Engine - Overheating/Low Coolant Level/Noise
No.: TSB-02-14-001DATE: June, 2002
MODEL: See Below
SUBJECT
POTENTIAL COOLING SYSTEM CONDITIONS - COOLANT RESERVOIR TANK HOSE
PURPOSE
This bulletin contains procedures to correct various potential conditions related to an incorrectly positioned coolant reservoir tank hose.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Symptom
The customer may report various cooling system related issues, including:
^ Overheating
^ Low radiator coolant level
^ Poor heater performance at idle
^ A gurgling sound from the cooling system
The vehicle may exhibit any or all of the above symptoms.
Cause
The symptoms described in this bulletin may be caused by an incorrectly positioned internal hose in the coolant reservoir tank. The condition can be identified by visualty checking for a dark shadow on the upper front side of the tank.
Remedy
Try first to reposition the hose inside the tank. If this is not successful, replace the coolant reservoir tank cap which includes this internal hose.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
The condition described in this bulletin may occur on any of the vehicles built before 5/28/01
1999-2001 Galant
2000-2001 Eclipse
2001 Eclipse Spyder
PROCEDURES
1. If you suspect an incorrectly positioned hose, or if you identity the dark shadow at the front of the tank, remove the reservoir tank cap and reposition the hose as shown in the illustration.
2. If the internal hose is permanently bent so that it cannot be installed correctly, replace the reservoir cap assembly part number MR439560 (which includes the hose).
PARTS INFORMATION
Use the genuine Mitsubishi Part listed below.
Coolant Reservoir Tank Cap part number MR439560
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Coolant Reservoir Tank Cap/Hose Repair (replace or reposition)