Campaign - Cooling Fan Controller Replacement
No.: SC-04-005DATE: September, 2004
MODEL: See below
SUBJECT
COOLING FAN CONTROLLER
PURPOSE
Due to a manufacturing problem, a solder connection in the cooling fan controller may crack, causing a short circuit in the controller. This condition may result in engine overheating. To eliminate this condition, replace the cooling fan controller on all affected vehicles, using the new, improved parts listed in this bulletin.
A letter is being sent to all owners of affected vehicles, instructing them to bring their vehicle to their Mitsubishi dealer to have the cooling fan controller replaced. A sample copy of the customer notification letter is included in this bulletin. Due to the large number of vehicles involved in this campaign, customer notification will be staggered over a three-month period, beginning at the end of September.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
2003-04 Outlander models produced before July 2003
2002-03 Lancer models produced before July 2003
2003 Lancer Evolution models produced before July 2003
PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT
Affected new or used inventory vehicles must be repaired before the vehicle is sold. A list of affected VINs in your dealership's inventory is enclosed with this bulletin.
1. Remove the air intake duct.
2. Loosen the clamp at the intake hose connecti6n to the throttle body.
3. Disconnect the air flow sensor underneath the air cleaner. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
4. Disconnect the fan controller and remove it.
5. Install the appropriate new fan controller listed in the PARTS INFORMATION section of this bulletin.
a. Re-use the original fan controller bolts or screws and tighten to the specified torque:
Bolt: 3.92-4.90 Nm (2.9 - 3.6 in/lb)
Screw: 2.94-3.92 Nm (2.2 - 2.9 in/lb)
6. Connect the fan controller harness to the new fan controller.
7. Reinstall the air cleaner assembly and tighten to 8.0 - 10.0 Nm (5.9 - 7.4 in/lb).
8. Tighten the clamp at the intake hose.
9. Reinstall the air intake duct.
10. Start the engine. Turn the A/C on and off to confirm proper operation.
PARTS INFORMATION
Use the Genuine Mitsubishi Parts listed below.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Claims for this campaign must be entered as type "C" claims. Sample screens are shown in this bulletin.
Cooling Fan Controller Replacement
Campaign Labor Operation: C0409ZXX
Time Allowance:
0.3 hr. - Lancer & Outlander
0.7 hr. - Lancer Evolution