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Cooling Fan Controller (SC-07-002)

Publication date: 2007-03-01
Reference number: SC-07-002

COOLING FAN CONTROLLER

COOLING FAN CONTROLLER

SERVICE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): SC-07-002, Date of Issue:  March 01, 2007
MITSUBISHI: 2003-06 Outlander

PURPOSE

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.

A letter is being sent to all owners of affected vehicles, instructing them to bring their vehicle to their Mitsubishi dealer to have the cooling fan controller replaced even if it was previously replaced under SC-04-005.  A sample copy of the customer notification letter is included in this bulletin.

AFFECTED VEHICLES

2003-06 Outlander produced before October 31, 2005 

PROCEDURE

  1. Remove the air intake duct.
  2. Loosen the clamp at the intake hose connection to the throttle body.
  3. Disconnect the air flow sensor underneath the air cleaner. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
  4. Disconnect the fan controller and remove it.
  5. Install the new fan controller listed in the PARTS INFORMATION  section of this bulletin.
    1. 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)

      Fig 1: View Of Fan Controller
      G04740990Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  6. Connect the fan controller harness to the new fan controller.
  7. Reinstall the air cleaner assembly and tighten to 8.0 - 10.0 Nm (5.9 - 7.4 in/lb).
  8. Tighten the clamp at the intake hose.
  9. Reinstall the air intake duct.
  10. 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 CHART

Description Part Number
Cooling Fan Controller 1355A143

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Claims for this campaign must be entered as type "C" claims. Sample screens are shown on the next pages.

Cooling Fan Controller Replacement: 

Campaign Labor Operation: C0701ZXX 

Time Allowance: 0.3 hr. 

Header Section 2003-2006 Outlander Cooling Fan Controller

Fig 2: Campaign Information
G04740991Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
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
G04740992Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

CLAIM EXAMPLE: REPLACE COOLING FAN CONTROLLER

Fig 4: Parts Section: Replace Only The Allowed Cooling Fan Controller Part
G04740993Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
Fig 5: Labor Section: Labor To Replace The Cooling Fan Controller
G04740994Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

OWNER LETTER

Fig 6: Sample Owner Letter
G04740995Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
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