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2009 Mitsubishi Outlander

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#73 of 82 Re: 2009 Outlander's AWD system [noey8] by chelentano

Aug 12, 2009 (12:08 am)

Replying to: noey8 (Aug 11, 2009 9:40 am)
really, I've never had any 4wd problems. Excellent performance on Chicago snow roads. Actually it's MItsubishi's stronger point: 12 times dakar champion.
 
Mitsubishi Outlander Fun On A Snow Field video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3arUMr2PsI
 
As for Forester, you might want to look at this comaro:
http://s215240594.onlinehome.us/Outlander_Forester.gif

#74 of 82 Re: 2009 Outlander's AWD system [noey8] by rcpax

Aug 12, 2009 (11:50 pm)

Replying to: noey8 (Aug 11, 2009 9:40 am)
I never have had any problems with my Outlander's 4WD system. It will only switch to 2WD when the 4WD system overheats, to prevent you from cooking your 4WD system. It's a failsafe mechanism. Mitsubishi was intelligent enough to include such a failsafe mechanism. Now I wonder what happens to Subaru's AWD system when it overheats, I guess it just cook itself and give you a beep or a warning light when its all too late, or maybe somebody's going to argue the Subaru's system don't ever overheat?
 
And how often do you see the Outlander's 4WD system overheat? Not on my Outlander, and I've been through pretty bad snow storms in this part of the US.

#75 of 82 Re: 2009 Outlander's AWD system [rcpax] by batman47

Sep 02, 2009 (7:20 am)

Replying to: rcpax (Aug 12, 2009 11:50 pm)
My experience when I took the 2008 Outlander to Deadhorse in Alaska is that the 4WD mechanism switches itself off when it finds out it is not any more necessary. I think the system is idiot-proof.

#76 of 82 my '09 won't go by authurdent

Feb 10, 2010 (6:22 pm)

probably because of the snow!
 

#77 of 82 Re: my '09 won't go [authurdent] by fushigi

Feb 12, 2010 (6:07 am)

Replying to: authurdent (Feb 10, 2010 6:22 pm)
Nice color. Matches mine, except for the white bits.
 
Will it seriously not start or is it just buried?

#78 of 82 Re: my '09 won't go [fushigi] by authurdent

Feb 12, 2010 (7:41 am)

Replying to: fushigi (Feb 12, 2010 6:07 am)
Just buried. Not really sure what to expect out of 4WD, but so far so good. One thing I'd really like to know, and was terrible with our previous Mitsus, is how best to defrost the windows. I cranked up the heat and blower, but it still took forever to clear the windshield. Any suggestions?

#79 of 82 Re: my '09 won't go [authurdent] by fushigi

Feb 12, 2010 (11:07 am)

Replying to: authurdent (Feb 12, 2010 7:41 am)
First, never throw hot water on the windshield. That'll just net you some broken glass and a repair bill.
 
With the vent set to defrost, make sure the AC is on; it should come on automatically. That will help dehumidify the interior. That seems to be the #1 thing people forget about defogging the interior.
 
Also, to prevent fogging to begin with, if you park in a garage or other secure area, leave a window open a little bit so humidity that builds up can escape. Humidity comes from a number of things, including what we emit via sweat & breathing and the melting of the slush that clings to our shoes when we climb in. So while we can't stop breathing, do try to knock off as much slush from your shoes as you can before entering the car.
 
For the exterior .. Hit the rear defrost to start that up. On the outside brush off as much snow and stuff as you can.
 
If there's still snow/ice and you can't break it up easily with a scraper, spray it with windshield washer fluid (hopefully you're using a mix and not just water). Ideally I'd say have it in a squirt bottle and hit the windows that way v. running the washer since that runs the wipers which can get torn up on the ice.
 
And as long as you're clearing the outside, make sure your head/tail lights and turn signals are clear. All that spray that dirties your windshield is also hitting your headlights, making them less effective.

#80 of 82 downshifts by authurdent

Feb 23, 2010 (12:41 pm)

Our XLS 4WD 6AT can downshift jerkily from 2nd to 1st. I understand that 6AT shift points were adjusted for the 2010 model. I guess this was a know problem with 2007-2009 models. Could this just be a warm-up issue? Is there a firmware fix?

#81 of 82 Re: downshifts [authurdent] by fushigi

Feb 24, 2010 (7:11 pm)

Replying to: authurdent (Feb 23, 2010 12:41 pm)
If it only happens in the first 10 or so minutes of driving I'd call it a warm-up issue as you mentioned. Most cars exhibit small changes in behavior when cold, esp. during the winter months before they've had a chance to warm up.
 
That said, it never hurts to ask your dealer's service department or to call Mitsu's help line to see if an update is available for the trans. Start with the dealer. Before calling, check the NHTSA for any recalls or TSBs on your vehicle and if there are any, ask the dealer about taking care of those. Recall work is free & TSBs would be covered by your warranty. Your dealer can also check for recalls & updates for your vehicle if given the VIN.

#82 of 82 Clarion MAX685BT by azbalassiano

Jun 24, 2010 (1:37 pm)

I have an Outlander 2009 with a MAX685BT and need to hack and play some DVD.
Any help ???

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