Locks - Driver's Door Lock Switch Rocker Button Replacement
No: TSB-12-54-015DATE: November, 2012
MODEL: See below
SUBJECT:
DRIVER'S CENTRAL DOOR LOCK SWITCH ROCKER
BUTTON REPLACEMENT
PURPOSE
The driver's side central door lock switch rocker button is now available through spare parts. It is no longer necessary to replace the entire switch assembly for a broken switch rocker button. This TSB provides the part number and instructions for installation of a new driver's central door lock switch rocker button.
NOTE:
This procedure CANNOT be used on the passenger's side central door lock switch.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
2007-2012 Eclipse
2007-2012 Eclipse Spyder
2007-2011 Endeavor
2007-2012 Galant
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Record the customer's radio presets on the repair order.
2. Remove the negative (-) battery cable.
3. Follow service manual instructions to remove the power window/central door lock switch assembly (driver's side) from the inner door panel.
4. Use a small, flat blade screwdriver to pry the retaining tabs outward and off the pivot bosses and remove the broken rocker
button.
!! IMPORTANT !!
Take special care to prevent damage to the pivot bosses.
5. Ensure the plunger inside the switch is undamaged and free of foreign material and debris.
6. Look inside the switch assembly. Ensure the switch slide is in the correct position. It should be aligned with the outline around the slide switch assembly.
!! IMPORTANT !!
Incorrect switch slide position during assembly will affect door lock switch function.
7. Ensure the "U"-shaped cut out on the bottom of the new rocker button's shaft engages the slider switch.
8. Press the new rocker button onto the switch assembly and ensure both tabs completely engage the pivot bosses.
9. Reconnect the door switch assembly to the door harness and reconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
10. Test door lock, window, and window lock functions. If the door locks do not function properly, remove the rocker button and check the position of the switch slide.
11. Disconnect the switch assembly and negative (-) battery cable.
12. Reinstall the switch assembly to the inner door panel.
13. Reconnect the switch assembly and reinstall the inner door panel.
14. Reconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
15. Recheck door lock, window, and window lock functions.
16. Reset the clock and restore the customer's audio presets.
PARTS INFORMATION
Use only the Genuine Mitsubishi Parts listed below.
Part Number Description
8608A259 Button, Power Door Lock
WARRANTY INFORMATION
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization to repair. If an affected vehicle is reported with the described condition, diagnose the condition, repair as described in this
bulletin and submit a normal warranty claim using the following information.
!! IMPORTANT !!
Claims submitted for a switch assembly that could have been repaired using a switch rocker button are subject to chargeback.
Replace Driver's Central Door Lock Button
Nature Code: 91D Cause Code: 100
Labor Operation No. 428201 95 Time Allowance: 0.4 hr.
Warranty Coverage: Basic Warranty. See Superscreen for individual vehicle coverage.