For those of you with ACD pump failures (merged)
So dealer won't cover this if your out of warranty?
Has anyone else got it fixed and have the pump fail again?
People all over the world has this issue, so its definitely not a climate issue. So basically its a issue that the manufacturer needs to fix but they are not going to for free if your not under warranty. This is complete bull****.
Has anyone else got it fixed and have the pump fail again?
People all over the world has this issue, so its definitely not a climate issue. So basically its a issue that the manufacturer needs to fix but they are not going to for free if your not under warranty. This is complete bull****.
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From: MoCo MD
I bought the vehicle from a Mitsubishi dealership not far from Cleveland. If need be, I can PM you the exact name and address. I'm no longer covered under the 3/36k warranty yet am in good standing for the 5/60k. However, as many have accurately stated here, the ACD pump is not considered a component under the power train warranty. Like many here, I'm SOL.
Yes, the AWC button does easily toggle amongst the 3 settings, though I've only driven in the TARMAC mode.
As to the lemon law, yes that's an option. However at this point it maybe too inconvenient to use it since I'm 370 miles away from the purchase destination and the car is drivable. Further, lemon laws is applicable when the object don't "meet certain minimum standards of quality whereby the product is fit for use for the purpose intended" and I don't believe the ACD pump can be characterized as such; I'm certain Mitsubishi Corp lawyers will out spend me to arrive at that decision...
After calling Mitsubishi Corp with the latest info, the corporation adamantly, in plain terms, told me go take a long walk off a short pier - at least that was the gist.
Yes, the AWC button does easily toggle amongst the 3 settings, though I've only driven in the TARMAC mode.
As to the lemon law, yes that's an option. However at this point it maybe too inconvenient to use it since I'm 370 miles away from the purchase destination and the car is drivable. Further, lemon laws is applicable when the object don't "meet certain minimum standards of quality whereby the product is fit for use for the purpose intended" and I don't believe the ACD pump can be characterized as such; I'm certain Mitsubishi Corp lawyers will out spend me to arrive at that decision...
After calling Mitsubishi Corp with the latest info, the corporation adamantly, in plain terms, told me go take a long walk off a short pier - at least that was the gist.
Where did you buy it from, private or dealership and if dealership which one?
Also is there still warranty? I'm not sure what U.S. Warranty gives but it's 60,000kms or 3 years. You also have 30-90 days under lemon laws if you bought from a dealership is why I ask.
My guess is that the original owner saw the occasional tarmac flash and quickly got rid of the car knowing a big bill was coming soon. Can you change out of tarmac?
Also is there still warranty? I'm not sure what U.S. Warranty gives but it's 60,000kms or 3 years. You also have 30-90 days under lemon laws if you bought from a dealership is why I ask.
My guess is that the original owner saw the occasional tarmac flash and quickly got rid of the car knowing a big bill was coming soon. Can you change out of tarmac?
Last edited by Howat; Sep 26, 2014 at 12:22 PM.
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From: MoCo MD
After reading through 25 pages of this stuff, the answer is: it depends.
So dealer won't cover this if your out of warranty?
Has anyone else got it fixed and have the pump fail again?
People all over the world has this issue, so its definitely not a climate issue. So basically its a issue that the manufacturer needs to fix but they are not going to for free if your not under warranty. This is complete bull****.
Has anyone else got it fixed and have the pump fail again?
People all over the world has this issue, so its definitely not a climate issue. So basically its a issue that the manufacturer needs to fix but they are not going to for free if your not under warranty. This is complete bull****.
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Joined: Feb 2013
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From: neptune , nj
I have a 09 ralliart currently at the dealer for service light acd pump failure.
not covered this is a major problem and needs to be addressed. My friends 10 evo x just had to get a new pump as well. My vehicle 52000 miles on it. Not covered under warranty really!?!!?
not covered this is a major problem and needs to be addressed. My friends 10 evo x just had to get a new pump as well. My vehicle 52000 miles on it. Not covered under warranty really!?!!?
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From: SF
[QUOTE=Howat;11308546]Brand, spanking new EVO X owner here.
Yesterday, as I drove back from the one way plane ticket to OH, noticed the blinking TARMAC on the display panel. The EVO is a 2011 MR, less than 22k miles. I assure everyone the weather was not too hot nor too cold. Neither was the climate too wet or dry. Instead, the drive was perfect, coasting around 70 mph the entire time at a mild - near perfect - 70 degrees F.
Like most overly **** enthusiasts, I brought the newly acquired EVO to my local Mitsubishi dealership ASAP, meaning this AM. The blinking tarmac on the display panel did not appear on my drive to the local dealership. The mechanic also did not witness the blinking when he took the EVO around the lot. After the dianostic ports were connected the software did display code 161F. My research indicates to me - from post #198 - it's an indicator the pump WILL eventually take a complete dive; it's only a matter of time.
After absorbing the $116 diagnostic fee, I was told to bring the EVO back if/and when the blinking reoccurs.
Since the EVO will be used by both myself and my wife, she test drove it for the very fist time after I returned from the local dealership. Just my luck, she said, "why is the Tarmac word blinking?"
Gosh, any suggestions or something I've missed will be greatly appreciated it, thanks in advance.
v/r[/QUOTE
Wow..14 model some have prob.my 08 mr 24k on clock.no problem so far.maybe I'm just lucky.my dd for now until I get a beater.lol..gl with your evos
Yesterday, as I drove back from the one way plane ticket to OH, noticed the blinking TARMAC on the display panel. The EVO is a 2011 MR, less than 22k miles. I assure everyone the weather was not too hot nor too cold. Neither was the climate too wet or dry. Instead, the drive was perfect, coasting around 70 mph the entire time at a mild - near perfect - 70 degrees F.
Like most overly **** enthusiasts, I brought the newly acquired EVO to my local Mitsubishi dealership ASAP, meaning this AM. The blinking tarmac on the display panel did not appear on my drive to the local dealership. The mechanic also did not witness the blinking when he took the EVO around the lot. After the dianostic ports were connected the software did display code 161F. My research indicates to me - from post #198 - it's an indicator the pump WILL eventually take a complete dive; it's only a matter of time.
After absorbing the $116 diagnostic fee, I was told to bring the EVO back if/and when the blinking reoccurs.
Since the EVO will be used by both myself and my wife, she test drove it for the very fist time after I returned from the local dealership. Just my luck, she said, "why is the Tarmac word blinking?"
Gosh, any suggestions or something I've missed will be greatly appreciated it, thanks in advance.
v/r[/QUOTE
Wow..14 model some have prob.my 08 mr 24k on clock.no problem so far.maybe I'm just lucky.my dd for now until I get a beater.lol..gl with your evos
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From: Chicago
I have a 09 ralliart currently at the dealer for service light acd pump failure. not covered this is a major problem and needs to be addressed. My friends 10 evo x just had to get a new pump as well. My vehicle 52000 miles on it. Not covered under warranty really!?!!?
not covered this is a major problem and needs to be addressed. My friends 10 evo x just had to get a new pump as well. My vehicle 52000 miles on it. Not covered under warranty really!?!!?
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From: NY
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From: MoCo MD
Redemption!
In a surprising and stunning turn of events, King Mitsubishi (in conjunction with Regional and Corporate Mitsubishi reps) was able to install a new ACD-pump under manufacture warranty. I'm utterly stunned and nearly speechless; finally, I'm able to sleep peacefully and not worry about the incessant blinking of the word "TARMAC." 
Thank everyone from the amazingly, supportive, engendering EVO community. Further, thank you all for the kind advice and the superb archives - filled with helpful references and research material rivalling any institution of higher education.
Regards,
- How
Thank everyone from the amazingly, supportive, engendering EVO community. Further, thank you all for the kind advice and the superb archives - filled with helpful references and research material rivalling any institution of higher education.
Regards,
- How
Brand, spanking new EVO X owner here.
Yesterday, as I drove back from the one way plane ticket to OH, noticed the blinking TARMAC on the display panel. The EVO is a 2011 MR, less than 22k miles. I assure everyone the weather was not too hot nor too cold. Neither was the climate too wet or dry. Instead, the drive was perfect, coasting around 70 mph the entire time at a mild - near perfect - 70 degrees F.
Like most overly **** enthusiasts, I brought the newly acquired EVO to my local Mitsubishi dealership ASAP, meaning this AM. The blinking tarmac on the display panel did not appear on my drive to the local dealership. The mechanic also did not witness the blinking when he took the EVO around the lot. After the dianostic ports were connected the software did display code 161F. My research indicates to me - from post #198 - it's an indicator the pump WILL eventually take a complete dive; it's only a matter of time.
After absorbing the $116 diagnostic fee, I was told to bring the EVO back if/and when the blinking reoccurs.
Since the EVO will be used by both myself and my wife, she test drove it for the very fist time after I returned from the local dealership. Just my luck, she said, "why is the Tarmac word blinking?"
Gosh, any suggestions or something I've missed will be greatly appreciated it, thanks in advance.
v/r
Yesterday, as I drove back from the one way plane ticket to OH, noticed the blinking TARMAC on the display panel. The EVO is a 2011 MR, less than 22k miles. I assure everyone the weather was not too hot nor too cold. Neither was the climate too wet or dry. Instead, the drive was perfect, coasting around 70 mph the entire time at a mild - near perfect - 70 degrees F.
Like most overly **** enthusiasts, I brought the newly acquired EVO to my local Mitsubishi dealership ASAP, meaning this AM. The blinking tarmac on the display panel did not appear on my drive to the local dealership. The mechanic also did not witness the blinking when he took the EVO around the lot. After the dianostic ports were connected the software did display code 161F. My research indicates to me - from post #198 - it's an indicator the pump WILL eventually take a complete dive; it's only a matter of time.
After absorbing the $116 diagnostic fee, I was told to bring the EVO back if/and when the blinking reoccurs.
Since the EVO will be used by both myself and my wife, she test drove it for the very fist time after I returned from the local dealership. Just my luck, she said, "why is the Tarmac word blinking?"
Gosh, any suggestions or something I've missed will be greatly appreciated it, thanks in advance.
v/r
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Last edited by ignitionr34; Oct 5, 2014 at 01:12 PM.
