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Directly wire if possible. Check first if you can access AUX function on your radio by pressing the CD button for 2 secs. If you have AUX function then the audio inputs are available via a wire harness located inside the back of the armrest. Good luck
There are few differences between the Europe and the US car. The car in Europe comes with a 2.0 Volkswagen Diesel engine and u can’t get a sunroof installed because it supposedly significantly reduces the cars safety in this model... Anyways to get to the point, I’m getting the best version there is but it does not come with the Navigation. Is it worth getting it? What functions does it have over the standard radio ( besides the music server )? How detailed are the maps of Europe?
And another thing. If I order the car today it is going to arrive in September, is it worth waiting 1-2 months more and getting the 2008 model? Can anyone tell me what kind of “new” features might I expect from the 2008 car?
I am basically just looking at a more efficient recalculation algorithm in the Navi more than the map update itself. The recalc function is OK but not the greatest. Sometimes it fails to show the shortest route, even if I set it to "shortest" in the settings. and in some instance it will create a loop rather than going straight.
1. Has it been everything you expected?
2. Would you buy it again, knowing what you know now after playing with all the features.
I am really questioning whether or not I will question it down the line after purchasing it. I think it will definetly add to the re-sale of the vehicle too.
Just rechecked my wiring, Mitsudriver is correct, the ground or shield is connected to the blue with silver streak wire.
My mistake in my earlier post where I indicated that the ground or shield was connected to the last or 5th slot, it is actually connected to the 4th slot. In other words looking from the top of the connector, from left to right 12S345. Slots 3 or 5 are either left or right channel, slot 4 is the ground or shield connection. The color codes are:
slot 3 = white (left or right channel)
slot 4 = blue/silver (shield or ground)
slot 5 = black (right or left channel)
I apologize for making a mistake in my earlier post. It was dark and I thought the shield was connected to slot 5 when it is actually on the 4 slot.
It works as a:
1. Navigation system
2. Center console for all your vehicle's computer setting. You get to set all the "user selectable" settings, which otherwise you couldn't have known, unless maybe you read the 1 inch thick manual cover to cover.
3. MP3, WAV, CD-Audio, DVD player.
4. Music server.
5. Sirius tuner
6. Display for your PS/2 PS/3 Wii VCR Videocam
7. Backup camera display (With the right modification
As you can see, you can't replace it with a 200$ Garmin or Tomtom.
DAMN!
1) Had my sales rep ride with me. He noticed it also on the drive.
2) Told them about it. has my sales rep with me to verify the issue.
3) printed out all the messages in this forum.
4) Fax the whole thing to my Mitsui dealer.
5) They call me to ask me what channels I listen to. I gave them a short lost of the ones.
6) They called Mitsui Tech support.
7)Mitsui tech open up a case.
8) I picked up my car before the Mitsui tech got back to my dealer.
9) had to go back for a second time of the clang in the front end.
10) they fixed the clang. They also keep the car a extra day to work with Mitsui tech on the radio issue.
11) picked up the car and they told me that Mitsui is working on a fix for these radio issues.
12) was told that it was to be released in May. I been working on this issues for a while now. I am glad Mitsui is working on it unlike some other dealers.
as soon as I get a update from my Mitsui dealer I post a message.
Take care.
I'm pretty sure the sunroof and windows stay powered for a set amount of time after the car is turned off to allow you to close any open windows or the sunroof. Does the detector eventually go off after 30 or 45 seconds?
Michael
1st: drivers side mirror has defects that cause distortion when viewing from various angles, a replacement has been ordered under warranty.
2nd: the radio clarity volume issue. the service department has found a problem with the radio antenna base. They have ordered the replacement under warranty.
I am going to pick it up now....I'll update on the ETA for the replacement parts.....then whether the fix actually works!
The mechanic at my dealership said he will order a replacement mirror. No rush for me though as I enjoy seeing how various cars would look flattened. Most funny looking so far was the Infinity FX45.
Not sure about no.2, but once more info comes out, I will take it to my dealer an have them to replace whatever needs to be replaced.
I have an XLS w/o Navi, and that's how it works. Hope yours is the same.
Mitsu know about problem and are working on fix.
Antenna base was a problem with 06 and older outlander not the 07. Just keep checking back with the dealer if they don't call you. If anyone else is having this problem contact you dealer, don't live with it, Mitsu knows that they have a problem and are working on a fix.
Do your doors lock automaticaly, when you put it in DRIVE?
Also I assume there are buttons on the fob that would achieve the same results?
How about if you grab the handle to unlock, change your mind and don't open. Would it re-lock automatically?
Do the doors lock automatically when you walk away (ie. after parking car), or would you have to touch the door handle or use the fob to lock?
Sorry for all the questions, but I have a bit of an obsession with all the new hi-tech systems!
Many thanks.
I had a rental Chevy HHR last week on business travel, and it had the same radio fading issue as my 07 Outlander. I know comparing anything to a Chevy is never a good thing.
Actualy, you don't have to pull to unlock. You just touch the handle and it beeps/unlocks, then you pull handle to open the door. It beeps only once even for all doors.
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>> What if all the doors (or just the driver's door) was already unlocked to begin with? Would it still beep when you grab the handle?
No, it beeps only to confirm unlocking.
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>> Also I assume there are buttons on the fob that would achieve the same results?
Yes. There is also a small backup key which fits right into the fob for storage. Kinda like stylus inside of PDA.
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>> How about if you grab the handle to unlock, change your mind and don't open. Would it re-lock automatically?
You touch the handle and it beeps/unlocks. It will not re-lock automatically, but there is convinient rubber button right on the handle to relock.
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>> Do the doors lock automatically when you walk away (ie. after parking car), or would you have to touch the door handle or use the fob to lock?
No, you can press the rubber button on the handle to lock or use the fob.
Kinda surprised it doesn't have the auto re-lock feature though. Mitsubishi used to have this feature. Maybe only if the fob is used to unlock, or something that can be programmed by the dealer?
I followed instruction in the Owner Manual but this did not work as I never get the Sat option to display on the Screen, I only get AM/FM even if button says AM/FM/Sat.
Does anyone know if the Sirius feature is included in the Canadian Edition of the Outlander? The dealer said it was, I just had to follow instruction in manual.