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2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Problems
HVAC Temperature Knob Hard to Turn
The heating, ventilation and AC (HVAC) temperature control knob may be hard to turn. Mitsubishi Motors has released a service bulletin outlining the necessary repairs. Repairs involve installing a new air blend door lever and link, lubing the blend door track, and installing a filter on top of the blower motor housing to prevent entry of dirt and debris. If the temperature control assembly has been damaged it will require replacement also.
Hard or no start condition due to worn camshaft sensor support
A hard or no start condition with fault codes P0335 and/or P0340 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) may be due to abnormal wear of the camshaft position sensor support. Our technicians tell us a revised sensor support is available to correct this issue.
Check Engine Light Due to Code P0181
The Check Engine Light may illuminate with a stored code P0181. Our technicians tell us the fuel level sensor may be at fault requiring replacement.
No Start and/or Stalling Condition Due to Faulty Crankshaft Posiiton Sensor
The crankshaft position sensor may fail causing a stalling can/or no start condition. Replacing the faulty crankshaft position sensor should correct this condition.
Check Engine Light due to code P0171
The Check Engine Light may illuminate with a stored code P0171. Our technicians tell us this can be a result of an engine vacuum leak at one or more of the fuel injector insulators. Improved insulators are available to correct this concern.
Engine Overheating Due to Failed Cooling Fan Controller
An engine overheating condition may develop due to a failed radiator cooling fan controller. The failed controller should be replaced to correct this issue.