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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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2016 MITSUBISHI LANCER
Service bulletins
60 bulletinsTechnical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.
TSB-24-23-004
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin provides corrections to the description of special tools used to install the oil seal within the Automatic Transaxle sections of the applicable Service Manuals.
TSB-20-23-001RV4
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to diagnose and test drive vehicles exhibiting a shudder or surge condition possibly caused by poor reaction of the hydraulic pressure circuit.
TSB-20-23-001REV
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to diagnose and test drive vehicles exhibiting a shudder or surge condition possibly caused by poor reaction of the hydraulic pressure circuit.
TSB-24-23-001
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin provides the procedure for diagnostic trouble code and on-vehicle service for belt & pulley assembly on certain CVT models.
DEALER LETTER
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
TSB-23-00-001
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or 100 lbs.
TSB-23-00-004
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
TSB-23-23-004
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Technical Service Bulletin provides service manual corrections to the CVT maintenance procedure.
TIN-23-66-001
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers and parts managers about possible causes after a customer complains that the engine will not start while using the remote start system.
TSB-11-66-001REV
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Technical Service Bulletin contains technical information and troubleshooting for the accessory Remote Engine Start system for affected vehicles.
TSB-23-11-001
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This TSB provides revisions to the Removal and Installation procedures for the rocker cover due to changes in the quantity of mounting bolts for vehicles equipped with 4B1 series engine. (Service Manual Revision)
TSB-23-23-001
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This TSB provides the addition of Diagnostic Procedure for CVT Belt Check for vehicles equipped with CVT type F1CJC and W1CJC. (Service Manual Revision)
TSB-22-54-003
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.
TSB-22-23-001REV
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers directing them to diagnose and test drive customer vehicles with F1CJC/W1CJC (CVT-8) transmissions that may exhibit a shudder or surge condition possibly caused by a poor reaction of the hydraulic pressure circuit.
TIN-21-00-004
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers informing them Owner Manuals (OM) are now available electronically beginning with Model Year 2015.
TIN-21-13-001
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Technical Information Notice provides additional instructions to dealers when replacing the Valve Cover Gasket due to a customer concern of oil leaking.
TSB-20-14-002
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This TSB instructs dealers a condition where the coolant temperature warning light illuminates and a coolant leak is found at the hose connection and to replace the old hose clamp with a countermeasure clamp and to replace the old water hose with a new water hose.
TT-20-00-002
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
TIN-20-00-007REV
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Technical Information Notice revises TIN-20-00-007 informing dealers TK Services has confirmed that pickup service has resumed for dealerships and customer facilities.
TSB-20-23-001
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Certain vehicles with F1CJC/W1CJC (CVT-8) transmissions may exhibit a shudder or surge condition possibly caused by poor reaction of the hydraulic pressure circuit. With continued driving under these conditions, the CVT belt may slip repeatedly when accelerating, and abrasion powder may enter the hydraulic pressure circuit, causing a warning light to turn on. This TSB instructs dealers to diagnose and test drive vehicles exhibiting this condition. *This TSB may also apply to later model years with F1CJC/W1CJC (CVT-8) transmissions.
TSB-20-52B-001
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This TSB updates the Interior and Supplemental Restraint System sections of the affected Service Manuals to update the Side Airbag Replacement Procedure. These changes are being made because the Side Airbag Module is now available as a single unit.
TSB-20-31-001
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin advises that tire chains are NOT approved for use on any 2016 - 2020 Mitsubishi vehicle.
TT253
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TSB-19-00-008
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
TSB1923005
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Automatic Transaxle section of the affected Service Manuals, to correct the torque converter pressure in the standard hydraulic pressure table.
TSB1927002
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Rear Axle section of the affected Service Manuals, to correct the quantity of rear differential gear oil used.
TSB-19-13-003
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. The bulletin instructs dealers to confirm a list of specific Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) if vehicle experiences the following symptoms in cold weather: the check engine light illuminating with a limited vehicle speed (failsafe mode), or the engine does not restart after driving a short distance and stopping the engine for a few minutes. Once symptoms and DTCs are confirmed, dealers should replace the following relays with anti- freezing types: ETV, A/T (CVT), injector, and starter. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-13-003, issued December, 2018, to add Eclipse Cross, applicable Canadian models, and countermeasure dates.
TSB-19-25-001
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Propeller Shaft section of the affect Service Manuals, to correct the propeller shaft assembly removal procedure.
TSB-19-54-010
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Technical Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin provides dealers with a basic description of the hands-free systems used in Mitsubishi built vehicles. The bulletin covers components and operation, system layouts showing the differences in Japan built and U.S. built vehicles, diagnostic flow charts, a list of commonly used acronyms and terms, and part numbers. The bulletin also provides a comprehensive Hands-free/FUSE Information Sheet to guide the service writer in getting complete and accurate details from the customer. With this information, dealer personnel can answer questions and conduct an efficient diagnosis to resolve customer concerns as quickly as possible.
TSB1942B003
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Body section of the affected Service Manuals to update diagnostics for ETACS-ECU CAN timeout with DTC U0141.
TSB1952B005
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) section of the affected Service Manuals to update diagnostics for ETACS-ECU CAN timeout diagnostics with DTC U0141.
TSB1954008
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Chassis Electrical section of the affected Service Manuals to update diagnostics for ETACS-ECU CAN timeout diagnostics with DTC U0141.
TSB-19-37-002
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers. The bulletin updates the Steering section of the affected Service Manuals to update the lubricant sealant, special tools, and procedures used in replacement of the Tie Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover, which are now serviceable parts, for vehicles with electric power steering.
TSB-19-42B-001
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers. This bulletin instructs dealers how to re-register vehicle keys for affected vehicles. Affected vehicles may experience a condition of the door(s) inability to be locked or unlocked using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) function. Dealers are instructed to re- register the ley using "Customer Key Programming" procedure in the Owner's Manual. This bulletin also provides Summary Table for Function Customization & Key Programming.
TSB-18-16-001
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers. The bulletin updates the Engine Electrical section of the affected Service Manuals to correct the tightening torque for the generator assembly removal and installation.
TSB-18-37-001
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers. The bulletin updates the Power Steering section of the affected Service Manuals to correct the tightening torque for the power steering gear box, power steering control unit (EPS-ECU), steering shaft, power steering oil pump assembly and the power steering hoses.
TSB-18-51-001
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers. The bulletin updates the Exterior section of the affected Service Manuals to correct the tightening torque for the front bumper assembly and radiator grille, under cover and floor console assembly.
TSB-18-52A-002
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers. The bulletin updates the Interior section of the affected Service Manuals to correct the tightening torque for the floor console assembly.
TSB-18-13-003
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. The bulletin instructs dealers to confirm a list of specific Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) if vehicle experiences the following symptoms in cold weather: the check engine light illuminating with a limited vehicle speed (failsafe mode), or the engine does not restart after driving a short distance and stopping the engine for a few minutes. Once symptoms and DTCs are confirmed, dealers should replace the following relays with anti- freezing types: ETV, A/T (CVT), injector, and starter.
TSB-18-54-002
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. It provides dealers instructions for resolving customer's report that Bluetooth pairing code given by the Hands Free Link system does not work for certain smartphone models, namely, Samsung Galaxy and Sony Xperia. For these smartphone models, the pairing code for Bluetooth connection must be set to a fixed code of ?0000.? This TSB instructs dealers how to register these smartphones using the pairing code ?0000.?
TSB-18-54-003
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. It provides dealers instructions for reprogramming the ETACS ECU with updated software to resolve the issue on certain vehicles experiencing dome light flickering when the vehicle's doors are opened or dome light is switched to "ON."
TSB-18-52A-001
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. Customers may report the front seat belt fraying as a result of being caught under the seat reclining adjusting lever. This TSB instructs dealers how to replace the front seat belt and reclining adjusting lever (driver and/or passenger side) with a countermeasure part, to prevent fraying of the seat belt should it get caught under the lever, on affected vehicles.
MEDICUpdate517
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a message sent to dealers, to inform them that an update for MEDIC will be available.
TT237
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TIN-17-23-001
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Technical Information Notice sent to dealers, to detail the procedures required after replacing a Continuously Variable Transmission.
TSB-17-23-002
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Technical Service Bulletin, sent to dealers, to provide instructions for diagnosing and test driving vehicles with shudder/surge condition and/or DTC.
TSB-16-51-001
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN INSTRUCTS DEALERS HOW TO REMOVE THE POSITIONING CLIP FROM THE DOOR MIRROR ASSEMBLY, AND HOW TO PROPERLY REINSTALL THE DOOR MIRROR ASSEMBLY, IN CASE OF WIND NOISE WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS, DUE TO INCORRECT PLACEMENT OF THE POSITIONING CLIP.
TSB-16-42B-004
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THIS IS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN, THAT WAS SENT TO DEALERS, REGARDING REVISIONS TO THE BODY REPAIR MANUAL.
TT218
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TSB-15-54-004
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This TSB contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio system speakers in Mitsubishi vehicles equipped with original equipment audio components.
TT217
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TSB1500005
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Technical Service Bulletin, sent to dealers, provides general Pre-Delivery Inspection procedures for 2016 model year vehicles (except i-MiEV).
TT195
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TTIndex12
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012.
TT194
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TSB-13-42A-002
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
TT193
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT192
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT191
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
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Complaint counts are reports filed with NHTSA, not failure rates. A common model collects more of them than a rare one that breaks more often.