DIY Lancer 9 repair

There are two ways to adjust the parking brake on the Mitsubishi Lancer IX. The first method requires interventions from the inside of the car, and the second one - from the outside. I would recommend using the second method, as it allows you to adjust the downforce of the drum brake pads equally for each wheel on the rear axle. For those not in the know, the Lancer uses a different brake system on the rear axle for the handbrake (drum brake) and the main brake of the car (disc brake).

For Mitsubishi Lancer IX, there are a large number of brake pads and discs, some of them are certainly worse than the original ones, but their price is not at all high. However, there are some that surpass the original in both quality and price.

Of the brake pads, I like the firm the most. Nisshindo, do not creak, they slow down just fine, they make the discs dirty a little. For a long time of operation, they proved to be very good.

Original pads under the label Mitsubishi it is highly discouraged to buy, not only are they one of the highest at a price, but also very tough. For some, they cause deformation of the front brake discs, but most likely it all depends on the driving style. But there are also pluses: they do not creak and do not generate dust.

Over time, almost all owners of the ninth Lancer have the same problem - when the key is turned to the START position, nothing happens, i.e. all devices go out, but the starter does not even think to work, therefore, the car will not start. In the first, this situation happens extremely rarely, but over time it begins to worsen. You have to look for a specific key position to make the starter rotate.

But one fine day I got tired of all this and I decided to eliminate this misunderstanding, especially since it costs 750 rubles and 30 minutes of free time. For this we need a contact group (Mitsubishi MN113754), Phillips and flathead screwdrivers.

Over the course of a long time of owning a Mitsubishi Lancer IX car, I have repeatedly noticed that people complain about an unpleasant whistle when the stove or air conditioner is running. Honestly, I myself faced this for the first time, when, after replacing the cabin filter, after a short period of time, this unpleasant whistle suddenly began to be emitted. After removing the cabin filter, the sound stopped, so we can safely assume that a poor-quality filter is to blame. After close inspection, it became noticeable that its dimensions are much smaller than the dimensions of the filter seat, therefore, when buying any filter, a small air flow will still pass through the slots between the filter and the housing. Some filters differ in size by 1-2 mm, therefore, when the filter element starts to clog a little, the air flow has no choice but to actively pass through these slots. And what is most unpleasant, the air flow will pass by the filter element with absolutely any filter, because the seat has a design flaw - a gap around the entire perimeter of the filter, which we will be eliminating in this report.

During a long trip, one big trouble happened - the rear left wheel caliper jammed. The first noticeable symptoms were an unpleasant sound, similar to the hum of a wheel bearing, but by lightly pressing the brake pedal, the sound intensified and it immediately became clear that the jammed brake piston was to blame.It was impossible to touch the brake disc, and if you spray a little water, the water instantly evaporated.

Since we were very far from home, and there was no car repair service on the track at all, we had to develop a piston on the spot, sprinkling the inside of the boot with a WD-shrink, and pressing the piston with the help of a mount and then pushing it back with the brake pedal. But this effect was enough literally for 500 kilometers and upon reaching the house, the brake pads worn out almost to zero, and the disc got very badly.

Judging by the numerous questions of the owners of the Mitsubishi Lancer IX car about the lamps used, both in external lighting (headlights, fog lights / lamps, brake lights, parking lights, etc.) panel, cigarette lighter, ashtray, seat heating control unit, etc.), it was decided to put together a list of all lamps used.

Indeed, with the time of car operation, sooner or later the moment will come when it will be necessary to replace the faulty lamp with a new one, so I hope that this list will help many car owners to clarify the situation.

According to the manufacturer's recommendations, the brake fluid must be changed every 2 years or every 30 thousand km. mileage. To replace the brake fluid, you need: brake fluid with parameters not lower than DOT-3, open-end wrenches for 8 and 10, a piece of transparent hose with an inner diameter of 4-5 mm, a plastic bottle, as well as an assistant who will sit on the driver's seat and press on the brake pedal.

The Japanese car Mitsubishi Lancer 9 enjoys a well-deserved reputation among Russian motorists. Many years of operating experience have shown that Mitsubishi Lancer 9 is a reliable car in operation and has excellent driving characteristics.

On Russian roads, you can find Mitsubishi Lancer 9 with 1.3-liter engines (engine power - 82 HP), 1.6 liters (98 HP) and 2.0 liters with 135 HP. The car has a 5-speed manual transmission as standard. But there are also "machines" (except for cars with a 1.3 liter engine). Since 2005, cars have been produced with an ABS system, air conditioning, airbags, electric mirrors and side windows.

But no matter how excellent the "apparatus" is, it does not matter, over time, rubbing
and wear parts and assemblies become unusable. Timely maintenance of your car will help you extend its life and ensure your safety.

A few of our tips will help you to timely replace worn out vehicle components and assemblies.

Electrics Mitsubishi Lancer 9 works, in principle, without problems. But sometimes the indicators in the seat heating switches burn out. They are not supplied separately to the spare parts market. We'll have to change .... Rarely, but it happens that the very heating elements in the seat cushions fail. In this case, it will be necessary to change the chairs themselves or not use this function at all.

The 1.6-liter Mitsubishi Lancer 9 engine is quite reliable and, as a rule, does not cause any particular problems to its owner. Its motor resource is about 350,000 km. The only advice: timely change the oil and oil filter. And, of course, you need to refuel the car with high-quality gasoline.

For prevention purposes, experienced drivers are advised to replace spark plugs after 30,000-50,000 km. And after 45,000 km - flush the throttle body and the injection system. After 90,000 km of run, it is advisable to renew the timing belt with rollers, as well as flush the injectors.

The car's transmission is also quite reliable. In a manual transmission, after 200,000 km of run, the rocker of the lever may become loose. For an automatic transmission, an oil change will be very useful (as a rule, after 120,000 km).

The front suspension has practically no problem areas. With the timely replacement of struts and stabilizer bushings (after 90,000 km), shock absorbers with thrust bearings and hub bearings (after 120,000 km), as well as ball joints assembled with levers and silent blocks (usually after 150,000 km), you will not have no problems with the front suspension at all.

As a rule, after 100,000 km the rear stabilizer bushings wear out. Transverse and trailing arms, as well as wheel bearings fail up to 150,000 km. Therefore, it is advisable to prepare for their replacement in advance. Longitudinal and transverse levers will pull up to 50,000 rubles in total, and bearings for 2,100 rubles each.

Although the body is sufficiently protected from corrosion, many car owners complain about poor paintwork. Therefore, it is advisable to periodically polish the car with special agents and avoid frequent washing of the car or, if necessary, perform a dry wash.

Of the shortcomings of the car, it can be noted that in winter, at rather low temperatures, the reflective elements of the side mirrors can burst. Their replacement will have to spend about 2,500 rubles.

Dear car enthusiasts, keep your car in good condition. Carry out maintenance work at a service station or with your own hands, and it will serve you regularly for many years.

Today, every lancer owner is periodically faced with the need to repair the Mitsubishi Lancer 9 with his own hands according to the instructions. In this case, a rather difficult dilemma arises: on the one hand, the vehicle needs to be brought into working condition, on the other, it is rather difficult to do this.

Since today many auto repair shops, even for simple manipulations, ask for impressive sums, independent work is becoming more and more important. There comes a justified desire to repair the Lancer car yourself. However, when considering this or that issue, even from a theoretical point of view, a feeling of fear and uncertainty immediately arises - will it work?

The 9th generation of the Lancer car was born at the beginning of this millennium, but its import into our country began only three years later. The main reason for the long journey is called the complete failure of Lancer Fier in the crash test, but that's another story. The careful Japanese modified the car, and after that they were already allowed to go abroad, that is, to us in Russia, where they immediately fell in love with it. Good demand continued for the Lancer 9 until the release of the 10th generation.

Mitsubishi Lancer, like any other passenger car, requires periodic maintenance and may temporarily fail for a number of reasons dependent and independent of the owner. It is important to understand this, and it must be treated calmly.

Let's first consider its power plant. As a rule, the oil appetite of the 1.6-liter "four" is known to absolutely all owners of the Lancer 9. This is especially noticeable on used sedans that have passed the mileage of the 100,000th mark.

Mitsubishi Lancer 9 service manual

What are the owners doing? Do they really tolerate such a large expense? Of course not. Caps and rings are replaced and repaired already by the 100-150 thousand run of the Japanese car.

Greater gluttony in terms of oil for Lancer 9 is not associated with breakdowns or defects. The manufacturer himself openly declares that the motor consumes a lot, even a new one. 1 liter per 1000 km of the car's run - this is written in black and white in the instructions of the "Lancers".

The rest of the power plant will not cause problems to the owner. But you should not relax, because the car can break down at the most unexpected moment in time and sometimes it is not possible to predict and prevent a malfunction from a practical point of view.

Ulan requires regular self-care, as this is a sports-class car, which in itself already implies very impressive power capabilities of its engine. A competent DIY repair of a Mitsubishi Lancer 9 in itself is a regularity and frequency.

Repair of a heater on a Lancer 9 is usually associated with stuck "rotary" temperature positions in the average value. It seems that it is possible to turn it to the right, but then it returns to its place again.As a result, the air blows cold, regardless of the engine warming up.

The reason may lie both in the mechanical component and in the electrical one. For example, maybe the cable has become unusable or the Lancer damper drive has been wedged from a short circuit.

In any case, you shouldn't expect miracles. It won't work by itself. We'll have to open it, look at it, and repair it.

The following signs can indicate a malfunction and ineffective operation of the gearbox "mechanics" Lancer 9:

• unusual noise from the gearbox;
• noticeable deterioration in gear shifting;
• skipping gears on an arbitrary basis;
• leakage of transmission fluid through the oil seals.

If one of these signs or several are present, the box will need to be removed.

Advice. In any case, it is recommended to show the car to an expert to confirm the diagnosis.

By removing the manual transmission, you can at the same time change the clutch, check the condition of the flywheel and the rear oil seal of the crankshaft of the Lancer car.

As for the machine gun, its features are similar. The automatic transmission is dismantled in almost the same way as the mechanical one, only it is better to entrust this matter to the master.

Here's what you recommend.

1. Raise the Lancer car to the overpass.
2. Disconnect the battery.
3. Dismantle the air filter together with the fixing bracket.
4. Remove the power plant mud flaps.
5. Drain the manual transmission fluid.
6. Disconnect front wheel drives.
7. Remove the retainer holding the ESC wiring harness.
8. Disconnect all tubes and pads from the box.
9. Remove the slave cylinder connected to the clutch housing.
10. Remove the bolts securing the crankcase amplifier to the manual transmission.
11. Remove the bolts securing the box from the power plant BC.
12. Dismantle the clutch structural storage (crankcase).
13. Remove catalytic converter.

It is imperative to remove this neutralizer of the Lancer car, in view of the fact that the front pipe will interfere with the installation of a support under the engine when removing the manual transmission.

Workshop manual Mitsubishi Lancer 9

Then it remains to remove only the other mounting bolts, washers, install supports under the power plant and gearbox and carefully dismantle the box. After that, the appropriate repairs are carried out.

The best renovation is the one that doesn't exist. Indeed, often in practice, car malfunctions occur, caused by negligent maintenance of the vehicle. It is not difficult to implement it, it is enough just to devote a small part of your time to this aspect.

Mitsubishi Lancer 9 operation and repair

This, in turn, will help not only avoid costly repairs, but also extend the life of the Lancer 9 car.

In particular, replacing the timing belt should not be delayed. It is better to contact the service station in a timely manner, where they will take about 7 thousand rubles for the work.

The engine oil must also be changed on time. There are no particular difficulties here, although the oil filter of the Lancer 9 car is not very conveniently located.

If the oil change is planned by hand, then it is better to get competent information. We advise you to read helpful tips for changing Mitsubishi oilconcerning very interesting points.

Repair manual Mitsubishi Lancer 9

Many car owners of the presented vehicle mistakenly believe that a malfunction in the first years of operation is excluded. Yes, indeed, the reliability of everyday use of the lancer does not raise any doubts, but this does not exclude the need to comply with the manufacturer's instructions for car care. Without fulfilling this point, even the most modern vehicle on four wheels will not last even the warranty period.

For example, it is worth learning how to change the bulbs in the headlights on your own so as not to pay for this extra money.The owner of Lancer 9 was lucky in this regard, since this operation is so simple that just one replacement is enough to remember everything in the future:

• The battery is not removed;
• the air filter and the lamp itself are not removed either;
• the corresponding connector is simply disconnected and the protective cover is removed;
• it remains to remove the old light bulb, replace it with a new one.

Mitsubishi Lancer 9 service manual

In the same manner, without complications, candles, alternator and air conditioning belts, and much more are changed.

The warranty does not apply if the manufacturer's instructions are not followed. Strange, but this point is not known to all motorists who prefer to repair a car with their own hands.

Lancer 9 can, like any vehicle, fail at any time. On the other hand, the frequency and scale of this event is minimal, but only if all recommendations from the manufacturer specified in the operating manual are fully followed. If there is a need to carry out certain repair work, then this should not be feared. It is enough to approach this matter carefully.

To date, there are practically no accurate and 100% reliable external signs of a car malfunction, unless, of course, its integrity is violated. At the same time, every car owner can notice a change in the operation of the functional power units of the 9th lancer. To do this, it is not at all necessary to be an auto mechanic or have extensive experience in repairing vehicles with your own hands.

So, it's time to look at the specific signs of a Japanese car malfunction leading to repairs.

• The first sign is the appearance of third-party noise. All kinds of wheezing, creaking and other sounds indicate friction between certain functional elements, which, in turn, leads to the destruction of parts.
• The second most important sign of a Lancer 9 car malfunction is a decrease in engine power. If there is a loss of speed, then some functional element is in a malfunctioning state.
• The third most important sign of a car malfunction is a combination of several manifestations at once, namely: smoke in the engine during operation, poor gear shifting, late brake response and, as a result, a lengthening of the braking distance, as well as other manifestations.

If one part of the car stops working, but the car drives, seemingly without problems, do not deceive yourself. Soon the second mechanism will also fail, and so on it will continue along the cascade chain. It is important to understand this in order to react in a timely manner and prevent the need for a forced overhaul of the engine. It is necessary to immediately engage in diagnostics or contact a specialized repair center.

It is important to understand: the longer the vehicle is in operation in a faulty condition, the more money will have to be spent on troubleshooting in the future.

Anyone who owns this sports car and has a desire to be technically enlightened can do the repair of the "Japanese" with his own hands. It is necessary to understand that elimination of a malfunction requires a lot of time, effort, endurance, but at the same time a new vision of the capabilities of your vehicle arises.

Do-it-yourself Lancer 9 sedan repair according to the instructions

This allows you to carry out the modernization of your car as efficiently as possible, as well as to monitor the health of all functionally important units.

What did you manage to find out about the repair of this car?

1. The power plant devours mercilessly a lot, but this is not a defect, but a matter of course.
2. It is possible that the timing belt will be replaced soon.
3. The ninth generation lancer engine loves new oil, so you should not hesitate with a replacement.
4. Immediate problems with the filter are possible, which is problematic to remove with your own hands.
5. Optics may require replacement of bulbs soon.
6. Problems with the stove (mainly on used Lancers 9).
7. Transmission may require repair.
8. A car, like any other vehicle, needs regular scheduled maintenance, replacement of spark plugs, timing belts, etc.

Do-it-yourself Lancer 9 repair from a practical point of view is capable of performing every owner, regardless of whether he has basic technical knowledge and skills or not. True, this requires a lot of personal free time and solid endurance, but the result is worth it. The result in the form of saving a tangible amount of financial resources will be to everyone's liking.

Modern step-by-step instructions that help carry out DIY repairs on Mitsubishi Lancer 9 in your garage will allow any technical manipulation to be carried out without any expensive equipment (see Mitsubishi Starter Replacement). It is important to perform the steps of technical manipulations to eliminate the malfunction in the sequence that was presented in the recommendation.

How to repair the throttle valve on Lancer 9 cars without contacting a technical center?

One of the main units of the air supply system of the car Lancer 9 is the throttle valve. It is necessary to adjust the amount of air entering the intake manifold. There is a direct relationship between the amount of air taken in and the amount of fuel consumed. That is, the more air in the throttle assembly, the greater the amount of fuel consumed, and therefore the engine power increases. The throttle body damper belongs to this class of parts on Mitsubishi Lancer 9 cars, which, when used correctly, do not require constant attention.But, despite this, during its use, it becomes dirty, oil deposits and carbon deposits form on the walls of the damper base. Mitsubishi center specialists strongly advise checking the idle speed every 15 thousand km.

Repairing the throttle valve of Mitsubishi Lancer 9 cars is an affordable procedure, but replacing a new one will cost you a significant amount. Oil deposits on the walls of the throttle are reflected in the following: the engine constantly stalls, and if it does work, then at very low or, conversely, at very high speeds and a jerky movement of the machine at a speed below 15 km / h.
It should also be noted that such wear applies to the dampers of the 4G18 engines. The cause of the problem is the regular friction of the throttle body with the damper, since when the gas pedal is pressed, the damper is pressed by a strong spring from the side of the throttle cable drive installation. The existing dirt in this place eats up the step in the housing, since the protective molybdenum layer was previously wiped off, and then temporarily clogs the formed gap. When cleaning the damper, all problems appear on the display.
Today there are several ways to troubleshoot problems.

1. First, you need to carry out computer diagnostics in the center to make sure that the problem lies precisely in the wear of the throttle.

2. You can buy a new damper, but, as already mentioned, this is quite an expensive pleasure. And a damper removed from another car cannot guarantee that the problem will be eliminated, since the service life of such a damper is unknown.

3. Do-it-yourself Lancer 9 throttle valve repair consists in using a sealant or putty - this gives a short-term result, at best, and at worst, the likelihood of these materials entering the combustion chamber.

Lancer 9 throttle valve repair is as follows:

• The diameter of the damper of the Lancer 9 is 50 mm, using a coordinate boring machine, it is necessary to bore up to 50.5 mm.

• Further, using brass as a material (as in the native damper) a new throttle valve will be made for you.

• Elimination of friction when pressing the gas pedal is achieved by installing a closed-type angular contact ball bearing.

• The junction of the damper and the body is treated with a molybdenum coating, and then the junction is additionally heat-treated. This coating provides the best sealing and further reduces friction between the valve and the unit body.

To reduce the incidence of unscrewing the damper, it is screwed to the axle with two screws.
Of course, nothing is eternal, and the damper will wear out one way or another. But, after repairing the throttle valve of a Mitsubishi Lancer 9 car, it is guaranteed to serve you several tens of thousands of kilometers. At the end of the work, it is necessary to adjust the idle speed.

Cleaning the throttle valve on Mitsubishi Lancer cars 9.

For long-term operation of the throttle unit, it is necessary to clean the throttle valve regularly, once every 30 thousand km. The need to clean the damper will show you an unstable stroke and the car is not started the first time. The cause of damper contamination is oil vapors getting on the parts of the intake mechanism and the inevitable settling of dust and sand, which leads to the formation of dirty deposits. The mud layer has a bad effect on the operation of the mechanism that automatically regulates the idle speed.

Cleaning the throttle body of the Mitsubishi Lancer 9 is as follows. First, separate the air duct hose from the throttle fitting. Dampen a clean cloth with detergent. Please note that you must not spray detergent on the surface of the throttle, do not allow the agent to get on the stepper motor and on the throttle position sensor along its axis. And never wipe off the molybdenum disulfide layer from the damper.

The next step is to remove any dust deposits around the damper with a cloth, then be sure to put on the air hose. Be sure to adjust the idle speed value, as due to the changed data, the speed will be unstable.

Flushing the throttle valve Lancer 9 is necessary every 40-50 thousand km of travel. To flush the damper at home, you need to remove the air pipe and, using a carburetor cleaner in the form of an aerosol, spray the composition on the damper and the air channel. A significant disadvantage of this method is that it will not be possible to completely clean the assembly, and all the dirt from the surface of the throttle valve will inevitably get into the engine and into the air channels. Often in such aerosols, the strongest chemical compounds are used, which are extremely harmful to the rubber inserts in the throttle assembly, and also flush out the grease from the axis of rotation of the damper.

That is why it is most effective to flush the damper only in a service center, since the masters will carry out such a procedure, completely dismantling the throttle assembly. Some parts of the assembly are first washed and then treated with a special gentle compound. For cleaning, use only a soft, lint-free cloth impregnated with a special composition. Further, all parts of the unit are blown with compressed air. The final stage is the reverse assembly of the throttle assembly.

All Mitsubishi parts are made from the best materials in compliance with all recommended technologies, including the throttle valve. Therefore, the quality of the products, as a rule, raises no objections to anyone.

In each generation, all the shortcomings inherent in previous models were only taken into account and eliminated. By and large, damper repairs are carried out very rarely, especially if you do not forget about prevention.

For the ninth Lancer, a station wagon body and a sedan were made, for the European version, economical engines were offered, which had a volume of 1.3, 1.6 and 2 liters, and cars with 1.5 and 1.8 liters were supplied to the Asian market.Here, gasoline is used as fuel and this has its advantages and disadvantages.

It is well known that gasoline in internal combustion engines cannot burn completely unless mixed with air. In this case, the air-fuel mixture must have the correct proportion.

The throttle body itself is a circular plate-shaped air valve that regulates the air flow and is therefore located behind the air filter in front of the manifold.

The lower the air flow, the lower the rpm. When fully opened, air is fully drawn into the intake manifold. Therefore, a sensor is installed here, which is directly connected to the engine control unit. The required opening angle of the part is transmitted after the sensor signal and the amount of supplied fuel depends on this, as well as the operation of the engine at maximum speed.

Despite the simplicity of the design, the throttle valve is a complete unit as an integral part of the cooling system. For Mitsubishi, an electric drive is used, which allows you to adjust the force of pressing and opening using the gas pedal. The sensor transmits signals and the control unit increases or decreases the opening angle of the part. The manufacturer also made sure that the valve is made only of high quality material and has a molybdenum coating, which is characterized by a long service life. That is why you should not immediately go to a car repair shop if suddenly malfunctions begin. After all, repairs can be done on your own.