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Mitsubishi Magna Repair Manual

The Mitsubishi Magna is a mid-size automobile which was available between May 1985 plus September 2005 by Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited. Before Magna, Mitsubishi did have a big family vehicle with rival the Ford Falcon plus Holden Commodore inside the shape

The Mitsubishi Magna is a mid-size automobile which was available between May 1985 plus September 2005 by Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited. Manufactured at the Tonsley Park assembly plant, Magna spanned 3 decades before being changed by the Mitsubishi 380. Their four-cylinder plus V6 machines were moreover produced by MMAL inside South Australia, at the Lonsdale plant.

Before Magna, Mitsubishi did have a big family vehicle with rival the Ford Falcon plus Holden Commodore inside the shape of the 6-cylinder Chrysler Valiant, that was inherited on MMAL's takeover of Chrysler Australia's surgery inside 1980. However, the Valiant was place from manufacturing the following year, generating the Sigma MMAL's biggest providing.

Whenever Sigma's substitution became due, MMAL opined a car's width had been a important element with Australian motorists that have traditionally favoured big vehicles. As a happen, with compete more effectively from the large-sized Ford Falcon plus Holden Commodore, past Chrysler designers today functioning for MMAL, developed a wider mid-sized auto specific for the Australian marketplace. They accomplished this by splicing an additional 6.6 cm appropriate down the center of Japan's mid-sized Mitsubishi Galant sedan, with create the specific Mitsubishi Magna range. Given the inherent area efficiency of front-wheel-drive relative with rear-wheel-drive platforms, this permitted MMAL to provide a passenger cabin that has been because spacious, when not more spacious, than which of the market-dominant Ford Falcon plus Holden Commodore.

Over the years, Magna grew inside size plus available V6 force plus All-Wheel-Drive, the latter with compete against its rivals' perception of better dynamics from RWD. The Magna was the initially all-new Australian prepared Mitsubishi car, changed by the FWD Mitsubishi 380 sedan, that became the next plus last of Australian prepared Mitsubishi automobile, on MMAL's closure of its South Australian creation facilities inside 2008.

Magna was reengineered within the ground-up inside 1991, with all the introduction of the bigger sedan plus wagon based found on the Japanese Mitsubishi Diamante plus Sigma hardtop. Unlike its Japanese cousins, the 2nd-generation Magna showcased traditional B-pillars plus suspensions designs and no advanced electronics.
1991–1994 TR Magna Executive sedan
1994–1996 TS Magna Executive sedan

Despite this, the Australian-made TR Magna range was tailored with be exported as well as its build standard reflected this technology aim. Indeed, for the very first time With this modern generation Magna, for the very first time inside its history, MMAL built a 2-tier deluxe range, called the Verada Ei plus Xi. Both Magna plus Verada shared the same body, but, the latter showcased greater bumper bars to satisfy export marketplace protection practices, plus more deluxe fittings including electronic suspension control found on the top of the range Verada Xi.

TR Magna was more effective than its predecessor, notwithstanding carrying over the venerable "Astron II" engine - this time reworked plus fitted with EFI. This was over the range except for the base model GLX, that stayed carbureted. While Australia continued with endure the early 1990s recession, MMAL's dreams with battle against Ford plus Holden with a 6-cylinder Magna stayed about hold.

Finally, inside 1993, with all the economy recovering plus oil costs restabilised following the Gulf War, a V6 engine was indeed available about Magna for the very first time inside its history - albeit because an alternative. The V6 was just accessible found on the Executive that moreover had 15 inch wheels along with a different inside trim.
1994 TS Magna Executive

The V6 was effectively the same device which had driven the deluxe KR Verada range because late 1991. Both TR/KR's Astron II plus V6 were designed with run about either usual or premium unleaded gas, with all the respective energy plus torque outputs about either gas being: 98 kW at 4750 rpm / 212 N·m at 3750 rpm or *102 kW at 4750 rpm / 220 N·m at 4000 rpm for the 4-cylinder; 120 kW at 5500 rpm / 235 N·m at 4000 rpm or 124 kW at 5500 rpm / 244 N·m at 3000 rpm for the V6.
The TH Range was established early inside 1999 with all the earliest examples integrated December 1998. The expense of the upgrade reached $12 million. There were several updates with the standard shape of the auto, including a more aggressive front grille, redesigned back, revised interior designs, complete unique designs inside the wheel covers plus alloy wheels. Air conditioning was created standard over the range. A amount of color changes occurred: Calypso Red was changed with Sienna Red, when Sable Black pearl took the area of Embassy gray. Riversand, a modern, sturdy beige metallic color, was additionally introduced inside April 1999 and also Mawson White, a brighter more pure white, plus Pewter, that changed Silverleaf. Island Blue plus Glacier Green were 2 alternative unique colors chosen found on the TH nevertheless are uncommon. The 2.4-Litre engine was dropped; the 3.0-Litre V6 was fitted found on the Executive; when all additional models inherited the past 3.5-Litre V6. This Magna stated the honours of being the initial Australian-made auto with a 4-channel ABS featuring an Electronic Brake-force Distribution program - a Bosch 5.3 component. Another fresh key feature was an 8-function trip computer plus integrated anti-theft alert program. The line up was: Executive; Advance; Altera LS plus Sports.

MMAL additionally became the initially Australian maker to provide a traction control program called "TCL" which was switchable plus initially accessible just about Magna Sports. A limited edition Solara was re-introduced later in 1999 and also the V6 Si of April 2000. Altera LS was discontinued at the finish of 1999, due with its nearness with the Verada Ei model. The 1999 models lacked V6 badges yet the 2000 models frequently showcased V6 badge found on the back lower proper end of the boot lid. The last TH models built between May plus June 2000, were 1000 Executive LS units, that were synonymous with the discontinued Altera LS however, without energy windows, double airbags plus somewhat not totally colour-coded.

Magna Sports participated inside the Australian GT Production Car Championship, with differing successes at the hands of MMAL's engineer plus privateer, Robert Chadwick. The car showcased front limited slip differential later brought with manufacturing found on the TJ Magna Ralliart.

The TF Range was introduced inside the initial half of 1997 plus consisted of five versions: Executive, Advance, Altera, Altera LS plus Sports. The imported 2.4-Litre 4-cylinder engine was watched just inside the Executive. These vehicles had upgraded inside trims plus redesigned wheel covers plus showcased a speed-limit chime plus cup holders. The Executive plus Advance were identical inside appearance however the Advance had a different inside trim plus was fitted because standard with airbags plus ABS. The full colour-coded Altera plus Altera LS introduced force windows plus many different choices like double front airbags. Manual transmissions became just accessible about Executive, Advance, Solara plus Sports. From June with August 1998, a limited edition Solara was introduced which included all Advance qualities because standard, plus: factory alloy wheels; colour-coding; "Solara" badging found on the back doorways at the bottom right-hand side of the boot.
1997–1998 TF Magna Executive wagon
1997–1998 TF Magna Executive sedan

The TF Sports was obtainable in just 4 colours: Paris White, Calypso Red, Nautilus Blue, plus Frontier Green, the latter 2 colors being unique with the TF range. It carried all standard highlights of the Executive model about that it was based, and a back spoiler, red side strip, 16" alloy wheels, plus special inside trims including an aluminium facia for the instruments surrounds. Its V6 was because standard about all Magna's, though, it can be optioned with a 4-speed automatic transmission featuring for the very first time about an Australian-built auto, a "tiptronic" manual mode. The Sports had improved handling characteristics because of the addition of a 18 mm back swaybar, 11% firmer back springs, firmer upper control arm plus trailing arm bushes, plus suspension height lowered by 10 mm. Options included double airbags plus ABS. This certain variation represented MMAL's foray into the Australian stylish family passenger auto sector, and also an initial plus lengthy overdue departure within the more traditional Japanese means of thinking. TF Sport's manufacturing ceased following September 1998.

Many fresh colors, Astral Blue, Lugano Green plus Burra) were introduced throughout the later creation of the TF range as well as the final device built came out inside December 1998. The 3.5-Litre KF Verada's were identical with the past KE, except for a limited updates like the speed-limit chime. Regarding 60,000 TF Magna's were built plus over 5,000 KF Verada's for Australian roads.

In 1996, MMAL introduced its 3rd generation Magna, the TE series generally based found on the pillar-less Japanese Diamante. A big, imported, 2.4-Litre 4-cylinder along with a 3.0-Litre V6 were initially accessible, whilst a 3.5-Litre V6 was available inside the upscale Verada. Due with slow sales because of growing customer choice for more effective motors, Magna's imported 4-cylinder was dropped inside March 1999, inside time for the TH facelift. At this time, the 3.0-Litre V6 became standard plus Verada's 3.5-Litre engine moreover became a Magna choice. The TH/KH Magna/Verada claimed Wheels’ 1996 "Car of the Year" honor.
1996–1998 TE/TF Magna Altera sedan
1997–1998 TF Magna Executive wagon

At the time of its release, the TE Magna again shown advanced styling - because did the pioneering TM Magna - turning into the many aerodynamic Australian-made sedan of the time with a 0.28 Cd element. This achievement was due with a sweeping roofline plus these details because "flag" outside rear-view mirrors, fixed with independent door posts rather of straight within the front doors' A pillar triangle.

TE Magna plus KE Verada again shared the same body, that was stiffer, bigger but just marginally heavier than the preceding 2nd-generation. This time about, the Magna/Verada duo had coupe-like frameless windows and skinny centre/B pillars, with improved front plus back legroom plus boot area. Magna's interior sported a mixture of gray trim along with a significant waistline, causing certain criticisms regarding a claustrophobic 'bunker' impact this caused.

The TE Magna range included 4- plus 6-cylinder machines, with improving marketplace choice for the heavier engine because of fairly low gas costs inside Australian following the Gulf Wars inside Iraq. The range initially composed 2 models, the Executive as well as the Altera, both of that available the choice of 4-cylinder plus V6 machines, 4-speed automatic plus five-speed manual transmissions. From October 1996, totally prepared Advance plus Altera LS models were added. The 4-cylinder engine had been a new 2.4-Litre device providing 105 kW plus 205 N·m. The 3.0-Litre V6 was furthermore all new with 140 kW plus 255 N·m, plus said with be markedly faster with the 100 km/h benchmark. Also, it reported improved acceleration inside the important 80–100 km/h overtaking area. The four-speed electronic automatic transmission with "INVECS II", was new plus may adjust with the driver's pattern of employ plus road conditions with choose the maximum gear for any condition, because of "fuzzy-logic". Front independent front plus back, together with disk brakes with all the way of the multi-channel anti-lock braking program. The braking program furthermore included Australia's initial "Banksia" parking brake, certain 10 with 20% lighter plus cheaper than traditional systems at the time.

The entry model for the TE range was the Executive, with attributes including: energy steering, four-speaker sound program, energy mirrors, remote boot plus gas filler launch, central locking plus an engine immobilizer. The Altera model added: air-conditioning, energy windows plus cruise control. Options included: airbags for driver plus passenger, ABS, a CD player plus alloy wheels. The Advance as well as the Altera LS model included: ABS, airbags, CD plus alloy wheels. On the New Zealand marketplace, all V6 models from this series onwards were just available because Diamante's - MMAL's before exports there had otherwise been recognised as V3000 for the V6, plus Magna for the 4-cylinder.

The TE was introduced with an initial palette of 8 colors. Four were carried over within the past TS Magna: Paris White, Calypso Red, Arctic Blue, plus Maderia, whilst the rest, Silverleaf, Kashmir, Greenstone, plus Embassy, were fresh colors. A brief lived Olive Green color was introduced throughout the late creation of the TE/KE plus Atlantis Blue was distinctive with the KE Verada.

Mitsubishi previewed the modern fashion Magna at the NY Motorshow inside early 2003, where it stayed well-known as the "Diamante". MMAL introduced its fresh Magna plus Verada range – inside TL plus KL guise – inside Australia inside early July 2003. In a synonymous development of the Holden Commodore – from VX II with VY – the TL Magna just had newly styled front plus back ends, mechanical changes plus revised interior.

The range no longer showcased Executive, Altera or Sports models, that had been changed by ES, LS plus VR, respectively. The just carry-over badge stayed VR-X. A limited edition "Solara" was re-offered, carrying electrical windows, alloy wheels plus back wing. Full leather trim became an alternative found on the VR-X. A Limited Edition VR plus VR-X was advertised with all the help of Mitsubishi rally driver, Ed Ordynksi plus connection with the past TJ Magna Ralliart. In truth, this limited edition had Koni suspension components plus Enkei alloy wheels within the past "halo" Magna, and full colour-coding including of the headlight surrounds. Engine plus brakes stayed standard.

This unique range showcased a revolutionary facelift styled by Frenchman plus ex-Mercedes designer Olivier Boulay. Mechanically, yet, the vehicle stayed the same because the TJ series. Gone were the angular lines of the superseded model, changed by what Mitsubishi's new international head of shape envisioned because the hot Mitsubishi business face - a design which might eventually be piece of additional Mitsubishi cars. The frontal appearance of the Magna/Verada range had a distinctive grille again separated like found on the TJ series, however, this time by an extension of the bumper bar plus not the bonnet. Large chrome Mitsubishi triple diamonds logo decorated the front bumper, while the front guards today had a swoopy appearance with triangular headlamp assemblies. At the back, a rounded boot lid plus bumper bar were fitted with continue the swoopy front theme, however the back tail lights stayed effectively unchanged from those of the TJ series. The new car's shape was controversial plus not effectively received by Australian customers, inside a repeat of the crisis which hit the Australian Ford AU Falcon of 1998. Inevitably, sales slowed dramatically.

Three new colors were put into the TL Magna range: Tanami, Grange, plus from September 2003 creation onwards, Starlight, that changed Cocoon White.

The TL Magna benefited from a quantity of protection upgrades. All models met the newest Offset Deformable Barrier plus Dynamic Side Impact specifications. Front driver plus passenger airbags were standard, because were side air bags contained inside the sides of the front seats. While the wheelbase of the TL Magna had not changed, back legroom was said with have been improved through reshaping the back of the front seats, the back seat back plus pillow, in addition to cautious re-arrangement of the back seat cool points plus squabs. Other inside revisions included back air vents for the first-time about Magna plus electrical driver's seat height change. For the first-time, a factory-fitted GPS program was equally available because a choice while many vehicles gained climate control, without the previous' range, Verada-derived show. Cost-cutting measures included the relocation of the front energy window controls found on the lower range models within the door panels with the centre system and no power covers inside the engine bays.

The mechanicals plus drivetrain of the Magna/Verada range for all models stayed mostly unchanged. The 3.5-Litre SOHC, 24-valve V6 engine developed 155 kW of energy at 5250 rpmand 316 N·m of torque at 4000 rpmon Magna ES, LS, Verada Ei plus Verada Xi models. Magna VR plus VR-X retained their uprated 3.5-Litre V6 engine 163 kW of force at 5250 rpm plus 317 N·m of torque at a high 4500 rpm. Rear stabiliser bars were today fitted with all sedan models too.

Overall, the TL Magna became the oldest Australian-made passenger auto providing, doomed inside its redevelopment or substitution by the ever-increasing financial crisis which hit Mitsubishi's US surgery and the remember scandal which tarnished Mitsubishi of Japan.

With the release of the TJ series inside July 2000, Magna presented itself with a more aggressive styling. The car's total form stayed the same because the past TE with TH range, except for a raised central section for the bonnet ending with a beak splitting the front grille, generating several journalists coin the phrase "bird of prey". Magna Sports as well as the hot VR-X model showcased the same one-unit turn-light/headlights because Verada. At the back, the bootlid showcased a recessed centre section plus brand-new tailgate lenses with circular lights.
2002–2003 TJ II Magna Advance sedan
2000–2002 TJ Magna Executive 3.0L wagon
2001–2002 TJ Magna Sports sedan inside the rarest color of the range. Ralliart Flame Red.
2002–2003 kJ II Verada Ei wagon
2002–2003 kJ II Verada Xi sedan

A brand-new new-chromed Mitsubishi badge was additionally introduced, substituting the more conventional red triple diamonds. MMAL's proposal with employ black triple Mitsubishi diamonds because a distinguishing feature of the Magna sports range was refused by Japan's traditional administration. Another outside change inside the TJ model was the substitution of the chrome-look window surround with a more contemporary black installing.

The TJ range composed Executive, Advance, Sports as well as the fresh VR-X model. Many brand-new colors were introduced including a rather bright Island Blue plus Glacier Green, that were discontinued following just a limited months of manufacturing. In May 2001, a modern darker Pacific Blue color was introduced with substitute the really said 2 colors plus Flame Red was equally reintroduced with the range, largely for the Ralliart model. Sapphire Blue plus Daintree Green were additionally added plus were common colors. Grey plus Beige inside choices were created accessible with any outdoor color inside the Executive/Advance, with Grey otherwise the standard, becoming truly the only way found on the Series II provided its better sales recognition. Equipment degrees improved inside the TJ series with a driver's airbag plus CD player today standard over the range.

The unique range carried over the past 3.0-Litre 6G72 V6 for the Executive models, that was shortly dropped following the initially series inside favour of the 3.5-Litre 6G74 V6 with be fitted with all models.. The 3.5-Litre was somewhat modified providing it an initial force output of 150 kW, improved with 155 kW - from the mildly high compression ratio a Karman Vortex airflow meter - at the release of the TJ series II.

Unlike 6G74-based motors inside Japan, the Australian-built V6s nevertheless had 24 valves however chosen a SOHC shape rather of the more complex plus costly double overhead cam shape. For the first-time, a factory-fitted LPG choice was prepared accessible about Executive plus Advance models with those motors delivering the maximum force of 143 kW at 5000 rpm plus maximum torque of 296 N·m at 4000 rpm.

Automatic Sports plus VR-X models were today fitted with a 5-speed transmission, generating Mitsubishi the initially Australian producer with go beyond the then well-known 4-speeds. Meanwhile, manual transmissions were dropped within the wagons, that gained standard automatic transmissions.

VR-X plus Sports today showcased a greater 2.5" free flowing sports exhaust program, minor ECU mapping plus cam tweaks which boosted energy as much as 163 kW, causing a reasonably stylish exhaust tone plus performance with eclipse alternative established Australian stylish sedans plus even bite at the heels of the V8 Ford Falcon XR8 plus supercharged V6 HSV XU6. Sports plus VR-X's shared engine was labelled "High Output" powerplant, with distinguish it from its 150-155 kW cousin. The Sports showcased full colour-coding, 16"x6" alloy wheels with standard tyres, improved suspension plus swaybars, along with a back wing. Additionally with these qualities, the mechanically synonymous VR-X showcased full colour-coding, aggressively styled front plus back bumper spoiler extensions, wheel arch extensions, side skirts plus round chrome exhaust tip. At the time, the TJ Sports plus VR-X models proven with become the quickest Australian-made, naturally aspirated 6-cylinder cars compared to their rivals, the AU Ford Falcon XR6 & Falcon XR8, V6-supercharged Holden Commodore S plus even HSV XU6. These mechanicals were later fitted with the automatic-only Verada models, therefore creating the limited edition TJ-series Verada GTV model. The Verada GTV was exported plus available inside the USA because the Diamante VR-X, featuring 16" alloy wheels within the Magna Sports.
2001 TJ Magna VR-X Limited Edition

In May 2001, MMAL introduced about 220 Magna VR-X Limited Edition featuring unique distinctive Bridgestone GridII-shod 17"x7" alloy wheels, specific black brake calipers plus black door handles, all element of the Luxury Pack, that equally included colour-coded piece black cloth trim/Howe leather inside blue or red with matching instruments fascia depending about chosen outdoor colours; twin-tone silver/black leather steering wheel; silver centre consoles; chrome gear selector plate; upgraded sound program with in-dash 4 CD stacker plus extended trip computer. A sunroof was furthermore optional. As far because standard Magna's were worried, a limited edition included the Executive-based, Magna Limited Edition, that showcased the following Verada fittings: full leather trim, front parabolica headlights plus fog lights.

In mid 2001, a mid-cycle update model called the TJ2 was introduced, to not be confused with all the TJ Series 2 that followed inside 2002. A key TJ2 upgrade, for illustration about VR-X models, was climate control from Verada. The top-of-the-range status of the Magna VR-X was completely reinforced with all the Limited Edition's 17"x7" alloy wheels becoming standard as well as the Sports was furthermore being assigned a small back wing plus both models stayed unchanged into the series 2.
TJ Magna Limited Edition interior

The TJ Series 2, dropped the 3.0-Litre V6 inside favour of the 3.5-Litre V6 about all models, plus added standard ABS over the range plus "tiptronic" with all 4-speed automatic models. Sports plus VR-X was unchanged because mid 2001.

In October 2001, MMAL's drive with scroll off perceptions of conservatism cause the showcasing of 2 prototypes at which year's Sydney Motorshow: a Magna Ralliart plus Magna Sportswagon. The latter had been a Magna wagon with Sports/VR-X mechanicals along with a full bodykit. The Magna Ralliart had been a further development of the VR-X, as well as the many effective Magna ever tailored toleverage off Mitsubishi's globe rally prowess. In truth, its total styling was based found on the famous AWD Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution range, inside certain the front bumper bar as well as its bi-plane back wing inspired by the limited edition Lancer Evolution VI TME. Among additional factors, inside prototype shape, Magna Ralliart was mentioned with feature AWD plus full Recaro seats plus steering wheel, because element of the loud black plus bright red interior. 500 individually numbered Ralliarts were built.
TJ Magna Ralliart

Due with budget constraints, nonetheless, the Ralliart was brought with marketplace inside FWD just, with cheaper though more comfortable plus supportive Mitsubishi-derived sport seats plus steering wheel, and silver inside upgrade trims for the centre system plus tunnel, because showcased found on the deluxe pack of the 2001 Magna VR-X Limited Edition. Mechanically, it showcased Pirelli-shod 17"x7" Enkei alloy wheels plus suspension components and upsized brake disks. Its engine was nevertheless a SOHC "6G74" nevertheless with a more aggressive cam profile, modified head plus combustion room, remapped ECU along with a free-flowing extractors for a maximum 180 kW. Ralliart was accessible with either a 5-speed guide or 5-speed "tiptronic" automatic transmission. The automatics were synonymous with the Sports/VR-X models, because they showcased the same "TCL" traction control device, rather of the LSD that has been exclusive with the manual Ralliart's. Eventually, Mitsubishi additionally introduced a Sports wagon previewed with all the Ralliart at the 2001 Sydney Motorshow.

To spur sales, spearheaded by VR-X, the TJ Magna range was the official car of the global 'Tour Down Under' cycling event held inside Adelaide, South Australia, where these cars plus V6 machines were

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