2008 Mitsubishi Galant Technical Service Bulletins

37 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2008 Mitsubishi Galant. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10240443Jul 21, 2023Equipment. This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
• 10235609Apr 24, 2023Body and structure. This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
• 10235608Apr 24, 2023Equipment. This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or 100 lbs.
• 10235606Apr 21, 2023Equipment. This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
• 10211530Apr 7, 2022Other or unknown, Exterior lighting. This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.
• 10169006Nov 26, 2019Equipment. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10163703Jul 30, 2019Equipment. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
• 10152965Jan 8, 2019Suspension. This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers. The bulletin updates the Rear Suspension section of the affected Service Manuals to update the special service tool used in replacement of the Toe Control Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover.
• 10130468Feb 27, 2018Equipment. This is a message sent to dealers, to inform them that an update for MEDIC will be available.
• 10130469Feb 26, 2018Equipment. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170074Aug 28, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Wheels, Engine cooling, Exterior lighting…. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170070Jul 29, 2015Equipment. This TSB contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio system speakers in Mitsubishi vehicles equipped with original equipment audio components.
• 10170071Jul 22, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Fuel system, Suspension, Engine cooling, Seats. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10055619Apr 1, 2014Electrical system. Mitsubishi: this bulletin is an introduction to mapcare and the map update purchase for mitsubishi multi communications system. This does not apply to mitsubishi multi entertainment system for the 2014 and later mirage. Included in the mapcare update are: lancer, lancer sportback, lancer evolution, outlander, and outlander sport/rvr model year 2014. Map updates for purchase include: lancer/ lancer evolution model…
• 10174065Dec 19, 2013Equipment. This is an Advanced Technical Information Notice that was sent to dealers, informing them that a catalytic converter warranty extension will be launched December 19, 2013 for certain 2006-2008 Galant V6, 2006-2008 Eclipse V6, and 2007-2008 Eclipse Spyder V6 registered in the states of California, Maine, Massachusetts and Vermont.
• 10173901Dec 19, 2013Engine cooling. Due to variations in production, certain exhaust manifold mounted catalytic converters may experience catalyst layer separation on affected vehicles. If this occurs, the MIL will illuminate with DTC P0421 or P0431, "Warm Up Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold" stored in the PCM. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. is extending the catalytic converter warranty only on affected vehicles currently registered in…
• 10054659Dec 1, 2013Engine cooling. Mitsubishi: see document search button for owner letter. Certain exhaust manifold mounted catalytic converters will experience catalyst layer separation due to production variations and will cause malfunction indicator lamp (mil) to illuminate. Model 2006-2008 galant, eclipse, eclipse spyder.
• 10170107Oct 11, 2013Electrical system, Fuel system, Brakes, Engine cooling, Body and structure. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170106Sep 10, 2013Suspension, Latches, locks and linkages, Electrical system, Transmission and…. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170104Aug 8, 2013Electrical system, Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain, Seat belts. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170103Jul 10, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera), Latches, locks and linkages, Engine cooling. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170102May 21, 2013Forward collision avoidance, Wheels, Latches, locks and linkages, Electrical…. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170101Apr 5, 2013Electrical system, Engine cooling, Body and structure, Wheels, Brakes. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10172523Mar 12, 2013Latches, locks and linkages. This TSB supercedes TSB-09-42A-015, issued October, 2009, to update affected vehicles, add Outlander Sport and add FAST Key case part numbers. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) integrated key case and FAST Key Transmitter case repair kits are now available. If the plastic parts of the key are broken or missing, but the key functions properly, use the appropriate service parts kit instead of replacing the entire key…
• 10170099Mar 5, 2013Equipment. This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012.
• 10170096Mar 5, 2013Wheels, Transmission and drivetrain, Steering, Electrical system. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170100Feb 6, 2013Fuel system, Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain, Steering…. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170852Jan 29, 2013Body and structure. This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
• 10170097Jan 15, 2013Fuel system, Body and structure. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170853Jan 8, 2013Air bags. Caution statements regarding the disposal of certain SRS components have been incorrect in the service manuals of affected vehicles. This TSB provides updated caution statements.
• 10170763Dec 18, 2012Latches, locks and linkages. The door lock switch rocker button is now available separately. This TSB provides replacement instructions for the affected service manuals.
• 10170761Dec 18, 2012Latches, locks and linkages. The door lock switch rocker button is now available separately. This TSB adds replacement instructions to the affected service manuals.
• 10170087Dec 7, 2012Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Wheels, Brakes, Fuel…. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170694Nov 27, 2012Latches, locks and linkages, Body and structure. 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.
• 10170086Nov 1, 2012Brakes, Engine cooling, Suspension, Transmission and drivetrain, Air bags. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10037326Nov 1, 2010Transmission and drivetrain. Mitsubishi: the throttle actuator control motor initialization procedure for 2006-2011 galant.
• 10030267Apr 1, 2009Equipment. Mitsubishi: in certain model/model years vehicles, the coils have been found to overheat and possibly melt; check ground point #12 for signs of corrosion, especially if the battery has recently been replaced. High resistance at the ground can cause coils to overheat.

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