Symptom Procedures: Diagnosis

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

STEP 1. Check the door window glass installation.
Q: Is the door window glass installed correctly?

YES : Go to Step 2.

NO : Assemble the door window glass again. Refer to DOOR ASSEMBLY . Then go to Step 3.
STEP 2. Check the clearance at the top of the door window glass.
Q: Is the clearance at the top of the door window glass correct?

YES : Go to Step 3.

NO : Adjust the door window glass. Refer to DOOR WINDOW GLASS ADJUSTMENT . Then go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Retest the system.
Q: Is any water leaking?

YES : Return to Step 1.

NO : The procedure is complete.

STEP 1. Check the door window glass installation condition.
Q: Is the door window glass installed correctly?

YES : Go to Step 2.

NO : Assemble the door window glass again. (Refer to DOOR GLASS AND REGULATOR .) Then go to Step 4.
STEP 2. Check the door sash.
Q: Is the door sash in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 3.

NO : Repair or replace the door sash, then go to Step 4.
STEP 3. Inspect the window regulator assembly.
Q: Is the window regulator assembly in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 4.

NO : Repair or replace the window regulator assembly, then go to Step 4.
STEP 4. Retest the system.
Q: Does the door window glass operate correctly?

YES : The procedure is complete.

NO : Return to Step 1.

STEP 1. Check the weatherstrip.
Q: Is the weatherstrip in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 2.

NO : Replace the weatherstrip, then go to Step 3.
STEP 2. Check the door fit (alignment).
Q: Is the door fit (alignment) correct?

YES : Go to Step 3.

NO : Adjust the door fit. Refer to DOOR FIT ADJUSTMENT . Then go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Retest the system.
Q: Is any water leaking?

YES : Return to Step 1.

NO : The procedure is complete.

STEP 1. Check the drain hole.
Q: Is the drain hole clogged?

YES : Clean the drain hole, then go to Step 3.

NO : Go to Step 2.
STEP 2. Check the weatherstrip.
Q: Is the weatherstrip in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 3.

NO : Repair or replace the weatherstrip, then go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Retest the system.
Q: Is any water leaking?

YES : Return to Step 1.

NO : The procedure is complete.

STEP 1. Adjust the latch and striker engagement.
Refer to DOOR FIT ADJUSTMENT .

Q: Is the latch and striker engagement adjusted?

YES : Go to Step 2.

NO : Adjust the latch and striker. Refer to DOOR FIT ADJUSTMENT . Then go to Step 4.
STEP 2. Check for lock rod damage.
Q: Is the lock rod damaged?

YES : Repair or replace the lock rod, then go to Step 4.

NO : Go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Check the door handle flexibility (amount of movement of handle required to open door).
Q: Is the door handle flexibility good?

YES : Go to Step 4.

NO : Adjust the door handle. Refer to DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE PLAY CHECK and DOOR INSIDE HANDLE CHECK . Then go to Step 4.
STEP 4. Retest the system.
Q: Does the door open easily?

YES : The procedure is complete.

NO : Return to Step 1.

STEP 1. Check the door hinge position.
Q: Is the door hinge correct?

YES : Go to Step 2.

NO : Adjust the door hinge. Refer to DOOR FIT ADJUSTMENT . Then go to Step 4.
STEP 2. Check the door.
Q: Is the door in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 3.

NO : Repair or replace door, then go to Step 4.
STEP 3. Check the grease.
Q: Is the door check or door hinge grease sufficient?

YES : Go to Step 4.

NO : Apply the grease, then go to Step 4.
STEP 4. Retest the system.
Q: Does the door open and close correctly?

YES : The procedure is complete.

NO : Return to Step 1.

Adjust the door fit. Refer to DOOR FIT ADJUSTMENT . Then check that the gap has been improved.

STEP 1. Check the weatherstrip for holding condition.
Q: Is the weatherstrip holding firmly?

YES : Go to Step 2.

NO : Adjust fit of door. Refer to POWER WINDOW CHECK . Then go to Step 5.
STEP 2. Check the weatherstrip for installation condition.
Q: Is the weatherstrip for installed properly?

YES : Go to Step 3.

NO : Repair or replace the weatherstrip. Then go to Step 5.
STEP 3. Check the clearance.
Q: Are the door glass and the door weatherstrip holder assembled correctly?

YES : Go to Step 4.

NO : Adjust the door glass and the door weatherstrip. Refer to GLASS SLIDING MECHANISM CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT . Then go to Step 5.
STEP 4. Check the door.
Q: Is the door deformed?

YES : Repair or replace the door. then go to Step 5.

NO : Go to Step 5.
STEP 5. Retest the system.
Q: Has the wind noise been improved?

YES : Return to Step 1.

NO : This diagnosis complete.