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2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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08/12/05 NHTSA ID: 10015818
TSB ID: 0513004

Power train control module (pcm) reprogramming for cold engine misfire / hot soak restart / rough idle. revision.
05/02/05 NHTSA ID: 10014396
TSB ID: 10012002

Mil on hot engine misfire no driveability concerns. *eh
05/02/05 NHTSA ID: 10014399
TSB ID: 06012004

Cold engine misfire. *eh
04/28/05 NHTSA ID: 10014193
TSB ID: 09012002

Cold engine misfire. *eh
06/09/04 NHTSA ID: 10007306
TSB ID: 0413006

Powertrain control module (pcm) reprogramming for hot soak restart and rough idle condition (diagnostic trouble code p0300-p0306).
08/20/03 NHTSA ID: 10002267
TSB ID: 0317003

Corrected vacuum hose routing diagrams - service manual revision.
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04/11/03 NHTSA ID: 10001034
TSB ID: 0313002

Powertrain control module (pcm) reprogramming for hot soak restart and rough idle condition (diagnostic trouble code p0300-p0306).
02/21/03 NHTSA ID: 10000282
TSB ID: 0213015R

Incorrect powertrain control module (pcm) software parameters may cause a misfire condition when the engine is cold, setting diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0300 through p0306 in the pcm.
11/20/02 NHTSA ID: 637112
TSB ID: 80

Brief information on new, improved parts for the fuel cap finish that may wear off.
11/15/02 NHTSA ID: 636897
TSB ID: 83

Vehicle technical information regarding rear suspension rattle noise.
11/15/02 NHTSA ID: 636932
TSB ID: 84

Vehicle technical information regarding rear suspension rattle.
11/15/02 NHTSA ID: 636956
TSB ID: 84

Bulletin review tsb-02-11-002 regarding crankshaft identification marks - service manual revision.
11/15/02 NHTSA ID: 636964
TSB ID: 84

Bulletin review tsb-02-13-013 regarding fuel pump relay terminal numbers - service manual revision.
11/14/02 NHTSA ID: 636819
TSB ID: 85

Information on diagnosing a rattling noise heard from rear suspension of vehicle.
11/14/02 NHTSA ID: 636821
TSB ID: 85

Subject regarding squeak, groan, rattle suspension noise heard from rear when driving 5-25 mph over speed bumps.
11/14/02 NHTSA ID: 636851
TSB ID: 85

Service review regarding tsb-02-13-014 - fuel tank differential pressure sensor - service manual revision.
10/18/02 NHTSA ID: 635109
TSB ID: TSB0211002

Information on crankshaft identification marks - service manual revision.
10/18/02 NHTSA ID: 635116
TSB ID: TSB0213013

This bulletin corrects fuel pump relay terminal numbers, relay wiring diagrams, and adds important cautions.
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10/18/02 NHTSA ID: 635121
TSB ID: TSB0233001

Subject regarding ball joint end play check procedures - service manual revision.
10/17/02 NHTSA ID: 635092
TSB ID: TSB0213014

Subject regarding fuel tank differentialpressure sensor - service manual revision.
10/03/02 NHTSA ID: 634560
TSB ID: 0234001

Subject regarding squeaking or rubbing noise from rear suspension trailing arms. *jg
10/03/02 NHTSA ID: 634564
TSB ID: 0235006

Subject regarding front brake ringing noise. *jg
05/29/02 NHTSA ID: 631465
TSB ID: 8113

Subject regarding diagnostic trouble code p0401. *slc
05/29/02 NHTSA ID: 631467
TSB ID: 8113

Subject regarding diagnostic trouble codes p0171 and p0174 for v6 models. *lc
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04/10/02 NHTSA ID: 629933
TSB ID: 7942

Information on why the alarm system does not disarm.
04/01/02 NHTSA ID: 629345
TSB ID: 78

Information on theft alarm not arming.
11/19/02 Engine NHTSA ID: 637074
TSB ID: 80

Information on a diagnostic trouble code p0174 set
11/15/02 Engine NHTSA ID: 636960
TSB ID: 84

Bulletin review tsb-02-13-011 regarding diagnostic trouble code p0441 diagnosis - service manual revision.
06/18/07 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10021743
TSB ID: 137

Reprogramming the pcm drivability or sensitivity issues can be corrected.
11/18/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10017676
TSB ID: 0522003

Clutch release bearing installation.
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10/04/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10016754
TSB ID: 0523004

2-3 shift flare.
05/02/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10014359
TSB ID: 05012004

2-3 shift flare. *eh
12/15/03 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10004448
TSB ID: 0323006

Torque converter shudder, surge, and/or vibration (possibly intermittent) when driving 35-50 mph at steady throttle.
04/22/03 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10001209
TSB ID: 0323003

Output shaft preload adjustment spacer selection - service manual revision.
04/11/03 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10001035
TSB ID: 0323001

Automatic transaxle (a/t) standard hydraulic pressures - service manual revision.
02/12/03 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10000094
TSB ID: 0213017

Power train control module (pcm) reprogramming for misfire code set with no driveability concerns.
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11/19/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 637079
TSB ID: 80

Customers may complain of hard or notchy shift quality or a slight judder during the first few shifts on cold mornings.
11/19/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 637083
TSB ID: 80

Subject regarding clutch cover (pressure plate) removal.
11/15/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 636924
TSB ID: 83

Bulletin review regarding tsb-02-13-010 to correct the electronic control module (ecm) / power train control module (pcm) backup power supply circuits.
11/14/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 636853
TSB ID: 85

Bulletin review regarding tsb-02-23-003 - revises bolt tightening torque values for transmission output shaft retainer and transmission oil pump.
10/18/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 635096
TSB ID: TSB0223003

This bulletin revises the tightening torque values for the transmission output shaft retain bolts and the transmission oil pump mounting bolts.
10/03/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 634599
TSB ID: 0213010

Subject regarding corrected powertrain control module backup power supply circuits. *jg
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10/01/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 634430
TSB ID: 0213015

Subject regarding powertrain control module reprogramming for cold engine misfire. *jg
07/11/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 632185
TSB ID: TSB0223002

Subject regarding output shaft preload adjustment spacer selection.
05/29/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 631472
TSB ID: 8121

Customers may complain of a slight rattle from the clutch/transaxle. *slc
05/29/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 631474
TSB ID: 8121

Customers may complain of hard or notchy shift quality, or a slight judder during the first few shifts on cold mornings. *slc
05/29/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 631476
TSB ID: 8122

Subject regarding clutch/manual transaxle rattle. *slc
02/10/06 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10019047
TSB ID: 0617001

Cruise control system checks - service manual revision.
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08/31/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10016133
TSB ID: 0513006

Alternator fr terminal voltage - service manual revision.
05/02/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10014420
TSB ID: 10012002

Special sunroof grease. *eh
08/30/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10008910
TSB ID: 88

Clock spring installation. mitsubishi motors. tech talk. vol. 88. nov. 2002.
02/13/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10005209
TSB ID: 0342A005

The sunroof may judder or vibrate during opening/closing operation.
12/15/03 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10004453
TSB ID: 0355006R

Air conditioning refrigerant pipe replacement.
12/15/03 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10004454
TSB ID: 0355008

Debris (such as leaves, etc) entering the front cowl area may clog the evaporator housing drain tube. if this occurs, the evaporator housing may fill up with condensation and overflow into the passenger compartment, and into the blower mot
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12/15/03 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10004455
TSB ID: 0355008R

Debris (such as leaves, etc.) entering the front cowl area may clog the evaporator housing drain tube. if this occurs, the evaporator housing may fill up with condensation and overflow into the passenger compartment, and into the blower mo
10/20/03 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10003407
TSB ID: 0355006

Air conditioner refrigerant pipe replacement.
09/11/03 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10002730
TSB ID: 93

Headlight bulb connectors.
08/26/03 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10002363
TSB ID: 0355005

Air conditioning compressor high-pressure relief valve parts availability. including 2004 models.
08/20/03 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10002269
TSB ID: 0355002

Air conditioner refrigerant and air conditioner ecu voltages - service manual revision.
04/11/03 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10001039
TSB ID: 0354001

Cleaning procedure for headlamp fogging.
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02/21/03 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10000290
TSB ID: 0254008

Instructions for reattaching rear window defogger tabs which may have detached from the rear glass.
11/15/02 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 636899
TSB ID: 83

Vehicle technical information regarding sunroof judder.
11/15/02 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 636906
TSB ID: 83

Vehicle technical information regarding loose defroster tabs - update.
11/15/02 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 636910
TSB ID: 83

Vehicle technical information regarding iod #18 fuse short circuit update.
11/15/02 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 636937
TSB ID: 84

Sunroof judder.
11/15/02 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 636948
TSB ID: 84

Subject regarding iod #18 fuse short circuit - update.
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11/14/02 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 636823
TSB ID: 85

Subject regarding sunroof grease availability.
10/03/02 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 634588
TSB ID: 0242A005

Subject regarding sunroof judder. *jg
10/03/02 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 634591
TSB ID: 0242A004

Subject regarding rke horn answerback confirmation software program error. *jg
10/03/02 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 634621
TSB ID: 0254005

Subject regarding dedicated iod fuse blows intermittently. *jg
10/03/02 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 634624
TSB ID: 0255002

Subject regarding corrected air conditioner magnetic clutch service procedures. *jg
07/11/02 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 632190
TSB ID: 0254006

Subject regarding immobilizer system information update.
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04/10/02 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 629935
TSB ID: 7942

Subject regarding sunroof judder repairs.
04/01/02 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 629337
TSB ID: 78

Subject regarding sunroof judder repairs.
02/06/02 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 627238
TSB ID: 011001

Information on center display may go blank when the audio system is in use. * jb
02/06/02 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 627240
TSB ID: 011001

Information on sunroof switch cover being loose. *jb
02/06/02 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 627248
TSB ID: 011101

Information on turn signals not canceling. *jb
02/05/02 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 627143
TSB ID: 0142A005REV

Subject regarding sunroof judder.*jb
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11/28/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 625561
TSB ID: 73

Information on the center display.
03/26/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10130469
TSB ID: TT237

This is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.
03/26/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10130468
TSB ID: MEDICUpdate517

This is a message sent to dealers, to inform them that an update for medic will be available.
12/21/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10018368
TSB ID: 42A

Door glass alignment. mitsubishi. tech talk.
12/21/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10018371
TSB ID: 42A

Topstack latch set screws. mitsubishi. tech talk.
07/14/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10015334
TSB ID: 0542A004

Convertible top latch replacement.
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07/08/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10015219
TSB ID: 113

Topstack latch set screws.
05/02/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10014365
TSB ID: 05012004

Top latch set screws. *eh
04/28/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10014198
TSB ID: 09012002

Clicking noise at instrument panel. *eh
08/30/04 Other NHTSA ID: 10008908
TSB ID: 88

Heated door mirror stickers. mitsubishi motors tech talk. vol. 88. nov. 2002.
07/12/04 Other NHTSA ID: 10007836
TSB ID: 0442A002

New convertible top service parts.
12/15/03 Other NHTSA ID: 10004450
TSB ID: 0342A004

After pulling the hatch release lever and exiting the vehicle, air pressure from closing the door may cause the liftgate to half-latch. the liftgate can then only be opened by pulling the release lever again or using the key in the liftgat
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12/12/03 Other NHTSA ID: 10004443
TSB ID: SC03001

Vacuum hose routing diagram label must be changed- service campaign.
10/09/03 Other NHTSA ID: 10003126
TSB ID: 89

Door mirrors/door handles paint appearance.
10/09/03 Other NHTSA ID: 10003127
TSB ID: 89

Water leak at delta sash/side mirror.
02/27/03 Other NHTSA ID: 10000439
TSB ID: 0242A017

Water leak at delta sash / side mirror.
02/12/03 Other NHTSA ID: 10000099
TSB ID: 0252A003

Front seat adjustment.
11/20/02 Other NHTSA ID: 637110
TSB ID: 80

Subject regarding rke transmitter identification.
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11/20/02 Other NHTSA ID: 637113
TSB ID: 80

Customer complaints of the rear hatch re-laching after it has been opened using the remove lever.
11/20/02 Other NHTSA ID: 637115
TSB ID: 80

Customer may complain that the window glass freezes to moulding.
11/20/02 Other NHTSA ID: 637124
TSB ID: 80

Brief information on compass pointing in one direction (typically south).
11/20/02 Other NHTSA ID: 637130
TSB ID: 80

Subject regarding center display update.
11/18/02 Other NHTSA ID: 636971
TSB ID: 84

Bulletin review tsb-02-42a-006 regarding procedures for reinstalling the headliner onto the rear glass.
11/18/02 Other NHTSA ID: 636974
TSB ID: 84

Bulletin review tsb-02-42a-008 regarding door window alignment.
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11/15/02 Other NHTSA ID: 636903
TSB ID: 83

Vehicle technical information regarding wet or flooded floor area.
11/15/02 Other NHTSA ID: 636939
TSB ID: 84

Subject regarding wet or flooded floor area condition.
11/14/02 Other NHTSA ID: 636858
TSB ID: 85

Bulletin review regarding tsb-02-42a-008rev - revises original bulletin instructions concern window / delta sash adjustment.
11/14/02 Other NHTSA ID: 636825
TSB ID: 85

On some vehicles, customers may find that when programming the rke answerback function the desired function change may not take place.
11/14/02 Other NHTSA ID: 636828
TSB ID: 85

Information on diagnosing comments of flooded or wet front floor / carpet on passenger's side.
11/14/02 Other NHTSA ID: 636838
TSB ID: 85

Subject regarding buzz, rattle at rear quarter panel (update).
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10/18/02 Other NHTSA ID: 635113
TSB ID: TSB0213011

Subject regarding diagnostic trouble code p0441 evaporative emission control incorrect purge flow diagnosis - service manual revision.
10/18/02 Other NHTSA ID: 635123
TSB ID: TSB0242A006

This bulletin contains headliner installation tips.
10/18/02 Other NHTSA ID: 635127
TSB ID: TSB0242A008

On some vehicles, the door window glass may be out of alignment.
10/04/02 Other NHTSA ID: 634697
TSB ID: 220502

Subject regarding wheel investigation. *jg
10/03/02 Other NHTSA ID: 634614
TSB ID: 0254004

Subject regarding immobilizer key check. *jg
06/20/02 Other NHTSA ID: 631844
TSB ID: 0100012

Subject regarding immobilizer key registration for 2002 models. *slc
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04/01/02 Other NHTSA ID: 629328
TSB ID: 78

Subject regarding theft alarm (immobilizer) light operation.
04/01/02 Other NHTSA ID: 629343
TSB ID: 78

Subject regarding door glass adjustment to prevent wind and water leaks.
02/06/02 Other NHTSA ID: 627246
TSB ID: 011101

Information on water entry into rear passenger compartment.*jb
12/12/01 Other NHTSA ID: 625984
TSB ID: TSB0100018

Subject regarding technical specifications.

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Mitsubishi Eclipse TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)

Some things are often misunderstood about recalls and technical service bulletins (TSBs). Plus a disclaimer.

  1. Recalls do not have to be issued only because something is prone to failure. NHTSA (a government agency) can only require a recall if a failure will affect safety, emissions, fuel economy, or compliance with some other regulation or law. Manufacturers can voluntarily recall cars for problems that do not affect these, though.
  2. Recalls often apply to only some cars of a specific model year, rather than all of them. You should receive a letter from the manufacturer if your car has been recalled. You can also check with the dealer, which will know which (if any) recalls pertain to your car.
  3. The primary purpose of TSBs is to inform dealers about known problems with a car and how to fix them. They are not the same as recalls. As with recalls, TSBs often only apply to some cars, not the entire model year.
  4. Dealers often will not provide a preventive repair just because a problem described in a TSB might happen to your car. They'll usually want to observe symptoms that the problem is already affecting your car.
  5. Even if there are symptoms, a manufacturer doesn't have to pick up the cost of a TSB repair if the car is out of warranty, though sometimes they do.

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