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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMITSUBISHI2009LANCER L4-2.4L (4B12)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSALL TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSENGINE CONTROLS - REVISED VIN WRITING & VARIANT CODING
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer L4-2.4L (4B12)
Engine Controls - Revised VIN Writing & Variant Coding
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer L4-2.4L (4B12)SECTION Engine Controls - Revised VIN Writing & Variant Coding
No.: TSB-08-13-013
DATE: August, 2008
MODEL: See Below
SUBJECT:
VIN WRITING & VARIANT CODING FOR ECM REPLACEMENT - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION
PURPOSE
The information that it is necessary to write the VIN and perform variant coding when replacing the Engine Control Module (ECM) is incorrect in the applicable service manual. This Technical Service Bulletin provides the correct information.
NOTE:
Instructions to conduct VIN writing and variant coding can be found in Group 00 - GENERAL in the applicable service manual and in the Advanced Electronic Service Procedures (AESP) self study training manual.
AFFECTED VEHICLE(S)
2007-08 Outlander
2008-09 Lancer
2008 Lancer Evolution
APPLICABLE MANUAL(S)
Service Manual Update For pages 13Aa-37, 38 and 13A-838
Service Manual Update For Pages 13A-920
Service Manual Updates For Pages 13A-952 and 13A-947 and 13B-835
DATE: August, 2008
MODEL: See Below
SUBJECT:
VIN WRITING & VARIANT CODING FOR ECM REPLACEMENT - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION
PURPOSE
The information that it is necessary to write the VIN and perform variant coding when replacing the Engine Control Module (ECM) is incorrect in the applicable service manual. This Technical Service Bulletin provides the correct information.
NOTE:
Instructions to conduct VIN writing and variant coding can be found in Group 00 - GENERAL in the applicable service manual and in the Advanced Electronic Service Procedures (AESP) self study training manual.
AFFECTED VEHICLE(S)
2007-08 Outlander
2008-09 Lancer
2008 Lancer Evolution
APPLICABLE MANUAL(S)
Service Manual Update For pages 13Aa-37, 38 and 13A-838
Service Manual Update For Pages 13A-920
Service Manual Updates For Pages 13A-952 and 13A-947 and 13B-835
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.