Hard to Start Engine DTC P0340 (and P0335) – 2002-2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

SUBJECT: HARD TO START ENGINE DTC P0340 (and P0335)	No: TSB-07-11-001
	DATE: January, 2007
	MODEL: 2002-07 Lancer 2.0L

 

PURPOSE

The engine may be hard or impossible to start and MFI DTC P0335 and possibly P0340 may be stored due to abnormal wear to the camshaft position sensor support. Oil grooves have been added to the camshaft position sensor support to improve lubrication. If a customer has a vehicle with the above condition, replace the camshaft position sensor support with the new part listed in the PARTS INFORMATION section of this bulletin.

 

AFFECTED VEHICLES

2002-07 Lancer 2.0L

 

PROCEDURE

Replace the camshaft position sensor support as described in Group 11B, GENERATOR AND IGNITION SYSTEM REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, of the appropriate service manual.

IMPORTANT! Carefully remove all debris from the end of the camshaft position sensor before reinstalling it.

 

PARTS INFORMATION

Use the genuine Mitsubishi Part listed below.

Description	Part Number
Camshaft Position Sensor Support	1865A128

 

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Camshaft Position Sensor Support Replacement
Nature Code: 02D	Cause Code: 150
Labor Operation No. 16832210	Time Allowance: 0.3 hr.
For Vehicles Covered by the California Emissions Warranty:
Warranty Coverage: 3 years/50,000 miles 2002, 2003 & 2004 models sold prior to 7/1/2004
All Other Vehicles – Basic Warranty Coverage:
Warranty Coverage: 3 years/36,000 miles for 2002-03 & 2004 models sold prior to 7/1/2004
Warranty Coverage: 5 years/60,000 miles for 2004-07 models sold on or after 7/1/2004
Special Warranty Information: Normal warranty procedures apply.