Weak places IX LANCERA? Or what to pay special attention when buying? Typical diseases Mitsubishi Lancer IX Problems with the engine near Lancer 9

Weak places Mitsubishi Lancer IX

Sensitivity to fuel quality

"92th or 95th?" - The question that is relevant to all owners of Mitsubishi Lancer 9. Disputes about the octane number are not stopped among the owners to this day. In the instruction manual, it is said that it is necessary to refuel gasoline with octane number 92, 95 and higher. Often in Russia 95th are manufactured by adding additives in the 92nd. As a result, an octane number grows, but the fuel quality deteriorates, from which the engine parts suffer. Output can be the use of 92th gasoline. The 98th, according to the observations of some owners of Lancer, can lead to overheating of the engine the failure of the valves.

Note from the site editor Lanser9.rf: directly disadvantaged or weak place, I do not consider the described question. I used myself earlier (somewhere over a year and a half 95th gasoline - there was no problem). To date, for more than a year I have been using the 92nd and also there are no problems.

Fuel consumption Lancer 9

Fuel consumption is the first thing owner pays attention to. For the most popular engine version of 1.6 l, flow rate is: in the city - 8-10 l per 100 km, on the highway 6-9 liters per 100 km.

If consumption increases to 15 liters per 100 km, even with an engine of 1.6 liters, then this means that you need to pay attention to the catalyst. It is his pollution and leads to such a large fuel consumption. The problem will be solved by replacing the catalyst. The failure of the catalyst contributes to the deposits of ferrocene. Ferrocene has a specific brick color and its deposits can be seen on the lambda probe and candles, which in this case will also have to be replaced.

If power disappeared and increased gasoline consumption, then the cause lies in the throttle. Some auto owners are foolishly advised to clean the throttle, with ineptly cleaning, this procedure threatens "swimming" revolutions. So be careful.

Note from the editor: I have a Lancer 9 with an engine 1.3l. Problems, about the flow, as you understand, does not arise.

Air conditioning Lancer 9.

Itself does not bring any problems. It is only necessary to include it for about once a week. It is necessary to do it even in winter. The goal is to prevent the tightness of the air conditioner seals. You can turn on it in the winter as follows: First, it is thorough to warm up the salon heater, and then turn on the air conditioner.

Note from the editor: To be honest, I never heard about this procedure, so I can't say anything about this, the air conditioner works perfectly.

Water in the salon Lancer 9

If the car has a smell of damp and rot, then most likely it is due to penetrating inside the water salon. In some cases, water can get through the plug between the interior and the wheel arch of the left front wheel. The problem is solved simply: you need to remove the mudguard, bend the liner and energetically put the plug in place.

Note from the editor: I did not come across this problem.

Noise insulation Lancer 9.

Noise isolation leaves much to be desired. This is especially true of thresholds and wheeled arches.

Note from the editor: I fully agree. Noise insulation of Lancer 9, unfortunately, is inferior to European cars. But this, in general, the weak point of almost all "Japanese". In a short time, we plan to place an article on our website on Lancer IX noise insulation with your own hands.

Fad headlights Lancer 9

Due to the design of the headlight and can manifest itself in crude weather. Eliminated by turning on the near light. If this does not help, then it makes sense to contact the service center for warranty. In general, the problem is solved by cleaning the ventilation holes and lubricating them with a sealant.

Note from the editor: Plans tooling may occur after an unsuccessful tuning when their sealing is broken.

Disadvantages of optics Lancer 9

The owners have repeatedly noted that the brightness of the glow of the headlight is clearly not enough. It is solved by replacing the headlights of near and far beams more suitable in brightness or installation of xenon.

Note from the editor: I remind you that the installation of xenon lamps in the headlights that are not intended for this is prohibited. But "collective me", or no one will prevent you from installing special lenses.

Sufficiently high cost of official spare parts and maintenance Lancer 9

For a golf class car, Lancer is too high the cost of original spare parts and maintenance. Of course, it is possible to reduce costs by using suitable non-original parts.

Note from the editor: As for the original spare parts, I agree, but the market has a huge number of analogues, so there are ways to reduce the cost of service without worsening quality.

Brake discs Lancer 9

Generally accepted weak place Mitsubishi Lancer IX. Already to the first, they will need to be replaced, and at high speeds when braking will be "news". In some cases, they can crack or even split.

Note from the editor: about the first then you, of course, got excited. He encountered the problem of the driven drives, but it happened when run, somewhere in 80 thousand km.

Suspension Lancer 9.

Hard suspension. So long-distance travel on not very good roads can be tired.

Note from the editor: Of course, how many people are so many opinions, but I do not consider Lancer suspension 9 too tough.

Fragile paintwork

Insufficient enamel strength can easily lead to cracks and chips, which in turn leads to rust.

Note from the editor: I myself noticed small chips on the thresholds of the rear door somewhere to 85 thousand km. Mileage

Of the small deficiencies, I still want to note the size of the trunk and not the most successful location of the washer tank under the hood in a cold place, so it will not be able to save it without water and save.

In conclusion, we can say that the advantages of Mitsubishi Lancer IX is still much more than flaws, and with proper timely service, he is faithful to his owner, without delivering special problems.

And the agile majority of cars are equipped with "mechanics", although the "automatic" box is excellent there, and its resource is probably even more than that of the MCPP. The transmission of front-wheel drive cars is generally very reliable. In the risk zone, only shruses: their covers tend to scatter, you need to follow both.

In all-wheel drive machines, the design is more complicated, an angular gearbox with "distribution" has quite a lot of vulnerable places, especially since they are usually worth with powerful engines from Evolution. The killed slots, twisted shortcuts and the cardan - the phenomena are quite ordinary if the owner has been lazy to put the tuning knot after the "swap" of the motor. But those who build Evo from their "nine", these problems up to the light bulb. Although notice: these nodes can be easily delivered with Airtrek (it is Outlander in the left-hand version) - there were many all-wheel drive, and the items are not too expensive.

On machines with the manual transmission usually do not expect difficulties. And here Lancer IX and causes his cunning blow below the belt. Motors 1.3 and 1.6 liters relieve MCPP series F5M41-1-V7B3 and 5M41-1-R7B5, respectively. They reach 100-150 thousand kilometers without much difficulties, but then bearing noise begin to appear. As a rule, they are binding to the release bearing, but after its replacement, nothing is usually changed. In most cases, it helps the replacement of the bearings of the primary shaft, but sometimes the owners adjust the case before replacing the front of the MCPP housing, and after 150-200 thousand mileage it is already possible to wear couplings and synchronizers.

It is necessary to monitor the differential, and the oil is worth changing more often - for example, every thousand 40-50 kilometers, which is not typical for the manual box. I am glad that this operation is inexpensive.

MCPP from the "European" two-liter cars of the F5M42-2-R7B6 series and F5M42-2-R7B4 often begin to make noise after 50-70 thousand mileage. The chances are that the body is damaged, is also higher than in the case of a manual transmission with "small" motors. There are few contract units, but there is a way out: instead of all the "killed" F5M42-2-R7B6 and F5M42-2-R7B4, you can safely put boxes from 2,4 and 1.8 liters. In some models of the W5M31-1 series, or even KM220 or a little more expensive and new W5M42 will be covered here.

Box replacements can be avoided if not tightening with replacing bearings, after which the box is still thousands of 40-50 mileage. Unfortunately, accurate assembly and testing of all seating surfaces are important here. To achieve factory quality (and therefore resource) is obtained.

Please note that by buying a car, you can easily get an instance with an already noisy box, which poured the additives to reduce noise. In this case, repairing or changing the manual transmission will have to you. Any suspicion about noise should be immediately interpreted in favor of great repairs.

With "automata" everything is much easier. With 1.6 liter engines on Russian cars stood a reliable automatic transmission of the F4A4A-1-N2Z series, and the F4A4B-1-J5Z was installed with a two-liter engine. In essence, this is the same unit. If you want to find the documentation for this box, it is best to search for another name - F4A42, it is common to the entire series and allows you to find all compatible version of automatic transmission. They put them not only on Mitsubishi cars, but also on Korean Hyundai. And on Proton, BYD and Zhonghua, if suddenly you want to search for spare parts in China or Malaysia.

It is difficult to break this automatic transmission, usually resource trouble begin with a rare oil replacement, such as 90 thousand times, and during runs for 250 thousand kilometers. The list of priority substitutions typically appear shift solenoids and baseline solenoids. With frequent and active movement on the highway, the Overdrive planetary planets are also possible, where a needle bearing is out of order. As a result of this trouble, wear products can already damage many nodes.

The breakdowns of the speed sensors are bounded mainly with age and contamination of the box of wear. The most serious problems are usually associated with the pollution of the hydroblock, pressure loss or oil leaks.

The automatic transmission is considered one of the most successful in its class. It is so successful that the A4CF1 / 2 box on Solaris differs from it in the nuances, being a further development of the design, and with 1.4 l motors it is installed so far.

If you change the oil into the automatic transmission every thousand 40-50, do not abuse the races and replace the GDT lining on time, then the box of repairs will not require serious repairs. After 200-250 thousand kilometers, most likely, it will only be necessary to replace several solenoids and filters. That is, you can do without additional investments, although at that age it is recommended to update rubber seals.

If you take an American or Japanese machine with a motor of 1.5 liters, 1.6 liters or 1.8 liters, then you will not have a classic "automatic", and the variator produced by Mitsubishi / Hyundai F1C1 series. The design is largely similar to the best-selling Jatco Re0F06A and JF 011E and is actually one of his ancestors. Unfortunately, this is not talking about outstanding advantages, but about the abundance of child problems. In particular, this box is very well working at low temperatures and just cold. The oil in this variator should be changed every year, and still wear belt and cones to mileage at 120-150 thousand often already critical.

Motors

Mitsubishi engines are considered one of the most thoughtful and successful. Especially old series. A two-liter 4G 63 is deservedly considered one of the best engines for tuning, and at the same time quite reliable and successful in the hopeless version.

But the bulk of motors belongs to another series. In many ways, similar is constructive, but the other is to the 4G1 or Orion family. Motors 1.3 L - 4G 13 series, Motors 1.6 L - 4G 18. A more rare one-and-lying modification refers to the 4G 15 series.

These are distinguished by the presence of modifications with one and two camshafts, three and four valves per cylinder, as well as the GDI Optional Injection and MIVEC Phasitors.

At L Ancer IX put the latest 4G 18 modifications, so it was only in a variant with four valves per cylinder and one camshaft. 4G 15 "pleases" by a large manifold: here and GDI on Japanese cars, and four valves on the cylinder (three valves are also found, but rarely). There are even modifications with two camshafts.

Motor 4G 13 is a strictly 12-valve with one camshaft.

All motors are characterized by a cast-iron cylinder block, a belt in the actuator and a rather comfortable design.

Timing belt 1.6

price for the original

1,433 rubles

With all the merits of these engines, it is impossible not to note the low resource of the piston group in 1.6 l motors, their sensitivity to operating temperature and the unsuccessful design of the throttle of motors. In addition, the motors of 1.6 l and 1.5 liters are very weak ignition modules with individual coils.

The unsuccessful design of the main radiator determines its tendency to loss of tightness and contamination. I note that non-original inexpensive radiators often work even better than "relatives".

The material of the cylinder block is also not "premium", and if the rings fell, then, most likely, the wear of the piston group is already significant, and without boring it is not necessary.

Motor rings 1.6 l and 1.5 l are locked due to the weak oilseed on the pistons. Holes cocks, the circulation of the coolant becomes insufficient, which leads to overheating. Actually, all the diseases here most often arise due to the growth of the motor volume: the performance of the cooling system is calculated mainly on the motors of 1.2 liters and 1.3 liters, and the larger volume block has enough of it barely.

And now as soon as radiators are contaminated, appetite appetite to the oil. Now add a failed piston design here, and here it is the masculor and wear piston after hundreds of thousands of kilometers and at least light overheating. Pistons are inexpensive, but the fact that the overhaul is required after 100-120 thousand kilometers of typical operation, can scare many many.

I note to the credit of these motors that the oil appetite is growing gradually, not as fast as Masculators VW and BMW. And yet two liters are 10 thousand kilometers - this is a serious symptom, and in the case of the use of cheaper oil appetite begins to grow quickly.

In principle, using regular cutting, oil with low viscosity and good laundering properties, oil appetite can be stabilized by fairly long time. There are examples of motors with runs for 300 thousand and an original piston group. True, the nuances of the operating conditions for achieving such a result is also a lot. With frequent rides on the city traffic jams, such "survivability" is almost impossible to achieve. The only thing that can be advised is the use of a "cold" thermostat and regular cleaning of the radiator. Well, and oils with a viscosity of SAE 30, of course.

The throttle valve has a limited resource: after 150 thousand kilometers, accumulated backlays interfere with its normal operation, and the concomitant factor is usually pollution and non-grinding of the EGR valve. For the Russian owners of Lanserov, there is good news: you can order a restored damper "from titus", the repair is put on the flow. And, of course, no one forbids putting new original or contract details.

EGR should be periodically cleaned or disable away from sin: it largely contributes to the accelerated wear of the piston group and running the rings on the motors of 1.6 liters.

The catalyst on these engines is also poorly tolerate operation in Russia. After the same 100-150 thousand kilometers, the backrage is growing, and sometimes the babe flies on the inlet. In many ways, this is facilitated by possible problems with ignition: Candle tips pours oil due to the unsuccessful design of the gasket cover of the CPC and the weak ventilation of the crankcase. Carter gases, in turn, lead to corrosion of candle tips. It is good that they are collapsible and can be repaired.

Finally, they note the low resource of the engine supports, due to which after 150 thousand kilometers of vibration and jerk become frequent phenomena.

Radiator

price for the original

26 269 rubles

If you look closely, then up to 100-120 thousand usually everything is very good, but then large waste with varying degrees of probability. Separately work is not too expensive, even replacing the timing belt, and spare parts, including the original, are not space money. But many all end with the installation of the contract engine, the benefit of them is enough. And all because you can put a much more successful motor.

Dual-liter 4G 63 in a hopeless layout version similar to low-volume motors, but belong to another family, larger 4G6 or SIRIUS. It is occupied by the occasionally occurring motors 1.8 liters of the 4G 67 series and 2.4 liters of the 4G 69 series.

Unlike the "small" motors there are balancing shafts, and with a separate belt drive. They are one of the weak places of this line of engines. On motors 2.0 l and 1.8 l, it is recommended to turn off the drive of the balancers and remove the belt. Otherwise, when climbing, he falls under the timing belt and ... everything is clear here. Valves in this situation oppresses all "Mitsubishevsky" engines.

Balancers on old motors are prone to subdings. Otherwise, everything is noticeably better than that of motors smaller: there is no piston reliable, there are no difficulties with overheating. But there are thousands of cooling system tuning options, because on the basis of 4G 63 / 4G 69 / 4G 64 collects the motors with more than a thousand horsepower. True, sometimes with the replacement of the block itself: the regular one is not enough at half past six.

The main resource problems of these motors include early wear of the hydrocompensators, the fast loss of oil pump pressure when working on dirty oil and the associated problems in the form of rapid wear of high-loaded crankshaft liners, balancing shafts and camshaft cams. Subject to the regular replacement of the "right" oil, cleaning the oil grid, good filters and a serviceable crankcase ventilation system, a motor can pass 300-400 thousand kilometers to the intervention in the piston. GBC will take place at least 200 to the first repairs. In addition, the most simple version of the engine is installed on the Lancer, without phase traffickers and other excesses, like the GDI direct injection.

Motors with a volume of 1.8 and 2.4 liters have about the same characteristics and resources, but adjusted for a slightly modified power. Extremely favorably affects the resource of the 1,8-liter motor CVT transmission. It is a pity that the combination of GDI and Mivec does not most effect on the price of operation and reliability.

The version of the motor with a superior has a similar resource only if there is a very calm person on the machine. Typically, 4G 63T is used hard, and it is not worth talking about an outstanding resource. But in such conditions, it is extremely reliable, even in a forced form.

Difficulties with throttle, ignition coils, crankcase ventilation system and engine pillows are the same as the engine is 1.6 4G 18.

Summary

On the machines sold in Russia officially, two-liter motor - the best option. It is noticeably more powerful than the 1.6-liter, and does not have a specific problem with the resource of the piston group. It is bad that such aggregates are very few, therefore it is the main one that remains 1,6-liter. It remains only to hope that they served it well. And if not good, then at least efficiently repaired.

Motor 1.3 l for movement around the city is quite suitable, but on the highway to move with it - a terrain meal, especially if the movement is dense. The resource at the same time he is quite acceptable, usually up to 250 thousand kilometers it works well, hinting at the need to repair by the growing oil appetite.

In general, Mitsubishi Lancer IX - the car is very reliable, although without some shortcomings. For example, the resource of mechanical gearboxes and motors 1.6 liters leaves much to be desired. But this is a complete set of most cars.

Repairs will not be too expensive at least due to the mass of the machine and the wide unification of the aggregates.

Another unpleasant factor is the very specific ergonomics of a car, which does not favor the middle and higher people, and even more so are complete. This car, with your permission, for small and thin drivers and passengers.

The image of the rally car is a double-edged thing: someone just warms the soul, but more often it is perugally affecting the style of operation.

Therefore, summarize: if you have a little growth and you are ready to take a boar of the engine or box, you need good handling and "sports" image from an inexpensive car and you are not against a gray salon, then Lancer IX can be considered a good option. He almost does not rot, not "pulls out" difficult problems with solved, spare parts have become cheap many years ago, contract aggregates are not just a lot, but a lot. And for tuning, the space is huge, you can build a car of your dream ...

I do not fall under these conditions, but you wish enough.

Are you ready to take Lancer 9?

In the process, the operation of Lancer 9 is manifested by certain weak vehicles. In general, the car is reliable and able to serve the owner demanding only timely maintenance.

The violation of the engine lubrication replacement intervals and the choice of low-quality oil is capable of leading to the fact that its excessive consumption appears when running 60 thousand km. The culprit of this is the occurrence of compression and oil surcharge rings.

With full observance of the timeline, the engine does not exhibit the mass supply more than 120-170 thousand km. In this case, much depends on the operating condition. Frequent standing in traffic jams and sporty driving style can lead to increased lubrication consumption when 100 thousand km is achieved.

Also, the reason for the wholesale can be hidden in the failed oiling caps. To troubleshoot a malfunction, removal of the valve lid. Losses of lubricant occur and due to its leakage through the protruded glands and gaskets.

Throttle Procedure Problems

Procedure problems appear when running more than 70 thousand km. They arise as a result of damper contamination. The engine begins to work unstable, the turnover is most noticeable at idle.

The appearance of the gaps after unsuccessful cleaning of the throttle

To eliminate the malfunction, car owners are solved on the cleaning of the node. As a result of incorrect actions, a layer of disulfide molybdenum is washed. The gap appears around the damper. This leads to an increase in air supplied. Turnover of the power plant increase to 2-3 thousand. To troubleshoot a malfunction, you must restore the molybdenum disulfide layer or replace the damper.

Disadvantages of the brake system

Mitsubishi Lancer 9 brake system is almost no problem. The sores appear mainly due to the sports style driving or non-compliance with the timing of the shoe and disks.

Often the situation when vibration on the steering wheel appears when braking. This is due to the fact that the disk was overcome. The duct is not always able to correct the situation. In many cases, a replacement of a damaged element of the brake system is required.

Steering problem

When running more than 130 thousand km, car owners celebrate a strong knock in the steering mechanism. It is connected with the advent of rod corrosion at the seal seal. As a result, there is damage to the gum, which in turn leads to loss of lubricant.

Removed steering rack

An extraneous sound may appear due to excessive hinge wear, which is located on the steering wheel. The problem occurs when running 150 thousand km.

Catalytic Gas Catalytic Neutralizer

Due to the low quality of domestic fuel, the catalyst fails when running 60-140 thousand km. This is an expensive knot, so many car owners are solved on its cutting and installing the plug.

As a result of the catalyst malfunctions, Check Engine lights up. The dynamics and increase in fuel consumption may also be observed.

Weak paintwork

The body has a weak paint and varnish, chips on which may appear even with a slight run. The plus of the car is galvanizing the main surfaces. Despite this rust appears in places of chips and scratches in 1-4 months of operation after their appearance.

To combat damage to car owners often apply a special pencil. At the same time, most of them note that it is quite difficult to choose special needs in the color of LCP LANSER 9. Therefore, after the campus, the chips are molded in the sun with a darker or bright shade against the rest of the body cover.

Comfort problems of drivers and passengers

During the operation of Lancer 9, most drivers and passengers detect the following flaws:

• Bad noise insulation. In the cabin is clearly audible sound engine. During the departure of the puddle from the wheeled arches, the loud noise can come up, able to prevent talking.
• There is no backlight in the glove compartment. This complicates the search for the necessary things.
• Uncomfortable optics management. Far and Middle Light switch is not comfortable.
• Poor interior lighting. When lamp light, good visibility only directly against it.
• "Candles" in the cabin. Plastic looks cheap, and when running more than 40 thousand km, it starts to rattle.
• Uncomfortable suspension. When driving road irregularities, many of them are transmitted to the body. At the same time, the valve of the car is observed in the turns.
• Uncomfortable armrest. The hand begins to fly in 1-1.5 hours driving.
• Weak conditioner. In hot weather, the salon slowly becomes cold.
• Bad stove. Heat often does not reach the rear row of seats.

Sensitivity to fuel quality

Mitsubishi Lancer 9 car is designed for high-quality fuel. In the domestic realities in gasoline there is a mass of additives, some of which are dangerous for the power plant. The nozzles are not rarely taking place, the idle of valves, detonation.

The electronic control unit monitors the operation of the power plant. The low-quality fuel with an inappropriate octane number of the ECU responds to the adjustment of the ignition advance angle. At the same time, an increase in fuel consumption is observed, deterioration of the dynamics, the instability of revolutions and the jerking of the car when driving.

Water getting into the salon

Between the interior and wheel arch front left wheel there is a special plug. During the operation of the car, it can leave its seat. After that, the moisture begins to flow into the salon. The smell of dampness appears and the risk of corrosion foci occurs.

On Lancer 9 with mileage of more than 300-350 thousand km of car owners notice the deterioration of the sealing properties of the trunk gum. For this reason, water begins to flow into the luggage compartment. On machines with a huge mileage of more than 500 thousand km, you can see the bobbing elements. It is the cause of moisture penetration into the salon.

Optics fogging

When running more than 50 thousand km, a constructive feature of the headlights, expressed in their fogging in crude weather, is manifested. Troubleshooting Remote optics. It is necessary to update the sealant.

Many car owners come up with various tricks, allowing to avoid foaming headlights. At the same time, there is a high risk of turbidity of glasses of optics.

Problems of power plant

• One of the main problems of the power plant is to flow from under the valve cover. Her gasket loses its sealing properties and distinguished after 40 thousand km.
• Driver timber belt. It also adds to car owners. In addition to the camshaft, the belt drives the cooling system pump. This adds a load on it. At the failure of the belt, the piston piston occurs on the valves, which leads to the need for overhaul.
• The appearance of scratches on the cylinder mirror and excessive wear of the pistons, requiring overhaul of the power plant, occur when running more than 200-350 thousand km.
• The engine is highly reliable, but its resource can significantly be reduced as a result of incorrect.

Numerous owners reviews allow us to judge Mitsubishi Lancer IX, as a reliable, inexpensive and practical golf class car for all occasions. But since perfect cars do not happen, those who only look after Lancer will not be superfluous to learn about its weak places.

Sensitivity to fuel quality

"What to fill in a benzobak" - the question that is relevant for all owners of Mitsubishi Lancer 9. In the instruction manual, it is said that it is necessary to refuel gasoline with an octane number of 95 and higher, however, it becomes clear that it is simply unsafe. Often in Russia 95th are manufactured by adding additives in the 92nd. As a result, an octane number grows, but the fuel quality deteriorates, from which the engine parts suffer. Output can be the use of 92th gasoline. The 98th, according to the observations of some owners of Lancer, can lead to overheating of the engine the failure of the valves.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption is the first thing owner pays attention to. For the most popular engine version of 1.6 l, flow rate is: in the city - 8-10 l per 100 km, on the highway 6-9 liters per 100 km.

If consumption increases to 15 liters per 100 km, even with an engine of 1.6 liters, then this means that you need to pay attention to the catalyst. It is his pollution and leads to such a large fuel consumption. The problem will be solved by replacing the catalyst. The failure of the catalyst contributes to the deposits of ferrocene. Ferrocene has a specific brick color and its deposits can be seen on the lambda probe and candles, which in this case will also have to be replaced.

If power disappeared and increased gasoline consumption, then the cause lies in the throttle. It is not necessary to change it, most often enough to be cleaned enough.

Air conditioning

Itself does not bring any problems. It is only necessary to include it for about once a week. It is necessary to do it even in winter. The goal is to prevent the tightness of the air conditioner seals. You can turn on it in the winter as follows: First, it is thorough to warm up the salon heater, and then turn on the air conditioner.

Outsided sounds in the cabin

On the right side of the salon, a specific plastic sound most likely means that the torsion microlift is broken. To eliminate the fault, you need to open the glove box, remove the metal leg - the retainer and put a piece of foam rubber under it.

Water in salon

If the car has a smell of damp and rot, then most likely it is due to penetrating inside the water salon. In some cases, water can get through the plug between the interior and the wheel arch of the left front wheel. The problem is solved simply: you need to remove the mudguard, bend the liner and energetically put the plug in place.

Knocking in the steering column

Danger does not represent, but can annoy. Here is the case in the telescopic design. If your car is produced until 2006 (four-spin steering wheel), it will be replaced by a warranty dealer to upgraded. Frankly, over time, it will also begin to knock, since plastic sleeves are smalleled, but it does not affect driving safety and smoothness.

Noise insulation

Noise isolation leaves much to be desired. This is especially true of thresholds and wheeled arches.

Fear of fading

Due to the design of the headlight and can manifest itself in crude weather. Eliminated by turning on the near light. If this does not help, then it makes sense to contact the service center for warranty. In general, the problem is solved by cleaning the ventilation holes and lubricating them with a sealant.

Disadvantages of optics

The owners have repeatedly noted that the brightness of the glow of the headlight is clearly not enough. It is solved by replacing near and far light headlights with more suitable brightness.

Fairly high cost of official spare parts and service

For a golf class car, Lancer is too high the cost of original spare parts and maintenance. Of course, it is possible to reduce costs by using suitable non-original parts.

Brake discs

Generally accepted weak place Mitsubishi Lancer IX. Already to the first, they will need to be replaced, and at high speeds when braking will be "news". In some cases, they can crack or even split.

Suspension

Hard suspension. So long-distance travel on not very good roads can be tired.

Fragile paintwork

Insufficient enamel strength can easily lead to cracks and chips, which in turn leads to rust.

Of the small deficiencies, I also want to note very modest for the city sedan the size of the trunk and not the most successful location of the washer tank under the hood in a cold place, so that it is not possible to dissolve without water and eat.

In conclusion, we can say that the advantages of Mitsubishi Lancer IX is still much more than flaws, and with proper timely service, he is faithful to his owner, without delivering special problems.

Numerous reviews about Lancer 9 (Lancerf IX) make it possible to judge this car, as quite high quality and reliable. But since perfect cars do not happen, there are small disadvantages and weak points Lancer 9To pay attention to both the owners of Lancer IX, and those who are just going to purchase this car.

For each problem, we decided to find out the opinion of the editor of the Lancerix.ru website, and part-time, the owner of Lancer 9.

Weak places Mitsubishi Lancer IX

Sensitivity to fuel quality

"92th or 95th?" - The question that is relevant to all owners of Mitsubishi Lancer 9. Disputes about the octane number are not stopped among the owners to this day. In the instruction manual, it is said that it is necessary to refuel gasoline with octane number 92, 95 and higher. Often in Russia 95th are manufactured by adding additives in the 92nd. As a result, an octane number grows, but the fuel quality deteriorates, from which the engine parts suffer. Output can be the use of 92th gasoline. The 98th, according to the observations of some owners of Lancer, can lead to overheating of the engine the failure of the valves.

Note From the site editor Lancerix.ru: directly disadvantaged or a weak place, I do not consider the described question. I used myself earlier (somewhere over a year and a half 95th gasoline - there was no problem). To date, for more than a year I have been using the 92nd and also there are no problems.

Fuel consumption Lancer 9

Fuel consumption is the first thing owner pays attention to. For the most popular engine version of 1.6 l, flow rate is: in the city - 8-10 l per 100 km, on the highway 6-9 liters per 100 km.

If consumption increases to 15 liters per 100 km, even with an engine of 1.6 liters, then this means that you need to pay attention to the catalyst. It is his pollution and leads to such a large fuel consumption. The problem will be solved by replacing the catalyst. The failure of the catalyst contributes to the deposits of ferrocene. Ferrocene has a specific brick color and its deposits can be seen on the lambda probe and candles, which in this case will also have to be replaced.

If power disappeared and increased gasoline consumption, then the cause lies in the throttle. Some auto owners are foolishly advised to clean the throttle, with ineptly cleaning, this procedure threatens "swimming" revolutions. So be careful.

Note from the editor: I have a Lancer 9 with an engine 1.3l. Problems, about the flow, as you understand, does not arise.

Air conditioning Lancer 9.

Itself does not bring any problems. It is only necessary to include it for about once a week. It is necessary to do it even in winter. The goal is to prevent the tightness of the air conditioner seals. You can turn on it in the winter as follows: First, it is thorough to warm up the salon heater, and then turn on the air conditioner.

Note from the editor: To be honest, I never heard about this procedure, so I can't say anything about this, the air conditioner works perfectly.

Water in the salon Lancer 9

If the car has a smell of damp and rot, then most likely it is due to penetrating inside the water salon. In some cases, water can get through the plug between the interior and the wheel arch of the left front wheel. The problem is solved simply: you need to remove the mudguard, bend the liner and energetically put the plug in place.

Note from the editor: I did not come across this problem.

Noise insulation Lancer 9.

Noise isolation leaves much to be desired. This is especially true of thresholds and wheeled arches.

Note from the editor: I fully agree. Noise insulation of Lancer 9, unfortunately, is inferior to European cars. But this, in general, the weak point of almost all "Japanese". In a short time, we plan to place an article on our website on Lancer IX noise insulation with your own hands.

Fad headlights Lancer 9

Due to the design of the headlight and can manifest itself in crude weather. Eliminated by turning on the near light. If this does not help, then it makes sense to contact the service center for warranty. In general, the problem is solved by cleaning the ventilation holes and lubricating them with a sealant.

Note from the editor: Plans tooling may occur after an unsuccessful tuning when their sealing is broken.

Disadvantages of optics Lancer 9

The owners have repeatedly noted that the brightness of the glow of the headlight is clearly not enough. It is solved by replacing the headlights of near and far beams more suitable in brightness or installation of xenon.

Note from the editor: I remind you that the installation of xenon lamps in the headlights that are not intended for this is prohibited. But "collective me", or no one will prevent you from installing special lenses.

Sufficiently high cost of official spare parts and maintenance Lancer 9

For a golf class car, Lancer is too high the cost of original spare parts and maintenance. Of course, it is possible to reduce costs by using suitable non-original parts.

Note from the editor: As for the original spare parts, I agree, but the market has a huge number of analogues, so there are ways to reduce the cost of service without worsening quality.

Brake discs Lancer 9

Generally accepted weak place Mitsubishi Lancer IX. Already to the first, they will need to be replaced, and at high speeds when braking will be "news". In some cases, they can crack or even split.

Note from the editor: about the first then you, of course, got excited. He encountered the problem of the driven drives, but it happened when run, somewhere in 80 thousand km.

Suspension Lancer 9.

Hard suspension. So long-distance travel on not very good roads can be tired.

Note from the editor: Of course, how many people are so many opinions, but I do not consider Lancer suspension 9 too tough.