EMISSIONS RECALL BULLETIN
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1. MITSUBISHI Page 1 of 10 a EMISSIONS RECALL BULLETIN TECHNICAL INFORMATION SUBJECT No EMR 02 001 1996 MODELS MIL COMMAND ON WITH NO MIL ILLUMINATION EMISSIONS RECALL CIRCULATE TO GENERAL MANAGER X PARTS MANAGER X TECHNICIAN X SERVICE ADVISOR X SERVICE MANAGER X WARRANTY PROCESSOR SALES MANAGER PURPOSE Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America Inc MMSA is recalling certain 1996 model year vehicles for an OBD Il emissions related condition The Environmental Protection Agency EPA and the California Air Resources Board CARB have been notified about this recall BACKGROUND INFORMATION MALFUNCTIO Symptom Condition INDICATOR During a State Inspection and Maintenance I M program LIGHT MIL that uses the OBD II system for pass fail determination some early production 1996 model year vehicles may fail The failure occurs when the MIL status is ON MIL Commanded On but the MIL Check Engine light is not illuminated Remedy Using the MUT II scan tool check the OBD II system for a MIL status ON condition on the affected vehicle If the MIL status ON condition is present and the MIL is not illuminated re place the ECM with the new updated part NOTE Not all vehicles will require ECM replacement Be sure to follow the test instructions closely to determine if a particular vehicle does indeed need a new ECM AFFECTED VEHICLES 1996 3000GT All 1996 3000GT Spyder CA 1996 Dia2. Indicated on Scan Tool YES i y m i Vehicle is equipped with correct ECM END of Test Page 3 of 10 EMR 02 001 PROCEDURE Refer to the flow chart and the following steps to determine if the vehicle requires replacement of the ECM 1 Make sure the ignition is in the OFF position then connect the MUT II scan tool to the data link connec tor Turn the ignition switch ON Confirm the MUT II scan tool communicates properly Turn the ignition switch OFF for 12 seconds then proceed with Step Scan tool 2 Check the MIL Check Engine light with IGN ON and engine OFF Does the MIL illuminate momentarily If YES proceed to Step 3 If NO repair the condition Check the MIL again and then continue 3 Start engine If the MIL illuminates with the engine running refer to service manual section 13 to correct any existing DTC s then continue If the MIL does not illuminate go to Step 4 4 With the MUT II scan tool check for MIL status ON see note below If MIL status is ON and the Check lt DTC CHECKS Engine light is not illuminated go to Step 5 replace HF I the ECM If MIL status is OFF the vehicle has the Ae P e e correct ECM and no further action is needed MIL OMCMP I gt NOTE Location of MIL status using MUT II a Select MFI b Select DTC and read MIL status 5 Refer to the chart in the PARTS INFORMATION section of this bull
3. a on een ee Eclipse Spyder Turbo Galant FED CYPRESS CALIFORNIA 20630 5208 888 MITSU2002 Mighty Max Mirage Montero Date December 2002 RE IMPORTANT EMISSIONS RECALL NOTIFICATION Dear Mitsubishi Owner Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America Inc MMSA and the Administrator of the U S Environmental Protection Agency have determined that certain 1996 Mitsubishi vehicles may have an error in the programming of the Emission Control system computer This error may result in your vehicle failing a state or local emission inspection test smog test Consequently MMSA is initiating this voluntary emission campaign to ensure correction of this condition What You Should Do Piease contact your authorized Mitsubishi Motors Retailer im to schedule an appointment for inspection and possible replacement of the E This inspection and computer replacement if necessary will be charge to you If your Malfunction Indicator Lamp repairs may be necessary which may not be What Your Retailer Will Do Your retailer will diagnose your yehit i ent to determine How Long Will It Take Inspection will tak i etermined that a replacement computer is required that insta i i 45 minutes to one hour However ing on how retailer appointments are iS Campaign performed may cause the vehicle to fail an ction test as may be required under your state or local law Have you changed or sold the vehicle hanged your address or sold the vehi
4. ar Name g v Business H A Labor Parts w markuph Sublet Sub Total Hm Phone Tax Tatal Amount nication Re epai Dider Number feaz Li Click on Parts amp Labor Detail Iinio tab to getthe detail screen FILL IN ALL OF THE REQUIRED OWNER INFORMATION ITEMS INCLUDING PHONE NUMBER Be sure the vehicle is actually involved in this campaign Check the Super Screen to be sure Page 7 of 10 EMR 02 001 FOLLOW THIS CLAIM EXAMPLE FOR MMC BUILT MODELS ALL VINS THAT START WITH JA RECALL CAMPAIGN CLAIM PARTS AND LABOR DETAIL INFO SCREEN USE C0204MXX TO TEST AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE ECM PA Recall Claim C Enty Advanced Diamond Network System 1 03 Vehicle Service X Comm Reports Interface Profile Financial Help Claim Number zos zj Claim Type C Repeat Vehicle Repair D PwA DSM SEQ Reasons Mileage m w CO m gt Parts amp Labor Detail Info lt Verify the vehicle is actually involved in this INSPECT AND INSTALL THE PROTECTOR campaign by checking the Superscreen Repair Date FOR THE FRONT HARNESS A C0204MXX 1 22 MME MODES ONLY Enter C0204MXX Do not claim any parts if the ECM tested OK Enter a qty of 1 x 3 hrs labor x your dealership s warranty labor rate IF the ECM tested OK Enter Applicable ECM part number if ECM tested If the ECM required replacement see chart on page 5 defective and was ac
5. cle please fil out the enclosed d and mail it to us If you have any trouble ge your vehicle repaired promptly and at no charge please inform us by calling Mitsubishi Customer Relations Department 888 MITSU 2002 888 648 7820 Hours Monday Saturday 7 a m to 10 p m Central Standard Time We appreciate your prompt attention to this matter Please contact your Mitsubishi Motors Retailer if you have any questions Sincerely EMR 02 001 C0204MXX Richard Donnelson CO205AXX Director Service and Product Support Page 10 of 10 EMR 02 001 H l MITSUBISHI AFFECTED VEHICLES MODELS 1996 3000GT Spyder Diamante FED paese CAA RATELLA AVENUE Eclipse Spyder Furbo Galant FED 888 MITSU2002 Mighty Max Mirage Montero Date December 2002 RE IMPORTANT EMISSIONS RECALL NOTIFICATION Dear Mitsubishi Owner Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America Inc MMSA and the Executive Officer of the California Air Resources Board CARB have determined that certain 1996 Mitsubishi vehicles may have an error in the programming of the Emission Control system computer This error may result in your vehicle failing a state or local emission inspection test smog test Consequently MMSA is initiating this voluntary emission campaign to ensure correction of this condition What You Should Do Please contact your authorized Mitsubishi Motors Retaile schedule an appointment for inspection and possible replacement o
6. etin and choose the correct ECM for the vehicle you are repairing THE FOLLOWING THREE STEPS ARE REQUIRED BY LAW 6 Using a ball point pen enter the appropriate ECM part number this Emissions Recall Bulletin number EMR 02 001 your dealer code and the current date on the Control Module Label part no MSSF 024G 00 AUTHORIZED These Modifications Have Been Apprpveetl And MODIFICATIONS as Appropriate by EPA and CAPE ENDOR CODE faa ae AUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS ate MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA Inc P N Vndr Code TSB Dir Code Date Control Module Label seine Compartment Label The Engine Compartment label will not be used for this bulletin Discard this label Continued Page 4 of 10 EMR 02 001 7 Place the Control Module label on the new ECM 8 FOR VEHICLES REGISTERED IN CALIFORNIA mene tse Yoana BAY ae kin dr ONLY Complete and provide to the vehicle owner a as M oot VEHICLE EMISSION RECALL PROOF OF ea ene CORRECTIONS FORM Address City State and Zip Date Dealership s Authorized Signature x Return this certificate to DMY only when required otherwise retain for your records 9 Refer to section 13 of the service manual for ECM location and procedures Replace the ECM with the new upda
7. f the Emi ntrol computer This inspection and computer replacement if i e of i other What Your Retailer Will Do Your retailer will diagnos quipment to determine How Long Will It Take Inspection is determined that a replacement computer is ditional 45 minutes to one hour However pending on how retailer appointments are alifornia regulations requires MMSA to provide the a Department of Motor Vehicles DMV with a record of all vehicles ave not had the recall performed If your vehicle is not on this list the ill know that the recall has been completed Your retailer will provide you ith a Vehicle Emission Recall Proof of Correction Form after the recall is complete Be sure to save this form since the DMV may require that you supply it as proof of recall completion Have you changed address If you have changed your address or sold the vehicle please fill out the enclosed or sold the vehicle postcard and mail it to us if you have any trouble getting your vehicle repaired promptly and at no charge please inform us by calling Mitsubishi Customer Relations Department 888 MITSU 2002 888 648 7820 Hours Monday Saturday 7 a m to 10 p m Central Standard Time We appreciate your prompt attention to this matter Please contact your Mitsubishi Motors Retailer if you have any questions Sincerely EMR 02 001 C0204MXX CO0205AXX Richard Donnelson Director Service and Product Support
8. mante FED 1996 Eclipse GST amp GSX 2 0L Turbo All 1996 Eclipse Spyder 2 0L Turbo 1996 Galant FED both MMC production VIN JA and MMMA production VIN 44A 1996 Mighty Max Pickup Truck 2 4L All 1996 Mirage 1 5L CA 1996 Mirage1 8L All 1996 Montero 3 0L amp 3 5L All Continued FILE UNDER Emission Recall Bulletins in the Dealer Service Information Binder 2493 Page 2 of 10 EMR 02 001 NOTE Warm Up Engine After ECM replacement readiness codes must be re established by completing the BEGIN TEST recommended OBD II Drive Cycle HAEE TSB 00 13 005 before returning to the eNO V M station for testing Connect MUT II Scan Tool to the data link connector Turn Ignition ON Does MUT II Communicate Turn Ignition OFF for 12 seconds YES Mo Refer to Group 13 of the Service Manual MIL Bulb Check Engine OFF IGN SW ON MIL illuminates during bulb check YES No Correct and Continue Start Engine Is MIL ON with engine running Confirm DTC s present repair and continue Replace ECM After ECM replacement to stabilize engine idle and ECM control conditions start engine and let idle for 10 min under the following conditions Engine Coolant temperature 85 95 deg C 185 203 deg F Lights and ali accessories OFF Transmission Transaxle N or P position Steering wheel straight forward position Confirm MIL Status OFF Is MIL Status ON
9. t be entered as Recall Type C claims on your Diamond Network Service Menu Sample claim screens are shown on the next pages MIL Command ON Test or Test amp Repair ECM Replace Please Be Sure to Use the Correct Labor Operation No MODEL VIN Identifier Campaign Operation No Test Only Test amp Replace ECM s0006T JA 3000GT 0 3 hours 0 7 hours Spyder 4A Eclipse 0 3 hours 1 0 hours Spyder Warranty Coverage Emissions 8 years 80 000 miles Special Warranty Information Normal warranty procedures apply Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America Inc Page 6 of 10 EMR 02 001 SERVICE CAMPAIGN CLAIM SAMPLE ADVANCED DIAMOND NET SCREENS FOR RECALL CLAIMS ALSO APPLIES TO WEB BASED CLAIMS SERVICE MENU SELECT RECALL CLAIM C Tomm Reports interface Profle Financial Help Service Menu r Data Entry PDI Claim P mae MMSA Service Menu Warranty Claim W ee CR Comments Entry Special Claim x Recall Claim C Opt Equipment Reg Appeal Claims MMSA Online ENTER THIS CLAIM AS RECALL CLAIM TYPE C ONLY ga ULA LLR to Prepare comm CoMmunicate ELEU eae OED S amp S we KX 3 OB Vehicle Serving Comm Reports Interface Frotile Financial Claim Type rc Repar i Ba Pua DSM Claim Number Sine ae Parte amp Labor Detai r Claim Totals gt Customer Repair info r Owner Name and Address Tithe L
10. ted ECM 10 After ECM replacement engine idle may be unstable To stabilize engine idle and ECM control conditions start the engine and let it idle for 10 minutes under the conditions shown below e Engine Coolant temperature 85 95 C 185 203 F e Lights and all accessories OFF e Transmission Transaxle N or P position e Steering wheel straight forward position NOTE After ECM replacement readiness codes must be re established by completing the recommended OBD II Drive Cycle TSB 00 13 005 before returning to the I M station for testing PARTS INFORMATION Use the genuine Mitsubishi Part listed below Model Application New ECM Part Number Vehicle VIN Manufacturer Identifier 000GT amp Spyder CA 30L DOG _wosT eGERA wwe f JA 3006F amp Spyder CAJ 30L Turbo WMDarosasaa wwe J MC 4 4 4 Mirage 1 8L CAL a Montero S5L AN voeon e The required Control Module label is available from MMSA Parts Department Order by part number MSSF 024G 00 see Step 6 NOTE When ordering an updated ECM be sure you include the RR suffix at the end of the part number Some of the new parts may however have only an R suffix on the part number stamped on the part itself JA JA A A A A A A A A A A A A J J J J J J J J J Page 5 of 10 EMR 02 001 WARRANTY INFORMATION Claims for this campaign mus
11. tually replaced Detail Lines 1 Total Parts Total Labor EB SN Bul PDH diin oE Page 8 of 10 EMR 02 001 FOLLOW THIS CLAIM EXAMPLE FOR MMMA MODELS ALL VINS THAT START WITH 4A RECALL CAMPAIGN CLAIM PARTS AND LABOR DETAIL INFO SCREEN USE C0205AXX TO TEST AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE ECM A Recall Claim C Entry Advanced Diamond Network System v1 03 aX Service Parts Comm Reports Interface Profile Financial Help Vehicle Claim Number a z Claim Type C Repeat Vehicle 5 Repair PWA DSM SEQ _ Reasons _ Mileage Repair Date p m TEA por gt Parts amp Labor Detail Info lt Verify the vehicle is actually involved in this campaign by checking the Superscreen INSPECT AND INSTALL THE PROTECTOR FOR THE FRONT HARNESS Pa pe I 0 D Uperatio br Ho Amo WAG A C0205AXX 1 99 MMMA MODELS ONLY Enter C0205AXX Do not claim any parts if the ECM tested OK Enter a qtyof Ix 3 hrs labor x your dealership s warranty i labor rate IF the ECM did tested OK Enter Applicable ECM part number if the ECM tested defective and was actually replaced If the ECM required replacement see chart on page 5 Detail Lines Total Farts Total Labor Pae f Patat Poo PG dn atin DEL Page 9 of 10 EMR 02 001 MITSUBISHI AFFECTED VEHICLES MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA Inc MODELS 1996 3000GT Spyder Diamante FED
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