2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Technical Service Bulletins

82 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. 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.

• 10054713Dec 1, 2013Engine cooling. Mitsubishi: due to improper intake air volume judgement parameter, in some vehicles, a false malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may occur, in cold weather, during turbocharger operation below 3,000 rpm engine speed. Model 2008-2014 lancer evolution.
• 10054656Dec 1, 2013Electrical system, Engine. Mitsubishi: see document search button for owner letter. An improper permitted torque threshold can cause a false malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination due to electrc throttle valve (etv) fluctuations to exceed permitted torque at low engine speeds. The ecm needs reprogramming. Model 2008-2014 lancer evolution, 2009-2014 lancer rae, 2009-2011 lancer sportback.
• 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.
• 10053650Oct 1, 2013Equipment. Mitsubishi: information concerning an update of the service manual involving instructions for the removal and installation of the abs and asc hydraulic unit. Also incuded lancer 2008-2014, lancer sportback 2009-2014, outlander, and sport/rvr 2011-2014. *js updated 12/16/13.
• 10053566Oct 1, 2013Brakes. Mitsubishi motors: improvements made to the service manual in reference to fastener tightening torque specifications. Models include outlander my2007-2014, outlander sport/rvr 2011-2014, lancer 2008-2014, lancer evolution 2008-2014, and lancer sportback 2009-2014. *js updated 12/16/13.
• 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…
• 10172522Mar 12, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. The Mechatronic assembly (valve body and TCM) and the clutch assembly are now available as service parts. This TSB provides instructions for transmission overhaul that were not included in the service manual.
• 10172209Mar 12, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Procedures are now available for W6DGA TC-SST clutch assembly replacement. This TSB provides the necessary steps to complete diagnosis, clutch assembly replacement, and complete "Teach-in" procedures for the TCM.
• 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.
• 10170848Jan 29, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Procedures are now available for W6DGA TC-SST Mechatronic Assembly (valve body and transmission control module) replacement. This TSB provides the necessary steps to complete diagnosis, replace the Mechatronic Assembly, and program the new electronic control unit.
• 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.
• 10170851Jan 8, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. Caution statements regarding the disposal of certain components using coin-type lithium batteries have been incorrect in the service manuals of affected vehicles. This TSB provides updated caution statements.
• 10170760Dec 18, 2012Exterior lighting. This TSB clarifies the stop light switch installation and adjustment procedure in 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.
• 10170691Nov 13, 2012Electrical system, Engine cooling, Equipment. Some affected vehicles may display ! ENGINE SYSTEM SERVICE REQUIRED on the MID and DTC P0012 may be recorded in ECM memory, but the MIL is not illuminated. An incorrect parameter in the judgment criteria may cause mis-detection of a fault even though the timing chain elongation rate remains within the specified allowance. This TSB provides a procedure to reprogram the ECM, confirm the oil control valve and timing…
• 10170086Nov 1, 2012Brakes, Engine cooling, Suspension, Transmission and drivetrain, Air bags. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10039587Jun 1, 2011Electrical system, Engine cooling. Mitsubishi: engine service message appears with a stored trouble code. There is a programming error. 2008-2011 lancer evolution.
• 10039586Jun 1, 2011Equipment, Electrical system, Engine cooling. Mitsubishi: malfunction light is on with stored trouble codes. A software error is causing a mis-detection of a fault. 2008-2011 lancer evolution.
• 10039585Jun 1, 2011Engine cooling, Electrical system. Mitsubishi: in high altitude areas while decelerating there may be higher than normal engine rpms. It is a programming problem. 2008-2011 lancer evolution.
• 10037325Nov 1, 2010Engine cooling, Electrical system. Mitsubishi: the engine idle may not stabalize and there is an internal trouble code. The ecm needs to be reprogrammed.
• 10033325Oct 1, 2009Fuel system. Mitsubishi: fuel return pipe removal/installation-service manual revision. The vehicles have a redesigned fuel return pipe which has two additional brackets. This bulletin provides updated fuel return pipe removal and installation service manual procedures for the affected vehicles, and for replacement fuel return pipes installed since 9/22/09.
• 10030709May 1, 2009Brakes. Mitsubishi: if the clockspring has been replaced for the subject dtcs and the dtcs reset, note that the steering angle sensor (sas) is not part of the clockspring.
• 10030708May 1, 2009Latches, locks and linkages. Mitsubishi: on some affected vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines, corrosion on the inside of the hood lock release cable can make it difficult to release the hood latch using the latch handle.

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