2008 Mitsubishi Outlander (ZG) — Repair Solution

2.4L 4B12 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol · Vibration · Engine

Mitsubishi Outlander (ZG) Vibration Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Mitsubishi
Model: Outlander (ZG)
Year: 2008
Engine: 2.4L 4B12 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol
Area: Engine
Category: Vibration

Customer Complaint

Vibration and nasty sounds from engine bay area.

Problem Summary

The drive belt and the main tensioner had been replaced with same result.

Vibrating noise from drive-belt and tensioner on start up and just above idle under slight load.

When the air conditioning is on it gets worse due to more load on the belt.

When it is doing it you can see the tensioner bouncing up and down as well as the belt.


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Quick Facts

CodeMITZG08122
Vehicle2008 Mitsubishi Outlander (ZG)
Engine2.4L 4B12 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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