TECH TALK 279
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Public Details for: TECH TALK 279
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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TECH TALK - VOLUME 279 MARCH/APRIL 2024 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Technical Information - Page 1 Warranty Information - Page 13 TSB/TIN/ATIN Review - Page 15 Technical Training - Page 16 News & Notes - Page 17 TECHNICAL INFORMATION WHEEL LOCKS ON FACTORY SPARE TIRE AFFECTED VEHICLES 2020-2024 MIRAGE 2020-2024 MIRAGE G4 PART INFORMATION MZ312852 – Wheel Locks Set, Chrome MZ315200 – Wheel Lugs and Lock Set, Black Mitsubishi Motors Launches Industry-First Digital Retailing Program, Connects Prequalified Shoppers to Dealer In-Store Capabilities For A Transparent and Faster Car Buying Experience. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA), has partnered with AutoFi Inc. and Santander Consumer USA to launch ClickShop 2.0, an industry-first digital solution. ClickShop 2.0 connects the car-buying journey from Mitsubishi Motors' Tier-1, and its dealer partner's Tier-3, websites directly to the Mitsubishi dealer showrooms, delivering an unparalleled and seamless shopping experience. Through ClickShop 2.0, Mitsubishi Motors will become the first U.S.based auto manufacturer to offer a personalized shop-by-payment on its manufacturer and dealerpartner websites, leveraging the prequalification capabilities of Santander Consumer USA, all through a system powered by AutoFi. Based on just a soft credit-pull, consumers can see all in-stock vehicles that meet their financing qualifications, and then confidently shop those vehicles by payment to select a car that fits their budget and needs. CONCERN When installing factory spare tire, which is on a steel wheel, do not use a wheel lock to secure the wheel. Due to the steel wheel’s thickness being less than the alloy wheel’s thickness, more of the wheel stud is exposed. If the wheel lock is installed on the steel wheel, it will bottom out and break when fully torqued. The customer and dealer need to utilize the spare factory lug nut stored in the wheel lock bag. Broken Wheel Lock Lock Spare Factory Lug Nut in Wheel Lock Bag If the wheel lock set is installed prior to dealer delivery, a Notice Label for this condition is already installed on the factory spare tire. If the wheel lock set is installed at the dealer, this Notice Label is included with the kit and must be installed on the factory spare tire. Example of Notice Label Label Application Area Area Click the image above to read more. 1 of 17 TT279 OUTLANDER SPORT KEY PROGRAMMING CONCERNS AFFECTED VEHICLES 2022 Outlander Sport CONCERN When programming a new key for the 2022 Outlander Sport be sure to check the back of the existing key for the number stamped on it. There are 2 key part numbers in the Parts manual and the new key must match the key being replaced. 2 of 17 TT279 DTC DETECTION LOGIC AFFECTED VEHICLES 2022-2024 Outlander CONCERN When inspecting a 2022 through current model Outlander for Diagnostic Trouble Codes, an All DTC check must always be performed and recorded. However, certain DTCs may be stored in both the Engine Control Module and Transmission Control Module and may not be picked up during the All DTC check. These additional DTCs are two drive cycle detection logic that may have only been detected during one drive cycle but not the second. Be sure to enter these modules individually to confirm there are no additional DTCs stored. If additional DTCs are detected, be sure to record any related freeze frame data as part of normal information gathering and documentation. AUTO CONFIGURATION SERVER ERROR AFFECTED VEHICLES 2022-2024 Outlander CONCERN After replacing a Control Unit during auto configuration, the progress bar may load to 51% - 56% and then displays a server error. This can occur for several reasons. First the Control Unit needs to be programmed before Auto Configuration can be completed. Second, the Control Unit was programmed with the incorrect part number and needs to be re-programmed with the correct part number before Auto Configuration can be completed. Outlander (DG) Control Unit programming part number list can be found on MDL > Service > Service Tech Resources > Programming Reference Table 3 of 17 TT279 FUEL/NO START CONCERNS AFFECTED VEHICLES 2022-2024 Outlander CONCERN When encountering a vehicle that will not start and has no fuel pressure, before condemning the fuel pump, first do a visual check to verify that there is sufficient fuel in the tank. In certain situations the fuel gauge may display that there is adequate fuel but upon disassembly the tech discovers that the tank is dry. Many times adding fuel results in the vehicle starting as it should, which should direct the tech to checking the level sensor, or sensors if it is AWD. This quick extra step in the diagnostic process could help prevent unnecessary fuel pump replacement and result in a more accurate repair. If a fuel level sensor is faulty, is it not necessary to replace the entire fuel pump as each sensor is available as a separate part. Tech Talk 276 has additional information regarding fuel level sensor diagnostics. 4 of 17 14 TT279 PERFORMING FORWARD COLLISION MITIGATION (FCM) CALIBRATION AFFECTED VEHICLES 2022-2024 Outlander CONCERN When performing calibration for the front camera (FCM) unit on a MY22+ Outlander, you may receive an error stating aiming incomplete with a numeric error code. Attached is a chart to help you determine what the error code is for. Most commonly the error message is due to incorrect measurements or ambient lighting, although not limited to other factors such as an aftermarket windshield or incorrect targets being used and background of the targets. To verify the windshield is OEM, you can simply look at the lower left corner and it should say AGC Automotive. The target board is required and ordered using the Mitsubishi part # “TARGETBOARD”. Below are the most common errors received and some helpful insight that would help properly diagnose them: • Error code 18 is often indication that the windshield may be aftermarket, but also can be related to the ambient lighting causing a reflection on the hood. For this we recommend putting a cover over the hood such as a fender cover to eliminate any reflections. • Error 20 is an error that will be received if the measurement input is not correct or abnormal. To ensure proper measurements are made refer to the Driver Assistance System of the service manual. • Error code 21 is also a common error we see when trying to perform the camera aiming which has been found to be related to the incorrect targets being used, as well as, possible reflection on the targets from the headlights. Another common cause for this error is the background of the targets, where it is likely the camera can not detect the difference between the white squares and the wall behind them. It is recommended to put something behind the targets such as a piece of cardboard to help with the differentiation. OEM Windshield Identification: Correct Targets: 5 of 17 TT279 PERFORMING FORWARD COLLISION MITIGATION (FCM) CALIBRATION (Continued) Error Chart: How to calculate Dh measurement: 6 of 17 TT279 REFRIGERANT LEAKS AFFECTED VEHICLES 2018-2024 Eclipse Cross CONCERN When a refrigerant leak is isolated to the seals at the A/C compressor discharge piping which connects the AC compressor to the Condenser, MMNA asks that technicians replace the seals using updated O-rings 92477W0210P and 92477W0220P. 7 of 17 TT279 GENUINE CHEMICAL PRODUCTS INFO: SUPER LONG LIFE COOLANT (All Models) Chemical Products Information: SUPER LONG LIFE COOLANT Product Information • MZ313950, MZ341016EX: SUPER LONG LIFE COOLANT 30% Pre-mixed • MZ341015EX, MZ341017EX: SUPER LONG LIFE COOLANT PREMIUM 50 Occurrence Phenomenon When you open the product bottle, you may find that the additives in the liquid may have physically separated (refer to photo). Pre-mixed: Cause This substance in the liquid is caused by the dimerization or reaction of some corrosion inhibitors. The dimers/reaction may occur when the product bottle is kept in storage, in sunlight or stored for long periods of time. Dimer/reaction is also more likely to occur after the product has been opened. The corrosion inhibitor is a necessary component for the protection of metals and rubbers. Countermeasures • There is no need to remove the substance because the amount of additives that can become dimers is low and dimers will be re-dissolved when the engine warms up. There is no effect on engine performance even without removal of dimers. • We recommend that you use this product as soon as possible after opening, and within one year from the manufacturing date. Also, by storing the product in a cool/dark location, it will help prevent dimerization. Reference: Place of Manufacturing Date • MZ341016EX, MZ341015EX, MZ341017EX: You can find the manufacturing date on the master pack and the bottle as shown below: “YYYY+MM+DD". *Regarding MZ313950, “the manufacturing lot number” is printed on the master pack and the bottle instead of “the manufacturing date”. If you need to know “the manufacturing date”, please contact: MMNA-Service Support Mailbox. 8 of 17 TT279 GENERAL INFORMATION: ELECTRIC TAILGATE OPENS UNINTENTIONALLY This article introduces the cause and confirmation method for the issue that the vehicle tailgate will open unintentionally. Affected Models Vehicles equipped Hands-free sensor (Kick motion sensor) Cause In cases such as those shown in Table 1, the Hands-free sensor may open the tailgate unintentionally. On the other hand, if the KOS (Keyless Operation System) key is far enough away from the car, the tailgate will not open unintentionally in these situations . Hands-free sensor (Kick motion sensor) Detection area If customers claim their tailgate opens unintentionally, please check following items: ✓ When this issue occurs, please check if there were any objects within the detection area of Hands-free sensor. ✓ Does the customer store the KOS key within hands-free operable range? ->Refer to ‘How to check whether KOS key is within hands-free operable area’. Table1. Example situation when hands-free sensor make incorrect reaction Charging cable movement Water drops on the rear bumper Animals pass by near the sensor Hands free sensor Movement from leaves/ branches/plants 1 Detection area How to check whether KOS key is within hands-free operable area: Leave the KOS key in the storage location: • Push the back door opener switch or • ‘Deliberately trigger the hands-free sensor’ to make sure the car doesn’t respond. 9 of 17 Back door opener switch TT279 GENERAL INFORMATION: PRINTING ALL DTC DATA TO PDF FILE (All Models) When issuing a PQR, we always request that you attach the vehicle’s ‘ALL DTC pages‘, but often we receive the PDF file with the information of each component split into separate pages as shown in the example below. This article introduces a recommended method of exporting the same information to a PDF file. Split into 2 pages Procedure: > Step 1 Click the printer icon at the bottom of the screen shown as below. Using the landscape mode allows you to export the PDF file, with the information of the components on the same page as shown below. 10 of 17 >Step 2 Click the “Print list” icon as shown below. >Step 3 Select the “Landscape” option before you export the PDF file. TT279 PRECAUTIONS: WATER INTRUSION INTO THE CONNECTOR (All Models) The engine bay of the vehicle has numerous electronic devices and sensors. Improper car washing or maintenance can lead to water entering the connectors, causing various issues: engine stall and engine start failure . To prevent these issues, be sure to take the following precautions. Precautions: 1. Do NOT splash water in the engine bay. When the underside of the vehicle is washed, please be careful to avoid water contact in the engine bay. *Even with waterproof connectors, water can enter the connector during highpressure car washing. 2. Connector protection during maintenance. Plastic tape During maintenance operations, sensors or connectors may be exposed to liquids: water or LLC. When the connector is disconnected, please protect it with waterproof material: plastic tape or plastic bag. Plastic bag Example of Issue: 4N14 - Common rail pressure sensor issue due to high-pressure car washing. Worst case scenario: Engine stall, unable to restart. Spray direction 4B1 - Crank angle sensor issue due to spilled LLC during water hose/drain plug removal. Worst case scenario: Engine cannot start. Water pipe Drain plug Crank angle sensor 11 of 17 TT279 SPARE PARTS INFORMATION: FRONT DOOR PULL HANDLE BRACKET CHANGE Due to the screw hole structure of the door pull handle bracket, strong opening/closing operations may cause the tapping screw to rotate and loosen, resulting a loose door handle with noise. To prevent this phenomenon from occurring, changes were made to the Bracket on the front left/right doors and specified the tightening torque as shown below. For the tightening torque, the Online Service Manual has been updated, or you may refer to TSB-23-52-001 issued in September 2023. AFFECTED MODELS 2023-2024 OUTLANDER PLUG-IN HYBRID (GN0W) 2022-2024 OUTLANDER (GM0W) Change made to the workshop manual: Part change made to the bracket: New specified torque: Screw hole Thickness OLD 1.0mm NEW 1.2mm Part Name Old Part Number BRACKET, FR DOOR PULL HANDLE 7222B632 12 of 17 New Part Number 7221AW000P TT279 WARRANTY INFORMATION FORWARD DISTANCE WARNING SENSOR & BRACKET AFFECED VEHICLES 2022-2024 Outlander LABOR OPERATION 54835710 PART NUMBERS 8639A329 8638A522 CONCERN The MMNA Warranty Department has noticed a recent rise in claims for the Forward Distance Sensor Bracket on the 2022 and newer Outlander. This bracket is located directly behind the bumper fascia and serves as the mount for the Forward Distance Warning Sensor. When this bracket is installed, it is secured in a way that will maintain position for the life of the vehicle and will not fail, fatigue, and/or experience misalignment of the sensor without outside influence such as impact to the front bumper. This damage is not a warrantable condition. When diagnosing the vehicle, shine a light down beside the hood latch to the location of the bracket making sure to view each side thoroughly. Compare those findings to that of a vehicle known to be in proper working order. In addition, check the vehicle thoroughly for evidence of front impact damage, including but not limited to, damage to the paint, dents, body misalignment, etc. Lower impact damage may not be easily identifiable with damage to the fascia thus the need to thoroughly examine the bracket itself as shown in the images below. It’s important to explain to the customer the reason for this being a non-warrantable condition for their awareness. Should the Dealer and/or the DPSM feel that this is a loyal Mitsubishi customer and would like to offer goodwill, contact your DPSM, and submit a claim by placing the claim in PWA-Hold for final approval adhering to Goodwill Policy for review. 13 of 17 TT279 FORWARD DISTANCE WARNING SENSOR & BRACKET (Continued) 14 of 17 TT279 TSB/TIN/ATIN REVIEW Since Tech Talk 278, the following bulletins have been published: 15 of 17 TT279 TECHNICAL TRAINING COURSE SCHEDULE Atlanta Technical Training Center - Southeast Region 801 Interstate West Parkway, Lithia Spring, GA 30122 (770) 732-3000 Airport: Atlanta (ATL) March '24 Monday Tuesday 26 Wednesday 27 April '24 Thursday Friday 28 29 Monday Tuesday 1 Wednesday 1 MED4 4 5 6 CC1 11 7 CC1 12 CES 13 19 21 EECS 26 EECS 27 4 EL1 5 EL1 8 8 9 10 11 15 15 16 17 18 12 CES 14 20 EECS 25 Friday 3 STV4 PHEVG2TT 18 Thursday 2 22 22 29 29 EECS 28 PHEVG2TT 23 EECS PHEVG2TT 24 EECS 25 EECS 30 19 PHEVG2TT 26 EECS 1 2 3 New Jersey Technical Training Center - Northeast Region 516 Heron Drive, Swedesboro NJ 08085 (856) 467-7100 Airport: Philadelphia (PHL) March '24 Monday Tuesday 26 MED4 4 Thursday 28 STV4 5 MED4 11 April '24 Wednesday 27 EL1 6 STV4 12 CES Friday 29 EL1 19 20 25 26 27 PHEVG2TT Friday 4 5 8 8 9 10 11 12 ADAS 15 21 ADAS 15 ER1 16 MED4 22 22 29 29 PHEVG2TT 28 PHEVG2TT Thursday 3 CC1 PHEVG2TT PHEVG2TT Wednesday 2 EL1 14 CC1 18 Tuesday 1 EL1 7 13 CES Monday 1 23 CES PHEVG2TT ER1 17 STV4 24 CES 30 19 EL1 25 CC1 1 26 CC1 2 PHEVG2TT 16 of 17 ER1 18 EL1 3 PHEVG2TT TT279 NEWS & NOTES 17 of 17 TT279