| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| Lancer GLXi Power Loss while revving | 11/18/2009 | Anthony Falcone |
Q: 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer GLXi Car got flooded and reached computer box. The box was replaced and ...
A: Allan, Sorry for the late reply. If the fuel pump is damaged, you can get a sudden and sharp loss of ...
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| mitsubishi nimbus | 11/17/2009 | Anthony Falcone |
Q: its ok when the engine is cold but when it warms i get a little shudder like its dropped in gear and ...
A: Fiona, Sorry for the late reply. You should have the computer checked out. Once the engine reaches ...
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| Squeaking engine | 11/16/2009 | Anthony Falcone |
Q: I have a 2003 V6 Galant. When I start the car, something in it squeaks, kind of like a squeaky ...
A: Joey, Most squeaks are caused by a loose or worn drive belt. Your car probably has 3 drive belts; ...
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| car | 11/14/2009 | Anthony Falcone |
Q: I have a 2000 eclipse gt 2.4 v6, when is the ideal rpm's to shift gears 1-5, and to maintain rpm's ...
A: Michael, These are good questions, and you're doing the best thing by getting a tune-up. The items ...
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| Lancer GSR | 11/13/2009 | Anthony Falcone |
Q: 8L DOHC turbo with a 4G93T is the engine number. I would like to know the position of the outside ...
A: Sam, I'm not familiar with the set up the Lancers have that were sold in New Zealand, but those same ...
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| car | 11/12/2009 | Anthony Falcone |
Q: I have a 2000 eclipse gt 2.4 v6, when is the ideal rpm's to shift gears 1-5, and to maintain rpm's ...
A: Michael, Not only is it safe to downshift from 5th to 4th, but it's recommended to get the best gas ...
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| Mitsubishi Galant 2003 | 11/11/2009 | Anthony Falcone |
Q: I just got the timing belt, serpentine belt, and radiator hoses replaced on my car. It had all the ...
A: Missy, Your timing belt may be slightly off, which would affect the fuel flow and ignition timing. ...
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| Shudder | 11/10/2009 | Anthony Falcone |
Q: I own a Mitsubishi Eclipse GTS, 2004. I have noticed that when I hit the speed between 30-40MPH and ...
A: Jennifer, There are a several reasons that cause this. It's possible that you have a wheel (rim) ...
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| Removing Crank Pulley | 11/8/2009 | Anthony Falcone |
Q: How do I remove a crank pulley on a 2002 Lancer 2.0L Engine I cannot immobilize the crank and cannot ...
A: Leland, I don't know specifics about the Lancer setup, but most are similar. For stuck bolts, the ...
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| wont run | 11/7/2009 | Anthony Falcone |
Q: i have a 1993 3000gt vr4 that when im driving the rpms will bounce between 1000 and 3500 it wouldnt ...
A: Michael, If you have a piggyback computer along with your main ECU, you may want to check your ECU. ...
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| 2003 Mitsubishi Diamonte Automatic | 11/6/2009 | Anthony Falcone |
Q: Two items to ask: 1. First thing in the morning when I am turning the steering wheel to get out of ...
A: Julie, Your first problem sounds pretty simple. It sounds like your power steering belt is ...
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| 2000 Galant Electrical Issues | 11/5/2009 | Anthony Falcone |
Q: Two issues: 1. The passenger-side tail and parking lights both went out a few months ago. They still ...
A: Fred, This sounds like you may have a short in your light switch or dash dimmer switch. This is the ...
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| 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse Dying at Stops | 11/3/2009 | Anthony Falcone |
Q: I have a 1998 Eclipse RS that is dying when I come to stops. I have almost 300,000 miles on it and ...
A: Terry, This could be anything from a bad alternator to improper ignition timing to a malfunctioning ...
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| Mitsubishi Magna TR Executive 1992 | 11/2/2009 | Anthony Falcone |
Q: 6l 4 cylinder and I want to auto jump start it but I'm not sure if it has a Negative or Positive ...
A: Ben, The Magna was not a vehicle sold in the States, so I can't give a 100% guarantee on my answer. ...
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| Thermostat | 10/30/2009 | Anthony Falcone |
Q: Where is the thermostat in a mitsubishi magna 1999 th 3.5L ???
A: Shannon, The Magna was not a vehicle in the US, so I'm not familiar with the engine layout. But a ...
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| lock light doesn't go out in 4WD or 2WD | 10/29/2009 | Anthony Falcone |
Q: We have just bought a 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero iO ZR 3-door 4WD (this was the special 2-litre sports ...
A: Mike, If that light flashes continuously, that typically means that the computer has detected a ...
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| repair manual and speedomoter cable | 10/27/2009 | Anthony Falcone |
Q: where can i find books on a 1993 1.5 liter motor and how hard is it to change the throttle cable
A: Michael, You can check your local auto parts stores for service manuals. And there are sites on the ...
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| noise from wheels | 10/26/2009 | Anthony Falcone |
Q: i have a 2002 diamante vrx. after i've been driving for a while and i go at slow speeds like 20 or ...
A: Morgan, This noise may be a result of a bad wheel bearing. When a wheel bearing starts to go bad, ...
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| wont start | 10/25/2009 | Anthony Falcone |
Q: I have a 1994 diamante DOHC. When I try to start the car I get a clicking sound. It almost sounds ...
A: Anthony, Because the alternator and battery work closely together, it's not uncommon for one to go ...
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| Mitsubishi Monterro - bad head gasket? | 10/24/2009 | Anthony Falcone |
Q: Last night, the temperature gauge on my Monterro skyrocketed to HOT as I was driving home. I went ...
A: Victor, You can check for a bad head gasket by doing a compression test on the engine. If the ...
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| oil filter loacation | 10/23/2009 | Anthony Falcone |
Q: mitsubishi carisma 1.8 gdi 2000 date of man where is the oil filter i can not find it
A: Garry, Unfortunately, the Carisma was not a vehicle sold in the States, so I have no experience with ...
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| 2000 Verada TCL light flashing + loss of power | 10/22/2009 | Anthony Falcone |
Q: During a recent trip the tcl light started flashing and there was a gradual loss of power eventually ...
A: Dan, The TCL light can come on when there's an air intake problem. The TPS was a good place to ...
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| 97 mitsubishi air error code | 10/17/2009 | Anthony Falcone |
Q: I recently had a head rebuilt on my '97 eclipse spyder 2.0 turbo. Since it was fixed, the always ...
A: Dale, That's nice of the garage not to charge you. Stick with them :). Ask how they are checking ...
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| 1992 eagle summit 1.8 4cyl minivan | 10/15/2009 | Anthony Falcone |
Q: It stalled & will not run. It turns over great, lots of battery power. I checked spark plugs & they ...
A: Kevin, You may want to check the ignition timing. If the computer detects the timing is off, it ...
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| Eagle Talon Idle | 10/13/2009 | Anthony Falcone |
Q: well when the 1990 Eagle Talon Tsi Awd Starts it starts way high at 3000 rpms then drops to 1500 ...
A: Jairek, This problem is commonly referred to as idle surge. Idle surge is the condition that occurs ...
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| cam shaft position sensor | 10/12/2009 | Anthony Falcone |
Q: 0L Turbo It is in a repair shop they are telling me that I need the cam shaft position sensor and ...
A: Tim, I believe Duralast makes an aftermarket part for this, though it's still manufactured by ...
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| Strange happening | 10/11/2009 | Anthony Falcone |
Q: 04 Galant Mitsubishi automatic---When I turned off my, my AC fan would not turn off. I had to start ...
A: Deanna, It sounds like you may have a switching problem with one of more relays in your relay box ...
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| steering | 10/10/2009 | Anthony Falcone |
Q: my eclipse 's steering wheel needs to be turned back to the correct position after making a turn, ...
A: Renee, There may be a problem with your steering rack; naming the rack and pinion mechanism. You ...
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| no fuel, no spark | 10/9/2009 | Anthony Falcone |
Q: 2001 eclipse GT spyder 3.0 auto I was driving down the road approximately 45-50 mph and my rpms ...
A: Matt, This can be caused by a number of things. Anything from a bad fuel pump to a malfunctioning ...
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| Hopefully you can help me..Plymouth laser AWD Turbo.. | 10/7/2009 | Anthony Falcone |
Q: Hey, I have a 92' Plymouth laser AWD, Turbo, Manual, 2.0, 15k miles.. The Cooling Fans do not turn ...
A: Sarah, Most engines will remain hot/warm for an hour or two after being turned off. Your Laser is ...
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| Transmission problem | 10/5/2009 | Anthony Falcone |
Q: I have a Mirage 2000 DE with automatic transmission. The old tranny was replace with a used auto ...
A: Erick, My guess would be that your problem would be with the transmission control unit. You may ...
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| bucking stalling suffocating warm | 10/4/2009 | Anthony Falcone |
Q: 1992 mitsubishi libero 1.8 auto. Applied bronze radiator stop leak powder per spec and problem began ...
A: Jay, There is a engine coolant temperature sensor that you car's computer (ECU) uses to determine ...
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| SPEEDOMETER INOP | 10/2/2009 | Anthony Falcone |
Q: I have a '93 Mitsubishi eclipse - 1.8 - the speedometer stopped working completely, all other gauges ...
A: Mario, This is typically caused by a bad vehicle speed sensor. It's attached to your transmission ...
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| 2001 mistubishi eclipse gt | 10/1/2009 | Anthony Falcone |
Q: when i come to a complete stop and then press the gas it feels like its not getting gas or air and ...
A: Josh, This could be caused by a number of things. Having your mechanic inspect the ...
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| 2001 Eclipse Spyder GT | 9/30/2009 | Anthony Falcone |
Q: I have had battery troubles after long term storage. I also have the issue Jarrod as, alarm goes off ...
A: Gieto, When the alarm is armed, there may be other components other than the fuel pump that do not ...
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| 2003 mitsubitshi lancer | 9/29/2009 | Anthony Falcone |
Q: the back right light bulbs keep blowing out. for a while there was a problem with the bulb dropping ...
A: Erica, You can rest assure that your car WILL NOT blow up. There is no lighting circuitry connected ...
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| ram 50 | 9/28/2009 | Anthony Falcone |
Q: i have a problem with the cigarette lighter in my 88 ram 50, the light will light up but the outlet ...
A: Charles, You most likely do need a new cigarette lighter. They are relatively inexpensive and you ...
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| 2000 Mitsubishi Galant speedometer | 9/26/2009 | Anthony Falcone |
Q: When driving, my speedometer is jumping while accelerating and braking. What may be the culprit in ...
A: Chris, Most cars have one main vehicle speed sensor (vss). The VSS in front wheel drive cars is ...
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| Dashboard lights | 9/24/2009 | Anthony Falcone |
Q: 2002 Mits Eclipse Spyder, dashboard lights are out and have had it to a repair shop and they are ...
A: Kathy, Sometimes when a brake light bulb or turn signal light bulb goes out, the dash lights do not ...
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| Window wont go up | 9/22/2009 | Anthony Falcone |
Q: My window wont go up. And i know its not electrical cuz my others work just fine. Im not sure what ...
A: Jesse, The two things that cause a power window to not go up is a bad regulator/motor or a bad ...
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