replacement or repair. Click the image to read the full "What's New for 2024" article. 5. Compare with reference images: Please review the reference images or diagrams provided in the installation instructions. Compare installed mud flaps with the reference images to ensure they match in terms of position, alignment, and appearance. 1 of 14 TT275 Accessory Fitment (Continued) Reference Images: The mud flap image below is parallel to ground per instructions. (If the mud flaps are viewed from different viewpoints, it may appear angled) The mud flap image below is parallel to ground per instructions. By design the inner mud flap positioned is several millimeters inward compared to outer. 2 of 14 The mud flap image below is parallel to ground per instructions. Due to inner mud flap positioned inward it gives a false appearance that the mud flaps are not parallel to ground. TT275 Key Reminder Displayed Incorrectly Affected Vehicles: All Models without OSS/FAST key This article updates information previously given in Tech Talk Volume 218 published in August of 2018. If a customer reports that the key reminder is displayed on the meter when the key is not in the ignition, or if the customer reports that RKE is inoperative and the reminder is found to be on when the key is not in the ignition, the ignition switch may be at fault. A ground is supplied to the ETACS by the key reminder switch when the key is not in the ignition, and when the key is in the ignition there’s an open in the circuit. Correct operation can be verified by testing resistance to ground first at the ETACS, then at the ignition switch on the appropriate terminal, with the key inserted and not inserted in the lock cylinder. By removing the ignition lock cylinder when possible, lift pin malfunction can be be confirmed. If lift pin malfunction is confirmed, replace only the lock cylinder rather than the ignition switch assembly. When replacing the ignition lock cylinder, door lock cylinders may need to be replaced as well for parity and a lock set may be available. SC-23-001 Engine ECU Reprogramming for MIL-Illumination Affected Vehicles: 2022-2023 Outlander with AWD Recently SC-23-001 was released to address fault codes relating to the Active Grille Shutter and the Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor. The Service Campaign Bulletin states in multiple locations that it is not necessary to replace the Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor (MQ719744). If any of the below fault codes are stored, please disregard, and move forward with the ECM reprogramming operation. 3 of 14 TT275 Air Conditioning (A/C) System Intermittent or Inoperable Affected Vehicles: 2022-2023 Outlander As we all know summer is here and in full swing. Some customers of Outlanders may report that upon deceleration or extended idle times they experience temperature fluctuation from the A/C system. Additionally, customers are also reporting the A/C ECU defaults AC to 75 degrees on the control panel. The A/C may also become temporarily inoperative. Since the A/C can often be a complicated system to properly diagnose especially with intermittent issues, below are some tips on how to help diagnose A/C with the gauges on your R1234YF machine. BE SURE TO EVACUATE AND RECHARGE SYSTEM TO CONFIRM PROPER FREON LEVEL (.550KG). ALSO BE SURE TO GET MACHINE PRINT OUT FOR WARRANTY CLAIM. Additionally, if you are experiencing A/C issues be sure to verify the engine cooling fans are operating as designed, with the MUT 3-SE the technician has the ability to command the duty cycle of the cooling fans in ACTUATOR tests. This test will ensure the cooling fans are operating properly in all conditions. Below are examples of A/C noise symptom diagnosis to help you better understand mechanical failures of an A/C system: 4 of 14 TT275 Air Conditioning System Intermittent or Inoperable (Continued) For further diagnosis results and actions to be taken please refer to the Heater & Air Conditioning System of the Service Manual. Furthermore, if you or the customer are still experiencing cooling issues, please start a Tech-line case with the following information: current gauge readings, A/C printout, a proper All DTCs list, and results of the diagnosis steps taken. No Start after 12V Battery Dies Affected Vehicles: 2023 Outlander Plug-in Hybrid If the 12-volt battery drains all the way down or gets weak from not being driven, the car may not be able to be put into ready mode. The technician may find that communication with multiple systems is not available. If the technician scans the vehicle and finds code U3D01-06 in the PHEV ECU Logical Block - Algorithm Based Failure, the technician will need to log into the PHEV ECU and from the special function page perform a Compulsion Boot Test Request see below: The same thing can happen in the engine ECU, if the 12volt battery gets low or drains. Code U3EFF-06 Algorithm based failures will show up in Engine ECU. In this case the technician may have to manually input the VIN and the chassis id. The technician will need to log into the Engine ECU and from the special function page perform a Compulsion Boot Test Request see below: After both conditions the technician will need to scan and erase all DTC(s). 5 of 14 TT275 FRONT BRAKE NOISE Affected Vehicles: All If a customer complains of noise from the front when braking, moving at parking lot speeds, turning in reverse, etc. the issue could be caused from brake hardware contacting the rotor resulting in vibration and noise. During your visual inspection, you may also notice light scratching on the rotor surface which you should be able to rectify by resurfacing. See the example in the photo below. 6 of 14 TT275 Guide for Using the Evaporator Cleaner If MITSUBISHI Genuine Evaporator Cleaner (MZ100950EX) is used while the blower motor is disassembled, the cleaning fluid may enter the inside of the motor and cause abnormal noise when the air conditioner operates. Blower Motor The evaporator cleaner should be used with the blower motor assembled on the vehicle and the "Air Flow Volume" set to "ON". Affected Models All Models Cleaning Fluid Excerpts from the Instruction Manual 7 of 14 TT275 Avoid Using Household Chlorine Bleach When Cleaning Vehicles Affected Models All Models Avoid using household chlorine bleach(*) or alcohol of concentration of 60% or higher of cleaning of vehicles since it may cause the discoloration, erosion, and/or corrosion of vehicles parts. You should advise customers to use a neutral household detergent when cleaning their vehicle. *Chlorine bleach: Contains hypochlorous acid disinfectant. Sample Photos of Discoloration, Erosion, and/or Corrosion of Parts When using alcohol for disinfection purposes take the following precautions: - Wipe with a soft towel moistened with alcohol then wipe completely with a dry towel. - Leaving moistened towels on surfaces may cause discoloration or lead to discoloration. - There is a risk of fire from alcohol, so be careful when using. 8 of 14 TT275 How to Install the Rear End Harness The installation method of the ground terminal of the Rear End Harness differs depending on the production date of the vehicle. When replacing the Rear End Harness due to a body repair and so on, you should perform the following procedure to install the ground terminal. This procedure does not apply if the Rear End Harness is not originally installed on the vehicle. Affected Models Eclipse Cross 23MY PNC: 83131 HARNESS,RR END 1. Check the presence and location of the ground terminal of the Rear End Harness. If the pattern is 1 or 2, go to the next page. If the pattern is 3, replace the Rear End Harness refer to the workshop manual. *The workshop manual will be revised Pattern 1. Without ground terminal in late-June, 2023. (Approx. production date: 13th Feb, 2023) Keyless Operation Buzzer Pattern 2. Ground terminal on the KOB bracket (Approx. production date: 13th Feb, 2023 3th Apr. 2023) Pattern 3. Ground terminal on the body panel (Approx. production date: 3th Apr, 2023 ) TT275 9 of 14 How to Install the Rear End Harness (Continued) 2. Bend the tip of the ground terminal of the new Rear End Harness to prevent interference with the body. Do not cut the ground terminal because the cut surface will rust. Before After Approx. 5mm Do not bend this area 3. Remove the Keyless Operation Buzzer. Using a thread tap (Size: M6×1.0), peel off the paint on the screw thread of the KOB mounting nut. KOB mounting nut 4. Install the ground terminal on the KOB bracket per photo below. (Tightening Torque: 7~11N・m) 10 of 14 TT275 TSB/TIN/ATIN REVIEW Since Tech Talk 274, the following bulletins have been published: 11 of 14 TT275 TECHNICAL TRAINING COURSE SCHEDULE Note: Green = Virtual Course / White = Face to Face Instructor Led Training 12 of 14 TT275 WARRANTY Claim Submissions Friendly reminders for claim submissions: • When there is a part(s) replacement, No Failed Part (NFP) should not be entered on the claim. • Marking fluids as the primary part is not valid. Please be sure to check the proper primary part is marked before finishing your claim submission. BEHIND THE SCENES Our Behind the Scenes Spotlight is on Jason Devine, Techline Specialist who shared: I have been in the automotive business for about 13 years, but it has been in my blood since day 1. Growing up, I always loved being hands on, my grandfather owned and operated his automotive shop for 45 years which is where the passion started. Every day after school, I’d take the bus to his shop and spend as much time as I could there. After high school, I attended technical school and became ASE certified in Heavy Duty Truck & Bus. I spoke with a few diesel shops and didn’t see my future being there, my heart was in automotive. I began my career in a general automotive repair shop, where I gained knowledge on everything from small engine to heavy equipment. I eventually moved on and became a technician at a Mitsubishi dealer, started as a repair tech, quickly moving my way up to shop foreman and being fully Mitsubishi Diamond Certified. After many years of being in the shop and hands on, I was given the opportunity to become a part of the MMNA team and decided it couldn’t be passed up. I wanted to spend more time with my family as I have two young kids that are ages 2 & 5. I can’t wait to be able to spend more time with them and show them some of my hobbies. I have lived in Florida all my life but am packing up for new adventures in Tennessee and I can’t wait to see what’s next. My favorite hobbies are hunting, fishing, twisting wrenches and being knees to the breeze. One of my favorite quotes is “we only regret the rides we didn’t take” which is why I couldn’t pass up this opportunity to make a change for me and my family. 13 of 14 TT275 NEWS & NOTES Mitsubishi Motors’ Dealer Facility Program Reaches Milestone, 100th Updated “Visual Identity” Store Opens Outside Tampa, Florida June 22, 2023 — FRANKLIN, Tenn. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today announced Florida-based Jacobs Mitsubishi - Wesley Chapel is the 100th dealership to complete construction and open for business as part of the brand's global Visual Identity Program. Introduced in 2019, the program was designed to create a world-class customer experience through a premium Mitsubishi Motors retail environment. Importantly, and after four years of execution, the program has delivered upon its mission to enhance customer experience as well as dealer performance. In fact, data shows that these reimagined stores' customer satisfaction scores are consistently and significantly higher, as well as allowing the facility to average nearly 17% higher monthly net profit than their non-VI counterparts. The Visual Identity Program also contributed to MMNA's success in the most recent J.D. Power Customer Service Index (CSI) rankings, in which MMNA took top honors in the mass-market segment for the first time in the 43-year history of the study, scoring the highest among 18 mass-market brands and achieving a 30-point year-over-year improvement, the greatest among all competitors. "When Mitsubishi Motors established the standards for our Visual Identity Program, we put customer preferences and expectations for shopping, purchase, and ownership experience above everything else," said Mark Chaffin, MMNA President and CEO. "Our dealer partners' commitment to the swift completion of renovations and to providing the best experience for customers is already proving impactful on customer satisfaction, sales and profitability. As the 100th Visual Identity facility in our dealer partner network, Jacobs Mitsubishi - Wesley Chapel is joining dozens of others that are paving the way to a bright future for their businesses and all of Mitsubishi Motors." Across MMNA's U.S. network of nearly 330 dealerships, more than three-quarters have enrolled in the Visual Identity program. Average dealer investment to bring facilities up to program standards is in the low-six figures. Jacobs Mitsubishi - Wesley Chapel, which was built from the ground up as a brand-new green-field facility, went well beyond the average commitment, with an investment of more than $11 million including land acquisition and facility construction. "Anyone who has paid attention to the Mitsubishi brand knows they are in the midst of a renaissance," said Daniel Jacobs, President of Jacobs Mitsubishi - Wesley Chapel, who also owns a Mitsubishi dealership in New Port Richey, Florida. "We wanted our new retail space to be something we were proud of and a fitting showcase for our awardwinning vehicles, like the Outlander and Outlander Plug-in Hybrid. We wanted our store to be the best in the country and believe we accomplished just that. If you build it, they will come, and our new state-of-the-art facility combined with our talented vehicle line-up will attract new customers to our showroom and keep them in the family for years to come." MMNA Visual Identity Program dealerships are intended to be open, inviting, and welcoming to ensure the highest quality of interactions throughout a customer's vehicle ownership journey – from purchase to service to trade-in and repurchase. The main color palette is cool and muted, with black, grey, and red accents supporting Mitsubishi Motors' brand colors. 14 of 14 TT275