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My 07 AWD seems to have a minor vibration at 60mph and up. The level of vibration I am talking about is something you wouldn't notice when you have your both hands on the wheel, but slight side to side movement of the wheel when you take your hands off completely or hold it lightly with two fingers.
Before I got new tires it was pretty much constant. With the new tires (installed few days ago) it is a lot better. Most of the time there's nothing at all, but I did notice that on some particular sections of the highways there's still some of that.
When I was getting the new tires I asked the dealer to look over everything that may cause it other than the tires. They did and said that everything is in a good shape. I only have about 30 thousand on the odometer.
Last weekend I drove a Yaris we have in the family and that thing exhibits no vibes whatever. I do realize that Yaris has electric steering which is pretty numb while the steering on the Endeavor is pretty tactile and also fairly light.
I wonder if perhaps an occasional minor vibe like this is no more than a normal characteristic of this setup?
Or perhaps there some other factors at play, such as higher center of gravity compared to a car, or maybe wind buffeting... Mind you, this is my first unibody SUV and I don't know what to expect. I used to drive a 03 Ranger and that truck would vibrate sometimes with no apparent reason since it was brand new. Which I choked up to be a normal characteristic of that platform.
Again, you wouldn't really notice it unless you look for it.
1) removed the glove box
2) removed the shield behind the glove box? (start with the top right and be gentle as you pull out and away from the dash, you are trying to release the connectors from the clips.
3) do you see what appears to be a large dvd rom drive? if your cabin air filter WAS NOT installed you should have a "knockout", you will need to go the dealer and purchase the cover...you may need 2 course thread screws (i didnt as mine just snapped into place).
I just went though this myself, the dealership charged me $32 and tax for the clip and a filter...regular price was $44 plus tax.
I am NOT A MECHANIC and I SHALL NOT be held liable should you make a mistake...I am simply a person trying to save you the frustrations that I experienced.
1) removed the glove box
2) removed the shield behind the glove box? (start with the top right and be gentle as you pull out and away from the dash, you are trying to release the connectors from the clips.
3) do you see what appears to be a large dvd rom drive? if your cabin air filter WAS NOT installed you should have a "knockout", you will need to go the dealer and purchase the cover...you may need 2 course thread screws (i didnt as mine just snapped into place).
I just went though this myself, the dealership charged me $32 and tax for the clip and a filter...regular price was $44 plus tax.
I am NOT A MECHANIC and I SHALL NOT be held liable should you make a mistake...I am simply a person trying to save you the frustrations that I experienced.
Just google powershield but let me know if u have any problems finding it. I can find the specific web or phone number for ur reference.
I know that there are people who run their cars regularly on either 89 or even 87 since it is cheaper at the pump, but when I switched from 87 to 91 my average MPG went from 18 to 22, a 20% increase, while the cost per gallon is generally 10-15 cents more.
Seems odd since there does not appear to be a connection between the emission and AC systems.
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The problem could affect the defroster, which could lead to poor windshield visibility and a crash. Mitsubishi spokesman Dan Irvin said it investigated after receiving a few warranty claims about the issue. There have been no crashes or injuries tied to the recall.
Mitsubishi said the recall is expected to begin in December. Owners can contact Mitsubishi at (800) 222-0037.
Suzuki said it had not yet determined the timing of the recall. Owners can call Suzuki at (877) 284-8301.
Here's the link to the article.
http://www.wdtn.com/dpps/money/auto_news/suzuki-mitsubishi-issue-recalls-nt10-jg- r_3634730
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I will suggest to ask them to tell us what are still those recalls we should know so we are not going to caught in some situation that mught endanger of our lives...I will do the same thing...as of now this is the third recall that I have since I bought this truck...
Two problems: 1) if there's a drain hole, the dealer couldn't find it - and says the design is without one; as he explained, there are channels through which the water is supposed to drain. These get clogged with the broken down organic matter (oak leaves are the main culprit in my neck of the woods). 2) There's no cabin filter. Why, one may ask? Dunno.
Dealer was reticent to do it, but after I let two blower units burn up under warranty, they finally drilled a drain hole and drain tube, and also retro fitted a filter to help prevent the accumulation of leaf matter. I still check under the car for good drips after running AC, though - especially now that I am out of warranty.
However, at about 45,000 miles, it suddenly appeared and was really loud. took it into dealer 2 times - and Mitsu has a Bulletin on the issue. Claimed the noise was not a warrantied fix, as it was not a sign of part failure, and was normal with normal wear.
Any folks have this problem - did it go away? Anything break?
I took some video... I'm thinking, in the 2nd video... that is the drain hole access...
There's not really a drip line...more like a seam....
After putting in the top hole... found a glob of foam right there at the pipe. Since I was drilling a 3/8in hole I could clear it out... Dawned on me... you can just drill an access hole there and use it to clear out any blockage. Of course... I drilled the A/C box hole last... so I figure now I have a 2nd drain pipe if it clogs again.
In the "access" point senerio , you could just plug the hole with a rubber stopper.
You can see more pictures in the flickr stream.
The hole I cut in the A/C box I followed the TSB for this issue: TSB 09-55-002
I'm still having a problem though. The foam that I used to seal the old drain hole has dissolved and I'm leaking again. Basically, the old hole is lower than the new hole I put in. My fix today, is going to put a rubber stopper inside the A/C box, to plug the old hole.... from the inside. Since It's about impossible to get to it though the firewall...ect. That should stop the flow of water out the old hole...and force it down my new one. if it doesn't work, the plug should be easy to remove.
I talked to our closest Mitsubishi dealer Friday about the rumored fix of a Eclipise radiator overflow tube being the right diameter to fit though our outside firewall, and over the old A/C box drain tube. Apparently that has worked for many people on the mitsubishi-forums.com site.
My dealer had no clue about that. This while they had two Endeavors back in the shop for this same issue. They said their first fix is to seal all around the old tube with silicone, like you would in a bathroom. Of course, that didn't work so the Endeavors they attempted that on are back in the shop. They are going to call me back with what they do to fix it. As of Friday they were going to tear apart the dash, that $650-900 cost repair. Crazy...
This is the latest video, showing the dissolved seal I put in and the active leak.
Plugging the original drain hole is the priority...
Video of the Flood
I've uploaded new photos and a final video. It shows what I used to plug the original A/C drain plug from the inside and how the new drain tube is working. For now of course...
The final Video: New Drain Pipe - In Action
I'm putting the full carpet back in today. I'll do a very through check then looking for any pools but when I've been looking, no streams, leaks, ect... all dry...and that lovely smell of water/musk is gone from the car...so doing well.
I was surprise how fast the rust started to form at the top corner of the floor board. I don't think a few months of that leak would be good... :sick:
Plugging from the inside was the key:
What it looks like before installing the new drain tube... water flowing out of the new grommet.
The expanded foam is useless. Ignore that hole part. It really isn't needed.
Plugging the whole from inside using these overflow caps from advanced auto is what I did to stop flow from the original OEM hole.
See the image above of the black plug that looks like a rubber bullet.
It's from this kit of overflow/bypass caps at any auto store.
I used this hanger to push it into the OEM hole, from the inside of the A/C box, using the hole you drill in the side.
Does that help? Plug from the inside, not using the foam around the outside. The foam round the outside didn't work for me and it wasn't' working for the dealer here in upstate SC.
I liked that for exactly what happend to you, I didn't want it to go all the way through. I wanted to have the option to pull it back out if it didn't work.
Here's where I cut...in photo form...
Keep in mind, I took out the one screw in the center console to release the plastic there a little more. Once the carpet was out, I took out the styrofoam and floor vent pieces. There are also foam pieces behind the brake pedal that can come out too. The main firewall foam however, you can't take out. It goes up way to high. You'll see what I mean when the carpet is completely out. That firewall foam goes all the way behind the dash, to the windshield as one large piece. Mine was very wet at the bottom of that large piece. The only way I could dry it out was with the shammy/cloth to absorb the water... the foam just soaked it up like a sponge. Then I came back with a hair dryer (heat gun too much..) to dry it out more... Here in SC it's been in the 100* range too... so cracking the windows at that heat also helps dry out the floor...
I've been happy with ours. Today I sat in a parking lot for 20 minutes waiting on my wife. That was a great test... still flowing great.
So, tonight I'll put the front carpet piece back in. Glad to hear it's repeatable... on at least two Mitsu's...
I checked everywhere, all dry. Working as planned.
Now that it's been in for a bit... time to recap.
If I had to start all over. I would
- Just drill the hole and plug from the inside at the start. Saves time...
- Instead of using just one long tube for the new drain. Get two pieces and form a 90* right angle down to new drain hole location. I think the right angle would make putting back the carpet easier...and allows you to put the new floor hole back further than I did... that way there is more clearance for the carpet. I had to trim the carpet just bit to allow for the tube.
That's it... I'm signing off. I'll peak if more posts come... have fun.. JH
My husband recently got me a 2004 mitsubishi endeavor and after a couple of days i noticed the bottom of my pants were always wet after driving. I noticed the drivers side floor was soaked and googled it and came across loads of forums saying how expensive it is to get it fixed. My husband would like to fix it and we just tried checking it out but are totally confused.
I see the pictures where there has been a hole drilled and a new line has been put in but where does it go from and to?
Can someone please do a step by step on how to do it? I would really appreciate it.
Thank you
I would say the order is this:
(prep work)
Disconnect battery, remove the driver's seat. Remove the carpet from the drivers's side. You might be able to avoid this but I don't see how. Removing the seat is pretty easy, 4 bolts and 3 seat electrical connectors.
I cut the carpet into two sections, a front and back where those lines are.
I would suggest doing this.
1) Drill the hole and clean out any debris. Follow this PDF
TSB 09-55-002
2) Do not seal up the hole as the TSB says to do.
3) Part's you'll need.
Go to HomeDepot/Lowes, get 3/8 inch plastic/PVC/Viynal Tube
3/8 in tube example
Get a grommet (x2) for the tube. Grommet for Tube
Get the bypass cap that will seal the original OEM Hole
ByPass Cap Assortment, 3/8 cap works well
4) now that you have all the parts. Get coat hanger, insert the cap.
5) now that the hole from Mitsu factory is closed. Insert your grommet on the A/C condenser box, aka the some box you have the hole drilled into...
6) Now, you need to pick the bottom part of the drain, aka where the tube will go though the Mitsu's floor to drain. I have a 2WD endeavor. So my center "hump" that runs to the rear wheels was empty of any drive train components. That's where I drilled my bottom hole of the tube to exit the car. This picture shows where I drilled the bottom exit hole:
7) Insert your grommets into the holes and then insert the tube into each. Now, this is where you can get creative if you want. You could change up the type of tube... use one that isn't strait and flexible. You could use a hard PVC that does a 90* bend and goes strait down to the floor. I didn't do that b/c I wasn't sure this was going to work.
8) Optional: you could now seal the tube to grommet connection with silicone caulk. I didn't... but you could.
9) That's about it. Done...
At this point I left the carpet out. I put my seat back in with no carpet, none of the floor parts in place...and drove it for a week just to see if it would leak again. It hasn't leaked at all since and it's dumping a ton of water out of the A/C condenser box... which is great! I've done a trip to Atlanta (3hrs) and a couple of 2 hour round trips...it's doing well.
I would really suggest driving it around without the floor in for a bit. Only b/c there is most likely water all under your carpets...it flowed into the back of our endeavor. So, when I would brake all the water that had made it to the back came flooding to the front driver's footwell. The "sloshing" noise that people say they hear. I don't think it's from the A/C or dahs area. In my case it was the water flowing from the back to the front when pressed the brakes hard or took a sharp turn.
Thanks for your help!