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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| timing belt | 1/29/2012 | Anthony Falcone |
| Q: i have Mitsubishi gallant 2004 i wanted to replace timing belt i went to mechanic and he replaced ... A: Mostafa, If the engine is run without the timing belt properly installed, it will damage many of the ... | ||
| 1996 mitsubishi eclipse 5speed 2.0 n0n turbo | 1/23/2012 | Anthony Falcone |
| Q: I have already broke two pullers trying to remove my harmonic balancer puuley to put a new timing ... A: Jeremy, Stubborn pulleys are very common place for older cars. There are a few tricks like heating ... | ||
| 2001 galant 2.4 automatic | 1/22/2012 | Anthony Falcone |
| Q: when you turn the key on to start the car.It will just crank. But won't start. But if you bump the ... A: Jeff, You may have an air/fuel management issue. If your check engine light is on, you can have to ... | ||
| mitsubishi 2.4 | 1/20/2012 | Anthony Falcone |
| Q: Car stalls frequently when moving from Park to Reverse. What are likely causes? I just put this ... A: Paul, You may have a faulty torque converter or your cable linkage may need adjustment. Your ... | ||
| 94 3000GT sl heavy misfire | 1/19/2012 | Anthony Falcone |
| Q: I have a 94 mitsu 3000gt SL with ~180k miles and a manual transmission recently i drove from ... A: Neil, This can be a number of things, including a bad filter or even fuel pump. Though I would ... | ||
| 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT radio | 1/16/2012 | Anthony Falcone |
| Q: The radio and clock display in my 2002 Mitsu Eclipse GT does not work. There seems to be no power to ... A: Joey, There are a number of site where you can get the pin diagram for the factory radio for your ... | ||
| troubleshooting | 1/11/2012 | Anthony Falcone |
| Q: i have a 3000gt 91 manual just replaced starter and still wont start A: Richard, The 3 main areas that can contribute to an engine not starting are: - Ignition - Fuel - Air ... | ||
| mitsubishi radio code | 1/6/2012 | Anthony Falcone |
| Q: would you have any of the codes for a 97 Mitsubishi eclipse spider conv 2.4l 5 speed i now have the ... A: Eric, If you still have the owners manual, look in there. When the car is new, it's usually stored ... | ||
| Various problems with 2001 Mitsubishi Galant | 1/4/2012 | Anthony Falcone |
| Q: 1. The emergency/hazard light activates or turns on without prompting and subsequently drains the ... A: Danny, 1. The hazard light switch is most likely faulty. Have it replaced. 2. The service engine ... | ||
| Stuck spark plugs | 12/17/2011 | Anthony Falcone |
| Q: I have a 1982 Chrysler Lebaron with the 2.6 Mitsubishi engine and auto transmission. I bought it ... A: Jim, I do not know if the Mitsu engines in such an old Chrysler were iron or aluminum heads. Though ... | ||
| Mitsubishi verada tcl anti-lock lights on | 12/16/2011 | Anthony Falcone |
| Q: G,day Anthony, i have a 2003 Mitsubishi Verada Auto that has done 190,000km. TCL, Anti-lock and ... A: Rob, The ABS wheel sensor can cause those lights to come on, along with a bad sensor in the brake ... | ||
| Montero sport blinkers | 12/12/2011 | Anthony Falcone |
| Q: I have a 1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport. Recently the blinker lights stopped working. There are no ... A: Diane, It sounds like you have a problem with the rocker switch used to control your blinkers on ... | ||
| gsx TCM | 12/11/2011 | Anthony Falcone |
| Q: where is the tcm located on a 1991 gsx automatic and how much are they to replace? A: Gus, The TCU for most Mitsubishi's is located behind the stereo dash area towards the front of the ... | ||
| mit 3000gt | 12/6/2011 | Anthony Falcone |
| Q: I heard a noise switching gears n pedal felt loose and started to make noise when n gear .Parked it ... A: Todd, You may have worn synchronizers in the gearbox, and there's little anyone can do aside from ... | ||
| horn switch stuck | 12/5/2011 | Anthony Falcone |
| Q: I have a 2000 Mitsubishi mirage my problem is the horn switch in the steering wheel appears to be ... A: Jerry, I don't recommend removing any airbag in your car as you may permenantly damage the sensitive ... | ||
| intermittent like a tinging sound. | 11/15/2011 | Anthony Falcone |
| Q: have a 1993 eclipse 2.0 liter non turbo, afte driving on the highway or at 65-75 for a bit, i start ... A: Rich, The noise could be a result of your crank seal warping a bit or the crank pulley being ... | ||
| 2000, Lancer, 1.5, GLXi, Auto, wagon | 11/9/2011 | Anthony Falcone |
| Q: I have an intermittent problem, i start out driving, about 30-40 minutes into a trip i pull up at ... A: Daniel, You should have the torque converter and transaxle control unit inspected. It could also be ... | ||
| 95 mitsu runnning bad when warm | 10/31/2011 | Anthony Falcone |
| Q: I have a 95 mitsubishi eclipse (GS). It has been through the ringer recently. The newest problem ... A: Trevor, Your most likely dealing with a bad component that handles idling. The idle air controller ... | ||
| 98 Mitsubishi Galant, shaking and cutting off | 10/30/2011 | Anthony Falcone |
| Q: The timing belt broke on my car the same day it was supposed to get a tune up. Instead, I took it ... A: Folusho, When a timing belt breaks, it can do internal engine damage. This mainly involves damaging ... | ||
| Car keeps dieing | 10/29/2011 | Anthony Falcone |
| Q: I have a 1990 eagle talon TSI 5speed. recently i put a different MAF censor on it, it was a stock ... A: Chris, If you reinstall the modded MAF sensor and the car runs "normal" again, then that may mean ... | ||
| Gas smell in Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 96 | 10/27/2011 | Anthony Falcone |
| Q: I have a Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS 2.4L 1996 Automatic >130000 miles on it. I started to smell ... A: Tam, Catalytic converters do have precious metals in them (platinum), and the cost at the dealership ... | ||
| PLEASE HELP MEE | 10/23/2011 | Anthony Falcone |
| Q: i am on a fixed income and i am also trying to figure out how i can afford to fix whatever is wrong ... A: Kim, I'm not familiar with the Scranton area, so I won't be able to recommend any shops for you. ... | ||
| 1999 Galant dashboard lights | 10/18/2011 | Anthony Falcone |
| Q: all of the dashboard lights have failed but the odometer, is there a fix? A: Tom, Sometime the dash lights will not illuminate to indicate that one of the brake lights have gone ... | ||
| ticking sound | 10/13/2011 | Anthony Falcone |
| Q: Is it the ticking sound in a Mitsubishi 1997 GSR bad? it goes away when hot but is this going to be ... A: Chris, A ticking sound can be caused by a number of things, and not necessarily a bad thing. Your ... | ||
| 93 Mitsu eclipse | 10/8/2011 | Anthony Falcone |
| Q: i have a 93 eclipse 2.0 Non turbo with a 5 speed. My car runs like a top when its cold. but when it ... A: Nick, One of the components that is bypassed by the car's computer prior to the engine reaching ... | ||
| Mitsubishi problems | 10/2/2011 | Anthony Falcone |
| Q: Last night i was driving and my car completely shut down. It still cranks now but won't start. I ... A: Stevey, This may be something a regular tune-up could resolve. If you haven't already, you should ... | ||
| 1993 Mitsubishi 3000gt sl rough idle | 10/1/2011 | Anthony Falcone |
| Q: i have a 1993 Mitsubishi 3000gt sl 5speed, it started missing and shaking while i take off and while ... A: Erik, Normally if you have a bad sensor or if your timing is off, your check engine line would come ... | ||
| hydraulic clutch oil | 9/27/2011 | Anthony Falcone |
| Q: 1994 pinin 2.0l equip. seem to have low oil level in what i think is cluch res bottle, located on ... A: Iain, It is an hydraulic clutch. Usually the same fluid used for your brakes is used for the ... | ||
| Car won't upshift | 9/26/2011 | Anthony Falcone |
| Q: 0 single overhead cam engine with an automatic trans with overdrive. It shifts to park, reverse ... A: Con, You may just need your shifter linkage adjusted. But it would be best to have a transmission ... | ||
| timing belt tensioner | 9/3/2011 | Anthony Falcone |
| Q: i have 93 eclipse 2.0 non turbo have paid a local garage 2 fix the timing belt both times he fixed ... A: Bob, It's hard to say what your mechanic is doing wrong, since there are several steps required in ... | ||
| Power loss | 8/31/2011 | Anthony Falcone |
| Q: I have a 1994 3000gt base model with the 3.0 dohc v6 engine and 5 speed trans and i have noticed ... A: True, You can do a basic check your alternator pretty quickly if you have a voltmeter. With the car ... | ||
| 05 Mitsubishi lancer | 8/25/2011 | Anthony Falcone |
| Q: I have replace the cylinder head and now it wont start right it stalling for thirty cents and we ... A: Jeffery, I'm not too familiar with the ignition timing of the Lancers, but on most cars, if the ... | ||
| 98 mitsubishi spyder radio | 8/24/2011 | Anthony Falcone |
| Q: my car radio will not reset to allow the unlock code to be entered. I have tried leaving the key in ... A: Terrence, Here are the steps that work for others that have asked: 1. If your radio is already ... | ||
| 05 Mitsubishi lancer | 8/21/2011 | Anthony Falcone |
| Q: I have replace the cylinder head and now it wont start right it stalling for thirty cents and we ... A: Jeffery, This is a tough problem to solve, since replacing the cylinder head involves the ... | ||
| clicking sound while driving | 8/19/2011 | Anthony Falcone |
| Q: I drive an automatic, 2002 oz rally, 2.0L 4Cyl, it has close to 111,000 miles on it. While driving, ... A: Helen, If you notice the noise is only present while in motion, it's usually an indication there is ... | ||
| Alternator | 8/17/2011 | Anthony Falcone |
| Q: I have replaced the alternator 6 times in 3 months on my 1999 Montero Sport! What could be causing ... A: Angie, This can be caused by an improper ground, a short in the charging system, a bad relay, or a ... | ||
| 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Limited 3.5L P0401 and P0403 | 8/13/2011 | Anthony Falcone |
| Q: this vehicle has both po401 and po403 trouble codes. 401 says insufficient flow. 403 says EGR ... A: Jennifer, Sorry for the delayed response. Emissions codes usually point to a specific component ... | ||
| 2003 Galant Thermostat Problem | 8/11/2011 | Anthony Falcone |
| Q: I have a 2003 Galant that is having issues with the Thermostat control. It blows both Hot/Cold ... A: Cindy, There is a valve that regulates the amount of coolant that flows through the heater core. ... | ||
| 1998 Eagle talon--coil hot, no fire, no fuel | 8/10/2011 | Anthony Falcone |
| Q: We removed the engine from my sons car to clean up the engine bay.The engine is the 2 litre turbo ... A: Robin, The car's computer controls the spark and fuel supply (outside of a bad fuse or relay). With ... | ||
| Mitsubishi starting problems | 7/31/2011 | Anthony Falcone |
| Q: 1990 Mitsubishi Mighty Max pickup, 2-WD, 2.4 L., 5 speed. No codes. When I try to start the pickup ... A: Ron, The symptoms you described are typical when the engine is staving for fuel. Have your fuel ... | ||
Anthony Falcone
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I have been working with (and driving) a first generation Mitsubishi Eclipse for several years. Anything that could go wrong with an Eclipse has probably happened on mine. Fortunately, I have gained a lot of knowledge from experience in repairing these problems myself.
Experience
Identifying and repairing problems in mechanical and electrical areas. Plus, I have learned many ways to enhance performance to the incredible engine Mitsubishi put in their early model Turbos.
Education/Credentials
AS degree in Engineering Science
BS degree in Electrical Engineering
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