Mitsubishi Undercar Service Opportunities
In this article, we’re going to take look at the Mitsubishi line of cars and some of the more common problems you’ll see while looking at the undercar area. Since this automaker offers a solid vehicle lineup at a reasonable price, there are plenty of Mitsubishis on the road, and it’s safe to assume that they will find their way to your shop. There’s no reason they shouldn’t be welcomed.
Mecum to Offer Last Production 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse During St. Charles Auction
Mecum Auctions will sell a special 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse Coupe SE 3.8L – after 22 years, the very last production Eclipse to ever come off the assembly line and the only V-6 to receive the SE package – during their annual St. Charles Auction, Sept. 15-18, 2011, at Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, IL.
Tech Tip: Mitsubishi Incorrect Air Flow from Vents
Customers of some affected vehicles may complain about one or both of the following conditions: 1. Air flow from the HVAC air vents may randomly change direction and/or the temperature may briefly cycle from hot to cold, and then hot again. This condition is caused by the HVAC controller supplying an incorrect signal and will occur only when the exterior vehicle lighting is on and the instrument panel lighting is set to 70-80% illumination. 2. The direction of air flow may be stuck in one position. Changing the position of the mode dial has no effect on the air flow direction.
Raybestos Releases Brake and Chassis Coverage for 2012 Acura, Audi, Mitsubishi and VW
Late model Raybestos brand brake and chassis products – a member of the Affinia family of brands – are being released this month for popular Japanese and German models.
Tech Tip: Mitsubishi 2-3 Shift Flare, Slipping
Some customers may complain of shift flare when shifting from second gear to third gear. This bulletin contains procedures for diagnosing and repairing this condition. New, improved parts are listed in the Parts Information section of this bulletin.
Tech Tip: Fixing Mitsubishi HVAC Blockage and Overflow
A Mitsubishi owner may complain of water on the front driver’s side floor of the vehicle. The HVAC drain tube can become blocked by internal foam packing material or by external debris entering the front cowl area. If this occurs, the HVAC case may fill up with condensation and overflow onto the passenger’s side floorboard. In some cases, it can overflow into the blower motor.
Tech Tip: Mitsubishi Electrical Problems
A simple electrical problem can be a major inconvenience for owners of some Mitsubishi Eclipse and Galant models. Some vehicles may intermittently experience loss of power to items such as: radio, dome light, sun visor vanity light and remote keyless entry. The dome light switch slider may become loose, allowing the slider to rotate and contact the adjacent terminal. This causes a short circuit, which blows the ….
Tech Tip: Fixing Outlandish Squeaks on Mitsubishi Outlander and Lancer Vehicles
Squeaks from the rear of 2002 to 2005 Mitsubishi Outlanders or Lancers, most noticeable when traveling over speed bumps, may be caused by a corroded outer lower control arm bushing. Water intrusion through the control arm bushing seal may allow corrosion, resulting in a squeak during control arm movement. The factory-recommended repair is to replace the parts with updated versions that are designed to prevent water intrusion.
Tech Tip: Mitsubishi Outlander Gets Nervous Going Camping
Paul and Jody look forward to spending time with their kids away from the hustle and bustle of the city. After returning from a fun-filled weekend of camping in their 2003 Outlander, Paul called to ask about a problem he had noticed. He said that when navigating through crazy Friday afternoon traffic, the car would "shudder" during acceleration. Paul wasn’t overly concerned about it, but I’m glad he called – that little shudder could have turned into something more serious.
Mitsubishi Tech Tip: Curing Valve Noise at Start-Up
On V6 and DOHC models, it is normal to hear a valve noise (a "ticking" sound) during the first two minutes after engine start-up. However, vehicles that are overdue for an oil change or have not been started for a long period of time may experience the noise for longer than two minutes. The noise is caused by air in the high-pressure chamber inside the automatic valve lash adjusters.