Third Gen Common faults thread

[race5l]

Would it be a good idea to have a sticky thread for common issues and cures to save alot of searching?

Issues like:

-Stuttering auto
1. Change filter and use genuine transmission fluid
2. Reset transmission and ecu by disconnecting negative on battery for 30 minutes
3. Follow the Auto Trans Initial Learning procedure. (LINK)

-Knocks in front suspension
Possibly bearing top plates, shocks or rose joints on swaybar

-Knocking in engine when cold, which quitens when warm
Sticky lifter.
1. Added Wynns 'Engine Flush', let idle (idle ONLY) for 20-25 mins.
2. Drain oil.
3. Fill up again using Penrite HPR10.
4. Added Wynn's 'Supreme' engine treatment.


-Auto shifter not moving freely
Most likely cause.

-Washer bottle plastics deteriorating
$125 replacement at Mitsubishi, less at wrecker

-Bulbs in dash blowing, mainly D on auto display
$2 bulb or grab from wrecker, requires instrument panel removal

-Heavy engine vibration, engine movement
Check all 4 engine/box mounts for signs of sagging and cracking. Will need long reach 17mm socket to undo drivers side upper.

-Front bar squeaks
Metal support brackets worn, more common in fog light models due to housing.

-Sticky accelerator pedal
Throttle body issue, clean and adjust

-Wind noise in upper doors/door glass
Door seals worn and require replacement

-Paint coming off wiper stalks
Undo nuts, mark position of blade on screen with masking tape and remove from car
Remove wiper blades
Sand and respray
Reinstall as per masking tape position

-Rattles from parcel shelf/ rear window
Place small pieces of foam underneath shelf via holes under tray in boot

-Fuel Sender unit not working
(LINK)

-Slow power windows
Window runners are dry and dont have enough grease. Solution is to take apart door and re lubricate with lithium-based grease.
Images on how to remove the door trim and what to grease.
https://imgur.com/c1akg
https://imgur.com/62xe5


-Indicator Stalk not indicating
-Sagging hoodlining
-Wave spring in tiptronic auto boxes breaking, meaning gearbox rebuild or replace

DIY LINKS
Short Shifter By Cummins Apr 2005

- EL Guage installation guide By Magtech 26 Jan 2007

- Parabolics Installation guide. By Nexus 29 Feb 2007

- Throttle Body Coolant By-pass Guide By Magtech 3 Mar 2007

- Handbrake adjustment (at handbrake) By Satan 4 Apr 2007

- Air/Fuel Ratio Meter By Magtech Apr 2007

- Modifying Ralliart dials for analogue dash By Magnatised 11 May 2007

- 2nd Gen Remote Central Locking By Yann89 26 June 2007

- Verada Door Courtesy Lights By Gas_Hed 21 September 2007

- 3rd gen fuel sender unit replacement By millert85 21 September 2007

- Clear indicators in one piece parabolics By kj.ei 24 September 2007

- V6 Cam removal tool By magna buff October 1 2007

- DIY: TJ boot lid conversion from TE/TF/TH By Nexus January 11 2008

- DIY: Climate Control Globe Change in 3rd Gen By Lugo March 18 2008

- DIY: Front End Removal By DAM-088 November 6 2008

- DIY: Walbro 255Lph Fuel Pump Install By EZ Boy April 11th 2009

How To: KE/KF Xi entry to programming mode (differs to KE/KF Ei).
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