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Mitsubishi Outlander Engine and Performance Problems

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Throttle Lag TSB for 07+ Outlander by biscuit_xls
Sep 14, 2007 (2:11 pm)
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If your 07 Outlander was built before July 07 there are two TSB's that fix throttle lag. The first one re-flashes the transmission, the second re-flashes the ECM.
 
I took mine to the dealer and had them do the TSB's, it drives much better now.
 
TSB 07-13-007
TSB 07-23-006
 
TSB's
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Re: Throttle Lag TSB for 07+ Outlander [biscuit_xls] by toomanyfumes
Sep 14, 2007 (2:16 pm)
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Replying to: biscuit_xls (Sep 14, 2007 2:11 pm)

Is there an actual delay when you accelerate from a stop? I haven't noticed this on mine. The throttle is a little touchy but a lot of manufacturers do this make the car feel faster.
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Re: Throttle Lag TSB for 07+ Outlander [biscuit_xls] by outlanderlsgeo
Sep 14, 2007 (6:18 pm)
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Replying to: biscuit_xls (Sep 14, 2007 2:11 pm)

biscuit! hi my outlander was built january '07. any other TSBs that you know of that i should have my outlander be done at the dealer? i'm in western canada. thanks!
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Re: Throttle Lag TSB for 07+ Outlander [toomanyfumes] by biscuit_xls
Sep 14, 2007 (9:30 pm)
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Replying to: toomanyfumes (Sep 14, 2007 2:16 pm)

The delay is most obvious when you make a rolling start, like at a yield intersection where you never come to a complete stop. In those situations the throttle does nothing for a moment which makes you press the gas more, and then everything kicks in all at once with more throttle than you really need.
 
Those are the only two TSB's that I know of other than the wind noise fix.
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Re: Throttle Lag TSB for 07+ Outlander [biscuit_xls] by marcjho
Sep 15, 2007 (5:22 pm)
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Replying to: biscuit_xls (Sep 14, 2007 9:30 pm)

Perfect! This has been my main complaint with the driving performance of the Outlander. I had yet to get used to the throttle lag. I'll get this serviced right away and post the results.
 
Thanks a lot!
 
- Marc
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TSBs available now. by rcpax
Sep 16, 2007 (8:12 pm)
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You can print the TSBs and bring it to your dealer. Some dealers are even reluctant to do anything and will often deny the existence of any TSB unless you have it printed and shove it to their face. And make sure both are done at the same service visit. Here's the link:TSB 07-23-006 and TSB 07-13-007
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Re: TSBs available now. [rcpax] by dodo2
Sep 16, 2007 (8:40 pm)
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Replying to: rcpax (Sep 16, 2007 8:12 pm)

Just came back from a weekend trip. The car drives much better - no hesitation at all anymore. Another thing I noticed as I was going through quite a few hills is that the gear hunting is gone too.
Overall, the car drives, much better.
Do you guys have access to the full TSBs (the whole 12 pages or so)? I’m interested in the version number of the ECM and TCM software in these TSBs.
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Re: TSBs available now. [dodo2] by rcpax
Sep 16, 2007 (8:50 pm)
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Replying to: dodo2 (Sep 16, 2007 8:40 pm)

I do, both 12 pages of each.it will take time for me though, to get it electronic. But since you're done with the TSB service, I think you can wait a little for the full text. I will post the links once it's all electronic. It'll probably be in PDF.
 
Yes, throttle hesitation gone, even 4WD Auto lag is gone. Gear selection is now more aggressive, especially when overtaking. The engine doesn't hesitate to give you a lower gear when it senses that you're starting to pedal the gas. And I notice paddle/stick shifting is quicker too, almost instantaneous gear changes now.
 
What a relief. Now the Outlander is even better than ever.
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Re: TSBs available now. [rcpax] by dodo2
Sep 16, 2007 (9:32 pm)
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Replying to: rcpax (Sep 16, 2007 8:50 pm)

In the meantime, could you please just post the version for both ECM and TCM software form those TSBs? I would assume there is a reference to those versions in each TSBs.
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Re: TSBs available now. [dodo2] by rcpax
Sep 16, 2007 (10:45 pm)
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Replying to: dodo2 (Sep 16, 2007 9:32 pm)

The TSB link is updated. There should be a sticker in the engine compartment as proof your vehicle indeed got re-programmed.

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