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| fuel pump power | 7/8/2008 | Anthony Falcone |
Q: I have a 2000 mirage (1.8 engine) I wanted to replace the fuel filter and following the instructions ...
A: Armando, I'm not too familiar with the Mirage, but you may have luck finding a fuel pump fuse or ...
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| 2001 mitz trans problem | 7/7/2008 | Linda |
Q: 2001 mitz my transmission went out i got another trany for it everything was the same except it ...
A: Henry: I think your problems is with the sensors not the computer, you could reset the computer in ...
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| Cooling system 2004 Mitsubbishi Lancer Ralliart | 7/6/2008 | Linda |
Q: The car has been running hot, but only during the summer 70 degrees and higher. We replaced the ...
A: Christopher: I can give you some things to check, but most of what I would tell you to check, you ...
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| 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT SL | 7/6/2008 | Linda |
Q: I have a 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT SL and after locking the glove compartment, I have used the key to ...
A: Cedric: I would say you might try to get some WD40, shoot that into where the key goes and let it ...
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| 94 1.8L eclipse | 7/5/2008 | Linda |
Q: My problem is it starts everytime but on cold starts it'll sputter down to nothing and stall out it ...
A: Mike: That would be a computer or sensor problem, you will have to get yourself a voltmeter and ...
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| Engine problems | 7/5/2008 | Linda |
Q: Linda, I used a obd11 code reader to trouble shoot a problem with my engine light which stayed on ...
A: William: You still need to buy yourself a repair manual at a parts store, they cost around $20.00 ...
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| 1995 eagle summit cruise control problem | 7/5/2008 | Linda |
Q: When engaged, the cruise control over controls. i.e. you can feel a slight jerking as the car ...
A: Gary: You will have to replace the cruise control part, they do get old and have to be replaced with ...
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| '96 eclipse RS manual trans - clanking noise | 7/4/2008 | Linda |
Q: Some clanking noise seems to come from the transmission side. Clanking noises would occur ...
A: Chad: Try checking the front end, the CV joints. See if the rubber boots that cover the back the ...
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| fto mivec | 7/4/2008 | Linda |
Q: my fto is stuck in second gear. will not change up and down but will go into reverse. i have ...
A: Leon: The computer is still picking up a problem in the transmission so putting into what is called ...
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| 96 Mitsubishi Eclipse...Grinding Noise when start car.. | 7/4/2008 | Linda |
Q: .When I start the car their is a grinding sound in the transmission but when I step on the clutch ...
A: I would get the car into a shop right away this could be CV joints, you can check this yourself well ...
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| Montero Sport 154,000 mile transmission issue | 7/4/2008 | Linda |
Q: I have a 1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport with 154,000 miles. When I atart the vehicle and put it in ...
A: Jay: Is this Sport rear wheel drive? You need to have the computer coded to see what it might kick ...
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| belt tensioner on my 88 ram50 | 7/3/2008 | Linda |
Q: the belt from the compressor to the camshaft pulley is touching the belt tensioner. I have tried to ...
A: Michael: Sounds like to me that the timing is off. Are you sure you put the camshaft and belt ...
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| Mitsubishi galant gdi | 7/3/2008 | Linda |
Q: My galant gdi vrg 1999 has been rough iddling flactuating between 800 and 1000 revolutions and ...
A: Cornelius: Go get yourself that repair manual, then read it. It would explain where the EGR goes. To ...
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| 2001 gallant transmission 127000 miles | 7/3/2008 | Linda |
Q: I have noticed that my transmission seems to grab or slip in first geer from a stop it goes through ...
A: Gordon: Have the computer coded to see what it might kick out for you. Believe it or not the ...
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| location of fuel injection relay | 7/2/2008 | Linda |
Q: I have an 89 mirage the fuel pump works but we aren't getting any fuel, we were told it was the fuel ...
A: Trica: All relays and larger fuses are in those black boxes under the hood with the engine. When you ...
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| fto mivec | 7/2/2008 | Linda |
Q: my fto is stuck in second gear. will not change up and down but will go into reverse. i have ...
A: Leon: I got to say you blew it, because you changed the computer out and that computer knew the ...
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| Head replacement | 7/2/2008 | Linda |
Q: Timing belt on mu 2000 Galant broke. Repair shop says pistons damaged the valves and the valves or ...
A: Alex: Sorry but when the timing belt goes it takes everything. Why not just pull the engine out of ...
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| Mitsubishi galant gdi | 7/2/2008 | Linda |
Q: My galant gdi vrg 1999 has been rough iddling flactuating between 800 and 1000 revolutions and ...
A: Cornelius: I would check for a vacuum leak, as that could be your problem. Though those are often ...
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| mitsubishi problem | 7/2/2008 | Linda |
Q: I have a 2001 eclipse rs. I've got a problem that I have no idea how to fix or what it is. At ...
A: Leo:Why not get your car coded, in that you get your computer of your car tooked up to an inshop ...
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| timing belt broke '02 mitz eclipse gt v6 | 7/1/2008 | Linda |
Q: The dealership is fixing the car (purchased it less than 30 days ago)I have been advised to replace ...
A: Tammie: Ah listen they never put new engines in anything anymore well something like this anyway. ...
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| 91 eagle talon tsi awd | 7/1/2008 | Linda |
Q: i just picked up this car from my grandma that sold it to me for 500 bucks. It has been sitting for ...
A: Alex: Think about how you would feel if you sat for a year, everything is gummed up. You need to do ...
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| 91 eagle talon tsi awd | 7/1/2008 | Anthony Falcone |
Q: i just picked up this car from my grandma that sold it to me for 500 bucks. It has been sitting for ...
A: Alex, You definitely want to use premium gasoline for this car. A fuel injector cleaner will also ...
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| timing belt broke '02 mitz eclipse gt v6 | 6/30/2008 | Linda |
Q: The dealership is fixing the car (purchased it less than 30 days ago)I have been advised to replace ...
A: Tammie: Hey good question on the new engine idea, I guess I had not thought about that. You could I ...
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| dead battery | 6/30/2008 | Linda |
Q: I have a 2001 Mitsubishi montero sport, i have replaced the alternator and the battery, within a ...
A: Shon: Got an AutoZone close by? If so go there and get your car coded, the computer in your car ...
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| Mistubishi L200 deisel | 6/30/2008 | Linda |
Q: I have an Asian Mitsu pick up with a 4 cylinder deisel. I think it's about 1990. It turns over ...
A: Richard, I do not work on these cars and so can not help you much. I would say you need to get a ...
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| idling | 6/30/2008 | Anthony Falcone |
Q: my eclipse idles below 1 grand and i know i need to tighten or loosen the screw but what i don't ...
A: TaNikki, With the engine at normal operating temperature, the idle speed should be around 750 rpms, ...
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| 1993 Mighty Max | 6/30/2008 | Linda |
Q: I was wondering if you could tell me (and possibly show me with a picture) where to adjust the idle ...
A: Gary: Sorry there is no way to send a picture on this site. You will either have to go to a parts ...
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| gas | 6/29/2008 | Linda |
Q: hello well i have a diamante 1997 and its not holding gas i don't think there is a leak but isn't ...
A: Stacey: What do you mean by not holding gas? In that the gas is leaking out of the car someplace, ...
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| fly wheel | 6/29/2008 | Linda |
Q: ..I recently replaced the starter on my 92 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS and when i start my car it makes a ...
A: Listen Amber: You need to get someone to take that new starter off and check the teelth on the fly ...
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| 1995 ecliipse rs | 6/29/2008 | Anthony Falcone |
Q: oil in spark plugs,blows white smoke,uses about1-2 qts. every two weeks, knocks off when i turn left ...
A: Karen, Oil in the spark plug wells can indicate a worn valve cover gasket. That gasket will wear ...
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| 02 montero sport | 6/29/2008 | Linda |
Q: From a stopped position, like a red light or a stop sign, when I press the gas to accelerate through ...
A: Jason: You need to get that looked at like now, because that is the computer doing that and soon it ...
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| a/c | 6/29/2008 | Linda |
Q: hi there i have a 1991 eclipse gs turbo and im trying to find both lines from the a/c but i can only ...
A: PJ: Go to a parts store and pick yourself up a repair manual for your car. They cost around $20.00 ...
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| 02 montero sport | 6/28/2008 | Linda |
Q: From a stopped position, like a red light or a stop sign, when I press the gas to accelerate through ...
A: Jason: Are you thinking this is caused by the engine or the transmission? Is there is any other ...
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| timing belt broke '02 mitz eclipse gt v6 | 6/28/2008 | Linda |
Q: The dealership is fixing the car (purchased it less than 30 days ago)I have been advised to replace ...
A: Tammie: Are you sure they are replacing the engine or just rebuilding the one the car has in it now? ...
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| aftermarket stereos, air filters | 6/28/2008 | Linda |
Q: i am trying to install a stereo to m 97' eclipse spyder. But i had a power wire connect for it ,but ...
A: Jacob: You could run a wire from the battery to the radio, just move it around inside the engine ...
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| transmision computer box blowing up | 6/27/2008 | Linda |
Q: i have a 97 mirage with a new rebuilt transmission in it .my problem is my computer box is blowing ...
A: Duane: I am not sure what you are talking about could you explain this "computer box" a bit more and ...
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| a/c control panel lights do not work | 6/27/2008 | Linda |
Q: I have a 92 Mitsubishi 3000GT SL, and the a/c works but the panel will not light up. I cannot what ...
A: Dionna: when you go to the parts store to buy the part, get one of the guys to come out and see what ...
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| A little advice. | 6/27/2008 | Anthony Falcone |
Q: I have 2 questions and I hope I don't sound dumb for asking them. 1st question I own a 96 eclipse ...
A: Matt, On older 4 cylinder cars, you will notice a power loss when the A/C turns on. The A/C ...
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| 1991 3000 GT VR4 twin turbo | 6/26/2008 | Linda |
Q: This is my son's car and ever since we had the engine rebuilt a year ago it has not been running ...
A: Tammy: I know it is a pain when you get someone to fix your car, you pay them but the job is not ...
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| 1991 3000 GT VR4 twin turbo | 6/26/2008 | Linda |
Q: This is my son's car and ever since we had the engine rebuilt a year ago it has not been running ...
A: Tammy: Why did you not take it back to the place that did the rebuilding and get them to fix the ...
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