2006 Mitsubishi Outlander (ZF) — Repair Solution

2.4L 4B12 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol · Long Cranking Time / Slow To Fire Up · Engine

Mitsubishi Outlander (ZF) Long Cranking Time / Slow To Fire Up Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Mitsubishi
Model: Outlander (ZF)
Year: 2006
Engine: 2.4L 4B12 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol
Kilometres: 204,345
Area: Engine
Category: Long Cranking Time / Slow To Fire Up

Customer Complaint

Hard starting, loss of power when cold.

Problem Summary

Confirmed vehicle is hard to start cold. When finally started and revved, it produces a very loud induction noise as if the airbox has been taken off.

During road test, vehicle lacks power during acceleration whilst producing the loud induction noise.

Symptoms go away when the vehicle has warmed up and it drives like normal.
There were no fault codes.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Quick Facts

CodeMITZF06118
Vehicle2006 Mitsubishi Outlander (ZF)
Engine2.4L 4B12 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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