New TSB on 04 RAs that have trouble starting
New TSB on 04 RAs that have trouble starting
I don't have the full TSB, but figured it might be helpful to someone here.
SERVICE BULLETIN:0711001 NHTSA ITEM NUMBER:10021291
MFG Bulletin Date: 20070101
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin Summary: HARD TO START ENGINE. DTC P0340 (AND P0335). COULD BE DUE TO ABNORMAL WEAR TO THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. *KB
Date added to datbase: 20070402
SERVICE BULLETIN:0711001 NHTSA ITEM NUMBER:10021291
MFG Bulletin Date: 20070101
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin Summary: HARD TO START ENGINE. DTC P0340 (AND P0335). COULD BE DUE TO ABNORMAL WEAR TO THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. *KB
Date added to datbase: 20070402
Last edited by ddcha; Apr 20, 2007 at 10:37 AM.
TSBs aren't like recalls so we will likely have to pay for it, unless they cover under warranty. But if someone can post the full TSB, it will show you exactly how to exactly fix the problem - which you can try yourself or bring to your own non-dealer mechanic (who costs much less).
Ok, dealer has Mitsu's 
TSB 07-011-001 concerning ODBII code 340 & 335 caused by "camshaft sensor support bracket" that needs to be replaced because of a design flaw that accumulates sludge and metallic particles over time that confuses the sensor. This is why after waiting several minutes the car is able to start as the oil drips away from the sensor bracket port where the sensor is housed.
They have replace the aluminium casting with a new design support bracket that doesn't accumulate the sludge. The bracket is located on the right hand side near the top engine block on the side where the camshaft sensor is and is held into the engine block with 2 bolts and 3 other bolts that hold harness support brackets. The cost for the bracket was $49.95cad and 3/4 hour labour $53cad. I know it should still be under warranty as it is part of the motor which has a 5 year warranty, but I didn't feel like arguing with them.
Hope this fixes the problem, if it happens again then the camshaft sensor needs to be replaced at $113cad.
TSB 07-011-001 concerning ODBII code 340 & 335 caused by "camshaft sensor support bracket" that needs to be replaced because of a design flaw that accumulates sludge and metallic particles over time that confuses the sensor. This is why after waiting several minutes the car is able to start as the oil drips away from the sensor bracket port where the sensor is housed.They have replace the aluminium casting with a new design support bracket that doesn't accumulate the sludge. The bracket is located on the right hand side near the top engine block on the side where the camshaft sensor is and is held into the engine block with 2 bolts and 3 other bolts that hold harness support brackets. The cost for the bracket was $49.95cad and 3/4 hour labour $53cad. I know it should still be under warranty as it is part of the motor which has a 5 year warranty, but I didn't feel like arguing with them.
Hope this fixes the problem, if it happens again then the camshaft sensor needs to be replaced at $113cad.
Yeah I know I'm bumping an old thread but this is a big victory for me.
Last edited by Ralliartize It; Aug 10, 2010 at 07:02 AM.
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