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November 13, 2012 Service bulletin

! ENGINE SYSTEM SERVICE REQUIRED on the MID and DTC P0012 may be recorded in ECM memory, but the MIL is...

Mitsubishi technical service bulletin TSB-12-13-006 for 2008-2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, 2009-2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart and 2009-2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart.

Bulletin number
TSB-12-13-006
Component
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Summary
Some affected vehicles may display ! ENGINE SYSTEM SERVICE REQUIRED on the MID and DTC P0012 may be recorded in ECM memory, but the MIL is not illuminated. An incorrect parameter in the judgment criteria may cause mis-detection of a fault even though the timing chain elongation rate remains within the specified allowance. This TSB provides a procedure to reprogram the ECM, confirm the oil control valve and timing chain are not at fault, and reset the timing chain learned value.

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