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    Check your cars recall status in Japan

    I found a good link to check the recall status of your Mitsi from its past life in Japan.

    Here in NZ the widely publisized recall was for the AYC/ASC problem, but apparently world wide there were many faults wid mid - late 90's Mitsi's.

    By following this link to Mtsi japan's site you can enter your chassis number to check what was recalled and repaired on your car

    http://babelfish.altavista.com/babel...p=ja_en&intl=1

    I've linked it through bablefish so its translated into english, the normal URL is:

    http://u-cfc.mitsubishi-motors.co.jp...ecallstatus.do

    EDIT: This is now the correct link: http://recall.mitsubishi-motors.co.j...ecallstatus.do

    So I could see mine had been recalled and rpaired for the front lower arm recall, the AYC.ASC one and something else about fuel tank.

    Number Contents Classification Notification day
    (Target date) Execution circumstance
    1 Front suspension of 3 models such as 繧ョ繝」繝ゥ繝ウ and 繝ャ繧ー繝翫Β (the lower arm) about Recall 2003/11/20 Work performance end
    2 About ASC of 繧ョ繝」繝ゥ繝ウ and the 繝ャ繧ー繝翫Β VR-4 series Recall 2001/11/08 Work performance end
    3 4 models such as 繧ョ繝」繝ゥ繝ウ and 繝ャ繧ー繝翫Β (the 4WD car) about the fuel tank Recall 2000/07/26 Work performance end
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    Hmmm...

    Ran my chassis number and got the following...

    1 Front suspension (the lower arm) Recall 2003/11/20 Job unexecuted
    2 About ASC VR-4 series Recall 2001/11/08 Work performance end
    3 4 models suc fuel tank Recall 2000/07/26 Work performance end

    So, my guess is that both fuel tank and ASC have been repaired prior to export and that the lower ball joint may well still need repairing. I did quizz the local garage regarding recall issues and the guy said to phone back up with the chassis no. and he would check the database.

    Me now thinks, printing off the page from this site and taking it with me would be a good idea...

    Cheers for the Link!!!
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    my dealer now recognises that the car needs various recalls- both lower suspension arms need replacing, brakes need done etc, all he's trying to figure out now is who's going to pay for it. It seems misty uk won't so he has to authorisation from mitsy japan
    97 legnum vr4 type s

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    Call me thick, but I can't seem to get an answer for my car. Am I putting the number in wrong, or doesn't this cover UK cars?

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    Thanks pieboy, very useful links. May help with our 'reluctant' UK dealers!

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    Quote Originally Posted by wirdy
    Thanks pieboy, very useful links. May help with our 'reluctant' UK dealers!
    My sentiments too Pieboy, ran mine-- fuel tank done in Japan only balljoints to do, no other recalls affect mine so Poole Mitsy were correct on this one.

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    Tried my Chassis Number and it's just comong up with a load of sh**e like as Nick said.. Can someone post exactly how they are inputting there cassis number ..

    Cheers

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    It only worked for me on the non-translated version and using Internet Explorer, i then copied and pasted the results back into babelfish in chunks to see the results.

    Mine has had everything done on it with the exception of the wiring for the heating system under the glovebox which is prone to fraying so i will get this done next time the car is in getting serviced.
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    Mine no more..- 96 Legnum VR-4

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    Thanks for that..

    It shows 4 recalss for my car 2 of which have been done.

    Fuel Tank and ASC have been done.. .

    Lower Suspension arms and Heater probs haven't..

    Thought i would check out the Missus's car to ..

    4 outstanding recalls..


    1. Brake vaccum hose set

    2. Heater fan connectors

    3. Lower Ball Joint


    And now heres the Biggy..

    4. Ignition plugs and idling (ecu)

    as follows


    Because (1) idling it is low the ignition timing control supervisor in the rotary territory (engine ECU) there are inadequate ones in part in the motive for action machine, there are times when idling revolution becomes unstable, stalls worst. However, restarting is possible. (2) resistance smoldering characteristic of the ignition plug with long haul idling for the insufficiency, there are times when instantaneous idling revolution decrease occurs, stalls worst. However, restarting is possible. Contents of improvement (1) is modified in those which the program of all vehicle and engine ECU measure are done. (2) all vehicle and the ignition plug are exchanged to 2 extremely semi creeping plugs.

    Now finding this after the problems that we have endured on the GDi is ..

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    looks like I need to have some wok done to the AYC/Lower control arm and fuel tank.

    I called Mitsubishi UK with my VIN to confirm, they should get back to me in a day or three

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    Quote Originally Posted by WODJNO
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    And now heres the Biggy..

    4. Ignition plugs and idling (ecu)

    as follows


    Because (1) idling it is low the ignition timing control supervisor in the rotary territory (engine ECU) there are inadequate ones in part in the motive for action machine, there are times when idling revolution becomes unstable, stalls worst. However, restarting is possible. (2) resistance smoldering characteristic of the ignition plug with long haul idling for the insufficiency, there are times when instantaneous idling revolution decrease occurs, stalls worst. However, restarting is possible. Contents of improvement (1) is modified in those which the program of all vehicle and engine ECU measure are done. (2) all vehicle and the ignition plug are exchanged to 2 extremely semi creeping plugs.

    Now finding this after the problems that we have endured on the GDi is ..

    That'll be it then!


    Hows the DIY coming along today then?

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    Quote Originally Posted by WODJNO


    And now heres the Biggy..

    4. Ignition plugs and idling (ecu)

    as follows


    Because (1) idling it is low the ignition timing control supervisor in the rotary territory (engine ECU) there are inadequate ones in part in the motive for action machine, there are times when idling revolution becomes unstable, stalls worst. However, restarting is possible. (2) resistance smoldering characteristic of the ignition plug with long haul idling for the insufficiency, there are times when instantaneous idling revolution decrease occurs, stalls worst. However, restarting is possible. Contents of improvement (1) is modified in those which the program of all vehicle and engine ECU measure are done. (2) all vehicle and the ignition plug are exchanged to 2 extremely semi creeping plugs.

    Now finding this after the problems that we have endured on the GDi is ..
    phoning crightons are you ???

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    Quote Originally Posted by WODJNO
    2 extremely semi creeping plugs.

    Why do i get the impression that the translation of that may be slightly off.... Sounds more like something the pulp fiction gimp would enjoy...



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    Quote Originally Posted by psbarham
    phoning crightons are you ???
    Not just yet .


    I will wait until all this has been confirmed by Mitsy UK..

    Then there will be the question .. Why was i without my car for 2 months tracing something that was already a known fault with the car. And it still isn't right.. And getting charged for it also..

    Also telling me that there were no outstanding recalls on My car also.. Specifically as i asked about ball joints..



    Quick question the lower balljoint recall on the Missus car, could this make the steering stiff. I mean when you are diving along the initial movement is like a jerk then it moves smoothly. But when you move it again it jerks.. Especially noticeable on motorways where very minor adjustments of the whell are needed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by WODJNO

    Quick question the lower balljoint recall on the Missus car, could this make the steering stiff. I mean when you are diving along the initial movement is like a jerk then it moves smoothly. But when you move it again it jerks.. Especially noticeable on motorways where very minor adjustments of the whell are needed.
    in some cases yes , the ball is sitting in a cup that has worn as you turn the ball is having to force its way out of the worn part , this would cause the stiffness , on mine though it just made the steering a bit vague i would say the biggest problem with leggys car is the overly lowered suspension putting the ball joint at a strange angle

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    Quote Originally Posted by psbarham
    in some cases yes , the ball is sitting in a cup that has worn as you turn the ball is having to force its way out of the worn part , this would cause the stiffness , on mine though it just made the steering a bit vague i would say the biggest problem with leggys car is the overly lowered suspension putting the ball joint at a strange angle
    So would you suggest me winding the GDi up to it's highest setting to see if it makes a difference. ??

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    Quote Originally Posted by WODJNO
    So would you suggest me winding the GDi up to it's highest setting to see if it makes a difference. ??
    and some new ball joints its gotta be worth a shot

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    Quote Originally Posted by psbarham
    and some new ball joints its gotta be worth a shot
    Would it be best to wind it up before go's in to be assessed to ??

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    Quote Originally Posted by WODJNO
    Would it be best to wind it up before go's in to be assessed to ??
    nah , if they are worn then it won't make much difference , plus it may mean they bang their heads on it with it being so low and it might knock some sense into them

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    I'm Being thick I think:

    1 ギャラン, concerning the blower fan airflow control control equipment of レグナム and アスパイア recall 2005/04/12 job unexecuted

    2 ギャラン, concerning electric wiring around the engine compartment of the レグナム VR-4 series recall 2004/06/30 work performance end

    Front suspension of 3 models such as 3 ギャラン and レグナム (the lower arm) concerning recall 2003/11/20 work performance end

    4 ギャラン, concerning ASC of the レグナム VR-4 series recall 2001/11/08 work performance end

    4 models such as 5 ギャラン and レグナム (the 4WD car) concerning the fuel tank recall 2000/07/26 work performance end


    So, but that little lot, do I presume that items 2-5 have been done ('performance end'?) and Item 1 to do with the blower (which was only discovered in April of this year?) still has to be done?

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