2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Technical Service Bulletins

88 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer. 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.

• 10091430Aug 1, 2016Equipment. This is a communication sent to dealers requesting cooperation with mmna's investigation of potentially defective front impact sensor(s).
• 10091780Jul 8, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. This is a technical service bulletin, sent to dealers, to supercede tsb−14−22−002, issued july, 2014, to revise specific steps for selecting reprogramming data in the “program new transmission control module (tcm)” and “reprogram 2008 lancer evolution & early 2009 lancer and lancer sportback ralliart tcm ” sections.
• 10103061Jan 11, 2016Electrical system. This tsb instructs the dealer to update the hfm (hands free module) software to improve the bluetooth® connection with iphone/ipod/ipad when the device is connected to wi‐fi. This update addresses unstable, repeatedly connecting and disconnecting from the vehicle's bluetooth when the iphone's wi‐fi is enabled. The condition does not occur when wi‐fi is turned off.
• 10170074Aug 28, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Exterior lighting, Engine cooling, Visibility…. 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, 2015Suspension, Fuel system, Transmission and drivetrain, Seats, Engine cooling. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10098762Mar 31, 2015Electrical system. This technical service bulletin, provided to dealers, provides a field fix procedure to address false mil illumination with dtc p2097 stored in the ecm. To minimize false mil illumination, this software update optimizes the target a/f ratio adjustment condition when the accelerator pedal is depressed and released suddenly. For affected 2011 − 2013 models, the linear air−fuel sensor (lafs) must also be…
• 10057905Mar 1, 2015Engine. Mitsubishi 2011-2013 models: technical service bulletin revised tsb-14-13-003 issued july 2014. Information regarding ecm reprogramming for false mil illumination with dtc p2097.
• 10098884Feb 27, 2015Electrical system. This technical service bulletin, provided to dealers, instructs the dealer to update the hfm software that allows voice recognition to complete before connection to the phone begins, to rectify the condition where the hfm attempts a bluetooth connection with a mobile phone while voice recognition is booting at the same time. If the bluetooth connection completes before voice recognition completes, voice recognition…
• 10098881Feb 12, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. This technical service bulletin, provided to dealers, adds procedures for disassembly, assembly and cleaning transmission components.
• 10098882Feb 3, 2015Seat belts, Equipment. This technical service bulletin, provided to dealers, provides the correct torque specification for the 2012 outlander sport service manual. Other models' service manuals are updated with information for the outer seat belt on the front passenger's side seat to clarify the front seat belt installation and removal procedure.
• 10098877Feb 3, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. This technical service bulletin, provided to dealers, corrects the hydraulic pressure settings and updates the special tools used in the cvt hydraulic pressure test in the indicated service manuals.
• 10098703Jan 13, 2015Equipment. This technical service bulletin adds the non-reusable parts indication that was missing from the service manual for certain exhaust fasteners.
• 10098744Jan 1, 2015Equipment. This is the letter sent to owners of affected vehicles, informing them that the warranty has been extended for the awc hydraulic unit on their vehicle. There is potential for the all wheel control (awc) hydraulic unit affected vehicles to corrode from prolonged exposure to anti-freezing agents used in cold weather areas to clear ice and snow from roadways.
• 10056334Jul 1, 2014Equipment. Mitsubishi: updated information instructions provided for sub harness in repairing drl function of head light in vehicle's service manual. Model 2008-2012 lancer, sportback, evolution, outlander.
• 10056332Jul 1, 2014Equipment. Mitsubishi: corrected information regarding headlamp rleay circuit in vehicle service manuals. Model 2009-2014 outlander, lancer, lancer sportback, lancer evolution.
• 10056298Jun 1, 2014Engine, Electrical system. Mitsubishi: if lower quality fuel is used, vehicles would have engine stalling or rough idle condition at low speeds, prior to stopping or starting, and is operated, with air conditioning on, in high ambient temperature. Affects puerto rico only. Model 2011-2013 outlander sport, 2011-2014 lancer, lancer sportback.
• 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…
• 10054444Nov 1, 2013Engine. Mitsubishi: some vehicles may display an illuminated mil stating to service the engine soon with dtcs stored in the ecm memory and/or reduced engine performance. Water may accumulate at the bottom of the air cleaner from snow build up. Vehicles also include model: lancer model years 2008-2015 and model lancer sportback model years 2009-2015.
• 10170107Oct 11, 2013Electrical system, Body and structure, Brakes, Engine cooling, Fuel system. 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, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Suspension, Latches, locks and linkages…. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170104Aug 8, 2013Electrical system, Seat belts, Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170103Jul 10, 2013Engine cooling, Latches, locks and linkages, Back-over prevention (rear camera). This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170102May 21, 2013Electrical system, Latches, locks and linkages, Wheels, Forward collision…. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170101Apr 5, 2013Body and structure, Engine cooling, Wheels, Brakes, Electrical system. 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, 2013Electrical system, Steering, Transmission and drivetrain, Wheels. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170100Feb 6, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Back-over prevention (rear camera), Electrical…. 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.
• 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, 2012Brakes, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Fuel system, Electrical system…. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170086Nov 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain, Air bags, Suspension, Engine cooling, Brakes. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

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