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#74 of 117 Re: Clunker here too [jaclynn] by steve_ HOST Mar 05, 2007 (2:44 pm)
Replying to: jaclynn (Mar 05, 2007 12:21 pm) Some dealers are funny about TSBs - I don't know if this article about how best to approach the service writer still holds true anymore since the service writers are more used to seeing customers bring in TSBs now than when that article was first written some 7 years ago:   You, Your Vehicle and the Technical Service Bulletin (TSB)   Please let us know how you make out Thursday with your dealer.
#75 of 117 Back from the dealer by blackb13 Mar 06, 2007 (2:36 pm)
Just had both front wheel bearings replaced. Job took about 5 hours to complete. I'll have to take it back in again because when they had the hubs off, they somehow screwed up my alignment and now the truck's steering wheel isn't centered.
#76 of 117 Re: Clunker here too [jaclynn] by jaclynn Mar 08, 2007 (6:20 pm)
Replying to: jaclynn (Mar 05, 2007 12:21 pm) Update: Took the car to the dealer this morning. We referenced the TSB which detailed the bearing replacements. I'm glad I had it with me, as both Mitsubishi 800# and dealership had previously denied its existence. Service is ordering bearings and say they'll be delivered in a week or so. I feel pretty confident this will be resolved.   I really, really like this car despite this annoyance. I haven't seen any others on the road yet and it's been weeks. I hope that's not a bad sign. BTW, at the dealer tonight they had a bright cherry red (non-metallic) Outlander which I hadn't seen before. Replies to this message: jaclynn (Mar 25, 2007 5:19 am)
#77 of 117 Dealership denies existence of clunk! by growwise Mar 20, 2007 (1:26 pm)
Judging from my experience, I dont trust any stealership. I asked them to take a look at the front end clunk and they flatly rejected by "Could not replicate". My mistake in the sense that I didnt stick around to show it to them.   I only hope that this is the ABS popping noise as it happens only when I start the car and drive off. But I dont understand why ABS will make that clunk and it just does not give me enough confidence in this vehicle.. a mitsubishi nonetheless.   First the door mirror rattle and second this popping/clunking noise. Two strikes in my mind. Especially considering that this is made in japan etc.. You'd figure that since it has been out for long in japan (granted its 4 cyl cvt), they'd figure this out.   Its not the seriousness of these I am concerned about. Sure rattle was fixed and popping noise could be harmless though jury is still out on that. Its just that right out of the gate, I didnt expect to take a brand new vehicle into a dealership service dept which is not a very friendly one to begin with. Its a hassle and doesnt bode well for the future. Perhaps Toyota and Honda owners may have gone thru this type of stuff before but mitsu lost a good chance of making a strong first impression. Replies to this message: dodo2 (Apr 10, 2007 8:23 am) growwise (Apr 10, 2007 9:13 am) dodo2 (Apr 10, 2007 10:23 am) dodo2 (Apr 10, 2007 7:25 pm)
#78 of 117 Front End Knock by djlono Mar 23, 2007 (4:33 pm)
I have the front end knock. I have appointment on Monday just to check and order the parts. It is really loud. I have problem with the FM radio too. The reception is really bad. I saw in the dealership a red Outlander with different type of antenna
#79 of 117 Re: Clunker here too [jaclynn] by jaclynn Mar 25, 2007 (5:19 am)
Replying to: jaclynn (Mar 08, 2007 6:20 pm) Everything is fine now. Clunk has been eliminated by replacement of wheel bearings on both sides. Unless I'm being super-picky about the way the doors close, I now have no more issues with this vehicle. Happy driving...
#80 of 117 Front End Knock by djlono Apr 08, 2007 (5:22 pm)
I had fix the front end knock.
#81 of 117 Re: Dealership denies existence of clunk! [growwise] by dodo2 Apr 10, 2007 (8:23 am)
Replying to: growwise (Mar 20, 2007 1:26 pm) Hi growwise: Which dealership did you go to? There is a US TSB available and they should have a Canadian one as well by now. I did not have the front clunk in my Outlander as mine was a later build (mid-January). I had the mirror wind rattle, but I fixed that myself and now I enjoy a quiet ride. I didn't notice the ABS popping sound in mine, nor any other weird noise. I drove many times with the radio off and my ears wide open just listening for unusual sounds, but I could not hear anything so far. I will try again. Replies to this message: growwise (Apr 10, 2007 9:13 am) dodo2 (Apr 10, 2007 10:23 am) dodo2 (Apr 10, 2007 7:25 pm)
#82 of 117 Re: Dealership denies existence of clunk! [dodo2] by growwise Apr 10, 2007 (9:13 am)
Replying to: dodo2 (Apr 10, 2007 8:23 am) Dealer said that I dont have front end problem. I do hear one clunk everytime I take off after putting the gear in Drive. But thats it. It happens one time after starting the engine and driving off from stand still. No noise from then on until I cut the engine and start over. Thats how I came to the conclusion that it is ABS as mentioned in previous post somewhere. Mine was made in Dec 06. Replies to this message: dodo2 (Apr 10, 2007 10:23 am) dodo2 (Apr 10, 2007 7:25 pm)
#83 of 117 Re: Dealership denies existence of clunk! [growwise] by dodo2 Apr 10, 2007 (10:23 am)
Replying to: growwise (Apr 10, 2007 9:13 am) I will check mine tonight when I leave work. The front knock is different indeed. I experienced it during a test drive, taking off from a traffic light and making a left turn. The salesman in the passenger seat heard it too. It was a Dec-06 build. The front end knock can be easily reproduced by doing donuts in a parking lot.

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