2012 Mitsubishi Triton (MN) — Repair Solution

2.5L 4D56T 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Auto · Erratic Idling / Idling problem · Engine

Mitsubishi Triton (MN) Erratic Idling / Idling problem Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Mitsubishi
Model: Triton (MN)
Year: 2012
Engine: 2.5L 4D56T 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Auto
Kilometres: 124,534
Area: Engine
Category: Erratic Idling / Idling problem

Customer Complaint

The idle hunted and was not smooth, with the tacho moving up and down by about 50–70 rpm.

Problem Summary

The hunting began about a week after the customer bought the vehicle. There was no engine warning light and no fault codes. Cleaning the MAF, replacing the air and fuel filters, and fitting a genuine EGR motor had not resolved it.

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Quick Facts

CodeMITMN12117
Vehicle2012 Mitsubishi Triton (MN)
Engine2.5L 4D56T 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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