Details of Hotline fixes/technical service bulletins/recalls

[Maxiy]

SO i mentioned my decrease in fuel economy at my 15k service, they said they cleaned the air filter and flushed out the fuel filter, said that my fuel economy should be back to normal. Well i have just been through my first tank of fuel since the service and the fuel economy is not back to normal.

The thing that seems strange about all of this is that it has dropped by roughly 50km per tank EXACTLY. I would normally be in the ball park of 720-730km when my fuel light came on, i am now in the ball park of 670-680km when the light comes on. I do pretty consistent driving. 90% of the time. Same route to and from work 5 days a week, and most of the time it doesnt do much on the weekend, so my fuel economy results have been pretty stable since i bought it. Having such a precise increase in fuel usage is very strange.

Any thoughts ???

(CD i forgot to ask them to do a SQL , think it is worth taking it in and asking them to do one?)

[hvac guy]

They would have done it check your paper work

[Cowboy Dave]

Who flushes out a fuel filter?

I assume you're measuring economy at the pump and not relying on the trip computer alone?

[Maxiy]

hvac, shall check the papers when i get home, but i had a quick read and didnt notice an SQL listed.

CD, i thought it a very strange fix for decreased fuel economy, but i am no mechanic so i took his word for it.

correct, i have the GLX so do not have the display that tells me usage per 100ks while driving. i normally set my trip meter everytime i fill up, then when i refill i record the amount of fuel it takes to fill the tank. I then use the trip reading and the amount of fuel to calculate the per 100k reading.

[Anthony Campbell]

I had my challenger done for the overheat recall problem when i got it back 2 weeks ago it drove very bad;
holds throttle on for quite a while after changing gears (.25-.5 sec)
throttle raises sometime when changing gears after letting of throttle
not responsive
low boost(or really slow throttle response)
fuel economy worse.

I had it back there today for change to a tailshaft yoke that was leaking;

they tested the parameters of ecu apprrently; nothing worng. except they found my EGR blanking plate! so apprently this was the cause. Oh and my mechanic didnt adjust the tappets at the 30k service. they pointed it out to me because it is still original gasket goo. (i dont see how the tappets need adjusting every 30k but please correct me).

Its still terrible to drive and really frustrates me! and if i had known i wouldnt have done it.

[Cowboy Dave]

The proper service regime requires valve clearance adjustments. Some models it was every 30,000 and newer ones are now every 45,000.

[rollis]

Good morning

Does anyone have details of the engine overheat recall.

Regards rollis

[Cowboy Dave]

Good morning

Does anyone have details of the engine overheat recall.

Regards rollis

Theres a whole thread about it.

http://www.newtriton.net/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=17446

[rollis]

Hi guys

Any info on the overheat recall?

Rollis

[SEJ GLX-R]

Hi guys

Any info on the overheat recall?

Rollis

You are taking the piss aren't you?

[Cowboy Dave]

Hi guys

Any info on the overheat recall?

Rollis

Look up, between this post and the one you typed this morning.

[destorman]

Hey Crew, just wanting to check the full list. So, from the opening post / list:

Listed here are the details of known Hotline fixes, technical service bulletins or recalls relating to the Triton. More will be added if or when they are released.

1. Hotline Fix No. ML 34-001 "Squeaking noise from rear leaf spring"

2. Hotline Fix No. ML 13-001 "ECU reflash" (for injector noise)

3. Hotline Fix No. ML 13-002 Suction control valve sticking affecting fuel pressure

4. Hotline Fix No. ML37-003 Reduction in power assist with rapid steering oscillation at 1800rpm

5. Hotline Fix No. ML42-003 Premature gas strut failure of the hard tonneau cover

6. Hotline Fix No. ML15-003 Blocked Boost Port "Check for engine lacks power" - Replaced upper inlet manifold and relocated boost port.

7. Hotline Fix No. ML11-001 - "Excessive clearance between piston pin hole & piston pin" NB: petrol engine

8. Hotline Fix no. ML15-004 (for MN models): Involves part number MS660158. The problem fixed relates to a vacuum hose fitted to the bottom of the turbo. The problem is that the hose can fall off the small tube on the bottom of the turbo, making the vehicle low on power

8. Hotline fix MN13-001 for MN models - Surge at 1750 to 2000rpm with LOT (Little Open Throttle) on Triton 4AT with 4D56 engine.

10. Hotline fix ML37-002 - An abnormal noise (knocking) occurs in steering column area on rough surface or when turning left to right or right to left

Recall notice issued for some ML Tritons "Replace the rear axle U-Bolts"
Click here for details and VIN range


Link for ACCC Product Recalls page for Mitsibishi is here

I've trolled through this thread, and could only find this one to add:

Promised I would add this Hotline Fix detail to this thread - relates to 2011 MN GLX-R manual diesel - the problem was that we couldn't always get from 4th into 3rd and 2nd was starting to go the same.

"Found Hotline Fix MN22-001 Hub Sleeve Incorrectly Manufactured"

Have the invoice still if anyone needs more info about what was actually replaced

Have I missed any?

[Cowboy Dave]

Well almost a year later I'm going to reply to the above post ^^^ and say yes you missed one, MN21-0001

Oh well there were only 260 odd posts to wade through. I've updated the first post now. Also searched the whole forum for the words "hotline fix" and picked up a couple more.

Does anyone have the hotline fix number for the cabin/floor/roof harness replacement for the MN airbag warning light issues?

[Cowboy Dave]

Don't mind me, I'm just going to talk to myself a bit for a minute here...

From another forum (pajero club I think it was):

Checked for SRS light on, found code B1441. Found poor contact which creates an increased resistance in connector terminals due to improper caulking of pin terminals.
Requires replacement of floor and roof harness as per Hotline fix MN 52-001.
Code erased and didn't come back. PNC 83902, PNC 83129

[Joel]

Talk away, probably the most intelligent conversation you could have on here.

[Cowboy Dave]

I'd agree with you if it weren't for the stupid stuff I hear myself saying and see myself typing - every single day.

[aids84]

Does anyone have the hotline fix number for the cabin/floor/roof harness replacement for the MN airbag warning light issues?

ML52-003
MN52-001
PB52-001

There are 46 different Hotline fixes for the MN, a good few of them are shared with the Challenger and the ML

[Cowboy Dave]

I can imagine. There look to be quite a few for the ml that are missing too.

Would be great if someone were to anonymously email them to me at cowboy_Dave@newtriton.net...

[triton097]

Hey guys, First post today. Just wondering about the MN recalls. Is it year specific on those cabin/floor/roof harness air bag warning lights? My airbag lights been on since i bought my rig and I recently had it in for the indicator recall and the mechanics stated that i needed new harnesses for the roof and sub floor. shes a 2011. It's been annoying the crap outta me so they removed the light. Help on this appreciated.

[Naff]

.. so your mechanic removed the light on a safety system?

[Cowboy Dave]

Pretty sure 2011 is within the range of vehicles affected.

[triton097]

Re: Details of Hotline fixes/technical service bulletins/rec
by Naff on Tue Sep 20, 2016 5:36 pm

.. so your mechanic removed the light on a safety system?

Yes NAff they did

[triton097]

Re: Details of Hotline fixes/technical service bulletins/rec
by Cowboy Dave on Tue Sep 20, 2016 6:17 pm

Pretty sure 2011 is within the range of vehicles affected.

Thanks Cowboy Dave, I'll make some enquiries with Mitsubishi tomorrow.
Cheers

[tondo12]

Hey guys. Just thought id share for those experiening oxidation in there paint.
Took my WHITE MN today with an oxidating bonnetm got a call 2 hours later informing me there is now a Hotline out for this issue.
My understanding is, mitsubishi will trying it with there compound fix, and from what ive been told if it reappears they will then have a panel beater fix it.

[Seana]

So back story is I've decided to keep my MN for another couple of years, was seriously considering selling it and moving to something else. But given I'm in a bit of a lifestyle transition phase (and didn't really want to part with $30K right now) I've opted to breathe some new life into the old girl (MN GLX-R 2010 with 190K).

Since my fuel economy has gone to hell I've decided just to replace the manifold; $380 with gaskets and new hose (parts only) didn't seem too bad. I do have the EGR blanked but will also install a catch can, something I should have done when I first purchased the car. The paint is also terrible, delaminating on the roof and bonnet, so might get that resprayed as well and keep her for another 2 years.

I've just gone through and read (re-read more like it) the thread on hotline fixes. Looks like a lot of these might apply to me, and some actually are faults I had and took into my dealer at various times, usually with the reply 'no fault found'.

So my question; my car is clearly out of warranty, are the hotline fixes only something that is charged for, or free? Does it depend on warranty status?

One example of the knocking in the steering column; I've had this ever since I can remember, I see it is a hotline fix (now). I had it in to be looked at under warranty and was told it's probably just the steering boot sticking and to spray some silicon on it.. obviously did nothing.

Cheers
Sean