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2008 Mitsubishi Lancer ES, StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
External Pages
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- Different variant/trim
- Section 1 (Intake And Exhaust - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 2 (Mechanical - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 3 (General (Electrical) -- Lancer Evolution)
- Section 4 (Cooling - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 5 (General -- Lancer Evolution)
- Section 6 (Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) -- Lancer Evolution)
- Section 7 (Active Skid Control System (ASC) - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 8 (Manual Transaxle On-Vehicle Service - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 9 (Twin Clutch SST - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 10 (Lubrication - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 11 (Exterior - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 12 (Emission Control - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 13 (Keyless Operation System (Kos) - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 14 (Wireless Control Module (WCM) - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 15 (Ignition System - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 16 (Steering -- Lancer Evolution)
- Section 17 (Controller Area Network (Can) - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 18 (Clutch On-Vehicle Service - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 19 (Heater, Air Conditioning And Ventilation - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 20 (Interior - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 21 (Fuel Supply - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 22 (Rear Axle - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 23 (Basic Brake System - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 24 (Front Axle - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 25 (Charging System - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 26 (Auto-Cruise Control - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 27 (Clutch Overhaul - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 28 (Manual Transaxle Overhaul - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 29 (Parking Brakes - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 30 (Body - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 31 (Rear Suspension & Wheel Alignment - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 32 (Wheel And Tire - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 33 (Front Suspension & Wheel Alignment- Lancer Evolution)
- Section 34 (Local Interconnect Network (Lin) - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 35 (CVT - On-Vehicle Service & Diagnosis - Lancer)
- Section 36 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (MFI) (1 Of 6) - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 37 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (MFI) (2 Of 6) - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 38 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (MFI) (3 Of 6) - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 39 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (MFI) (4 Of 6) - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 40 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (MFI) (5 Of 6) - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 41 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (MFI) (6 Of 6) - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 42 (Chassis Electrical - Lancer Evolution (1 Of 5))
- Section 43 (Chassis Electrical - Lancer Evolution (5 Of 5))
- Section 44 (Chassis Electrical - Lancer Evolution (3 Of 5))
- Section 45 (Chassis Electrical - Lancer Evolution (2 Of 5))
- Section 46 (Chassis Electrical - Lancer Evolution (4 Of 5))
- Different car
- Section 1 (General)
- Section 2 (General (Electrical))
- Section 3 (Supplemental Restraint System)
- Section 4 (Keyless Operation System (Kos))
- Section 5 (Wireless Control Module (WCM))
- Section 6 (Engine Mechanical (2.0L Turbo))
- Section 7 (Twin Clutch SST Shift Transmission)
- Section 8 (Engine Mechanical (2.0L Non-Turbo))
- Section 9 (Engine Mechanical (2.4L))
- Section 10 (Engine Lubrication)
- Section 11 (Basic Brake System)
- Section 12 (Interior)
- Section 13 (Exterior)
- Section 14 (Intake & Exhaust)
- Section 15 (Manual Transaxle)
- Section 16 (CVT Diagnosis & On-Vehicle Service)
- Section 17 (Active Skid Control System (ASC))
- Section 18 (Engine Overhaul (2.0L Turbo))
- Section 19 (Emission Control)
- Section 20 (Engine Cooling)
- Section 21 (Ignition System)
- Section 22 (Steering)
- Section 23 (Anti-Lock Braking System (Abs))
- Section 24 (Controller Area Network (Can))
- Section 25 (Clutch)
- Section 26 (Heater, Air Conditioning & Ventilation)
- Section 27 (Automatic Air Conditioning)
- Section 28 (Fuel Supply)
- Section 29 (Charging System)
- Section 30 (Clutch Overhaul)
- Section 31 (Manual Transaxle Overhaul)
- Section 32 (Parking Brakes)
- Section 33 (Body)
- Section 34 (Front Axle)
- Section 35 (Rear Axle (Fwd))
- Section 36 (Rear Axle (AWD))
- Section 37 (Wheel & Tire)
- Section 38 (Front Suspension & Wheel Alignment)
- Section 39 (Rear Suspension & Wheel Alignment)
- Section 40 (Local Interconnect Network (Lin))
- Section 41 (General - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 42 (Controller Area Network (Can) - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 43 (General - Electrical - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 44 (Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 45 (Keyless Operation System (Kos) - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 46 (Wireless Control Module (WCM) - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 47 (Twin Clutch-SPORTRONIC Shift Transmission (TC-SST) On-Vehicle Service - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 48 (Electronic Time And Alarm Control System (ETACS) - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 49 (Engine Mechanical - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 50 (Interior - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 51 (Engine Cooling System - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 52 (Under Cover - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 53 (Engine Lubrication - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 54 (Intake System And Exhaust System - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 55 (Rear Axle - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 56 (Manual Transaxle On-Vehicle Service - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 57 (Basic Brake System - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 58 (Active Stability Control System (ASC) - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 59 (Heating, Air Conditioning And Ventilation - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 60 (Radio And Cd Player - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 61 (Satellite Radio Tuner - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 62 (Combination Meter - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 63 (Battery - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 64 (Power Steering - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 65 (Door System - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 66 (Trunk Lid - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 67 (Hazard Warning Light Switch - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 68 (Dome Light - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 69 (Horn - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 70 (Emission Control - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 71 (Ignition System - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 72 (Ignition Switch - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 73 (Clutch On-Vehicle Service - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 74 (Fuel Supply System - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 75 (Charging System - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 76 (Local Interconnect Network (Lin) - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 77 (Rear Combination Light - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 78 (Headlight System - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 79 (Column Switch - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 80 (Window Glass - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 81 (Splash Shield - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 82 (Parking Brakes - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 83 (Rear Suspension & Wheel Alignment - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 84 (Front Axle - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 85 (Clutch Overhaul - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 86 (Manual Transaxle Overhaul - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 87 (Front Suspension & Wheel Alignment - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 88 (Front Bumper Assembly And Radiator Grille - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 89 (Speaker - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 90 (Antenna - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 91 (Theft Alarm - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 92 (Wheel And Tire - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 93 (Sunroof - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 94 (Windshield Wiper System And Washer System - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 95 (Steering Wheel Audio Remote Control Switch - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 96 (MITSUBISHI Multi-Communication System (MMCS) - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 97 (Hands Free Module - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 98 (USB Box - Lancer Evolution)
- Section 99 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (2.0L Non-Turbo) - (MFI) (1 Of 7))
- Section 100 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (2.0L Non-Turbo) - (MFI) (2 Of 7))
- Section 101 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (2.0L Non-Turbo) - (MFI) (3 Of 7))
- Section 102 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (2.0L Non-Turbo) - (MFI) (5 Of 7))
- Section 103 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (2.0L Non-Turbo) - (MFI) (4 Of 7))
- Section 104 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (2.0L Non-Turbo) - (MFI) (6 Of 7))
- Section 105 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (2.0L Non-Turbo) - (MFI) (7 Of 7))
- Section 106 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (MFI) - Lancer Evolution - General Information, Introduction, Diagnostic Trouble Code & Symptom Charts)
- Section 107 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (MFI) - Lancer Evolution - Diagnostic Trouble Code Procedures - DTC P0010 Through DTC P0128)
- Section 108 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (MFI) - Lancer Evolution - Diagnostic Trouble Code Procedures - DTC P0131 Through DTC P0365)
- Section 109 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (MFI) - Lancer Evolution - Diagnostic Trouble Code Procedures - DTC P0420 Through DTC P0657)
- Section 110 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (MFI) - Lancer Evolution - Diagnostic Trouble Code Procedures - DTC P0830 Through DTC U1180)
- Section 111 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (MFI) - Lancer Evolution - Symptom Procedures)
- Section 112 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (MFI) - Lancer Evolution - Reference Tables, ECM Check, On-Vehicle Service, R & I)
- Section 113 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (2.0L Turbo) - (MFI) (1 Of 6))
- Section 114 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (2.0L Turbo) - (MFI) (2 Of 6))
- Section 115 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (2.0L Turbo) - (MFI) (3 Of 6))
- Section 116 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (2.0L Turbo) - (MFI) (4 Of 6))
- Section 117 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (2.0L Turbo) - (MFI) (5 Of 6))
- Section 118 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (2.0L Turbo) - (MFI) (6 Of 6))
- Section 119 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (2.4L) - (1 Of 6))
- Section 120 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (2.4L) - (2 Of 6))
- Section 121 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (2.4L) - (3 Of 6))
- Section 122 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (2.4L) - (4 Of 6))
- Section 123 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (2.4L) - (5 Of 6))
- Section 124 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (2.4L) - (6 Of 6))
- Section 125 (Chassis Electrical - (1 Of 5))
- Section 126 (Chassis Electrical - (5 Of 5))
- Section 127 (Chassis Electrical - (3 Of 5))
- Section 128 (Chassis Electrical - (4 Of 5))
- Section 129 (Chassis Electrical - (2 Of 5))
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.