02-03 Lancer Recall Cooling Fan Controller

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COOLING FAN CONTROLLER
SERVICE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN
Reference Number(s): SC-07-001, Date of Issue: March 01, 2007
MITSUBISHI: See below

PURPOSE
NOTE: This Service Campaign supercedes SC-04-005, issued September, 2004, to remove Outlander. Refer to SC-07-002 for Outlander Campaign instructions.


Due to a manufacturing problem, a solder connection in the cooling fan controller may crack, causing a short circuit in the controller. This condition may result in engine overheating. To eliminate this condition, replace the cooling fan controller on all affected vehicles, using the new, improved parts listed in this bulletin.

NOTE: Dealers are encouraged to contact those owners in their area who have not yet had their vehicle repaired for this condition. In the Mitsubishi Dealer Link, under service/systems, refer to e-reports/open recall list.


AFFECTED VEHICLES
2002-03 Lancer models produced before July 2003

2003 Lancer Evolution models produced before July 2003

PROCEDURE
Remove the air intake duct.
Loosen the clamp at the intake hose connection to the throttle body.
Disconnect the air flow sensor underneath the air cleaner. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
Disconnect the fan controller and remove it.
Fig. 1: Identifying Lancer Fan Controller And Evolution Fan Controller
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Install the appropriate new fan controller listed in the PARTS INFORMATION section of this bulletin.
Re-use the original fan controller bolts or screws and tighten to the specified torque:
Bolt: 3.92 - 4.90 Nm (2.9 - 3.6 in/lb)

Screw: 2.94 - 3.92 Nm (2.2 - 2.9 in/lb)

Connect the fan controller harness to the new fan controller.
Reinstall the air cleaner assembly and tighten to 8.0 - 10.0 Nm (5.9 - 7.4 in/lb).
Tighten the clamp at the intake hose.
Reinstall the air intake duct.
Start the engine. Turn the A/C on and off to confirm proper operation.
PARTS INFORMATION
Use the Genuine Mitsubishi Parts listed below.

PARTS INFORMATION
Description Model Part Number
Cooling Fan Controller Lancer 1355A053
Cooling Fan Controller Lancer Evolution 1355A052


WARRANTY INFORMATION
Claims for this campaign must be entered as type "C" claims. Sample screen are shown in the following.

Cooling Fan Controller Replacement

Campaign Labor Operation: C0409ZXX

Time Allowance: 0.3 hr. - Lancer, 0.7 hr. - Lancer Evolution

Header Section 2002-2003 Lancer and Lancer Evolution Cooling Fan Controller
Fig. 2: Campaign Information
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NOTE: In some instances, it may be necessary to arrange towing and/or to provide a temporary rental/loaner vehicle to a customer. Please use the entry fields at the bottom of the campaign claim's labor section.


Fig. 3: Bottom Of Campaign Claim Labor Section
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CLAIM EXAMPLE: REPLACE COOLING FAN CONTROLLER
PARTS SECTION: REPLACE ONLY THE ALLOWED COOLING FAN CONTROLLER PART
Fig. 4: Claim Example - Replace Cooling Fan Controller
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LABOR SECTION: LABOR TO REPLACE THE COOLING FAN CONTROLLER

Fig. 5: Service Warranty Claim - Labor Information
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Fig. 6: View Of Sample Owner Letter
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i just received two controllers with part number 1355A053.
pm me for details if urs go bad.
we are gettin raped here locally with the price of this part used.

[venum]

well done punk