Factory reflashes, hesitation, stalling, and everything you need to know [merge]
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From: Mid-West IL
After verifying my vin was indeed included, I called my dealer and asked about any tsb's and they said there were none until I gave them the TSB #. Then I was told they won't do anything unless the car is having issues.
Now the only issues Ive had related to this, is the car did die once after start, and had to turn over a few times before it would restart. But I am also seeing rich smoke coming out of the exhaust through all gears also. I told them as such and they said they would get back to me. It's kind of frustrating.
Now the only issues Ive had related to this, is the car did die once after start, and had to turn over a few times before it would restart. But I am also seeing rich smoke coming out of the exhaust through all gears also. I told them as such and they said they would get back to me. It's kind of frustrating.
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Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Forest Park,IL
Well, the ECU issue has been known for quite awhile according to my service guy. The transmission issue (which honestly I'm noticing less and less with my car) may just be the "normal" Evo notchyness. I know there are a few threads floating around about fluids....so hopefully we'll get more info soon.
Anyway, didn't mean to partially ninja the point of the thread. Sorry.
I talked to the young guy at Service.
I might call them up and drop my car off overnight, and get them to look into this.
I wanna feel all this new power
My dealer tried to flash the ecu, however the ecu flash tool they have said mine didn't require it when it was connected.
I'm confused, My VIN is included, they tried to flash, but the software told them it wasn't available....what???
I'm confused, My VIN is included, they tried to flash, but the software told them it wasn't available....what???
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Goodyear, AZ
I just picked up my car from the dealer. Like everyone else is saying the car does seem to idle better and it is deff smoother during wot. Didnt have any issues with the dealer, just told them I had a fluctuating idle and that the car has died out a couple of times when cold. They did the research and found the reflash.
You two shouldn't wait no matter what the stupid dealership say, Just go in and give them hell. or call the Mitsu 1-888# and tell them the stupid dealership you gone to refuse to fix the Idle and stalling issue you have.
When I 1st call my Dealership this morning,the 1st Service rep I talk to was giving me the same ****, Said they cant reflash my car unless my Car has the CEL and throw the code bull****. After 15min talking to him and nothing seem to go through his head, I repeated again, Told him I saw the TSB post on a forum, then he made the smart *** comment saying"you and you little friends don't know jack about repairing this car", I just hung up the freaking phone and drove right out to the dealership. Had the service Manager Print out the TSB. Manager read it, My car saleman read it, and one other service guy read it,and next thing you know, my car got the flash and out the door in about 15 mins.
My god I wasn't even born in the USA .My English isn't all that great. But I sure as hell can understand what this mean.
What Part of SOME dont that guy understand.
PURPOSE
Some customers of affected vehicles may experience illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
AFFECTED VEHICLES
2008 Lancer Evolution X equipped with 5 speed manual transmission only built prior to VIN
JA3AW86V08U049108
^how can some people just don't understand this fairly simple message?
Last edited by thuan; Apr 11, 2008 at 06:56 PM.
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Joined: Mar 2008
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From: High Desert of Nevada
thank god my VIN is under the cutoff...this hungry pig dies off the line and idles funny AND stalls at 5k+. I'm sure I will get a bunch of bs and grief from Allison Mits in Reno 'cause I never bought the one they had for me....instead I went to SOUTH COAST and got a much better deal. I'm pretty sure they are fairly pissed off about that. Time to put on my game face
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From: High Desert of Nevada
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From: Granada Hills
After reading all these dealers not understanding the issue, I went to see my dealer's customer service manager. I explained the situation to her. I gave her the TSB and she called the service manager directly. I have an appointment on wedensday. I strongly recommend talking to someone of a higher stature in this matter. You will get much better results.
I just hope it continues to go smoothly.
I just hope it continues to go smoothly.
Evolving Member
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 111
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From: High Desert of Nevada
After reading all these dealers not understanding the issue, I went to see my dealer's customer service manager. I explained the situation to her. I gave her the TSB and she called the service manager directly. I have an appointment on wedensday. I strongly recommend talking to someone of a higher stature in this matter. You will get much better results.
I just hope it continues to go smoothly.
I just hope it continues to go smoothly.
