| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Small Evap Leak | 5/20/2009 |
Q: I have been getting a small EVAP leak in my 96 galant for a while now. I bought a new gas cap and ...
A: Matt: I would say that your fuel pump is getting weak and you will need to replace that. There is an ...
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| Low Idle | 5/20/2009 |
Q: I Have A 2000 mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2 Door Stick It Has A Vary Low Idle. The RPM Gauge Is Not ...
A: James: You will need to get the computer coded to see if it might kick out the problem with the low ...
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| RE: Engine rattles when in Gear | 5/20/2009 |
Q: I own a 1994 TS magna. When the car is started it makes a loud rattle noise which soon dissapears. ...
A: Sam: Try checking the drive belts,or pulley running those belts, it could be you have a bearing ...
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| TS Mitsubishi Magno (Diamante US) | 3/24/2009 |
Q: I own a 1994 TS Mitsubishi Magna. Yesterday the radiator hose split and the car let our a whoft of ...
A: Sam: In with the engine with the hood open there is three or maybe only two boxes, black in color ...
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| Mitsubishi passes emissions but fails smog because it monitors can't reset the sensors | 3/24/2009 |
Q: I've tried taking my car to several smog shops and even dealerships and I feel like I'm not getting ...
A: Hugo: I would have the computer coded, that would explain what is going on with your car and maybe ...
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| 1997 mitsubishi eclipse 5spd. shift problems | 3/23/2009 |
Q: wont shift into any gear good pressure on clutch no problems with clutch cable or shift levers ...
A: Robert: Ok, this is from my repair manual so things to check as to being unable to select gears.... ...
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| 1997 Shogun indicators and hazards not working | 3/23/2009 |
Q: Relay makes a single click when hazard switch is operated and the same when the turn switch is ...
A: Cheryl: Under the dash you might have to look a bit, but there is a square module located in the ...
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| Diamante Auto transmission | 3/23/2009 |
Q: light on dash starts blinking, then car rolls to a stop in Drive gear, no movement when any gear ...
A: Kieth: I would have the computer coded to see if it might explain what is going on with the ...
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| Eagle Talon (mits motor) | 3/21/2009 |
Q: My fuse to my coolant fan keeps blowing. It blew out, I replaced it, and the fan wouldn't kick on ...
A: Kyle; I would say you have a short in the wiring someplace. No year of your car, but even so newer ...
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| Automatic Transmission shifting problems | 3/21/2009 |
Q: Good day Ms. Linda! My name is Von and I am from Manila, Philippines. I have a 1994 Mitsubishi ...
A: Von: Have you coded the computer? The computer controls everything in that car of your's. If you ...
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| 2001 Mitsubishi Galant Timing Belt Replacement | 3/20/2009 |
Q: After changing battery, tried for several days to start my 2001 Mitsubishi Galant. Found out my ...
A: Linda: I would go with friend number two, there are marks for putting the timing belt back on, as ...
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| help me!! | 3/20/2009 |
Q: ok, my car is having the sma eproblems, only my cruise control isnt working on top of the rough ...
A: Steve: I would have the computer coded to see if it might tell you the problem with your car.The ...
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| Mitsubishi RVR | 2/19/2009 |
Q: I own a 1992 petrol Mitsubishi Rvr; and it is giving me problems, and I love the car dearly. Let me ...
A: Mesta: Get the fuel pump checked I would say it is getting bad and will have to be replaced. There ...
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| 2000 galant | 2/18/2009 |
Q: drove car to auto parts and it just died. engine turns over, but nofire to the plugs.and i can not ...
A: Dorsie: Take it to a shop to get this checked out, I am sorry but I don't work on such newer cars. ...
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| engine stalls | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I replaced the negetive battery clamp because of corrision and hooked it back up. I also cleaned the ...
A: Brian: Get the fuel pump checked out to see if it might be going bad. It is an easy test to get the ...
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| 1997 Eclipse that sputters while shifting gears | 2/17/2009 |
Q: Have you experienced this problem? I just bought it used and it did not do this when I test drove ...
A: Chris: Why not take it back to where you bought the car and get them to fix the problem with the ...
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| Mitubishi Pinin - Contantly Reving! | 2/16/2009 |
Q: When we first bought our Pinin we had the old problem with the carbon build up (Causing cut out/ No ...
A: Kimberley: Got an AutoZone close by? Have the car coded to see what the computer say, it controls ...
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| 99 Galant stalling | 2/16/2009 |
Q: My car starts up great and runs great. When I start it first thing in the morning it starts fine, ...
A: Kevin: Have the computer coded to see if might kick out the problem for you, as it controls ...
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| I think it's the alternator, 90 plymouth laser | 2/16/2009 |
Q: The guy at auto zone suggested some purple power degreaser. He said spray it on there, take it to a ...
A: Nicole: Did the dumb guy at AutoZone tell you to cover the alternator and other things in the engine ...
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| radiator fan 1992 3000gt sohc | 2/14/2009 |
Q: the fans, do not come on when the motor reaches operating temperature. recently my engine got ...
A: Brian: Don't like the sound of the white smoke, sounds like you cooked the head gasket on your ...
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| 2007 eclipse tranny | 2/13/2009 |
Q: Had flat on front passenger side. Pulled onto side of road. Car bottomed out due to elevation of ...
A: Steve: Did the person that towed the car back to the shop tow it right? Which tire on the car went ...
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| 94 Mitubishi Galant ES | 2/13/2009 |
Q: I just bought a 94 Mit Galant ES, and yesterday i was driving and it got really hot and the radiator ...
A: Jennifer: If you got the engine hot enough to crack the radiator, I would be checking the head ...
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| 1990 Montero 3.0L | 2/13/2009 |
Q: I have a 3.0L Montero that just started hesitating during acceleration. At about 1/4 throttle it ...
A: Shane: I agree with the shop, I would checking those timing belts, if one of those goes you could ...
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| Engine will not start - no check engine light on | 2/13/2009 |
Q: I am having issues with mu 1997 3000 GT SL. The engine is shutting off while running and no check ...
A: Tomas: I would still check the computer, your car is the right age for the bad computers so it could ...
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| Check Engine Light | 2/12/2009 |
Q: I have a 2000 Eclipse GT (automatic) around 120k miles. My car has been driving just fine then all ...
A: Alfonso: It could be one of many things. Your best bet is to get the computer in the car coded, got ...
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| Transmission problems | 2/10/2009 |
Q: I've been working on a '92 Diamante with the F4A33 FWD Transaxle. In the begining I think it was in ...
A: James: Can you coded the computer in the car to see what it might bring up as to the problem? The ...
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| Mitsubishi transmission | 2/9/2009 |
Q: when I'm coming to a stop in my 1998 mistsubishi eclipse it feels like my transmission is catching ...
A: Fred: I am going to on this being an auto transmission and you need to get the fluid, filter changed ...
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| 2004 mitsubishi diamante steering/loud noise | 2/9/2009 |
Q: Just the other day when leaving the parking deck at work I heard a LOUD WEIRD NOISE. It only ...
A: Joanna: I would be getting your car into a shop and get the front end checked, could be you have a ...
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| Magna TS 96 | 2/9/2009 |
Q: Same problem as many other Magnas. Stopped suddenly no spark, so far replaced: Leads, Plugs, Coil, ...
A: Bernie: Have you had the computer coded to see what it might be doing to cause this problem? The ...
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| Car not firing | 2/8/2009 |
Q: I have recently purchased a 1992 3000GT SL for $1500. It had not been driven for almost 2 years. It ...
A: Ric: This it could be one of about 100 things, with those kind of miles, I would have the computer ...
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| SOUND FROM AIR CLEANER | 2/8/2009 |
Q: I have a Mitsubishi galant VRG (1998) and when i turn the steering wheel, a vuum, vuum, sound comes ...
A: Henry: I don't think this sound comes from the air clearner system, I think the belt that runs the ...
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| 2002 Mitsubshi montero sport 4x4 | 2/8/2009 |
Q: No previous troubles. I was on a ride when I noticed the revoltions speed up engine ok not going ...
A: Larry: I would have the transmission fluid and filter changed, then add a bottle of transmission ...
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| '95 GT 3000 | 2/7/2009 |
Q: My grandson's GT 3000 has been having electrical problems for 5 months. After sitting for a few ...
A: Larry: My guess is that there is someplace in the wiring a break, when sitting outside, water, you ...
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| mitsubishi eclipse shifting problems | 2/6/2009 |
Q: 5 speed manual trans has suddenly stopped going into gear. We have had below zero temps for a week. ...
A: Keith: The clutch is run by a hydraulic system, as in hydraulic fluid, in the same area as the brake ...
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| will not start 2000 Mitsubishi Galant | 2/6/2009 |
Q: My 2000 Mitsubishi Galant just went dead. It will turn over but will not start. what could be wrong
A: Hope: Are you sure the battery is giving enough power to push the starter hard enough to turn the ...
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| Mitsubishe Diamonte | 2/6/2009 |
Q: My cig. outlet in my car went out. do i have to replace a fuse? if so where is it and what color. Or ...
A: Megan: Your car must have come with a book when you bought it. In that book would explain where the ...
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| timing belt change | 2/6/2009 |
Q: Tips on changing a timing belt on a 2001 mits. eclips 6cyld.
A: Katrina: It is not an easy job, so you best bet is to take the car to a shop or dealership to let ...
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| 1996 Galant | 2/6/2009 |
Q: my power door lock are not working, what can i do to fix it. i did try to open the doors and look at ...
A: Jonathan: It sounds like to me that you have a bad switch someplace and it is staying open so ...
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| 93 mitsubishi magna clutch | 2/5/2009 |
Q: hey me clutch is slipping something ferce i think i have scorched the plate if so i will need 2 ...
A: Kevin: Have you checked the hydraulic fluid to make sure you don't have a leak in the system? You ...
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| 99 eclipse spyder; windshield washer fluid | 2/4/2009 |
Q: A light on my dash keeps flashing on and off indicating a low level of washer fluid but there is ...
A: Andrew: Did you not get a book with your car when you bought it? That book should explain where ...
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| Mitsubishi Carisma 1.8GDI 1999model | 2/4/2009 |
Q: I had my Carisma checked on the computer and no fault codes were found. As I mentioned last week it ...
A: Leonard: I can only take what you write me and then make guesses as to what might be wrong. ...
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| Dying Battery | 2/4/2009 |
Q: I recently bought a 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS. The battery light in the dashboard is on. I have ...
A: Brian: I would say that there is either a relay out or a short in the system. You got an AutoZone ...
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| car problem | 2/4/2009 |
Q: 96 eclipse 2.0 car runs fine when cold but when it warms up and you step on gas it runs like the ...
A: Bill: Sounds like a bad sensor, I would have the computer coded to see what it might kick out at ...
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| Problems with my '93 Dodge Stealth | 2/3/2009 |
Q: On my '93 Dodge Stealth I was driving my car started jumping RPMs and the Volt Meter was jumping ...
A: Brad: It could be one of many problems why not have the computer coded, it should explain what is ...
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| windshield wiper | 2/3/2009 |
Q: The wiper setting was on intermittent from last night. I started my 1999 Montero Sport this morning ...
A: Bruce: That arm might have broke something that is hooks to, or it might just got pushed out of that ...
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| 2001 Mitsubishi Galant security system | 2/3/2009 |
Q: I awoke the other morning hearing the horn sounding on my daughters Galant. It was cold that morning ...
A: Charles: You need to take that car to a shop, as there is a short in it. If the relay for the horn ...
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| car died going 120KpH | 2/3/2009 |
Q: driving on the highway, the car just suddenly died, am suspecting the fuel pump died coz i can't ...
A: Gerald: In the fuel tank, but be sure to check that your battery is good, putting out enough power ...
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| 2001 Mirage Stalling | 2/2/2009 |
Q: there. I'm hoping you can help me. I have a 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage - 1.8L engine. My car recently ...
A: Tammi: Get the fuel pump checked, your friend should be able to check how much pressure the pump is ...
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| 95 eclipse no power to coil pack | 2/2/2009 |
Q: I have a 95 eclipse gs automatic 2.0 dohc I have no power to my coil pack i have replaced the cam ...
A: Jimmy: Get the computer coded to see what it might kick out as the probem but then it could be the ...
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| steering | 2/2/2009 |
Q: I have a mitsubishi rvr sportsgear 95 , steering has suddenly gone very heavy and at the same time ...
A: Charmaine: The belt is slipping that runs the power steering pump, have you checked the power ...
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| turbo problems | 2/2/2009 |
Q: i drive a 93 2.0 L eclipse and if i get on it hard the turbo kicks in but then it like back fires ...
A: Tyler: Sounds like the valve covers are leaking so that the engine is not able to build up the ...
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| 1999 Mitsubishi Galant GTZ problem | 2/2/2009 |
Q: When I first bought my 1999 Mitsubishi Galant GTZ V6 3.0 from the dealer, I had a few problems with ...
A: Kevin: I would be doing another tune up on this car, but also have the computer coded too, to see if ...
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| 00 eclipse | 2/1/2009 |
Q: 00 eclipse recently had clutch, pressure plate, and throw out bearing. 2 or 3 months later started ...
A: Jenny: You need to take the car to whatever shop or dealership that did the work on your car, have ...
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| Mini Pajero 1997- won't start | 2/1/2009 |
Q: I live in Zimbabwe and have a Mini Pajero. This has been a good little car for the longest time, but ...
A: Kathy: It takes four things for an engine to run; fuel, air and stark but it takes the comptuer to ...
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| Oil Pressure Unit -- 2003 Outlander | 2/1/2009 |
Q: Hi Linda -- Can you help me find the oil pressure sending unit on a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander?
A: Sorry to say I don't work on such new cars, I did try to find out something on the net and did find ...
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| 96 Eclipse (2.0L) | 2/1/2009 |
Q: I love my Eclipse, but I now have a major vibrating motor! I was told that it's the #4 valve gone ...
A: DaWayne: Who told you the number 4 valve has gone bad? I would be checking other things first before ...
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| troubleshoot 03 mits. eclipse GT | 1/31/2009 |
Q: Cylinder 2 misfire..... replaced number 2 injector. all spark plugs and wires. recently replaced ...
A: Jessica: Get your baby coded, another words see what the computer is doing with this. The computer ...
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| Mitsubishi Lancer 1989 | 1/31/2009 |
Q: My 1989 Lnacer has started to stall due to fuel starvation and won't restart normally. I could get ...
A: George: You need to get the computer coded to see what it might tell you is going on, or you could ...
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| 1991 mitsubishi magna | 1/31/2009 |
Q: i have a 1991 Mitsubishi Magna sedan, automatic, right hand drive, 4cylinder, when driving it takes ...
A: David: The computer has put the car's transmission into a "safety mode", you need to try getting the ...
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| 1992 misubishi galant (won't start) | 1/31/2009 |
Q: My wifes car ran fine going to work but on the wat home she stopped at the p.o. and then it won't ...
A: Larry: Sounds like the computer is bad, your car is the right year for the bad computers. You know ...
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| jerky transmission on mini pajero | 1/30/2009 |
Q: I have recently bought a Mini Pajero model 2000. Its auto transmission tends to be jerky when cold. ...
A: Shahid: The transmission conditioner is a bottle of something that just helps your transmission I am ...
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| 1995 eclipse | 1/30/2009 |
Q: I read the question from Matt about his eclipse having problems sometimes. I am having the same kind ...
A: Sarah: Did you reset the computer when you replaced the sensors? One way to do that is remove the ...
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| smoke shogun | 1/30/2009 |
Q: why would a mitsubishi shogun smoke when just start and when u kickdown its not blue smoke its black ...
A: Mc Gregor Aldonza: What weight oil are you putting into the car? Like maybe 10/30 weight? I had a ...
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| 1995 mits. galant | 1/30/2009 |
Q: I have a 95 galant and every time I turn on the car the cars rpms go up and down. I took it to a ...
A: Rainer: Got an AutoZone close by? They will code your car for free, that way the computer should ...
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| engine fuse keeps blowing | 1/29/2009 |
Q: ok.. i have a '95 eclipse rs with 420a motor non turbo and front wheel drive... one day i was ...
A: Mat: Are you sure it is the fuse then it blows stops the car? Or the computer stops the car and then ...
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| Mitsubishi engine shuts off | 1/29/2009 |
Q: My 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer engine shuts off or goes dead whenever i am using the air conditioner what ...
A: Paulette: I would check the belt that drives the ac, also sounds like maybe your compresser is bad, ...
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| Mitsubishi Carisma | 1/29/2009 |
Q: My car starts, but wont idle. If I rev it goes only up to 4000 rpm only and then stops. I,ve changed ...
A: Leonard:Did you do a tune up on the car? Have you had the car coded to see what the computer says is ...
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| jerky transmission on mini pajero | 1/29/2009 |
Q: I have recently bought a Mini Pajero model 2000. Its auto transmission tends to be jerky when cold. ...
A: Shahid: I would have both the fluid and filter changed but also put some transmission conditioner in ...
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| Pajero Fuse for turn signals | 1/29/2009 |
Q: I have a 2000 Mitsubishi Pajero and the blinkers have just stopped working. The Hazard lights work ...
A: Glenda: There should be a turn signal/hazard flasher. Now maybe the hazard lights work just fine but ...
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| wont move. | 1/28/2009 |
Q: i have a 95 galant and while i was driving the car stopped moving. its runs but wont move. at first ...
A: Ashley: Have you checked the transmission fluid? Does it have any in the transmission? You might try ...
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| Mitsubishi Lancer coupe 1.5l carby | 1/28/2009 |
Q: My daughter's car is getting hard to start (especially when cold) and Kangaroo hops (Jumps) whenever ...
A: Ken: I would get the car coded, sounds like there might be a sensor getting weak and so the computer ...
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| mitsubishi repair | 1/28/2009 |
Q: what is crankwalking and does this happen in 1994 eagle talon 1.8 engine. there is oil oozing out ...
A: Kris: Sorry but I don't understand what you are talking about here. What the heck is a crankwalking? ...
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| 3000gt no start has power | 1/27/2009 |
Q: car: 1994 3000gt sl auto non turbo I went out to start my car and it acted like it had a dead ...
A: Jason: Sounds like a bad relay to me, when you open the hood of the car, looking at the engine there ...
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| talon dash light woes | 1/27/2009 |
Q: Hey guys I have 92 eagle talon 2.0 non turbo.and I'm having a wierd problem with my dash warning ...
A: Jarrod: Ain't a guy but let me give this a shot. I would say you have a short in that all those ...
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| Cam belt or chain | 1/27/2009 |
Q: I have a Mitsubishi 3000 GT V6 24V for 3days.Does it got a cam belt or a chain? Thank you.
A: Humnerto: without a year I am not sure, but either way if the car has over 60,000 miles on it. And ...
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| mitsubishi vr4 april/1993 air conditioning | 1/26/2009 |
Q: After car was stolen, we put a steering column in, (used) and alot of fuses were taken out as well. ...
A: Joe's Smog Shack: I would say you have wires crossed in the steering column. You would have to get ...
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| 2007 Mitsbishi outlander | 1/26/2009 |
Q: My Mitsubishi Outlander blows old air in the winter time when i'm idling at a stop light. My ...
A: Sandra: Look I have not worked on such a new car has your's. But still that does not make a lot of ...
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| Electrical | 1/26/2009 |
Q: My dash lights,my wipers and my speedometer dont work what do you think the problem(I already ...
A: Josh: The speedometer works with a cable, so could be your has broken or it needs a cleaning. Which ...
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| Mitz Diamante '93 | 1/26/2009 |
Q: On my way back from Seattle, I kept slipping out of DRIVE. 2nd and 1st work just fine. And I am able ...
A: Alea: Let's not give me an if I go to the shop, because if you don't with this problem. The computer ...
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| Electrical | 1/25/2009 |
Q: My Dash Lights And my windshield wipers wont come on and i already changed my fuses and checked to ...
A: Josh: You need to check the relays or larger fuses in those boxes in the engine department. You did ...
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| my mirage | 1/25/2009 |
Q: I have a 98 mirage, my shakes very badly when I turn the wheel to the right. I change my cv axles ...
A: Shane: Could be you have a tire that is not round like it should be or maybe a bent rim. You should ...
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| eclipse 97 2.0 gs | 1/25/2009 |
Q: gears goin in ,no drive, clutch engaged all the time? how do i fix problem
A: Daren:You know this car has an hydraulic clutch right? It could be there is no fluid in the system, ...
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| 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse A/T problems | 1/25/2009 |
Q: I recently bought a 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS with an automatic transmission. I've been having ...
A: Matthew: Sometimes with these cars every two years things have to be fixed again. If the code came ...
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| Mitsubishi will not idle | 1/24/2009 |
Q: I have a 2000 Mitsubishi eclipse. When I came to a stop sign or intersections it died-3 times to be ...
A: Melanie: I think you should take the car a dealership shop, it sounds like to me that the mechanic ...
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| 98 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS | 1/24/2009 |
Q: I recently bought a 98 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS(Manual) When I got the car it sat in my drive way after ...
A: Jarrett: Please don't take this wrong but I hope you did not pay a lot of money for this car. Also ...
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| galant 1999 | 1/23/2009 |
Q: I have a few ? on this, My car is a V6 with so kind of a hick up when it rains, the thing is that it ...
A: Ivan: Got an AutoZone close by to you? I would try getting the car coded as to check what the ...
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| car won't start | 1/23/2009 |
Q: I own a 1999 Diamante I change the starter and the battery and had the alternator tested. It ...
A: Jorge: Are you sure you hooked the cables on the battery up right? The red, pos cable to the red pos ...
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| mitsubishi door glass | 1/22/2009 |
Q: Somebody smashed my passenger side door glass, I ordered one from Mitsubishi parts, How should I ...
A: Sohail: Have you ever done any work like this before on your car? I would go to a parts store and ...
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| Engine Coolant Tempature (ECT) Replacement | 1/22/2009 |
Q: How do I replace the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Any advice? Thank you in advance. -Luc
A: Luc: You need to go out and buy yourself a repair manual for your car. Year, make and model, most ...
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| 2003 Mitsubishi problem mechanics cant fix | 1/21/2009 |
Q: We bought a 2003 Mitsubishi Gallant last March and noticed that the temperature gauge never ...
A: Tammy: How about the water pump has that ever been checked? It could it is not moving the water ...
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| TEMPERATURE GAUGE RISING-DIAMANTE | 1/21/2009 |
Q: I have a 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante. The car's temperature gauge rises and sometimes goes beyond the ...
A: Mike: Sounds like maybe your water pump is getting weak and not moving the water around the engine ...
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| 2000 Eclipse won't start | 1/20/2009 |
Q: I am trouble shooting a no-start on my daughter's 2000 Eclipse. The battery seems strong and the ...
A: David: You can do a pressure test on the fuel pump to make sure it is putting out enough fuel. You ...
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| 1996 Mirage eletrical problem | 1/20/2009 |
Q: I have a 1996 Mirage. 1.5l, 4 cyl. manual transmission. 125000 miles. This car will not charge the ...
A: Kathy: Are the cables on the battery tooked up as they should be? The neg cable to the neg side of ...
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| 1995 mitsubishi montero 2 hundred thousand mile | 1/20/2009 |
Q: The maint reg light came on at exactly 2hundered thou miles. Bought used last year not knowing the ...
A: Ward: Does the car burn oil or heat? What color is the smoke coming out of the exhaust? If white you ...
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| 1996 Mighty Max Torque Pattern for Head Bolts | 1/19/2009 |
Q: We have to replace the head gasket on our 1996 Mitsubishi Mighty Max (truck)2.4L, but are not sure ...
A: Kristen: Go out and buy yourself a repair manual, it has the torque pattern as well that the amount ...
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| 2001 3.0 Eclipse Engine Misfire | 1/19/2009 |
Q: Engine Misfire (Code P030030)was found & reset only to come up with code P0300. Replaced Distributor ...
A: Charles: Did you fix whatever the 0300 code was? As to fix the problem in the system? Other wise the ...
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| MITSUBISHI PAJERO 2800 TURBO AUTO 1992 | 1/19/2009 |
Q: I purchased the above car 3 months ago from a private dealer. 3 weeks ago it broke down. There was ...
A: Dorothy: My thought is for you get the the gearbox fluid changed and the filter too; as to see if ...
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| cut off, cranks but no start. | 1/19/2009 |
Q: i drive a mitsubishi carisma gdi 1.8, car cut off almost immediately while driving, no management ...
A: Hey Ray: What year is your car? You car might have the bad computer in it. The car company farmed ...
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| 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse A/T problems | 1/19/2009 |
Q: I recently bought a 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS with an automatic transmission. I've been having ...
A: Matthew: The speedometer works off a cable which runs back through the firewall of the car to the ...
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| 1997 Eclipse Auto/2.0 | 1/18/2009 |
Q: Have replaced starter/solenoid and battery. Solenoid just clicks once when you turn the key. Repair ...
A: Steve: Got a good dealership there, first place the starter that you put into the car could be bad, ...
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| battery replacement | 1/18/2009 |
Q: i recently replaced my batteries for my remotes to my '02 Galant and now neither of them work...by ...
A: Marcus: You sure you got the batteries in there right? Sometimes it is hard to read how to put the ...
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| 1998 Mitz. 3000 Gt Sl | 1/18/2009 |
Q: Will be driving my car than sometimes it starts jolting , like it is stuck in gear not wanting to ...
A: Trisha: You need to get the car into a shop, get the fluid and transmission filter replaced to see ...
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| 2001 3.0 Eclipse Engine Misfire | 1/18/2009 |
Q: Engine Misfire (Code P030030)was found & reset only to come up with code P0300. Replaced Distributor ...
A: Charles: You need to clear the computer off the code, it has not been cleared and in these newer ...
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| 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse A/T problems | 1/18/2009 |
Q: I recently bought a 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS with an automatic transmission. I've been having ...
A: Matthew: First place I would get the car coded to see what the computer might tell you is some of ...
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| 1999 Mitsubishi Galant...not starting | 1/17/2009 |
Q: I drive a 1999 Mitsubishi Galant V6. I haven't been able to start my car for the past 2 days. It is ...
A: Corrie: How fast is the battery turning the car over? Is it fast or kind of slow? I would check the ...
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| CEL + Code P0170 = Guzzling Gas? | 1/17/2009 |
Q: Ok - here's the info before the story: 1999 Mitsu Eclipse GST (Turbo) Automatic transmission 136k ...
A: Kate: I have a book on codes but someone borrowed it has not returned the book. I have seen that ...
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| mitsubishi repair | 1/17/2009 |
Q: i have a 1990 mitsubishi galant which is not delivering fuel to the engine. could you tell me where ...
A: Neil: When you stand in front of the car, open the hood, looking at the engine there are three black ...
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| code problem | 1/16/2009 |
Q: have 95 mitsu eclipse .Check engine light came on cleared all comp codes,started up car the engine ...
A: Randi: You said the check engine light came on, did you code the car to see what that meant? Or did ...
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| Mitsubishi Eclipse | 1/16/2009 |
Q: My daughter has a 1998 Eclipse RS and there is an oil leak that we cannot find.The car smokes from ...
A: Kim: Might check to see of the oil pan seal is leaking, the oil drain plug sometimes does not fit ...
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| replacing driverside front window my self | 1/16/2009 |
Q: HELP!!! CAN ANY ONE EXPLAIN HOW THIS IS DONE TRYING TO SAVE MONEY SO I WENT TO SALVAGE YARD AND ...
A: Laronda: Now spend the money for a repair manual, parts stores carry them, they cost around $20.00 ...
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| Front window motor | 1/15/2009 |
Q: My Mitsubishi Gallant 2002 model car front window isn't working it got stuck on a rainy day. My ...
A: Ini: Sorry no other way to do it, well you might get the parts from a junk yard but you have no idea ...
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| 1992 Mitsubishi Lancer GTi | 1/14/2009 |
Q: When I start my car and idle after few minutes and when the temperature indicator rise near to ...
A: Ed G Ison: That could be a lot of different things, I don't understand what you mean that the car ...
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| 1998 Eclipse | 1/14/2009 |
Q: My 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse Turbo 2.0 liter was running fine. I came out of a doctors appointment ...
A: John: I don't know where people are getting this from, I have been getting a lot of emails on the ...
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| Engine oil pressure | 1/14/2009 |
Q: Engine oil pressure is not working
A: Ocanse: What do you mean the oil pressure is not working? Are you sure the oil is moving around the ...
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| 1998 Eclipse | 1/14/2009 |
Q: My 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse Turbo 2.0 liter was running fine. I came out of a doctors appointment ...
A: Ah John: Did you know your car is controled by that computer and many sensors through out the ...
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| 1999 Galant Starter | 1/13/2009 |
Q: My 1999 Mitsubishi Galant fails to start. I only hear a very soft hum from under the hood when I ...
A: Jason: Is the battery putting out enough volts? Is the cables tight on the battery? These little ...
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| rotor on 91 plymouth laser | 1/13/2009 |
Q: how i do take the rotor off of my 91 laser i already have the tire off and the brakes and the ...
A: Miles: You need to get yourself a repair manual for your car, as there is a lot of things that must ...
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| Egine Failure | 1/13/2009 |
Q: My Mitsubishi spacewagon 2.4 ,5 door (2001), Just cuts out at any time , the engine light comes on ...
A: Tim: A problem in the system and the computer is kicking on the engine light. So you need to get the ...
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| 2002 montero limited making squealing noise | 1/13/2009 |
Q: Yesterday my car made a squealing, whistling noise heard inside the car on the driver's side. The ...
A: Christine: Sounds like your drive belt is slipping and needs to either be tighten or replaced. ...
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| 1997 Mits. Montero No Reverse! | 1/12/2009 |
Q: I have a 1997 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Ls 3.0 V6 i have a little trans mission leak so one day it ...
A: Randy: You need to change the fluid and the filter, when doing this check the pan to see how much ...
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| No floor heat | 1/12/2009 |
Q: 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor. I do not get floor heat in the heat mode (blower sounds labored). ...
A: Michael: Sounds like a vent which heater controls is not moving like it should. So though the blower ...
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| 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage Broken Cigarette Lighter | 1/12/2009 |
Q: I have a 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage and the cigarette lighter doesn't work when I plug in the adapter ...
A: Tracy: Sounds like maybe a small wire might have broken off or come loose from the cigarette ...
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| about my spyder | 1/12/2009 |
Q: i bought a 99'eclipse spyder with a 2.4 engine and got the oil changed with a castrol high mileage ...
A: Hugo: Ok, if the smoking is getting better than with time it should work its self out. Maybe the car ...
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| burning up alternators | 1/12/2009 |
Q: Just had my alternator changed. mec. said he went through two alternatores and couldn't fig out ...
A: Scott: 20 seconds of the battery being hook up wrong should not hurt anything. As for the alternator ...
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| about my spyder | 1/11/2009 |
Q: i bought a 99'eclipse spyder with a 2.4 engine and got the oil changed with a castrol high mileage ...
A: Hugo: Do the o2 sensors I think there is two in your car and I bet they are causing your problems. ...
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| vrx lancer instrument display problem | 1/11/2009 |
Q: my mitsubishi lancer tacho, odometer and temp display have been cutting out. Can't seem to pinpoint ...
A: Dee: I would say you have a short in the wiring. In that sometimes it touch the body which is still ...
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| '93 3000gt starting problems | 1/11/2009 |
Q: i have a 93 3000gt that has come to me for repairs ..it wouldnt start the battery was fully charged ...
A: Randy: The car is the right year for the bad computers, my guess is that it has one. The car company ...
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| starting and running problems | 1/11/2009 |
Q: Has starting problems which can be intermittent. But usually a warm start turn the key and no turn ...
A: Tamar: Two ideas here, one your car's computer is bad or going bad. So it would not show up any ...
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| 1999 mitsubishi mirage 1.5 no throttle response | 1/11/2009 |
Q: I bought this car not running and the previous owner said that a friend buick mechanic changed the ...
A: Chris: Sometimes I hate these little car, have you tested the fuel pump to make sure it putting out ...
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| 90 Mitsubishi Mirage | 1/10/2009 |
Q: I have a 90 Mitsubishi Mirage with a manual transaxle. The problem is while I'm driving and push ...
A: Jim: My thought is there is a short in that the clutch is rubbing on a wire or a large wire group ...
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| 1995 GSX tranny | 1/10/2009 |
Q: I have a 1995 GSX pretty much stock... There is a new clutch and master cylinder in the car when i ...
A: Jacob: I would say the switch is stuck on, could be a bad relay too. Up in the engine department are ...
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| about my spyder | 1/10/2009 |
Q: i bought a 99'eclipse spyder with a 2.4 engine and got the oil changed with a castrol high mileage ...
A: Hugo: I would check with the place that you bought the car at and see what kind of oil you should be ...
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| altenater belt | 1/9/2009 |
Q: what is the pattern of the belt around the pullies
A: Tim: It is just not true that women can read a man's mind. I have no idea on this. I am sure ...
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| Intermittent Heat | 1/9/2009 |
Q: The heat in my 2003 Eclipse only works intermittently. When the car is running in gear there is ...
A: Michele: I would have the thermostat check, along with the water pump drivebelt as it could be out ...
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| 1995 GSX tranny | 1/9/2009 |
Q: I have a 1995 GSX pretty much stock... There is a new clutch and master cylinder in the car when i ...
A: Jacob: Should be a hydraulic clutch, have your checked the fluid level in where you can add more ...
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| slipping/jerking into gears | 1/8/2009 |
Q: 98tf magna slipping/jerking into gears after being lent & hooned round, fluid level ok , recent ...
A: Brody: Have the car coded, you would be surprised to know the computer controls how your car shifts. ...
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| 2001 Galant Transmission Issue | 1/8/2009 |
Q: I have a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant LS 3.0 and I have had a problem lasting over a year the transmission ...
A: Alex: I would have the car coded again to see what the computer tells you the problem is. If the ...
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| 95 2.0 starwagon no excelleration | 1/8/2009 |
Q: hoping you can help,i've got a 2.0lt auto starwagon and i was having problems with getting power, i ...
A: Ross: Got an AutoZone close by? I would have the car coded, the computer in your car controls ...
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| 2004 Mitsubishi galant | 1/7/2009 |
Q: I have a 2004 mitsubishi galant. I haven't driven my car in a few days and I'm about 1000 miles over ...
A: Chris: I don't really understand this. What do you mean about having to accelerate to make the car ...
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| TURBO ECLIPSE RUNNING LIKE CRAP | 1/7/2009 |
Q: OK IAM WORKING ON THIS 98 TURBO ECLIPSE THE KID DROPED A PIECE OF THE SPARKPLUG ELICTRODE DONE THE ...
A: Jim P. If the computer picked up a problem and threw those codes then you need to replace those ...
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| Need a starter? | 1/7/2009 |
Q: I have a 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante and I am needing a starter but can't afford a new one from the ...
A: Delleta: I would have the battery tested first. To make sure it is good and up to the level of power ...
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| 2004 Mitsu Lancer Ralliart - Frequent Stalling | 1/6/2009 |
Q: I have a 2004 Lancer Ralliart (manual transmission). Early last month, my car began stalling out ...
A: Daniel: Got an AutoZone close by you? As I think you need the computer coded and they would do that ...
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| how to remove a dodge ram 50 engine | 1/6/2009 |
Q: how do you take an engine out of a 1989 dodge ram 50 costume 4x4 2.6l automatic
A: Mason: Listen do you know the job you are thinking about doing by taking an engine out of this 89 ...
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| 2002 Mitsubushi Lancer starting | 1/5/2009 |
Q: My '02 lancer seems to have to crank longer to start in the cold weather. Also I noticed that ...
A: John: I think I would have the computer coded, it sounds like to me that you have a sensor going or ...
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| Mitsubishi question 2001 mirage | 1/5/2009 |
Q: The dome light is not working in my Mitusishi Mirage 2001. Also I got in to drive it today & the ...
A: Ruth: The speed is controled by a cable which sounds like it has broken so you need to get a shop or ...
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| Oil leak and possible locations and stop leak products. | 1/5/2009 |
Q: OIL LEAK AND REMEDY QUESTION I have a 6 cyl 1992 Mitsubishi Diamonte SOHC with 135,000 miles. ...
A: Jack: It might come down that you might have to learn to live with the leaking of drops of oil. Keep ...
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| Overheating while idled | 1/5/2009 |
Q: I have a 2002 Eclipse GS. I've noticed that when I am at idle my temperature gauge creeps up to hot ...
A: Leah: Try having the computer coded it might kick out the problem, as it could be sensor. It is ...
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| 97 Mitsubishi Galant trunk doesn't open | 1/4/2009 |
Q: My 97' Galant doesn't open by key or by the switch by the drivers' seat. I currently open it by ...
A: Joseph: I would say the cable is either broken that would be the cable that the switch by the ...
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| d.ormrod@xtra.co.nz | 1/4/2009 |
Q: Greetings from New Zealand I have a 1994 Mitsubishi Shogun (Pajero) 3000 petrol LWB 4WD automatic ...
A: Greetings from Iowa, Hey Douglas: these are just ideas for you to check. How about have you ever had ...
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| 94 mitsubishi transmission | 1/3/2009 |
Q: ok,so my 94 eclipse started having trouble going into reverse(5 speel manual) and when it is in 5th ...
A: Dustin: I would say your best bet would be to get to a parts store and buy a repair manual for your ...
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| 2002 diamante mitsubishi | 1/3/2009 |
Q: the tie rod broke from the connector coming from the wheel do u have a diagram to remove the peice i ...
A: Deborah: Don't have that but you could go to a parts store and buy a repair manual for your car. It ...
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| 2003 Eclipse GTS | 1/2/2009 |
Q: Last night was the first and last time I hit the rev limiter on my '03 GTS. I soon saw that the ...
A: D: The car's computer is picking up a problem in the car's system and so kicks on that light. My ...
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| engine tcl light comes on by itself | 1/2/2009 |
Q: I have a 2000 magna sports sedan th model and when you drive along the engine & tcl light comes on ...
A: Scott: The car's computer is picking up a problem in the car's system and so putting on that light. ...
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| eclipse belt problem | 1/2/2009 |
Q: i drive a 2001 eclipse gt. last week it started to squeal and then when i was driving it sounded ...
A: Ryan: By looks of the picture it looks like the belt is off the pulleys, in that something has come ...
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| can't hold an idle | 1/2/2009 |
Q: I recently had a blown head gasket. The car sat for about 3-4 months until i got around to have it ...
A: Bryan: Try having the car's computer coded it should explain whatever the problem might be. But ...
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| 1994 diamante fuel pump | 8/1/2008 |
Q: How do I replace a fuel pump on a 1994 Mitsubishi Diamante. I saw a posting that claimed there was ...
A: Richard: Some cars you can do that most not. You need to buy yourself a repair manual, most parts ...
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| montero sport | 8/1/2008 |
Q: Where is the starter relay switch on a 1997 montero sport?
A: Kim: When you open the hood of the car, looking at the engine. There would be one or three small ...
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| alternator | 8/1/2008 |
Q: HOW DO I REMOVE THE ALTERNATOR FROM A 96 MONTERO SR??
A: Nick: Do you know what the alternator looks like? You need to go out and buy yourself a repair ...
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| 2001 mitz trans problem | 7/7/2008 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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| timing belt broke '02 mitz eclipse gt v6 | 6/30/2008 |
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 |
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 |
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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| 1993 Mighty Max | 6/30/2008 |
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 |
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 |
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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| 02 montero sport | 6/29/2008 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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| 1991 3000 GT VR4 twin turbo | 6/26/2008 |
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 |
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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| a/c control panel lights do not work | 6/26/2008 |
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: You need to check the fuse to see if it is ok. Is just the panel that controls the ac lights ...
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| 93 Mitsubishi eclipse turbo standard | 6/25/2008 |
Q: occasionally stalls at stop lights and wont restart without getting a jump. when jumped it fires ...
A: Fay: That sound you hear is the computer, your car is the right year for the bad computers. So you ...
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| 2000 Mits. Eclipse CD Changer | 6/25/2008 |
Q: My CD changer for my 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT has pretty much frozen up. It won't play CDs, won't ...
A: Jesse: You will need to go to a dealership or a radio shop to get help with this. As it is something ...
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| Intermittent Speedo + Tach + Odometers | 6/25/2008 |
Q: 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage LS Coupe, 1.8L, Manual, 114K miles -No Cruise control, no electric power ...
A: Dan: Have you checked the Speedo cable? It sounds like it is getting old and needs to be replaced, ...
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| Magna fuel pump | 6/24/2008 |
Q: I have a 90 magna 2.6 liter that fails to start sometimes. I have checked the fuel pump and it is ...
A: Flint: I would have the car coded to see what the computer might tell you is going on with the ...
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| signal lights problem | 6/24/2008 |
Q: i've just bought a 1987 galant vr4 and sometimes when i either lock or unlock the car with the ...
A: Andrew: Sounds like a short someplace in the wiring, you need to get yourself a repair manual, they ...
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| My 95 gst | 6/24/2008 |
Q: I have a 95 Gst...I just bought the car and the intercooler pipeing came off.I fixed the pipeing and ...
A: Charles: You need to have your car coded to see what the computer might tell you is going on with ...
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| Eclipse 95 overheating | 6/24/2008 |
Q: I recently turbocharged my 95 eclipse RS (420a engine) and I have noted that it tends to overheat. ...
A: Arev: Get your water pump checked out, I would say it is not working right at all. The water pump ...
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| 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT shaking problem? | 6/24/2008 |
Q: I own a 96 3000GT N/A Auto. The car has 100K on it and has been maintained by myself and dealer. ...
A: Chad: You need to take your car into a tire shop, but also someplace that can check the front end. ...
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| 93 mighty max slave cylinder | 6/23/2008 |
Q: I am trying to locate the clutch slave cylinder to replace it on my 1993 Mitsubishi mighty max.
A: Andrew: You need to go out to a parts store and try to buy a repair manual for your max. I just ...
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| 1996 Mitsubishi Mirage S- starting/stalling issues | 6/23/2008 |
Q: In a nutshell, my Mirage S(w 90,000 miles) starts very rough.It takes some coaxing to get it to ...
A: Catharine: Very good that you work on your own car, with that thought you need to go into a parts ...
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| engine miss | 6/23/2008 |
Q: on our 01 gallant when we are at a stop sign with the air conditioning on when we accelerate the ...
A: Dan: When is the last time you did a good tune up on that car? The air conditioning takes a lot of ...
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| Mitsubishi Eclipse Emissions Filter? | 5/21/2008 |
Q: My Service Engine Soon light came on immediately before I failed an emissions test and received code ...
A: Melissa: You got an AutoZone close to you? If so take the car into it and have them coded the ...
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| lancer horn | 5/21/2008 |
Q: My lancer's horn is not working It is a 2004 model. The dealership quoted me 800.00 to fix because ...
A: Vivian: Before going this route did you check to see if a fuse might be blown but then I would think ...
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| did you change the computer?!?! | 5/21/2008 |
Q: I have the exact same problem with my 97 mits mirage (piece of crap now...). I was wondering if you ...
A: You can change the computer in your car and that might do the trick with your problem. Just make ...
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| overheating | 5/20/2008 |
Q: I have a 1996 montaro . It has around 136000 miles .it over heats when i set in traffic. More so in ...
A: Jim: You need to check your radiator core, when you look into your radiator does it have a kind of ...
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| 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero/Shougun | 5/20/2008 |
Q: I have had a problem with engine which I rebuilt, after the the rebuilt the idling was not right ...
A: Kevin: Have you tried coding the computer to see what it might kick back at you? The computer ...
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| Oil pan replacement | 5/20/2008 |
Q: After a oil change gone wrong , we need to replace the oil pan . Do you have to remove the engine to ...
A: James: Listen you need to go out to a parts store and buy yourself a repair manual for your car. It ...
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| Cooling system | 5/20/2008 |
Q: I have a 2002 Mistubishi Galant 3.0. I got the car 2 years ago. These days the temperature jumped up ...
A: Ray: You need to get the waterpump tested in this car, I would say it is not moving the water around ...
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| Brake lights | 5/20/2008 |
Q: two nights ago I got to work and realized my brake lights were still on even though my lights were ...
A: Miranda: You either have a short someplace or the switch that is bad and therefore will not shut the ...
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| 4d68 fan belt problem | 5/19/2008 |
Q: 0 diesel engine nr 4d68 and it has a problem with the fan belt it keeps breaking them. I change it ...
A: Zmeul: Sure you are putting on the right belt for your car? Do you buy them at a parts store? If so ...
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| Mitsubishi Magna - cuts out while driving; jumps in again | 5/19/2008 |
Q: For a while - first irregularly, then regularly, my Mitsubishi Magna from 1990 (which has so far ...
A: Laura: Ever coded the car to see what the computer might kick out at you? Though your car is the ...
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| wish to ask about Air Flow problem | 5/19/2008 |
Q: my mirage (year 1994) suspected to be air flow problem (the thing that after air filter) as when i ...
A: Szeeo: Sounds like a sensor it out to me, get the computer on your car coded to make sure. The you ...
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| 99 eclispe transmission problems | 5/19/2008 |
Q: we have a 99 eclipse 2.0 non-turbo 5 speed, um the problem is well we only have 1 2 4 R sort of it ...
A: Brandy: You need to get the car into a transmission shop, it be the clutch is bad, or the ...
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| hood not opening autmatically in eclipse spider year 98 | 5/18/2008 |
Q: I kept a heavy bed on the hood and since then it does not work automatically, I have to manually ...
A: Sk:You could have bent the latch, don't know the year or model of this car but you might try to ...
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| transmission neutralising | 4/25/2008 |
Q: I have a automatic 1992 Lancer GLXI. I have a problem which seems to be getting worse, up to 2 or 3 ...
A: Emily: Has your dad changed the fluid and the filter? Because I am hoping taking all the fluid out ...
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| transmission neutralising | 4/25/2008 |
Q: I have a automatic 1992 Lancer GLXI. I have a problem which seems to be getting worse, up to 2 or 3 ...
A: Emily: You need to get the car into a transmission shop and have them code the computer to see what ...
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| 1997 mitsubishi galant automatic tranny problem | 4/24/2008 |
Q: When i put my car into drive it just revs up as if it was in neutral, and also when its in gear it ...
A: Matt: When is the last time you changed the fluid, filter and added a bit of transmission ...
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| Talon transmission issue | 4/24/2008 |
Q: I drive a 97 Eagle Talon with about 157,000 miles, FWD automatic trans. with overdrive. yesterday at ...
A: Nick: I found out there was a recall on this transmission back in 1998. So I am thinking your ...
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| Talon transmission issue | 4/24/2008 |
Q: I drive a 97 Eagle Talon with about 157,000 miles, FWD automatic trans. with overdrive. yesterday at ...
A: Nick: First off you love to help you with an idea on cost, parts as well as labor. But what they ...
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| Non Starting fto | 4/23/2008 |
Q: i have a 95 manual mivec fto aand it wont start. When i put the key to the possition where the ...
A: Stuart: You can order a repair manual on line for you car or else try a parts store to get one. They ...
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| starting problems | 4/23/2008 |
Q: 1993 Mitsubishi Eclispse been sitting in back yard for a year. Won't start without starter fluid. ...
A: Jackie: Even if you are getting fuel out of the lines, there still might not be enough pressure as ...
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| 02 Diamante fuel pump | 4/23/2008 |
Q: 02 Diamante was running fine. Then developed a "fuel starvation" problem. We figured it was the ...
A: Wanda: Did you know there is a recall on this car, the recall is about the main wiring harness may ...
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| Mitsubishi Triton 1992 V6 petrol MJ | 4/23/2008 |
Q: nt help me do you have any suggestions Please Help Michelle
A: Michelle: Go to a different shop and have them test your fuel pump. It sounds like a problem with ...
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| Alternator | 4/22/2008 |
Q: don't know if it is my alternator but when driving my TCL, Battery light comes on. When I stop the ...
A: Jo: Get the alternator tested to see if it is bad, could be the battery has a bad cell in it too, ...
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| changing ignition wires/spark plugs | 4/22/2008 |
Q: I got my Mitsubishi Galant 2002 2.4 about 6 mos ago from a friend of mine. He told me he changed the ...
A: Slava: Try getting a repair manual for your car, you should be able to pick one up at a parts store ...
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| 97 eclipse gsx check engine lights on | 4/22/2008 |
Q: im looking at buying a 97 mitusubishi eclipse gsx, it seems to run perfect, and sounds smooth, the ...
A: Mick: Are you in the United States or someplace else? Because in the states it is against the law to ...
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| MITSUBISHI MAGNA FUEL | 4/22/2008 |
Q: MY MUM HAS A 1992 MITSUBISHI MAGNA STATION WAGON & SHE IS GOING ON A TRIP & WOULD LIKE TO KNOW,ONCE ...
A: Stacey: Would love to help you, but it is really up to the car. What your Mum needs to do, is to run ...
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| starting problems | 4/21/2008 |
Q: 1993 Mitsubishi Eclispse been sitting in back yard for a year. Won't start without starter fluid. ...
A: Jackie: I would say the fuel pump is shot, that is why the car will not stay running. You can have ...
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| 97 eclipse gsx check engine lights on | 4/21/2008 |
Q: im looking at buying a 97 mitusubishi eclipse gsx, it seems to run perfect, and sounds smooth, the ...
A: Mick: Don't have any idea what you are talking about with the cat bit. Sorry. The way to know what ...
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| fto mivic | 4/21/2008 |
Q: just an esay one is the water pump on my fto mivic driven by the timing belt thanks
A: Rob: In a around about way, as the timing belt drives the engine in turn, turns the belts that would ...
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| Mitsubishi Magna 1993 -No spark | 4/21/2008 |
Q: my car died today. The car is Mitsubishi Magna 1993 2.6. I've called mechanic to then he found that ...
A: John: Sounds like a bad sensor someplace, you need to have the car coded and see what the computer ...
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| 1991 Montero won't start | 4/21/2008 |
Q: I have a 1991 Montero. We just replaced all the gaskets on the heads and timed and tuned the ...
A: Anthony: You are sure the timing belt is on the right marks, the older the cars the harder it is to ...
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| 94 3000GT SL SPEEDOMETER | 4/20/2008 |
Q: I HAVE A 94 3000GT SL.. AND IM HAVING PROBLEM WITH THE SPEEDOMETER.. EX: GAGUES SAYS IM GOING 60 BUT ...
A: Gustavo:You need to get the speedomter cable replaced that should fix your problem if you are sure ...
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| Magna instrument cluster bulb | 4/20/2008 |
Q: I need to replace a blown instrument cluster bulb on my 04 Magna wagon. The fuse is ok. I can't find ...
A: Dave: Sorry to say but the only way to get at that bulb that I know of is taking that dash front ...
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| mitsubishi pajero 1992 4x4 | 4/20/2008 |
Q: I HAVE A PROBLEM STARTING THE CAR WHEN THE WEATHER HAS BEEN COLD ONCE IT STARTS IT RATTLES AND MAKES ...
A: Kate: Here is what my repair manual says battery low, malfunctioning fuel system(have the fuel pump ...
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| Mitsubishi 3000 GT | 4/20/2008 |
Q: I need to replace an oxygen sensor for Bank 2 Sensor 1. I know that the sensor is upstream from the ...
A: Cindy: If you are going to work on your own car, then you need to buy yourself a repair manual for ...
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| 2006 galant dome light | 4/20/2008 |
Q: I need to replace the bulb in the dome light and gaining access to the light isn't obvious. Does the ...
A: Monly: Not sure myself, but try a screwdriver and see what happens. But heck this is a pretty new ...
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| 2001 mitsubishi | 4/19/2008 |
Q: I need and engine diagram of an 2001 Mitsubishi eclipse, 4 cylinder. I need to replace the spark ...
A: Jeannie: No way to send a diagram to you by this site, you need to out out and buy yourself a repair ...
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| 1992 Mitsu Galant | 4/19/2008 |
Q: when the engine is cold it runs perfectly but whenever it gets to normal temperature the revs start ...
A: Vitcente: What color is the smoke the car is smoking, if it is white in color then the head gasket ...
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| ticking noise | 4/19/2008 |
Q: 2001 mitsubishi elcipse gt 3.0 V6 74,800 miles. I just recently replaced an o2 sensor, map sensor, ...
A: Dave: If you are trying to sell the car and you can hear that noise what makes you think the person ...
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| '97 mitsubishi galant | 4/19/2008 |
Q: just had my timing belt replaced and now my car is going dead when i start slowing down. it acts ...
A: Suzette: Three things to do here, one take the car back to whatever shop did the timing belt to make ...
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| 89 marage | 4/18/2008 |
Q: my car idles rough and sometimes won't idle at all. It also surges on the hyw at mid throttle. It ...
A: Ken: No on the computer, because the computer for 1989 is set on everything in that engine at the ...
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| belt making noise | 4/18/2008 |
Q: when i turn on my 98 eclipse gs non-turbo it makes a loud noise only for about 10 seconds then it ...
A: Josh: You need to check the belt and it either needs to be replaced as it is getting old. Or else ...
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| mits galant 2001 | 4/18/2008 |
Q: I have a Mitsubishi Gallant 2001 and when I stop,the light oil is on for one second and the car ...
A: Sabin: It could be a lot of different things, I would have the fuel pump checked to make sure it is ...
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| 2003 Gallant | 4/18/2008 |
Q: Sometimes my turn signals and wipers will not come on. It seems that if if make a strong turn of the ...
A: Michelle: I would say you have a short in your steering column and for that you will need to take ...
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| transmission | 4/17/2008 |
Q: o.k. got a 95 eclipse we took out its motor and transmission and replaced it with ones that came out ...
A: April: But listen you have to change the computer too. Because the computer is working with the ...
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| Mitsubish space star rattling | 4/17/2008 |
Q: I've got a 2004 Mitsubish space star eclipse. had it for 6 months, only done 28,000 miles and it was ...
A: Andrew: I would say one of the rattle clips is broken on the brakes, it does not stop the brake from ...
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| Transmision oil | 4/17/2008 |
Q: I was wondering how many quarts will my Mitsubishi 3000gt 1996 non turbo automatic take? I wanted to ...
A: Hoss: If you are going to change the fluid then why not put in a new filter too. As you will have to ...
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| Montero engine knock | 4/16/2008 |
Q: I have a 2001 Montero with 3.0 engine and 140,000 miles. There is an audible engine knock that ...
A: Terry: What kind of fuel are you using in this car? Something with corn mixed in it? As much as we ...
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| Manual system for closing window on Plymouth Colt | 4/16/2008 |
Q: Resolved the battery problem. Got home. Started to close my left passenger window. Heard a pop. ...
A: Martin: Go out to a parts store and buy yourself a repair manual for your car. They cost around ...
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| mitsi ligts | 4/16/2008 |
Q: ! I'm just wondering how i can adjust the lights on a mitsi legnum 97'
A: Allen: Every car is different, you should get yourself a repair manual for your car, most parts ...
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| 1998 timing error from crank and cam senors | 4/16/2008 |
Q: I'm getting error codes from the crank and cam senors (both are new) that the timing is off. Engine ...
A: Steve: Yes, the car will still run and ok, too. But you need to get this checked. Have you ever had ...
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| electrical problem with the breake ligths | 4/16/2008 |
Q: When I Turn on the head lights on my car. The break or stop light dome is permanent on, even if I ...
A: Rafael: You have a short in the wiring someplace, you will need to get the car into a shop and get ...
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| heeeelp | 4/15/2008 |
Q: Ok well I have a 1997 mitsubishi eclipse and had been having proplems with it . Well I have been ...
A: Albert: Those that build those cars put those check engine lights on those cars so that you will do ...
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| 4WD indicator blinking | 4/15/2008 |
Q: .my front 4WD lights keep on blinkin in 2WD (mitsubishi pajero 3drs) allthough the selector is ...
A: Ed: I don't work on 4WD drives and so had to check around on this a bit. I am wondering if there is ...
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| repair | 4/15/2008 |
Q: how much does it cost to repair the cam seal and crank seal on a 1992 Mitsubishi diamante.and ...
A: Alicia: I am sorry but I have no idea where you live and what they charge for something like that. ...
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| 98 eclipse | 4/15/2008 |
Q: My eclipse is consuming a lot of gas. When the car is at 1000@rpm it starts going down and almost ...
A: Jose: How many miles is on this car, and have you ever had the timing belt replaced? Because that ...
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| Intermittent starting problems | 4/14/2008 |
Q: I drive a Plymouth Colt with a Mitsubishi engine. I have taken detailed notes on my car’s recent ...
A: Martin Z: Have the car coded, sounds like a computer problem to me. Those sounds you are hearing is ...
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| 2003 mitsubishi diamante battery problem | 4/14/2008 |
Q: Six months after purchasing my 2003 Diamante (new) the battery died. Dealer checked everything, no ...
A: Ray: Gee I got to say your dealership does not sound very much with it. Sorry, but there is either a ...
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| 1992 Mishubisihi Expo | 4/14/2008 |
Q: After putting quart of transmission fluid in auto tran, will just sit there without going until ...
A: Win:You need to replace the fluid, filter and add some condtioner to the transmission. Have you ever ...
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| Noise? | 4/13/2008 |
Q: i have 2002 dodge stratus with the mitsubishi 3.0 v6 everytime i start it in the morning it sounds i ...
A: Tim: I would say you need to put this car in a shop and have that checked out. As it could be ...
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| Mitsubishi Spyder tranny and noise | 4/13/2008 |
Q: Linda. I have been having transmission problems with my mitsubishi spyder 2.4l auto, when the car ...
A: Ed:First off you could have the computer coded to see if anything shows up with that. As the ...
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| '02 lancer, idleing issues | 4/13/2008 |
Q: Hey I have an 02 OZ rally, just recently when i start it up the car will run normally, but after ...
A: Josh: It could be a lot of different things, but I would start out with having the computer coded. ...
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| 2000 Eclipse GE Electrical problems - computer? | 4/13/2008 |
Q: I have a 2k Eclipse GT. It started having electrical problems after an accident last summer - front ...
A: Vince: If you got the front bumper repaired, how bad was the accident? Think for a minute about your ...
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| 2000 Montero Sport Battery and Brake Light on | 3/29/2008 |
Q: I pulled my parking brake up when I was cleaning my car. (I never use the parking brake) When I went ...
A: Julie: Sometimes these alternators will just go, but you could check the wiring on the alternator to ...
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| 92 eclipse brakes | 3/29/2008 |
Q: my rear disc brakes make a very loud rubbing and grinding sound when the brakes are applied and ...
A: Mat: You should go out and buy yourself a repair manual, most parts store have them and they cost ...
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| 99 Montero Sport radio | 3/28/2008 |
Q: hey Linda....you probably know what my question is just by reading the subject line...I parked my 99 ...
A: Hey Ruben: Love to help you, but the only place I know where to get that code you need is at a ...
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| Clutch reservior | 3/28/2008 |
Q: I have a shogun Pinin 2.0 warrior and the clutch seems to have a leak & air in the system. I have ...
A: Lee: Up by the brake reserviror there should be another reserviror for the fluid that would run your ...
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| MMC Pajero 3.0.L V6 1992. | 3/28/2008 |
Q: Hope you can help. Yours Matti.
A: M. Sverrisson: You need to get your car coded, that is where they hook your car's computer up to the ...
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| mikuni carb parts | 3/28/2008 |
Q: I have an 85 Lebaron with the 2.6 Mitsubishi engine. Where can I source a choke diaphragm for the ...
A: Mike: You need to go out and buy yourself a repair manual, most parts stores have them and they cost ...
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| unknown vibration/shake | 3/27/2008 |
Q: I have a 2001 eclipse gt. I hit a large pothole and blew out the driver side front tire and ruined ...
A: David: Here are some ideas to check and the problem is it could be one of many things. I understand ...
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| 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage won't start | 3/27/2008 |
Q: I have been going through this for over two years, four mechanics and over 1000.00. I am at a loss ...
A: Sherri: Has any of those shops said anything about the computer? My son had a car that started very ...
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| Mitsubishi L200 clutch probs | 3/27/2008 |
Q: when i put the clutch peddle down on my L200 4life 2000 plate, it fails to dis-engage from the ...
A: Norrie: Could be a leak in the system. My repair manual says this.. master or release cylinder ...
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| remote programming | 3/27/2008 |
Q: .so i bought a remote from ebay nut still i wont work i follow the programing instruction that they ...
A: Lawrence: My though here would be that you are not getting it hooked up just right. These little car ...
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| 98 Eclipse | 3/27/2008 |
Q: my 98 eclipse 2.0L auto sounds like it wants to die at idle but never does and when i get on the gas ...
A: Jeremy: Here are some ideas to check, right from my repair manual... vacuum leak, leaking EGR valve, ...
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| 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage won't start | 3/26/2008 |
Q: I have been going through this for over two years, four mechanics and over 1000.00. I am at a loss ...
A: Sherri: Have they ever coded the computer to see what it will throw out something? As to something ...
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| 97 eclipse rs Auto trans prob | 3/26/2008 |
Q: 97 RS eclipse stock 2.0 Ok ,I'll try to keep it brief.Trans is auto.Coded today had 3 codes.CODE(1) ...
A: Mr Billy: You just got the car?? Oh dear, is most cases when the computer put a transmission into ...
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| Strange Idle on a 95 eclipse non-turbo | 3/26/2008 |
Q: I have a 95 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2.0l DOHC non-turbo the car runs great no problems on it. The only ...
A: Yerat: Could be and you could replace the distributor cap and rotor as the sensor is in that cap, ...
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| speedometer & odometer quit | 3/26/2008 |
Q: Hey, my 96 eclipse GS 5 speed, speedometer odometer and cruise quit working, which cable is likely ...
A: Brian: The speedometer is run by a cable and the cable would have to be replaced. But the cruise on ...
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| 96 mitsubishi 2.0 tranny problems | 3/25/2008 |
Q: i had the clutch changed ad when i got it back it would have a slight grind going into 3rd ...
A: Codie: Hey you paid good money to this mechanic to get that clutch replaced. So take the car back to ...
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| mitsubishi lancer ball joints | 3/25/2008 |
Q: just wondering if you know how to put the ball joints on a mitsubishi lancer 92?
A: Candyce: Yes I do, but I do not have enough room to write it all down for you. You need to go out to ...
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| front bumper repair | 3/25/2008 |
Q: i was in accident and side swiped. it took my front bumper off my 99 Mitsubishi's mirage . i just ...
A: Armani: The problem is are you buying new or used? And again I live in Iowa and so my costs might be ...
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| 99 Eclipse battery problem | 3/25/2008 |
Q: About every few months our son's battery in his eclipse dies. Last time we had it replaced was about ...
A: Debra: Any chance your son put in a different radio in the car or maybe new fog lights? As the car ...
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| 93 Eagle Summit LX | 3/25/2008 |
Q: 93 Eagle Summit LX wagon automatic trans 2.4 liter 140,000 miles. When in "Park", a kinda loud ...
A: Travis: You are partly right on a cable bit just not the odometer cable, my repair manual talks ...
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| battery going flat overnight | 3/24/2008 |
Q: my lancer battery draining overnight have tried 3 different batterys starts easy with jump and ...
A: Geoffrey: How old are the cables that hook to the battery? Are they tight when you hook them up? ...
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| FTO - Heater/Air Con problem | 3/24/2008 |
Q: I hope you enjoyed your Hoilday. I have a major problem with my 1995 FTO Mivec GPX. Basically when ...
A: Well hey Danny, no holiday here. I was sick. You should have the whole system in your car replaced ...
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| someone help me! | 3/24/2008 |
Q: i have a plymouth laser 2.0 turbo,1990. i am not getting any fuel out of the injectors, and or are ...
A: Nick: The cam angle sensor is in the distributor cap, you replace that you replace the sensor. But ...
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| 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante VRX parking brake and battery lights | 3/11/2008 |
Q: My parking brake light and my battery light keep coming on. There's no pattern at all, just flashing ...
A: Morgan: How old is the battery in this car, are the cables tight? How about the drive belt is it in ...
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| 95 mitsubishi eclipse | 3/1/2008 |
Q: i have a problem with my 95 eclipse 2.0 turbo. i have spark plugs, fuel, timing belt is good, it ...
A: Jennifer: Try turning the distributor cap, well take the cap loose. There are two screws that hold ...
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| cam angle sensor | 2/29/2008 |
Q: I own a 91 eclipse gst. I have no spark i changed the ecu and still the same thing. Now i am ...
A: Jorge: The cam angle sensor? I know of a camshaft position sensor and a crankshaft position sensor ...
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| starting problems | 2/28/2008 |
Q: my buddy replaced his battery in his 1999 mitsubishi mariage because it wasnt starting and had no ...
A: Ryan: How old are the cables on the battery? Are they clean and in good working order? Is everything ...
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| 2000 Mirage DE stalls and idles rough | 2/28/2008 |
Q: My 1.8L has had a history of misfiring. After several instances of the engine light coming on, I had ...
A: Hey "D": Have you ever heard of something being a lemon? I would say this car is a large one. I mean ...
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| 2000 eclipse | 2/28/2008 |
Q: i have a 2000 eclipse. in last few weeks i have experienced an intermitted crank but no start ...
A: Sam: I would have the computer coded to see what it might kick out at you. This sounds like a weak ...
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| instrument cluster not responding | 2/28/2008 |
Q: I have a 1993 Eclipse gsx, i picked this car up for free, and i am starting to see why. I can not ...
A: John: There is a electrical connectors behind the dash, it has four plugs that plug into the ...
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| overheating | 2/27/2008 |
Q: I have an '03 eclipse gs with 140k miles. I've noticed that whenever I'm at a red light for a while ...
A: Shahrukh: If you want to do this thermostat yourself, let me know and I will write down what you ...
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| overheating | 2/27/2008 |
Q: I have an '03 eclipse gs with 140k miles. I've noticed that whenever I'm at a red light for a while ...
A: Shahrukh: You would need a shop for either, I mean you could do the thermostat yourself if you have ...
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| 92 precis crankshaft bolt | 2/27/2008 |
Q: On a 1992 precis cant seem to remove the center bolt of crankshaft. I have already removed every ...
A: Amber: I hope you have been doing your engine repair with a repair manual, because there are things ...
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| overheating | 2/27/2008 |
Q: I have an '03 eclipse gs with 140k miles. I've noticed that whenever I'm at a red light for a while ...
A: Shahrukh: You need to check to make sure you have the right amount coolant in your system. Then get ...
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| Rear Wheel Alignment | 2/27/2008 |
Q: I have a 96 TE Magna Executive that is wearing down the inside of the rear tyres. It is only ...
A: Bridie: Who told you that you can not do a rear wheel alignment? Do you live in the states, if so ...
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| 89 marage | 2/26/2008 |
Q: my car idles rough and sometimes won't idle at all. It also surges on the hyw at mid throttle. It ...
A: Ken: You need to have your car coded as your car is the right year for the bad computers. The car ...
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| chronic alternator belt squeal | 2/26/2008 |
Q: I have a 1995 Eagle Summit AWD with a 2.4L engine (no ac). For 6 months or more I have had problems ...
A: Joseph: Either the alternator brace is not staying tight and should be replace as it is letting the ...
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| 97 Mitsu Mirage | 2/26/2008 |
Q: I am having an issue that I cant resolve. When I accelerate and deccelerate the WHOLE car vibrates. ...
A: Thomas: Pulling this right out of my repair manual... tire out of round, loose or worn front hub or ...
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| 1996 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GST | 2/25/2008 |
Q: THE ENGINE WILL CRANK BUT THERE IS NO SPARK FROM THE COIL PACK. I CHECKED THE WIRING ON THE ENGINE ...
A: Corey: You need to buy yourself a repair manual for your car, most parts stores will have them for ...
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| 98 Eclipes rs | 2/25/2008 |
Q: Where would the fuel filter be located on this 98 eclipse
A: Maureener: Try up on the fire wall, passenger side of the car. You can have the fuel pump tested to ...
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| startingproblem | 2/25/2008 |
Q: have a mitsubishi magna 94 model it has power but will not kick over
A: Kylie: Have you checked to see if the stark plugs are firing? Have you checked to see if the car is ...
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| 2000 Mits Galant | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I have changed the thermostat 4 times and put in a new radiator and can not figure out why I don't ...
A: Yesenia: Have you taken your car to a shop to have this checked out? Try changing the radiator cap ...
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| 1990 Mitsubushi Galant Viento | 2/24/2008 |
Q: hey i have a twin cam manual galant which i recently purchased for some reason under low acelaration ...
A: Ryan: Might check to see if you have a bent tie-rod or you could have a bent rim which the tire sits ...
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| Tail light burned out | 2/24/2008 |
Q: I was wondering how you replace the right hand side tail light.? I mean it didnt look like it was ...
A: Cystal: As I think about it now, some of the newer cars you end up removing the whole lens, I ...
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| Transmision | 2/24/2008 |
Q: Hey linda,i wanted to ask you i have a 3000gt 1993,which had a problem with white smoke it got fixed ...
A: Pierre: The computer is picking up a problem in your transmission with a sensor maybe or something ...
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| 2004 mitsubishi lancer es | 2/24/2008 |
Q: my 2004 mitsubishi lancer is having a hard time getting up to speed when it does a small raddle ...
A: James: Some shop did the timing belt work for you, take the car back to them and tell them of the ...
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| Reset the computer | 2/24/2008 |
Q: I was told by Auto Zone of a miss of the fourth cylinder of my 2003 Outlander. I replaced the spark ...
A: Catherine: Try taking the neg cable off the battery, wait about five minutes and put it back on. ...
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| 03 mitsubishi galant | 2/23/2008 |
Q: how do i replace my tail light indicators myself
A: Ike: I believe if you open the tunk of your car, there is a panel that you can remove, and that will ...
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| RVR GDI Jap import Ireland 1.8 Petrol: Bad idle | 2/23/2008 |
Q: We have an RVR (year2000) that has been displaying a problem on and off for the last two years. ...
A: Stephen: Have the car coded to see what the computer might tell you is going on with the car. It ...
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| Mitsubishi Mirage 97 Lingering Camshaft Position Sensor Problem | 2/23/2008 |
Q: I have a Mitsubishi Mirage 1997 1.8. This problem started back in October of 2007. First of all, I ...
A: Gerson: This on again and off again problem is something that seems to run in these cars, you fix ...
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| Is it my trany? | 2/23/2008 |
Q: I own a 03 lancer ES Lately I have noticed that my gas mileage is much lower than it should be, my ...
A: Dawn: You asked the tech to change the filter but to do that he would have to change the fluid too. ...
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| Tail light burned out | 2/22/2008 |
Q: I was wondering how you replace the right hand side tail light.? I mean it didnt look like it was ...
A: Crystal: This will be a bit hard for me without the car's year and model. But some car you can reach ...
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| 1993 Eagle Summit 1.8L Auto-Trans Problem | 2/22/2008 |
Q: Changed fluid/filter in automatic w/overdrive transmission. In retrospect- may have purchsed wrong ...
A: Kent: What color is the fluid now? Pink in color? Pink/brown in color, all brown or black color with ...
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| indicator switch | 2/22/2008 |
Q: i accidentally broke my indicator switch handle how do i get one n what should i ask for
A: Tom: Good question there, you did not put down the car or year but some of the newer cars have a lot ...
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| Car Died!!! | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I was driving about 3 months ago to the store and my car died. I thought it was perhaps bad gas or a ...
A: Timothy: I know what you are saying but gee they really charges for some of these parts for these ...
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| Car revving up on its own | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I have a 1994 MItsubishi Expo LRV, 1.8L. My problem is that when I start the car up and it's on ...
A: Alex: I would have the car coded, as the computer controls a lot of things in these little cars. But ...
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| hesitation and check engine light on 99 mits gallant | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I recently replaced lifters,catalytic converter,some sensors, and all belts on my mits gallant ...
A: Brenna: All that could be from the belt slipping, because the engine is trying to pull that belt but ...
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| Car Died!!! | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I was driving about 3 months ago to the store and my car died. I thought it was perhaps bad gas or a ...
A: Timothy: If your car has a distributor it can not be that new of a car, so my guess would be that ...
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| hesitation and check engine light on 99 mits gallant | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I recently replaced lifters,catalytic converter,some sensors, and all belts on my mits gallant ...
A: Brenna: First off you need to take it back to whatever shop fixed your car and put your foot down. ...
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| 1997 montero sport 3.0L | 2/20/2008 |
Q: I had head work done on my montero and the radiator fluid had to be changed. Now there is alot of ...
A: Monica: Take the suv back to whoever did the work and explain to them what is going on. Because they ...
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| Clunking in front end of 2002 Mitsubishi Galant | 2/20/2008 |
Q: I have a 2002 Mitsubishi Gallant, and it thunks loudly over large bumps. I have replaced the inner ...
A: Melanie: How about you have all the engine mounts checked, sometimes they will come loose or else ...
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| 93 Eclipse | 2/20/2008 |
Q: alternator light came on...had alternator tested and failed...replaced but the light is still ...
A: David: Check the belt that runs the alternator, is in good shape and it the alternator set right ...
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| 2001 eclipse alarm, no horn | 2/19/2008 |
Q: have a 2001 Mit Eclipse Spyder GT Conv 6cyl, I'm not sure at what point but the horn no longer ...
A: Jim: Sounds like a switch to me, like the piece that you push the button on to turn on the alarm ...
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| engine ticking | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I have a 2004 mitsu endeavor an just a few days the check engine light came on but the car was ...
A: Eric: Don't worry so much but then you guys and your cars.... :o) What happen is the computer has ...
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| Mitsubishi ignition is locked up | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I have a 1991 Galant and the key will not turn in the ignition, I've tried to move the steering ...
A: Tim: You need to go to a parts store and buy a repair manual for your car, it will then walk you ...
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| Eagle Talon shift problems | 2/18/2008 |
Q: I have a 1991 automatic eagle talon and when I have been driving lately when I go to accelerate the ...
A: Owen: Look I always tell people to do the easy things first then go to the harder things. The ...
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| rvr | 2/18/2008 |
Q: my new rvr has been in the trany shop for a month now and is still not fix it is stuck in second ...
A: Derik: If the computer was changed and still the transmission will not shift, you either need to ...
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| Horn malfunction, Mirage 2001 | 2/18/2008 |
Q: "Horn sounds when steering wheel is at room temperature or below. When the Sun or a hair drier heats ...
A: Reuben: You need to go out and get yourself a repair manual for your car, most parts stores sell ...
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| Eagle Talon shift problems | 2/18/2008 |
Q: I have a 1991 automatic eagle talon and when I have been driving lately when I go to accelerate the ...
A: Owen: You need to change the fluid, filter and add a bottle of transmission conditioner to the ...
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| trunk latch | 2/18/2008 |
Q: the trunk latch from the inside or with remote doesn't work. trunk will open with key only. When I ...
A: Phil: Have you checked to see if the trunk latch is the piece that moves it have maybe come loose ...
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| Not enough power under load | 2/17/2008 |
Q: I just had filled my 2003 Outlander Mitsubishi with gas. When I had a tune up. Under load the ...
A: Catherine: If you did not hear that noise till after the tune up, take the car back to whoever tuned ...
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| 97 Mitz Marage wiper motor | 2/17/2008 |
Q: Wipers worked on and off, then with a little push and no quit all together, checked the fuse, ...
A: Tim: Go out and buy yourself a repair manual for you car, most parts stores sell them for around ...
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| idle problems | 2/17/2008 |
Q: sometimes it wont idle at low revs, stalls sometimes when reversing and when car warms up it will ...
A: Mark: You should have the car coded to see what the computer is doing about all this. As you could ...
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| my car wont start | 2/17/2008 |
Q: hi steven here i was just wondering if you could help me i have a 1991 mitsubishi magna executive ...
A: Steven: Have you checked your starter? That ticking noise makes me think that your starter is bad. ...
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| 2004 mitsubishi lancer es | 2/8/2008 |
Q: I have a question to a p0340 error code. Checked it at autozone and says something about camshaft ...
A: Johnny: You sound like my exhusband if it not broken why repair it. But the computer in your car has ...
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| Car wont Start | 2/7/2008 |
Q: my car stalled at the lights and since then she will turn over but not start. she has spark (the ...
A: Kyle: You need to have the fuel pump tested to make sure it is putting out enough fuel when you are ...
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| 94 Diamante LS (Transmison?) | 2/7/2008 |
Q: I got stuck in some snow and did the pull forward back up repeatedly until free drove the roughly 2 ...
A: Paul: Not a good idea on the old transmission to do that forward and back as to get out of a snow ...
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| transmision problem | 2/7/2008 |
Q: and the problem persists. I have taken my car at a local transmission shop and they checked it for ...
A: Paul: That is why I wanted you to have the car coded as to see if the computer might tell you of ...
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| Blinkers | 2/6/2008 |
Q: I have a 97 mitsu mirage. My blinkers don't turn on or off. However my hazerds do. Also my tail ...
A: Jorge: You need to replace the turn signal/hazard flasher in your car, it should be under the dash ...
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| mitsubishi 2000 galant | 2/6/2008 |
Q: My car keeps cutting off and has a rattling noise am sure it probably the spark plugs the need ...
A: Pansy: Check the cables on the battery, make sure they are tight and clean. Also see if the battery ...
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| Power door lock wires(mitsubishi airtrek 03) | 2/6/2008 |
Q: Maybe this isn't the correct forum but i will ask anyways, I tried to install car alarm on my own ...
A: Hey Ron: Would like to help you but I work on much older cars. I do have a repair manual for these ...
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| Pcv valve location | 2/5/2008 |
Q: would you happen to know where the pcv valve is located on a 2001 eclipse spyder gt?
A: Josh: The valve will be located on or rear the intake manifold. The valve will have a large rubber ...
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| Annoyin rattling noise, help | 2/5/2008 |
Q: ) I have a 2000 Eclipse GT. Theres a weird rattling noise coming from the driver side of the car. ...
A: Christy: Best get that checked out as the motor mount could be loose and that would not be good. So ...
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| dashboard/tail lights | 2/5/2008 |
Q: I have a problem with the dashboard/tail lights out on 3000gt 1999. I took your advice on previous ...
A: Katie: You need a repair manual for your car and a voltmeter; start with the battery and work ...
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| transmission problem | 2/5/2008 |
Q: I have a 95 Eclipse RS automatic and it has been acting up latetly. When I am going foward after the ...
A: Paul: Ok, when is the last time you checked the fluid in the transmission? Well when is the last ...
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| 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse trouble | 2/4/2008 |
Q: Ok here's the dilemma. I have a 98 Eclipse. a few days ago it died on me. I was told that my starter ...
A: Thomas: Ok well my guess would be the single click sound would be the solenoid which is part of that ...
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| dashboard lights | 2/4/2008 |
Q: i wanted to ask you,my 3000gt 93 always has this light on that looks like a tank with water in ...
A: Pierre: Sometimes it takes a while for things to set, in like engine repair. So I would wait a month ...
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| dashboard lights | 2/4/2008 |
Q: i wanted to ask you,my 3000gt 93 always has this light on that looks like a tank with water in ...
A: Pierre: I believe that is a sign you are low on coolant(water), does the car use water? Does it heat ...
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| 99 diamante transmission | 2/4/2008 |
Q: I was driving and car jerked. Lite showed can in N and check engine light came on. It still drive ...
A: Corey: I would have the transmission fluid and filter changed to see if that might help. Also put in ...
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| 92 mitsubishi 1.5 | 2/3/2008 |
Q: My 92 mitsubishi is stuck in 3rd gear, what is the cause of this and where is the tcu located? ...
A: Robin: Everything I have read points more to the computer then the TCU, because the computer ...
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| Diamante 98 | 2/3/2008 |
Q: Have the model listed above and recently ran out of gas. I put gas in it and made it home. When I ...
A: Kema: Oh hey you need to go out and buy yourself a repair manual for your car, most parts stores ...
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| backlight switch | 2/3/2008 |
Q: a week ago I noticed the backlights, the white which are supposed to lit when you go in reverse ...
A: Adrian: The backup light swtich is located on the top of the transaxle, near the right(passenger's ...
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| 92 mitsubishi 1.5 | 2/3/2008 |
Q: My 92 mitsubishi is stuck in 3rd gear, what is the cause of this and where is the tcu located? ...
A: Robin: Take the car to a shop, they will hook your car up to their inshop computer. Then that ...
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| Diamante 98 | 2/3/2008 |
Q: Have the model listed above and recently ran out of gas. I put gas in it and made it home. When I ...
A: Kema: Did you change the filter when you did the fuel pump? Are you sure the fuel pump is working? ...
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| 2001 Eclipse spyder GT Clutch | 2/2/2008 |
Q: Wondering what is the average cost of a new clutch or what I should do. Clutch is slipping while in ...
A: David: Why are you thinking clutch, it could be that you have a leak in the system as the clutch is ...
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| 1990 mitsubishi montero | 2/2/2008 |
Q: I have never messed with the wiring in this vehicle, ie changed stereo... one night i was driving ...
A: Jennifer: Sounds like a nasty short to me, someplace the wires are touching that should not be and ...
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| 91 Mitsu Eclipse won't start | 2/1/2008 |
Q: I have a 91 Eclipse GS, non turbo. Car won't start, cousin is a mechanic, and when he looked at it, ...
A: Kerri: It takes three things for an engine to run; fuel, air and stark but then a good computer to ...
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| 93 5 speed Eagle Talon 1.8 non turbo | 2/1/2008 |
Q: I was driving down the street and the car stopped. I tried to crank and it wouldn't. It turns over ...
A: Domingo: The problem with such a car that is 1993 model things are going to keep going on it. I ...
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| 2002 GDI Lancer | 1/18/2008 |
Q: I purchased a second hand 2002 GDI Lancer about one year ago. I have recently been experiencing an ...
A: Faraz: You should have the car coded to see what the computer is picking up as to the problem for ...
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| Intermitant starting | 1/17/2008 |
Q: My husband has tried to find the 'fault' in our '94 Magna Executive, 2.6 4 cylinder, auto motor car. ...
A: Janice: Have the car coded, as to check the computer and all the sensors through the car. Your car ...
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| Valves Tapping | 1/17/2008 |
Q: I have a 1995 Mitsubishi Galant 2.4L SOHC. The timing belt broke, and you know what that means, ...
A: Andy: This sounds like to me that you do not have the timing belt on the right marks. I know in ...
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| 98 Mitsubishi Eclipse Belts, Pump, Pulley | 1/17/2008 |
Q: I'm trying to verify the cost of replacing the crank shaft pulley, necessary belts, the timing belt ...
A: Jane: This is an exhusband any amount would be to much for him. I do not think you could get a water ...
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| Radio problem/static | 1/17/2008 |
Q: 2003 eclipse GS I am having loud static in my radio even if the volume if off. Any Idea what might ...
A: Dan: Go to a parts store and get different stark plugs. Explain your problem and they should be able ...
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| 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse GST - Automatic | 1/16/2008 |
Q: When I take off after stopping, the car "bangs" (not consistently) when the car is attempting to ...
A: Angie: First off take the car to a transmission shop, they will understand better what you are ...
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| 1995 Mitsubishi Monterro Sport | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I recently have had trouble with my Monterro. First it just won't start and we thought it was the ...
A: Judy: Before you changed the computer did you code the car? Because the computer could have been bad ...
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| P0300 random misfire | 1/16/2008 |
Q: ok linda heres a good one for you. i own a 2000 eclipse gt, with a nasty random misfire. Heres ...
A: Leigh: Have the computer coded and see what it might kick out as to this problem. You could have a ...
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| Temp gage bobs when gas is accelerated | 1/16/2008 |
Q: For a couple of days now the temp gage on my 2003 mitz eclipse gts has been going up to close to the ...
A: Courtney: You might have a leak in your system, so you want to have that checked out. Or the water ...
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| 2003 Mitsu Eclipse | 1/16/2008 |
Q: In error I ramped up my engine attempting to drive with my emergency brake up and had to replace a ...
A: Shamika: I have drove with my emergency brake on too it is easy to do. But I would take the car to a ...
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| 1992 Galant doesn't shift | 1/15/2008 |
Q: auto transmission shifts from park to reverse to drive just fine but when in drive always starts out ...
A: Gordon: The computer in the car has found a problem with your transmission so it has locked the ...
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| Headlights reversed | 1/15/2008 |
Q: My son and husband changed the lights in the car. They re-did the wiring as well as it appeared to ...
A: Lisa: They will either have to go back in the car and reversed the wires or learn to live with it. ...
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| low-pitch grinding nosie from the underneath after the timing belt changed | 1/15/2008 |
Q: Sorry to disturb you again. I got my timing belt and water pump changed. But now I can hear a ...
A: William: Sorry this is late in coming but I have been sick and then had to move a whole a lot of ...
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| 1995 Mitsubishi Monterro Sport | 1/15/2008 |
Q: I recently have had trouble with my Monterro. First it just won't start and we thought it was the ...
A: Judy: You need to find a different shop and have the car coded. As to hook the computer up in your ...
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| Front Wheel Bearings | 1/14/2008 |
Q: I have a 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport 2WD 3.5 Engine that needs to have its front wheel bearings ...
A: Nicole: I would be checking with a dealership on your car, if you are needing to replace or repack ...
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| I own two eclipses, IM trying to fix them | 1/14/2008 |
Q: ok, here goes....my red 94 eclipse( 1.8L) won't start at all. Its been sitting for a little bit ...
A: Char: You know this is a hard one, I was going to tell you to code the computer. But you took out ...
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| Heater core O-rings? | 1/13/2008 |
Q: Our 01 diamonte has very foggy windows (inside car)- defroster works but it doesn't help. There's ...
A: Vicki; Your car is putting coolant into the heater and so you are now getting coolant inside the ...
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| 93 talon 1.8 lack of power | 1/13/2008 |
Q: i have a 93 eagle talon 1.8 non-turbo 5 speed manual 157,000 miles VIN--4E3CF34B6PEO29811 it lacks ...
A: Milton: Have the fuel pump tested to make sure it putting out enough pressure for your car. You know ...
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| 94 Eclipse alternator belt | 1/11/2008 |
Q: Linda, my alternator belt broke on my mitsubishi eclipse GS (94). Is it hard to put another one on? ...
A: Lee: Sorry nothing on these little cars is easy to do. I would say you should go out and buy ...
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| mitsubishi diamante 2003 | 1/11/2008 |
Q: there is a burning smell, when I checked the oil it looked like it had coolant in it??
A: Christine: When you drive your car, is the smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe in the back of the ...
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| mitsubishi lancer 93 | 1/11/2008 |
Q: what does it mean when the revs reach below 1000rpm and the car goes to cut out completely but only ...
A: Zoe: You need to have the car coded and see what the computer tells you is going on. But could be ...
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| Front End Squealing, 98 Eagle Talon | 1/10/2008 |
Q: I drive a 98 Eagle Talon ESI. Every time I take a slow turn (below 20 MPH), the front end squeals ...
A: Shawn: I would say you have a belt slipping, have the belts checked, or else your power steering ...
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| transmission | 1/10/2008 |
Q: Son-in-law changed oil,but drain the transmission fluid by mistake.Drove the car for about 4 days ...
A: Beatrice: You should have the flush and also have them change the filter to see what they might find ...
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| low-pitch grinding nosie from the underneath after the timing belt changed | 1/10/2008 |
Q: Sorry to disturb you again. I got my timing belt and water pump changed. But now I can hear a ...
A: William: Could be the pulley that the mechnic put back on is bad or the bearing is bad. Oh listen ...
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| 1996 Lancer Power Mirrors | 1/9/2008 |
Q: The power mirrors on my lancer don't work. Is there a fuse for the mirrors? I have checked in the ...
A: Daniel: You need to get yourself a repair manual for your car, it would have the wiring for those ...
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| Do I need to change timing belt ane water pump at the same time for my Magan | 1/9/2008 |
Q: 1, My mechanic now is changing timing belt for my Magana. He suggest me to change water pump as ...
A: William: Good idea as to get the water pump changed at the same time as the timing belt. If the ...
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| 1995 Eclipse | 1/8/2008 |
Q: Car has been driving fine...until last night..my daughter drove it home..it had been in the driveway ...
A: Susan: First check the battery cables, are they in good working order. Sometimes it is hard to see, ...
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| WHITE SMOKE!!! | 1/8/2008 |
Q: 890 my aunt gave it to me im 18 now starting college,imagine my car as soon as it reaches middle ...
A: Pierre: You need to get your car into a shop, it has a weak or close to blown head gasket. As the ...
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| 91 Mitsubishi Lancer GLX | 1/8/2008 |
Q: I have a 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer GLX. We had the distributor cap replaced, new spark plugs and wires ...
A: Grace: I would have the car coded to see what the computer might print out as to a problem with ...
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| Quite some clear water coming from Exhaust pipe | 1/8/2008 |
Q: 1996 Mistibishi Magana, 2.4l, 4 cylinder, 110,000km quite some clear water continuesly come out ...
A: William: I would have the water pump checked it might be leaking a bit of water out of it. Some ...
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| 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS Clutch Problems | 1/7/2008 |
Q: Awhile back ago my car started having minor clutch problems, that eventually moved into major ...
A: Chad: Your car is pretty new, I would get into a shop and have them check these problems. Sounds ...
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| 98 MITSUBISHI GALANT | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I HAVE A 98 MITS GALANT ES. IT HAS APPX. 190,000 MILES ON IT. RECENTLY, IN OCTOBER I GOT A NEW ...
A: Breanna: You need to take the car to a shop and get it coded for that check engine light. That would ...
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| 2001 Diamate smoking and temp gauge rises at stops | 1/6/2008 |
Q: My car has 155000 miles and still drives and runs well. After I warm my car in the morning, if I let ...
A: Yung: I would do a pressure test on your car's engine. As I think you have a weak head gasket. The ...
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| Replaced battery | 1/6/2008 |
Q: I have a 2000 Eclipse and just replaced the battery. I hook up the positive first and when I ...
A: Gordon: I would check to see if you might have had a weak relay and when you hooked up the new ...
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| 2001 eclipse | 1/6/2008 |
Q: I have a 2001 eclipse 2.4 16v.I recently took it to a shop to have timeing belt water pump etc ...
A: Johnny: My guess would be that the mechanic did not get the timing belt on right. Therefore the ...
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| mitsubishi rvr 1994 | 1/5/2008 |
Q: my car is giving back fire and miss when racing. i tried to trace the problem from the fuel tank to ...
A: Hassan: From my repair manual things to check... emission control system not functioning properly(if ...
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| 2002 Lancer-squeaking noise w/ acceleration | 1/5/2008 |
Q: I have a 2002 Lancer ES w/ about 70,000 miles. Lately I've been hearing a squeaky noise from under ...
A: Mary: You need to get the belt checked on your car, it is loose or maybe the belt is bad so need to ...
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| loud vibration inside my 93 eagle summit wagon | 1/4/2008 |
Q: as soon as i start my car,there is a loud vibration that shakes the entire interior of my ...
A: Sonny:Oh good question so if the mechanic said that your car's motor mount was broken did you get ...
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| Mitsubish Eclipse won't idle | 1/4/2008 |
Q: I recently installed an aftermarket radio in my 1994 Eclipse manual transmision ... radio works ...
A: Tim: Are you sure you got the cable tight when you hooked it up. These little cars are very touchy ...
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| Outlander Mitsubishi Headlight | 1/4/2008 |
Q: How do you adjust the headlight on a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander?
A: Catherine: I believe there is a screw around in the area of the headlight, well in the back of it. ...
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| transmission breakage | 1/3/2008 |
Q: i am driving a mitsubishi spacewagaon (2002) model. the transmission broke for some reason ...
A: Agnes: Sorry on the repair manual for some reason the spacewagon just does not have a repair manual ...
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| A/C compressor | 1/3/2008 |
Q: I have a 95 eclipse gst, and the A/C doesn't work. The fan blows air, and the heat works, and it ...
A: Joshua: People ask me this all the time, but I have no idea what they charge for such thing in your ...
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| '02 Mitsubishi Lancer break light problem | 1/3/2008 |
Q: Linda. I have an '02 Mitsubishi Lancer OZ Rally. I just had the front bumper worked on and brought ...
A: Mark: Whoever did the work on the bumper did not rehook the wiring up right for the lights. You paid ...
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| 1996 Galant Just Stopped | 1/2/2008 |
Q: Here is the problem. I have a 4 cyl 1996 Galant and about a week ago I was driving down the ...
A: Chris: Sounds like a computer problem, the computer controls everything in that engine. Your car is ...
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| 92 Expo LRV fuel pump no power | 1/2/2008 |
Q: I have a no fuel situation on a 1992 expo lrv. The fuel pump is not running when the key is turned ...
A: Snick: In with the engine is small black boxes, some cars have two others have three, in those are ...
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| Eclipse 2002 | 1/2/2008 |
Q: Can you tell me where the thermostat is located on a 2002 mitsubihi eclipse?
A: Lee: I can tell you where it is, but you can not see it with your eye. You will have to drain off ...
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| 2004 mitsubishi lancer es | 1/2/2008 |
Q: why is it only while my lancer is in park the rpm gauge will shoot up and down almost till the point ...
A: James: I would have the car coded, see what the computer might kick out as to the problem with that. ...
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| L200 blue smoke | 1/1/2008 |
Q: I have a 2005 L200 animal 2.5L turbo, it lets out blue smoke only when driving up steep roads in ...
A: Mark: If the only time you see this blue smoke is when you are working the engine for now that is ...
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| stick shift | 1/1/2008 |
Q: i have a 94, 3000 gt. about a week ago i was driving on the freeway, and my stick sfift keeps ...
A: Chris: Right out of my repair manual...worn or improperly adjusted linkage, shift linkage does not ...
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| 1989 Colt Gearbox | 1/1/2008 |
Q: G'day got a 1989 colt when i start the car it will go into gear and let me drive for as long as i ...
A: Shane: I am going to think that this is an automatic, if so you need to change the fluid and filter, ...
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| 86 conquest tsi /starion no spark | 1/1/2008 |
Q: i am looking for a good idea on my my car has no spark i bought it after siting for 9 years an when ...
A: Kyle: Ever checked the computer in the car? The computer controls everything, surely you changed the ...
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| Fuel Lightning | 1/1/2008 |
Q: I have a Mitsubishi Magna, 2003, and when I start it on, the fuel light outside the dash board is ...
A: Hamdani: I think you need to take this car to a shop or dealership to see what is going on. I know ...
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| '97 mitsubishi galant | 12/31/2007 |
Q: How many RPM's is a '97 mitsubishi Galant supposed to Idle at? Mine is idle at between 200 - 300 ...
A: Tyler: You need to have the alternator on your car checked. I would say you need to replace that. ...
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| mitsubishi montero leaking at harmonic 1992 3.0l | 12/31/2007 |
Q: Oil leaking from behind the harmonic balancer. Local dealer unable to supply me with a diagram or ...
A: Bill: Have you tried to buy a repair manual for this car? Such as one from Haynes? Most parts stores ...
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| Service Engine Soon Light | 12/31/2007 |
Q: Went to advance auto and got the code P4021 says warm up catalyst do i need another manifold or is ...
A: William: If the code showed a code number such as P4021 then I would get the sensor in the catalyst. ...
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| 97 GS Manual Transmission Rattle | 12/31/2007 |
Q: I just got a 1997 Eclipse GS for Christmas. It has about 110,000 miles on it. There is a rattle in ...
A: Ryan: What a wonderful Christmas gift! Whenever you get a new car to you, the best thing to do is ...
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| Q about distributer | 12/31/2007 |
Q: I have a 98 galant that i have been fixing up and was wondering if a distributer from a 94 would fit ...
A: Matt: No! You must buy a distributor that is for the model, engine and year of the car you are ...
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| Engine dies while driving | 12/30/2007 |
Q: I have a 95 mitsubishi Eclipse. I heat up the engine pretty well before i start driving. Still the ...
A: Kanwar: You need to have your car coded, to see what the computer is doing. As it is shutting off ...
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| New key programming | 12/29/2007 |
Q: I have a 2003 MMC Galant and I need to program a new key. My manual says I must have 2 keys to ...
A: Einar: Sorry but the only way I know how to program a new key is through a dealership and they are ...
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| electric fuel pump | 12/29/2007 |
Q: the electric fuel pump is not working, where is the fuse or fuel relay located on a 1994 galant 4 ...
A: Bill: In with the engine are small black boxes, in them are larger fuses and relays. You could have ...
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| oilpump balanceshaft rear bearing | 12/29/2007 |
Q: Linda,I have a 93 Galant 2.0 sohc,I'm replacing the oilpump assembly and notice the looseness in the ...
A: David: Are you doing this work with no repair manual? I don't do a lot of work on Galants, so I am ...
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| 1995 mitsubishi eclipse turbo's revolution has gone crazy | 12/28/2007 |
Q: Just to make you know I have worked all summer to get this answer but no one can give me. I've spent ...
A: Sebastien: I think you need to get this car coded, that is where a shop will hook your car's ...
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| SRS Light | 12/28/2007 |
Q: I was driving to my mothers today and my SRS light came on and stayed on. I lookes it up in the book ...
A: Sueann: If this is your mother's car, why not let her take the car in. It is not something to mess ...
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| Lancer 1.8L 16V SOHC oil leak | 12/28/2007 |
Q: My son has my old 1995 Lancer GLXi with a 1.8L motor. It has developed an oil leak which I suspect ...
A: Trevor: You have a computer and therefore the net. I would find a parts store on line, then order a ...
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| Rev for 2000 Pajero IO | 12/28/2007 |
Q: Whenever my Mitsubishi Pajero IO 2000 is cold it runs okay but, as soon as it is warm if the rev ...
A: Lacy: You need to have your Pajero coded, that is when a shop hooks your car's computer up to their ...
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| OBD Code Readers/scanners | 12/28/2007 |
Q: I have a 1992 Mitsubishi Expo LRV with a 1.8L engine. What OBD code reader/scanner can I buy for ...
A: Paul: You can check at Sears they do sell code reader/scanner for cars. But your car might be to old ...
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| mitsubishi eclips | 12/27/2007 |
Q: ok so here it is i have a 1990 Mitsubishi eclipse turbo awd 2l and i changed the head and it was ...
A: Matt: Have you ever had this car coded? As to check the computer and all the sensors through out the ...
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| Valve Cover Gasket | 12/27/2007 |
Q: I have a mitsubishi montero sport. Its an XLS 3.0. how do you replace the valve cover gasket?
A: Kris: You need to go to a parts store and buy a repair manual for your car. As it will walk you ...
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| Headlights | 12/27/2007 |
Q: I have a 2001 Eclipse and both of the headlights and high beams went out all at the same time. The ...
A: Amy: Sounds like you blew out a relay for the headlights. In with the engine is a black box or maybe ...
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| Diamante | 12/26/2007 |
Q: I have a 93 diamante. I was having problems earlier this year when the car wouldn't start. Since ...
A: KaNesha: You need to get ahold of the shop that did the work and get them to look at your car. I ...
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| 3000gt clutch height | 12/26/2007 |
Q: I was driving back home on a 380 cruise and now my clutch engage height on the pedal barely engages ...
A: Brian: You are not going to like this answer I am sure, but you need to go to a parts store and get ...
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| 1992 Mitsubishi Cold Start Problem | 12/26/2007 |
Q: Greetings, I have a 1992 Mitsubishi Expo LRV (about 90K miles) that won't start when the ...
A: Rick: The computer is bad, taking it in will not help the problem.There is a small piece inside the ...
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| fuel problems? | 12/26/2007 |
Q: hi i have a v6 galant and its playing up first if i went over 4ooo revs the car cut out then id have ...
A: Josh: Sounds like a computer problem to me. You need to get your car coded to see what might be ...
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| 2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor Misfire | 12/26/2007 |
Q: Approx. 6 months ago my engine light went on. I took it to the dealer and was told it was a cylinder ...
A: Hey Ross: I would ask to do a tune up on your car. I see it is pretty new though, but still it sure ...
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| my 3000gt i just bought has 180,000 miles | 12/25/2007 |
Q: should i replace the engine or can i still drive it? ANSWER: Gabriel: How does the car run, good? ...
A: Gabriel: How about a tune up, whenever I buy a used car, the first thing I do is to change the oil, ...
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| my 3000gt i just bought has 180,000 miles | 12/25/2007 |
Q: should i replace the engine or can i still drive it?
A: Gabriel: How does the car run, good? Does it use any oil? Does the engine knock? I mean 180,000 ...
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| eclipse radio screen | 12/25/2007 |
Q: radio/clock screen recently went blank. Radio works but does not display the stations or the time ...
A: Ron: You did not put down the year of the car, so I am guessing that the clock was just stopped ...
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| Mitsubishi | 12/24/2007 |
Q: My 2001 Misubishi Galant cuts off when i turn on the heat and the air. My husband thinks it is ...
A: Taylor: I would be checking the belt that runs the ac, do you mean when you turn on either the ac or ...
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| My transmission is messed up | 12/24/2007 |
Q: My car was slipping into neutral last week but just yesterday it wouldn't ho into drive. When i ...
A: Laporsha: Never heard that one, you might add a bit of transmission conditioner you can buy that at ...
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| 93 eclipse | 12/24/2007 |
Q: i have a 93 eclipse gas 1.8l. it was running fine until when i went to start it a loud noise ...
A: Aubrey: You could not have a broken piston the engine would not run then. Are you sure this is a ...
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| My transmission is messed up | 12/24/2007 |
Q: My car was slipping into neutral last week but just yesterday it wouldn't ho into drive. When i ...
A: Laporsha: Try changing the fluid and the filter to see if that might help your problem. Sometimes ...
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| no fire to plugs | 12/23/2007 |
Q: I changed dist.cap rotor and wires and plugs i cant get any spark to plugs
A: Bob: Try turning the distributor cap to the left or to the right. When doing the stark plugs and ...
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| 97 eclipse gs | 12/23/2007 |
Q: i have a 97 eclipse gs with the 420a 2.0L automatic. well it looks and runs great ......it even ...
A: Jeff: Sorry to say not such you can do, well your could change the fluid and filter to see if that ...
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| Passenger Headlight | 11/21/2007 |
Q: I just need to know how to remove the headlight on a 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport so I can replace ...
A: April: To remove the bulb to replace it, you open the hood of the car and look in behind the lights, ...
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| Mits mirage '97 w/ Fail OBD/P0505 | 11/21/2007 |
Q: A friend gave me her car, but I can't transfer title d/t failed inspection. The OBD result was:" ...
A: Colleen: Have you got an AutoZone in your area? They will code your car for free and would explain ...
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| 1994 mitsubishi diamante | 11/21/2007 |
Q: what is the specified torque for the outer tie rod ends?
A: Arthur: Go out to any parts store and buy yourself a repair manual for your car. I work mostly on ...
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| 1998 Mitsubishi Mirage 1.5L Overheating | 11/21/2007 |
Q: I have a 1998 Mitsubishi Mirage 1.5L and it's overheating. I've done all to it that I've thought of ...
A: Mike: The way to tell if your car has a weak or blown head gasket is this way, does it blow white ...
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| 95 eclipse door locks not working | 11/20/2007 |
Q: I can't get the electric locks to work on a 95 eclipse gs. The power windows and everything else ...
A: Rob: One of the first things to go on a car is those darn power locks. You might check the switch to ...
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| pajero brake lights | 11/20/2007 |
Q: I have a 91 Pajero, it has been great, but the latest problem is that the brake lights wont switch ...
A: El: Why not check the switch that controls those lights, I would say it is stuck and so bad. And so ...
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| location of 2001 diamante fuel filter | 11/20/2007 |
Q: Where would I find my fuel filter on my 2001 diamante?
A: Tammi: I would look up on the fire wall behind the engine. You can find the larger fuel lines and ...
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| Service Engine Soon light | 11/19/2007 |
Q: I have a mitsubishi eclipse 2001 and today morning suddenly I could see Service engine Soon light ...
A: Andy: Hey why not check a few things first before you decided to clear that code. This is by the ...
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| erratic idle,1990 ply. laser,2.0L,non-turbo | 11/19/2007 |
Q: Idle pulses 1100-1300rpm after reaching temp.This first started when spraying carb cleaner onto ...
A: Dick: Why not try replacing that mass air sensor with another one say from a junked car. See if that ...
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| erratic idle,1990 ply. laser,2.0L,non-turbo | 11/19/2007 |
Q: Idle pulses 1100-1300rpm after reaching temp.This first started when spraying carb cleaner onto ...
A: Dick: I would say that spraying carb cleaner into or onto the throttle plate, took care of the ...
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| 91 eclipse 2.0 no turbo 5-speed | 11/18/2007 |
Q: new timing belt new wires ,new spark plugs. it starts but won't idle smooth rough i have checked ...
A: Mark: You can not change the firing order on the engine, it is programed into the computer and you ...
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| mitsubishi pajero | 11/18/2007 |
Q: my pajero is very hard to start and the a/t(air temperature sensor) light is on when i switch on the ...
A: Simon: I would say that sounds like your problem. You could have the car coded to see what the ...
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| 98 Mitsubishi Eclipse Problem | 11/18/2007 |
Q: I have A 98 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2.0L, no turbo. I Start the car and it starts up the car in the ...
A: Julio: You need to have the car coded to see what the computer might tell you is wrong with the car. ...
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| mitsubishi mirage fan for ac/heater not working | 11/18/2007 |
Q: i have a mitsubishi mirage, 1997 & today the fan for the ac/heater in the dash stopped working. i ...
A: Luci: Either the switch that powers the fan is bad or else the fan motor its self is bad. So you ...
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| Mitsubishi Galant / misfire | 11/17/2007 |
Q: Additional Comments: I have a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant DE 2.4L. The problem I am having is with ...
A: Patty: Sounds like a bad ignition coil or could be the stark plug is bad too. You will need to take ...
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| 1994 mitsubishi mirage | 11/17/2007 |
Q: Check engine light came and when turned key to AC, got nine beeps, what am I looking for problem ...
A: Jann: Take your car to a shop and have them code it. That will kick out the code and so what needs ...
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| Mighty Max running rough | 11/17/2007 |
Q: I replaced the plugs and wires in my '94 Mighty Max and the engine felt amazing...very responsive, ...
A: Theodore: I would try to go easy on the truck, if it is a 1994, that motor has a lot of miles on it. ...
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| fuel pump relay | 11/17/2007 |
Q: where is the fuel pump relay on a 2000 mitsubishi mirage?
A: Tony: In with the engine is a black box, it has relays and larger fuses in it. So try checking ...
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| Problem Idle Issue cold driving and Engine Noise 1996 Mits 3000GT VR4 | 11/16/2007 |
Q: I own a 3000GT 1996 VR-4 (6speed, manual, mods include. 3sx down pipe...K & N intake and Borla ...
A: Eric: Who replaced the timing chain, the guy that owned the car before you or a shop? I would be ...
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| warped crankshaft | 11/16/2007 |
Q: ...how does this happen? can i still drive my car until i can get it fixed without causing more ...
A: Carmen: Before I can answer this, I have some questions for you. Like who told you the crankshaft is ...
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| eclipse won't start | 11/16/2007 |
Q: 96 eclipse 2.0 engine turns over but won't start.there is no fire at the coil.when the key is ...
A: Rick: If the check engine light is on, it means the computer has found a problem in the system and ...
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| My 1996 Galant-Battery keeps dying | 11/16/2007 |
Q: .my 96 galant is in great woring shape however my battery, which is a new battery (1 year old) keeps ...
A: Shephanie: Listen you need to get the alternator check as well as the belt that runs it. I would say ...
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| Outlander 2003 recall complete still overheats | 11/16/2007 |
Q: I recently had my 2003 Outlander serviced under the fan controller recall. I have 101,000 miles. ...
A: KN: Yes that recall should have fixed the problem, but of course the dealership had to do that all ...
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| flasher | 11/15/2007 |
Q: my blinker broke so that it only flashed right. I got the flasher that needs to go in it to try and ...
A: Kristin: To replace the flasher, remove it from the wiring harness(early models) or remove the ...
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| oxygen sensors | 11/15/2007 |
Q: Have a 2001 mitsubishi diamante, want to change the oxygen sensors but having a hard time figuring ...
A: Peter: When you open the hood of your car, standing there. Look to your left and that would be left ...
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| Smoking & bad acceleration Shogun | 11/14/2007 |
Q: I have an old diesel turbo shogun which just had a new head gasket and water pump. Since it was put ...
A: Jo: I would say the mechanic did not put something back right. If he can not time it then there is a ...
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| '98 Mirage grinding noise-brakes replaced | 11/14/2007 |
Q: At my wits end...'98 Mirage-recently had front brakes and rotors replaced (April)-rear brakes ...
A: Cheryl: Live with it?? Oh come on, your mechanic had to have done something wrong. If the car was ...
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| Headlight | 11/14/2007 |
Q: I drive a 2001 Mitsubishi eclipse. I bought some headlights to replace my old ones and I can not ...
A: Quentin: Might be something to take your time with, as those connectors have been on there a long ...
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| transmission manual | 11/13/2007 |
Q: I recently had my transmission on my 92 eclipse rebuilt 5 speed. about 2 days after gettin it back ...
A: Joseph: Put your foot down there, you had the transmission rebuilt by this shop and two day after ...
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| 2002 Mits Lancer-Runs Rough At Temperature | 11/13/2007 |
Q: Vehicle is a 2002 Lancer-Cold start up is good and idles well-once engine is at operating temp it ...
A: Doug: Got an AutoZobne close by? They will code your car for free and then you would know if the ...
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| no spark | 11/13/2007 |
Q: I have a 1990 plymouth lazer with a stock 4g63. After I did the timming, sometimes the car wouldnt ...
A: Max: Did you ever get the car coded? As to check for weak or bad sensors? But also check how well ...
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| Eagle Summit 1992 1.5 L | 11/13/2007 |
Q: The other day my son was driving hid Eagle Summit 1992 Summit 1.5 L and as he headed toward a stop ...
A: Jose: You know the fuel is what keeps the fuel pump cool. If you run the car down to about nothing ...
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| 1993 mitsubishi pajero warning light | 11/12/2007 |
Q: I have a '93 pajero 2.5 td. A red warning light - circle with exclamation mark in it- has just come ...
A: Judy: If the computer kicked that light on, it is picking up a problem in the system. Something like ...
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| Mitsubishi FTO | 11/12/2007 |
Q: I have a mitsubishi FTO GR 2002 model. *Recently the fog lights have some problem, when i put it ...
A: Nadeem: I would say your problem with the fog lights would be a bad relay or a bad switch that ...
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| 1995 mitshubiti gallant | 11/12/2007 |
Q: We have been having problems with our 95 Mitsubishi gallant, 4 door, clutch, 4 cyl. At first, the ...
A: Mindy: I would say you have a bad relay. They are often than not hard to see if they are bad or not, ...
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| 95 Mitsubishi Eclipse EGR Airflow insufficient | 11/12/2007 |
Q: My sister owns a 95 Mitsubishi Eclipse non-turbo 2.0 automatic. She's had the car for probably ...
A: Ryan: Hey how about you are looking at the wrong sensor that is going bad. How about changing the ...
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| Retarding 92 lancer ? | 11/11/2007 |
Q: I am working on a friends Mitsubishi Lancer it is retarding (If that is the proper word)when you ...
A: Victor: My repair manual calls it diesels, number one is a vacuum leak, idle speed to high is number ...
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| 5th gear popping out | 11/11/2007 |
Q: i have a 3000 gt 1992 and the 5th gear will pop out when i let off the gas.i heard theres a bolt ...
A: Jesse: Right out of my repair manual...1.worn or improperly adjusted linkage, transaxle loose on ...
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| scratching idle sound | 11/11/2007 |
Q: I have a 1998 mitsubishi eclipse gs. For some reason my car started making this scratching sound ...
A: Eric: I would check the motor mounts to see if any of those are loose. Then has the timing belt ever ...
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| transmission | 11/11/2007 |
Q: i have a 98 Mitsubishi eclipse spyder gs auto transmission. the transmission won't go out of 2nd ...
A: Chris: Have you checked the fluid? As to the color, is it pink in color? Which would be great. Pink ...
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| 2002 misfire | 11/11/2007 |
Q: i have a 2002 Mitsubishi lancer the engine light came on i checked it out and it said a cylinder 2 ...
A: Alex: I would have the fuel pump tested to make sure it is putting out enough fuel for your car to ...
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| Water Pump 95 mirage se | 11/10/2007 |
Q: I have a 95 mirage and i think i am leaking radiator fluid from my water pump, however i am not ...
A: Shane: You find the belts that run your car, the water pump would be the bottom pulley on those ...
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| Mitsubishi timing belt repair | 11/10/2007 |
Q: I have a 2000 Galant, 120K miles. The car wouldn't start and the repair shop said I needed a new ...
A: John: But you did drive the car, in that it would not start so you jumped it. The timing belt was ...
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| mitsubishi mirage | 11/10/2007 |
Q: For a couple of days my car wouldn't start until my second or third time trying then one night it ...
A: Bernard: You need to have your car coded to see what that would kick out at you. The computer of ...
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| Galant 2002 - No heat | 11/9/2007 |
Q: I have a Mitsubishi Galant 2002. The heat used to work great. Then I believe my repair shop changed ...
A: Joe: Think about what you wrote, the smell of something on the order of burnt rubber. What is the ...
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| 91 eagle talon tsi | 11/9/2007 |
Q: I just bought a 91 talon tsi and the guy i bought it from drove it everyday for three years and one ...
A: Jake: If the computer is ill it would not kick the check engine light on because to the computer ...
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| Mitsubishi timing belt repair | 11/9/2007 |
Q: I have a 2000 Galant, 120K miles. The car wouldn't start and the repair shop said I needed a new ...
A: John: I have never heard of them resetting a crankshaft sensor if it is bad, in not working right; ...
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| Mitsubishi Eclipse 98 2.0 Manual grinding noise | 11/8/2007 |
Q: I am hearing a grinding noise most of the time when I start my car. it sounds like metal grinding ...
A: Miguel: Your clutch is controled by hydraulic pressure. Hydraulic is a form of oil. The hydraulic ...
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| Galant 2002 - No heat | 11/8/2007 |
Q: I have a Mitsubishi Galant 2002. The heat used to work great. Then I believe my repair shop changed ...
A: Joe: Sounds like to me that you have a belt slipping so the high pitch noise. Or it could be that ...
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| 99 Diamante ABS | 11/8/2007 |
Q: Hey, I have a question on the Anti-Lock light and TCL Off light coming on. I took it to the dealer ...
A: Bryan: Part of the job of replacing a sensor is to clear the computer. I would take the car back to ...
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| negative battery cable | 11/7/2007 |
Q: how do i change a negative battery cable? how do i change the cam position sensor? how do i reset ...
A: Ederlyn: Ok, well your car is new enough that it does not have a distributor cap. So in your car it ...
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| 1995 galant | 11/7/2007 |
Q: where is the plug to drain my tranny fluid or how do you drain it
A: Jessa: You will have to put the car up on jack stands and roll under it, to see the plug. It would ...
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| negative battery cable | 11/6/2007 |
Q: how do i change a negative battery cable? how do i change the cam position sensor? how do i reset ...
A: Ederlyn:How old is your car? If it was built before 2000, the cam position sensor is in the ...
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| TUNE UP | 11/6/2007 |
Q: IS IT DIFFICULT TO CHANGE THE SPARK PLUGS ON A 2003 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE ?
A: Phillip: When you buy the spark plugs, make sure you have a plug tool that will work with those ...
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| turning off | 11/6/2007 |
Q: My son 96 eclipse is turning off while running.
A: Jose: Sounds like either a problem with the fuel pump or the computer. So you need to get the fuel ...
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| Mitsubishi Galant viento 95 A-Trsnmission | 11/6/2007 |
Q: i bought a Mitsubishi Galant viento gallant 95 that had 97000km on it 6 months ago on line from ...
A: Dunckhan: To me it sounds like a computer problem, as the computer has locked the transmission into ...
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| 03 eclipse sensor | 11/6/2007 |
Q: I recently bought an 03 eclipse gs. Has about 135k miles. The check engine light was on but I never ...
A: Sharuk: Oh yes you change those 02 sensors and that would help your fuel mileage a lot. Other things ...
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| 1997 eclipse no spark after installing used engine | 11/5/2007 |
Q: We have a 1997 eclipse, AWD, AUTO!, turbo that has a rod knock. We got a used engine from a ...
A: James: Oh good question... I guess I would start with the computer as I know you are to run the ...
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| Engine Problem | 11/5/2007 |
Q: I have a 2001 Eclipse RS. My car has about 130000 miles on it and have not had any issues until now. ...
A: Rob: I would have the computer coded to see if it kicks out any problem. It sounds like a weak ...
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| 1991 eclipse..clicking when idling then no power going down road...then!! | 11/5/2007 |
Q: My car was running fine...next am when i tried to start it, it didnt want to stay idled, finally ...
A: Linda: Have you ever had the timing belt replaced in your car? I am thinking that maybe the timing ...
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| fog light replacement covers | 11/5/2007 |
Q: my question is, that the first day i received my 2008 Mitsubishi lancer a rock went threw my ...
A: Rob: I would check with a parts store, as they might be able to order that part for you. Got an ...
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| 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse outside rear view mirrors | 11/4/2007 |
Q: My remote control outside rear view mirrors just stopped working one day and the LCD radio display ...
A: John: I would check the switch for the remote control mirrors. But the radio display, not sure on ...
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| Passenger headlight low/high | 11/4/2007 |
Q: I'm not sure if this question has been asked or not in the past, so please forgive if you have ...
A: Jeremy: First off even if you asked the question before, not to worry. I am here to answer questions ...
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| Mit Galant 01 sqealing | 11/4/2007 |
Q: Linda, First I had to change my alternator a month ago. Then last week I did the tune up. The ...
A: Fred: Take it back to the shop that fixed the alternator, sounds like they did not tighten up the ...
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| Mitsubishi Galant 2.0L Automatic | 11/3/2007 |
Q: I have a knocking from the fron N/S wheel when I hit bumps or traffic control bumps in the road but ...
A: Mac: Sounds like a CV joint, have you checked the boot to see if that is still there or leaking ...
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| no spark | 11/3/2007 |
Q: I have a 1990 plymouth lazer with a stock 4g63. After I did the timming, sometimes the car wouldnt ...
A: Max:You work at a shop, get the fuel pump tested I am wonder if it might be getting weak and not ...
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| Dashboard burnout issues | 11/3/2007 |
Q: I recently put my own stereo into my 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage (which was an incredible wire ...
A: Troy: I got to say that Mitsubishi has done some really dumb things in the past so it could be some ...
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| 2000 diamante SOHC firing order ? | 11/2/2007 |
Q: I just replaced the timing belt on my car. The chiltons book says the #1 cyl is fwd on the ...
A: Kieran: You will have to buy a Haynes repair book. As my books are mostly all on Eclipse, Plymouth ...
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| Parking Brake Problems? | 11/2/2007 |
Q: My husband's 1999 Montero Sport has a problem. The parking brake light won't go out. I think that ...
A: Jennifer: When is the last time you people had those brakes checked. Sounds like to me that you have ...
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| no spark | 11/2/2007 |
Q: I have a 1990 plymouth lazer with a stock 4g63. After I did the timming, sometimes the car wouldnt ...
A: Max: You need to get your car coded, but also Mitsubishi farmed out the building of their computers ...
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| Fuel Filter Location! | 11/1/2007 |
Q: I own a 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS, 4 Cyl, 2.0 DOHC (Non Turbo), and I would like to change the fuel ...
A: Carlos: That fuel filter would be up on the firewall once you open the hood of the car look to the ...
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| HELP...Not sure what the problem is... | 11/1/2007 |
Q: I have a 2003 Mitsubishi Gallant. The check engine soon light came on for the first time this ...
A: Beth: It might be something as easy as the engine is low on oil. Or water. You might check those. ...
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| car problems | 11/1/2007 |
Q: I have a 2001 eclipse. I thought that there was something wrong with my belt at first but later I ...
A: Dee: Get another opinion that sounds pretty costly to me. I don't know about that belt dressing that ...
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| Battery replacement - car stalling | 11/1/2007 |
Q: Replaced battery car starts fine. Drove 25 miles hwy miles-exited hwy stopped at light and stalled ...
A: Rebecca: These are ideas from my repair manual. The problem is that it could be one of many ...
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| Mitsubishi Montero LS 1995 3.0L V6 | 10/31/2007 |
Q: Just recently, the vehicle is backfiring on start up, this only happens for a couple of seconds and ...
A: Andy: It could be one or many things, but I will share with you right out of my repair manual... ...
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| 98 eclipse rs (manual) | 10/31/2007 |
Q: when i drive my car sometimes it lowers the rpm by its self and the car shakes a little bit and ...
A: Cesar: You replaced the stark plugs, wires but did you also replace the distributor cap and rotor? ...
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| 1994 Lancer GLCC | 10/31/2007 |
Q: I have a 1994 Lancer GLCC which up until now has had no major electrical issues, last week it ...
A: Steven: What you got to do, is replace the fan with a new one. With time these older cars, the fan ...
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| 1994 Mitsubishi Galant s ??transmission?? | 10/29/2007 |
Q: I have a 1994 galant s, sohc, automatic. I started my car and drove half a block and stopped at the ...
A: Jennifer: Did you check the transmission fluid? You have to have the car warmed up to do this and ...
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| 1995 mtsubishi diamante | 10/29/2007 |
Q: where is the horn located on this vehicle for replacement,and it take 10-25mins.(after starting the ...
A: Key: I would say the horns are located in the front of the engine on either side. They are often ...
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| trans. | 10/29/2007 |
Q: I just got a 91 eclipse GS turbo front wheel drive, it has 230,000miles on it. the car is in great ...
A: Matt: You need to go to a parts store and buy yourself a repair manual for that car. It would ...
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| rough and steady idle | 10/29/2007 |
Q: Good day. One month ago I purchased a 1996 Mitsubishi eclipse rs with 130,000. I have given it a ...
A: Louis: Your car is the right year for bad computers, Mitsubishi farmed out the building of their ...
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| 1991 mit 3000gt sl 2 wd | 10/28/2007 |
Q: This car is a problem, 1- I have a heating problem, So I replaced the water pump , belts, ...
A: Scott: Sounds like a weak head gasket to me, because sometimes the car is fine and other times it is ...
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| intermittent problems | 10/28/2007 |
Q: This is a frustrating problem. My wife has a 91 eclipse with a 1.8 and about 2 years ago it just ...
A: Jerome: The computer controls and runs the engine of your car with a whole group of sensors through ...
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| mitsubishi lancer es | 10/28/2007 |
Q: Where is the fuse for the power windows located. I am in the process of rebuilding a 2002 lancer es ...
A: Joe: Check with a parts store you could be able to get a manual for your car where, they cost around ...
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| 1999 montro cruse control | 10/28/2007 |
Q: Linda, #1 I took your advice and changed all 3 belts and the alternator and everything is back ...
A: Lee: Putting in different belts well ones for your car would not mess with the idling, if that is ...
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| Mitsubishi van cold starting problem | 10/27/2007 |
Q: I have a 1990 Mitsubishi van with a cold starting problem. I park outside a few blocks from the ...
A: JC: Had a car a lot on this same order, only no ocean there but still it would not start very good ...
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| Where is Temp Send Unit on 2001 Galant? Or maybe a diagram? | 10/27/2007 |
Q: Where can I locate the Temperature Sending Unit on a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant DE? Or perhaps an ...
A: Steve: You will have to go out and buy yourself a repair manual for your car. Most parts stores have ...
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| 1994 Galant GS DOHC - Up Down Idle | 10/27/2007 |
Q: Linda: Same car. Same issue. Did you find out the cause? I get the phone book of answers from ...
A: Pat: Did you get the car coded as to see what the computer is doing in all this? Could be a bad or ...
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| mitsubishi 92 verada | 10/27/2007 |
Q: i just bought a mitsubishi verada, 1992. It is an automatic and it is stalling at idling speed. is ...
A: Phillip: First thing I do when I buy a used car is to do a good tune up. Because you have no idea ...
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| Bad ECM | 10/27/2007 |
Q: I have a 95 eclipse GST, I suspect it has a bad ECM but what are the most common symptoms of a bad ...
A: Alan: Good question, being the computer controls everything in the engine. If the car is running ...
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| Timing belt change | 10/26/2007 |
Q: There is a Mitsubishi Eclipse GS coupe on sale. It has run 71,000 miles and the seller is not sure ...
A: Vanitha: Some people say 60,000 miles and other say 100,000 miles for that timing belt. The problem ...
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| fuel injector problem | 10/26/2007 |
Q: Dodge ram 50, which is a mitsubishi motor, 1992 2.4 liter FI:: #1 cylinder injector pulse is there ...
A: James: Going to just pull this right out of my repair manual, with ideas to check... vacuum leak, ...
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| e brake | 10/26/2007 |
Q: i own a 1991 Eagle talon TSI turbo all wheel drive which has the same setup as the eclipse of that ...
A: Jason: Look I have no idea what the heck an ebrake is? Are you talking about the parking brake on ...
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| 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage | 10/26/2007 |
Q: I have a ghost in my car. On 3 instances within the timeframe of 3 months, I have pulled onto the ...
A: Jason: I would have the fuel pump checked, get a book so your know what kind of pressure that pump ...
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| Mitsubishi Montero Sport 1999 | 10/25/2007 |
Q: I recently had a new alternator put into my car. About a week later I noticed that the Cruise ...
A: Robb: Don't think the alternator and the crusis control are together. But rather both just happen to ...
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| Headlamp | 10/25/2007 |
Q: Have a 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage. How do I replace the Headlamp bulb? Do I have to take the cover off ...
A: David: I believe when you open the hood and look behind the lights, you can pull the bulb out ...
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| thermostat | 10/25/2007 |
Q: i have removed my thermostat and the fitting hose, as they were broken, i went to mitsubishi and ...
A: Rick: If Mitsubishi say those are the wrong thermostat and fitting hose than I would try to buy from ...
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| Mitsubishi overheating | 10/25/2007 |
Q: I have a 1994 Mitsubishi Expo 7 passenger that overheats. The thermostat is ok, and the coolant ...
A: Bruce: Are the fan kicking on as they should? I would check the water pump, radiator core to see if ...
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| 1989 2.4L Petrol Triton misfire | 10/24/2007 |
Q: My ute misfires at med to low revs. Sometimes the spark jumps from the coil to earth, more at low ...
A: Steve: You need to have your car coded, as to check the computer and all the sensors through out the ...
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| RADIO PROBLEM | 10/24/2007 |
Q: I own a mitsubishi eclipse gts 2003 and it has the infinity 6 disc cd changer in it and it just went ...
A: James: Find the box with all the fuses and pull the fuse that controls the radio. Then you need to ...
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| Oil pressure | 10/24/2007 |
Q: A couple of months ago my oil pressure light started coming on. We messed around with a couple of ...
A: Brittney: Yes, I remember you and wondered what happen with you. If there is white smoke coming out ...
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| 95 Galant check engine light, electrical problem | 10/24/2007 |
Q: It started out with a check engine light, I have the book for the car and the book tells you to ...
A: Pat: Using that meter you should be able to find out what you did to your car. As it should show you ...
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| Gages problem | 10/23/2007 |
Q: i have a 2000 model gli coupe 1.5L and my gages keep dropping out,i got them fixed not long ago but ...
A: Glenn: Hey you paid that shop good money to fix those gauges and they did not do it right if it is ...
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| Water in Floorboard | 10/23/2007 |
Q: Linda, I have the exact problem you referenced with water in the floorboard on the driver's side and ...
A: Steven: Oh now, does this water happen because it has rainned and your car got water in it? Or ...
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| problem on my rpm timing,was throttle body? | 10/23/2007 |
Q: problem on my rpm timing,was throttle body? mine 4g93 rpm timing , without air-cond was stated ...
A: Keng: when you turn on the ac it pulls more power from the engine so it pulls down the engine. I ...
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| overheating | 10/23/2007 |
Q: my mitsubishi feels like the gear box is overheating [ auto] in the car feels very hot and dash ...
A: Annika: I would check the transmission fluid to see where it is, level wise, color is it pink in ...
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| no crank no start | 10/23/2007 |
Q: my 96 eclipse gs auto, ran beatiful all day, let it sit for about an hour, turned the key no start ...
A: Edison: You need to check your battery cables to make sure they are tight, I mean enough so you can ...
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| 95 mitsubishi galant rough idle whinning noise | 10/16/2007 |
Q: I recently replaced the head gasket, timing belts, cleaned the EGR valve, replace distributor, ...
A: Paul: Why not have the car coded to rule out any problem with the computer or a sensor someplace. ...
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| Mitsubishi Eclipse CD Player Problem | 10/16/2007 |
Q: I have a 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse with a factory installed Infinity Stereo, Cassette and 6-Disk CD ...
A: Will: I would take the car back to the dealership shop, sounds like you have bad sensors or could be ...
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| Transmission problems after overhaul. | 10/16/2007 |
Q: right after overhauling the engine on a 2.4l sohc 97 mitsubishi spyder the 5 speed automatic ...
A: Ed: I think you need to get yourself a lawyer, as you paid good money to have that mechanic to ...
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| Inertia switch? | 10/16/2007 |
Q: Linda- my son's car died on him last night, he said it started shaking and then just died as he was ...
A: Stacy: Sorry to say I have not heard of a inertia switch. Your son's car is controled by a computer ...
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| confused with idle problem | 10/16/2007 |
Q: hey linda ok so i have a 2003 eclipse gts and my problem started when one day my car died at a ...
A: James: Got an AutoZone close by? I would get the car coded to see what the computer might kick out ...
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| 1995 Eclipse GST wiring diagram | 10/12/2007 |
Q: We are trying to install a turbo timer and do not have access to a wiring diagram, please help.
A: Cecilia: Don't know if you will think this is help or not. But you will have to go out to a parts ...
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| 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer | 10/12/2007 |
Q: My car will turn over, but will not start. It has a 1/2 tank of gas in it. Battery and starter are ...
A: Christy: Are you sure the cables on the battery are tight, in that you can not move them. As these ...
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| 3000GT stuttering during hard acceleration | 10/12/2007 |
Q: Hey, i am having trouble with my car when i try to accelerate. The car seems to stutter, or doesn't ...
A: Dao: Are you someone who runs the car down to empty before filling it up? As the fuel in the car is ...
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| computer errors | 10/12/2007 |
Q: i have replaced the mass airflow sensor twice, i still get the computer error, barametric presure ...
A: Brad: Your car will not run without a computer. I would go to a shop maybe got an AutoZone close by? ...
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| 1992 mitsubishi pajero | 10/11/2007 |
Q: hi there i have a 1992 mitsubishi pajero jap import i have owned it for 2 months everything is great ...
A: Dawn: The computer in your car has picked up a problem in the system and it picked the light on. You ...
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| automatic transmision problem | 10/11/2007 |
Q: I have a Mitsubishi Montero 1991 that the reverse some times don't apply. My question is if the ...
A: Peter: Yes the computer does control the transmission. But have you tried changing the fluid, filter ...
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| 2004 Mitsubishi Eclispe GTS heater | 10/11/2007 |
Q: My 2004 Mitsubishi Eclispe GTS heater isn't working for some reason. It blows air but not "hot" ...
A: Candice: Sounds like the thermostat is sticking but then does your car temp go up? Not that it is ...
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| '86 pajero 2.6 sirius turbo petrol | 10/11/2007 |
Q: g'day i have this petrol turbo 4cyl 2.6 pajero a warning light stays on looks like a heat sensor, ...
A: Alan: Are you in the states or someplace else? Here in the states you can get that car coded that ...
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| Gen1 Pajero | 10/11/2007 |
Q: What is the "water temperature sensor" and "temperature switch" for? ANSWER: JJ: The coolant ...
A: JJ: Have you had your car coded to know that these sensors your wrote about are the ones causing ...
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| 99 Eclipse Gs-t 100k miles | 10/10/2007 |
Q: I have owned my 99' gs-t for several years and it has run like a champ until recently. Whenever my ...
A: Derek: I would say that turbo is a precision component which can be severely damaged by an ...
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| Diamante Engine woes? | 10/10/2007 |
Q: I have a 2000 Mitsubishi Diamante 122, and i jus recently got this car . ANd its burning oil cause ...
A: Quin: Got to say that white smoke coming out of the exhaust is not a good sign. As it sounds like ...
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| Gen1 Pajero | 10/10/2007 |
Q: What is the "water temperature sensor" and "temperature switch" for?
A: JJ: The coolant temperature sensor is just below the thermostat in your car's engine. It sends the ...
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| 92 mits eclipse 2.0 non-turbo | 10/10/2007 |
Q: replaced the mass airflow sensor, unplugged terminal an hour, error code for barometric pressure and ...
A: Brad: Got an AutoZone close by? As they might be able to get that removed off the computer for you. ...
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| 3000gt sl battery being drained. | 10/9/2007 |
Q: I have the same problem with my 98 3000gt sl as someone else it seems from a month back. My ...
A: Don: Sounds like to me that the voltage regulator might be bad in your car. The purpose of it is to ...
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| trouble getting into 5th gear | 10/9/2007 |
Q: ..... what could this be and is it something that should put me off the purchase?
A: Luci: I think you should find another car; I know you are really crazy about this car but still it ...
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| montero sport overheating | 10/9/2007 |
Q: my mitsubishi montero sport is majorly overheating and making odd noises from engine(not clicking) ...
A: Christian: Are you sure that something is not blocking the radiator core or grille. Because you got ...
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| 90 montero | 10/8/2007 |
Q: The problem I a;m having seems to be no spark. I believe I have chased back to no voltage at dist. ...
A: Nick: When standing in front of your car with the hood open there are in with the engine are two or ...
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| 91 Mitsi galant vr4 2.0 turbo | 10/8/2007 |
Q: We have the above vehicle, and from net search seem to have identified that it is stuck in limp ...
A: Steve: Good Morning, hey why not change the fluid, filter and put in an tramsmission conditioner. It ...
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| Oil pressure | 10/8/2007 |
Q: A couple of months ago my oil pressure light started coming on. We messed around with a couple of ...
A: Brittney: No problem here, we all forget things from time to time. I guess then I would take the car ...
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| Oil pressure | 10/8/2007 |
Q: A couple of months ago my oil pressure light started coming on. We messed around with a couple of ...
A: Brittney: What weight oil do you put into your car? 5/30 or 10/30? But I would take the car to a ...
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| 1996 2.0 non-turbo eclipse left engine mount bracket | 10/7/2007 |
Q: I need to change the water pump and at the same time I will change the timing belt. The problem ...
A: John: I hope you got yourself a repair manual for your car, as it would explain to you. Most parts ...
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| dead battery | 10/7/2007 |
Q: I have a 2001 Mit. Eclipse Gt. I replaced the battery and the care wouldn't start. All I got was a ...
A: Dick: I would check to see if you might have a weak or bad relay. In with the engine is a black box, ...
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| 1992 Diamante problems | 10/7/2007 |
Q: I own a 92 mitsubishi diamante now coz I purchased this last year and I sent it back to the owner ...
A: Ron: First off what does the fluid look like? It is pink in color or is there two colors, ...
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| mitsubishi eclipse 2003 v6 | 10/7/2007 |
Q: how do i remove the rotor rear brake on my eclipse
A: Mike: First off you will need to go to a parts store and buy a tool makes for Ford, but works on ...
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| heater | 10/6/2007 |
Q: 2003 lancer blows out cold air. The fan controller (cold to hot switch) is obviously malfunctioning, ...
A: Brent:It could be in that panel but it could be that you have a vacuum leak and so the car is not ...
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| Mitusbishi sensors concern | 10/6/2007 |
Q: Now my problem is the emission sensors. I get error codes for the Intake air temp, Idle speed ...
A: Greg: I wanted you to know I am doing some checking on this. It has been a busy week-end but never ...
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| 1992 RVR Mitsubishi | 10/6/2007 |
Q: My son is serving in the militaty in Japan and have lost the fuel cap to his 1992 RVR Mitsubishi. ...
A: Andre': You should be able to check with any parts store in the states and find a cap that will ...
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| 2003 eclipse power window | 10/6/2007 |
Q: The driver side power window on my 2003 Eclipse stopped working. I took the door panel down to try ...
A: Apasul: I would take the car to a shop, as it sounds like one the wires might have broken. But ...
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| Temperature problems | 10/6/2007 |
Q: I have a Mitsubishi magna executive 91 TR model and recently at times the temperature gauge has ...
A: Bo: Gee this could be the starting of something. Or it could be nothing. I would take the car to a ...
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| Lights Got Dim | 10/5/2007 |
Q: Linda, 1999 Montero XLS 3.0, 120,000 mi., driving home last night the brake and battery light came ...
A: Lee: I would check the belt that runs the alternator, the alternator, see if the battery is getting ...
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| Lancer cc 1800i Idle solenoid motor | 10/5/2007 |
Q: My Lancer has started having problems where the engine speed starts to hunt at idle as though I am ...
A: Bruce: Ever had your car coded to rule out any problems with the computer or the sensors? Are you ...
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| 95 gst stalling at about 3500 rpms | 10/5/2007 |
Q: I can be getting up to speed shifting gears and when i reach about 3500 rpms my car will almost cut ...
A: Chanc: You need to have your car coded to rule out any problem with the computer or its sensors. The ...
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| 93 Mitusbishi Eclipse ICU motor | 10/5/2007 |
Q: I have a 93 Eclipse 1.8L 145k I get 5 error codes. I've checked the components with the errors ...
A: Greg: Got to say you have the right year for the bad computers, I would say your black gook is just ...
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| 1993 eagle talon | 10/5/2007 |
Q: i got a 1993 eagle talon 2.0litre turbo it ran good then one day i drove it to the store it ran good ...
A: Timothy: Does the belts turn when you are trying to start it? If not I would check the timing belt, ...
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| 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage | 10/4/2007 |
Q: My Mirage sounds loud. Meaning. When running faster than 30 mph there is a loud vibration type ...
A: Christina: Right out of my repair manual things to check... out of balance front wheels and/or ...
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| Only Starts in Neutral | 10/4/2007 |
Q: I have a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant a yesterday I stopped & turned my car off. When I got back into the ...
A: David: I would have the car coded to rule out any problem with the computer or a sensor. Then I ...
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| Montero Sport Front Rotor | 10/4/2007 |
Q: I was trying to replace my front rotors but after taking off the hub, (and the bracket that hold the ...
A: Tim: Ok, I remember that sometimes these parts stores have not or sometimes does not have manuals ...
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| strong gasoline smell - 2003 Outlander | 10/3/2007 |
Q: Whenever my hubby comes home after driving his car, he wreaks of gasoline. We took it to the ...
A: Becca: You need to take your Outlander back to the dealership sometimes I could just kick the guys ...
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| clicking noise | 10/3/2007 |
Q: My daughters 2003 Galant makes a loud clicking noise when the fan is on high. If you lower the fan 2 ...
A: Alan: The fan motor is going, they often start to cause trouble when on high because most people use ...
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| 98 eclipse overheating | 10/3/2007 |
Q: My eclipse as 109,000 mi. I drove i from clorado t AZ. During the trip as i would increase the RPM ...
A: Roger: I would check the water pump to see that might need to be replaced but also you should have ...
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| 2002 mitsubishi lancer es start issue | 10/2/2007 |
Q: Just recently my car has started to have a difficult time turning over when the engine is cold. It ...
A: Chris: When is the last time you did a tune up on this car? If is has been a while I would do that. ...
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| radiator fans | 10/2/2007 |
Q: i have been workin on my 95 mitsubishi eclipse rs and i am having trouble with the radiator fans, ...
A: Alex: Sorry I was sick and so the reason not getting back to you as soon as I should have. Could be ...
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| dashboard lights wont turn on | 10/2/2007 |
Q: ok i have a mitsubishi 3000 gt 1996. all was working good. until i replaced changed my battry on the ...
A: Hoss: I would say you will have to replace that dashboard light fuse or relay with new ones to get ...
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| 1995 Mits 3000 GT | 10/2/2007 |
Q: Car ran out of gas... bad on me! I put more gas in and now it won't start. It turns over great but ...
A: J: Your car is control by a computer, and could be by running out of fuel; you messed up that ...
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| Mitsubishi Eclipse 60k | 10/1/2007 |
Q: I have a 2003 Eclipse which is due for 60k maintenance. The dealer quoted me $860 including changing ...
A: Niall: It does sound costly to me, but then the dealerships have much higher cost for labor than ...
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| 1994 Eagle summit (mitsubishi) 1.8L | 10/1/2007 |
Q: HELP !!!! Got this great little car from the inlaws with only 38,000 and it now has 52,000. This ...
A: Dale: I know that coding the car and it comes back ok. But do you know that Mistubishi farmed out ...
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| 95 Eclipse Nonturbo Hesitation | 10/1/2007 |
Q: I have a 1995 Eclipse GS which is the non turbo version (420a). When driving I get a hesitation / ...
A: Aaron: Have you had the car coded as to rule out any problem with the computer or sensors? If not, ...
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| Montero Sport Front Rotor | 10/1/2007 |
Q: I was trying to replace my front rotors but after taking off the hub, (and the bracket that hold the ...
A: Tim: I hope you have a repair manual for your car? Right year and model. It would explain what you ...
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| Car stays idling | 9/30/2007 |
Q: Have a 2002 mitsubishi galant when I crank the car (cold engine) it idles and when engine warms up ...
A: Jorge: Sounds like something is stuck in the throttle so that it is not slowing down like it should ...
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| dome light 1995 mitsubishi | 9/29/2007 |
Q: Is the dome light suppose to come on when the door is opened and if not why.
A: Hey Jerry: Sure the bulb is not burnt out in the dome light? How about a turn off and on button, ...
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| head lights | 9/29/2007 |
Q: 1993 diamante just changed alternator fews days later i dont have any head lights checked relays no ...
A: Edwin: Sure that you did not burn out both headlight bulbs when the alternator went? Have you ...
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| eclipse gt knocking noise | 9/29/2007 |
Q: I have a 2000 gt and it recently started making a knocking noise. is there a way i can fix it myself ...
A: Jae: You could try changing the oil and putting a heavier weight oil. Such as 10/30 weight, but also ...
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| Eclipse Motor Problem | 9/28/2007 |
Q: I have a problem with my 97 eclipse gsx. The problem is that whenever i drive my car, my coolant ...
A: Yang: You need to get that car into a shop, like right now. I would say if you are runing out of oil ...
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| ts magna 1995 will not fire | 9/28/2007 |
Q: have ts magna in workshop, will crank but not fire. Checked and found to have spark, pulse, correct ...
A: Peter: right from my repair manual with ideas to check... pressure regulator on fuel system, ...
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| Eclipse Motor Problem | 9/28/2007 |
Q: I have a problem with my 97 eclipse gsx. The problem is that whenever i drive my car, my coolant ...
A: Yang: I would try replacing the radiator cap as it might not be doing its job. One way to know if ...
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| 96 GS-T Tranny Issue | 9/28/2007 |
Q: My 96 GS-T won't go into gear (it's manual) and if I get it into gear it won't come out easily.
A: Wes: Your car has a hydraulic clutch on it. Have you checked to see if you have hydraulic fluid in ...
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| my eclipse makes a load noise | 9/27/2007 |
Q: I have a 1997 Mitsubishi eclipse gs spider with a 2.4 non turbo engine manual Trans. It was fine it ...
A: Kevin: Oh shoot, I was hoping this was an easy fix. I guess you will have to do a rebuild on your ...
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| AC on 2002 Lancer OZ | 9/27/2007 |
Q: I am trying locate instructions on charging the AC on a 2002 Lance OZ Rally
A: Kevin: You will have to get a repair manual for your car at any or most parts stores, for around ...
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| 98 Galant code P1750 | 9/27/2007 |
Q: I have a 98 Galant 2.4 with a P1750 code. Selonoid assmbly. Where is this locsated and can I do a ...
A: Jim:I could not find my book on codes today, I think I know who has it and so I will get the book to ...
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| 2004 Endeavor natural gas smell through vent | 9/27/2007 |
Q: I've been noticing this really strange smell coming through my vents. It smells alot like natural ...
A: Angel: How about you tell the dealership that you want the catalytic converter checked first before ...
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| How do I bled the clutch lines in my 98 eclipse? | 9/26/2007 |
Q: I've noticed that my clutch fluid level has went below the reservoir and I'm thinking that I have ...
A: Sean: First off you need to go out and buy youself a repair manual on your car. It will help walk ...
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| my eclipse makes a load noise | 9/26/2007 |
Q: I have a 1997 Mitsubishi eclipse gs spider with a 2.4 non turbo engine manual Trans. It was fine it ...
A: Kevin: What weight oil did you put in the car when you did the oil change? 5/30 weight? Some of ...
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| 2004 Endeavor natural gas smell through vent | 9/26/2007 |
Q: I've been noticing this really strange smell coming through my vents. It smells alot like natural ...
A: Angel: That would be your catalytic converter, I would think as it makes that kind of smell when ...
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| Engine swap 2.4 for 3.0 | 9/25/2007 |
Q: i have a 2001 eclipse spyder, and i want more power, one option i have come up with it to put the GT ...
A: Jake: Look I am saying the fact that the motor mounts will work isn't the whole ball game here. ...
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| bleeding the thermastat | 9/25/2007 |
Q: i have a 96 mitsi vr4 that keeps running out of water. i've just recently replaced the rad. cap ...
A: Steve: You say your car is running out of water. Does it blow white smoke out of the exhaust? ...
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| 1995 Mitsubsihi Galant S "SRS" Light | 9/25/2007 |
Q: "SRS" light just came on after sitting in front of the house for the weekend. Anyway to found out ...
A: Harvey:That means the computer of your car has picked up a problem with the air bags in your car. Is ...
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| starter relay | 9/24/2007 |
Q: Where is the starter relay on a 95 Mitsu Eclipse GS (manual)? ANSWER: Trevor: Go to a parts store ...
A: Trevor: Oh another person that wrote to me, pointed out my forgetfulness, maybe you did not know ...
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| 96 mitsubishi eclipse RS signal / brake light problem | 9/24/2007 |
Q: I have a 96 eclipse rs the left rear side turn signal has been giving me problems. The light flashes ...
A: Anthony: If you can wiggle the wires where the bulb is, it works for a bit, but then something ...
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| Key stuck in ignition | 9/24/2007 |
Q: We replaced the gear shift knob by removing 2 screws and placing the one on, but after putting the ...
A: Did you break the key off in the cylinder? Or is it just that the key will not come out of the ...
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| 1997 Eclipse RS Starting Problem | 9/23/2007 |
Q: I have a little problem with my car. It's a 1997 Eclipse RS. When the engine is cold and I attempt ...
A: Alan: You did not put down the miles which would help me a lot. But mean while, I would have the car ...
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| power problems 95 galant | 9/23/2007 |
Q: last night while driving the brake and battery lights came on together and the dashboard lights ...
A: Chris: A fully charged battery should read at 12.6 or higher. If the battery light came on the car ...
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| 93 3000gt sl auto | 9/23/2007 |
Q: the trans is going into limp mode. I can tell that it is a recent rebuild. when not in limp mode it ...
A: Chuck: Did you know that the computer of your car runs that transmission in that keeping it shifting ...
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| starter relay | 9/23/2007 |
Q: Where is the starter relay on a 95 Mitsu Eclipse GS (manual)? ANSWER: Trevor: Go to a parts store ...
A: Trevor: Got an AutoZone close by? Some will code your car for free. Some say they don't do older ...
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| Engine swap 2.4 for 3.0 | 9/22/2007 |
Q: i have a 2001 eclipse spyder, and i want more power, one option i have come up with it to put the GT ...
A: Jake: Ok, the motor mounts are the same, but what about the transmission, transaxle and everything ...
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| radio problem | 9/22/2007 |
Q: I have a 2000 galant and recently replaced the battery. I have the code that gets it working but I ...
A: Mark: I have heard from a lot of people that after they put in a new battery, their radios go to ...
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| Tail Lights/Turn Signal Problems | 9/22/2007 |
Q: I have a 2001 Montero XLS, and am having a weird problem with the left side front and rear lights ...
A: Drew: Your problem sounds like a weak or bad relay. When you open the hood of your car, standing ...
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| 94 mitsubishi 3000gt vr4 turbos | 9/22/2007 |
Q: my turbos make a high pitched whine between 3500 an 4000 rpms. car is stock except for k&n cold air ...
A: Arthur: Got to say I don't work much on turbos, but if after you put that cold air intake on your ...
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| krankshaft sensor | 9/22/2007 |
Q: Were is the krankshaft sensor located in my 95 eagle talon.
A: Jessey: You did not spell the word right, and that is why I did not know what sensor you were ...
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| 95' eclipse stalling | 9/21/2007 |
Q: I have a 95 eclipse with 133,000 miles. Recently the car has been just been shutting off while I ...
A: Barbara: I would have your car coded, as this might be a problem with the computer or the sensors ...
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| Mitsubishi Mirage 1993 relays and fuses | 9/21/2007 |
Q: My dashboard light is out and dimmer is not working. Which relay or fuse can be the problem. I ...
A: Dona: As you open the hood to your car, looking down on the engine there should be two or three ...
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| starter relay | 9/21/2007 |
Q: Where is the starter relay on a 95 Mitsu Eclipse GS (manual)?
A: Trevor: Go to a parts store and buy youself a repair manual for your car, they cost around $20.00 ...
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| motor mounts removal and install | 9/21/2007 |
Q: I'm experiencing a lot of low end vibration in my 98 GST. I replaced the front motor mount and it ...
A: Chris: Try getting a Chilton repair manual sometimes they have a bit more on such things than a ...
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| transmission | 9/20/2007 |
Q: I have a 2002 lancer. While driving at highway speed the car will slip into 3rd gear and will not ...
A: Roger: There is a problem in your transmission that the computer is picking up, so it will put your ...
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| 94 Lancer executive | 9/20/2007 |
Q: I have recently purchased a 94 lancer executive, auto trans(which was replaced about 6 months/ ...
A: Alana: I would have the car coded, as it sounds like a computer or sensor problem to me. There are ...
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| 2004 Mitsubishi Galant Fuse Problem | 9/20/2007 |
Q: I was recently running a portable compressor plugged into my 12v socket when it stopped; All fuses ...
A: Mario: In with the engine are small black boxes, in them are relays, and larger fuses.Some cars have ...
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| 94 diamante | 9/20/2007 |
Q: linda, my head lights quit working most of the time. the lights will work in the morning, but after ...
A: Jennifer: You have a bad relay that might be a timed relay so it works some of the time but to much ...
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| 2001 Gallant | 9/20/2007 |
Q: The drivers side floor board is always wet, a lot. Where is this from? Not a glycol smell, just ...
A: Sonny: If the days that this happens is due to the fact that you have ran your ac and the day has a ...
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| Cruise control and brake light | 9/19/2007 |
Q: I have a 2003 Outlander and the cruise control stopped working, a repair shop couldn't figure it ...
A: Michael: The brake light being out was a bulb that you replaced, right? It was not the whole brake ...
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| 94 3000gt sl electric problem | 9/19/2007 |
Q: i traded my 97 eclipse rs for a 94 3000gt sl and the car runs great but i just have one problem ...
A: Gustavo: You have to have one hell of a short in that car someplace. Where I don't know, so you will ...
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| Oil Spill | 9/19/2007 |
Q: I have 99 mitsubishi galant 2.4L that started to spill oil not to long ago. it seems that its ...
A: Pablo: I would say the valve covers gaskets needs to be replaced, take the car to a shop and get ...
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| Oil in spark plug on '97 Eclipse Spyder | 9/19/2007 |
Q: '97 Eclipse Spyder, Automatic, Non-Turbo with 114,000 miles...The car is running fine, yesterday did ...
A: Jay: Good question which I have no answer to. As long as you say the car is running fine with no ...
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| 30A motor fuse blowing | 9/19/2007 |
Q: I was recently driving around my 95 Eclipse GS and it blew the #1 30A motor fuse (I pressed no ...
A: Trevor: You need to have your car coded, as your problem could be the computer. See Mitsubishi ...
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| Oil in spark plug on '97 Eclipse Spyder | 9/18/2007 |
Q: '97 Eclipse Spyder, Automatic, Non-Turbo with 114,000 miles...The car is running fine, yesterday did ...
A: Jay:It could be nothing more than the valve covers are leaking oil, but just to be on the safe side ...
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| torque converter | 9/18/2007 |
Q: I have a 90 eclipse 1.8 auto. I was driving on the interstate when all of a sudden it shifted down ...
A: Landon: Ouch! Look why not try the fluid, filter and put a reconditioner in the transmission. But ...
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| 98 Galant, p0505 Idle Control System | 9/18/2007 |
Q: About 2 weeks ago I changed my starter because it wasn't working properly(wouldn't start all the ...
A: Cory:You will need to go out and buy yourself a repair manual for your car. I work mostly on ...
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| transmission is bad | 9/18/2007 |
Q: I own a 95 3000gto twin turbo all wheel drive i believe my transmission fork is bad but what is ...
A: Josh: Got to say I have never worked on a 3000gto twin turbo but if you think the transmission fork ...
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| no heat in Galant | 9/17/2007 |
Q: i have a 2002 mitsu. Galant. there was a weird noise coming from the dash when i would turn on the ...
A: Amber:The weird sound is most likely the heater fan in that you need a new one. Or else get some one ...
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| v6 shogun 3lit 1995 | 9/17/2007 |
Q: wont idle. just cuts out if you lift of throttle.suspect some valve in fuel injection
A: James: Have you done a tune up lately? How about coding the car, you could have a weak or bad sensor ...
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| mitsubishi pajero 2001 | 9/17/2007 |
Q: i have a bad vibration seems to be from the rearend only happens sometimes at 60kms and 80kms feels ...
A: Paul: First off I would check to see if you might have a bad tire in the rear, if not that then you ...
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| Mitsubishi 3000GTSL | 9/17/2007 |
Q: I have a 1993 3000GTSL with Automatic Transmission. This second Trans has 25,000 miles on it. Just ...
A: Jim: I would say there is some bolts that have come loose. You really need to find them and tighten ...
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| Serpentine Belt | 9/16/2007 |
Q: I have the DY5060725 serpentine belt, it is the same size (72.5") as the one I took off our 2003 ...
A: Samson: No the belt should not be that tight without the tensioner engaged. You never pry it on, ...
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| 2000 Galant | 9/16/2007 |
Q: I am getting a miss at idle and a stumbling on acceleration. On inspection I noticed a crack where ...
A: Cliff: First off if you are going to do work on your car, you will need a repair manual. You can buy ...
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| 1996 Mitsubishi Mirage | 9/16/2007 |
Q: I'm not to sure why but my 1996 Mitsubishi sucks up too much gas. Why do you think this could be? ...
A: Lisa: Got an AutoZone close by? As I think you should have your car coded, you might have a sensor ...
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| Water in driver's side floorboard | 9/15/2007 |
Q: What is causing water to leak onto the driver's side floorboard? I took a trip from Dallas to San ...
A: Tonya: You will need to get your car into a shop someplace, as there could be a leak in around the ...
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| Mitz Galant non starter | 9/15/2007 |
Q: Linda, hope you can help, I have a european Galant 2.5 V6 Auto,recently the car will not turn over. ...
A: Darren: You need to check and make sure the starter is hooked up right, all the wires are on as they ...
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| 1994 mitsubishi Galant Starter malfunction??? | 9/15/2007 |
Q: Everytime I go to start the car, It will not turn over. I can turn it to where the lights work but ...
A: Misty & David: It sounds like the switch is getting bad. I would try the switch and if you still ...
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| Check engine light | 9/14/2007 |
Q: My check engine is on I have a mitsubishi Mirage and it Has an OBDII adapter. How do I or where do ...
A: Joe: Got an AutoZone close by? They will code your car for free and tell you what is going on with ...
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| '97 Talon ESI Missing Gears | 9/14/2007 |
Q: I own a 1997 Eagle Talon, ESI, manual transmission, and about 5000 miles on a new engine. I was out ...
A: Shawn: Could be whoever hooked the new engine up to the transmission did not do it right and so now ...
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| 1994 mitsubishi Galant Starter malfunction??? | 9/14/2007 |
Q: Everytime I go to start the car, It will not turn over. I can turn it to where the lights work but ...
A: Misty & David: I wonder if the starter was replaced before you got the car, or did you get the ...
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| 1994 mitsubishi Galant Starter malfunction??? | 9/14/2007 |
Q: Everytime I go to start the car, It will not turn over. I can turn it to where the lights work but ...
A: Misty & David: I would start with replacing the starter, it sounds like it is bad. How bright are ...
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| gear oil change | 9/14/2007 |
Q: i bought a used lancer, but don't know when to have a gear oil change? anyhow, i scheduled my engine ...
A: Bryan: Hey, I change the oil in my cars every 3000 miles, do you not drive your car much or what? ...
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| my car burn alot of fuel | 9/13/2007 |
Q: i have a 1998 mitsubishi lancer which burns a 1/4 tank of gas in a matter of five minutes
A: Michael: You best take this car to a shop and have them check it, could be you have a leak ...
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| 92 colt idle surging | 9/13/2007 |
Q: I bought a this wonderful little 1992 colt vista AWD 2.4Ltr a year ago. I had to convert the A/C ...
A: Mark: Places to check for that Engine Idle Speed Control Motor would be at a junk yard. The ...
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| 2002 lancer oz clutch | 9/13/2007 |
Q: i just bought a 2002 lancer oz, 5-speed. The clutch seems to be slipping, and i was wondering, ...
A: Mike: First off you need to go out and buy yourself a repair manual for your car, most parts stores ...
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| 95 Eclipse timing | 9/12/2007 |
Q: We took the valve cover off our eclipse and all looks fine but the timing belt came loose ( that is ...
A: Liz:Yes you must replace the belt and maybe the tensioner. As the shop would be able to tell you if ...
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| 1995 diamante starts sporadically | 9/12/2007 |
Q: my 95 dohc diamante will start easily one day, and then the next wont start.Mech. added better ...
A: Terri: Have you ever had the car coded? As to check all the sensors and the computer. The noise from ...
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| 94 mitsubishi auto overheating | 9/12/2007 |
Q: I have a 94 mitsubishi automatic .6 months ago had head replaced.I blew a hose that feeds into ...
A: Colleen: You should never run a car without a thermostat. Not a good idea at all. You should have ...
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| 02 Mitsubishi Diamante | 9/11/2007 |
Q: I just brought my mits diamante to the deq and it didnt pass. They said that the exhaust gas ...
A: Kim: With the service engine soon light is on, the computer has picked up a problem in the system ...
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| Mits Montero Sport | 9/11/2007 |
Q: My battery went dead (left lights on)...I replaced it, yet it still won't start...seems to be ...
A: Noel: Have you checked the cables to make sure they are on tight and right? Have you checked the ...
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| How do I find out the year of my Pajero | 9/11/2007 |
Q: I have a Pajero that was re-registered under a newer year. It is originally from Japan, brought into ...
A: Jon: The VIN number should tell you the year, 1st digit-country, 2nd digit-make, 3rd digit-vehicle ...
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| 2002 Mitsubihsi Eclipes GT | 9/11/2007 |
Q: Have this car was driven one day went to pull into driveway and it just stalled on me. Will not ...
A: David: I would have the car coded, you might have a weak sensor or a bad sensor someplace. Even if ...
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| hesition and bucking | 9/10/2007 |
Q: i have a proton compact 1.5 glsi with a mitsubishi colt engine the problem started about a week ago ...
A: Katie: You need to get your car in a shop someplace, as your problem could be your fuel pump. I have ...
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| 2003 Eclips GTS TCL ABS Light always on | 9/10/2007 |
Q: After a weekend of rain and having the car sit in our driveway, the TCL and ABS lights are stuck on. ...
A: Tim: I understand about the warranty idea. But you need to get that car checked out, if the lights ...
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| rear windscreen wiper + spark plugs | 9/10/2007 |
Q: I have a Mits Carisma Elegance. Firstly, the rear wiper is malfunctioning on the first notch ...
A: Steve: I would say you need a new switch for your rear wiper, but as for the tool either on line. Or ...
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| 89 mitsy magna | 9/10/2007 |
Q: have a 89 mitsy magna 2.6 astron engine in it came home the other night parked up all good went out ...
A: Dean: You need to check for a bad relay, there are three black boxes in with the engine. One on the ...
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| FLOODING | 9/9/2007 |
Q: MY 99 ECLIPSE FLOODS EVERYTIME I TRY TO START IT.IT WILL FINALY START AND THEN RUN OK.BUT DOSE ...
A: Debra: You need to get your car to a shop and have this checked out. Because for some reason I think ...
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| '98 mit diamant | 9/9/2007 |
Q: the other day when i started up my '98 diamante i began to smell pure gas coming through the vents.i ...
A: Juan: I would say you have a head gasket going in your car. You best get that checked, though things ...
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| 1990 Mitsubishi Pickup 2.4L | 9/9/2007 |
Q: I have a 90 Mitsubishi Pickup 2.4L and my distributor and spark plugs are not firing. If it is the ...
A: David: Try doing a tune up, you know don't you that there is a crank sensor in the distributor of ...
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| pajero steering wheel removal | 9/9/2007 |
Q: how do i go about removing the steering wheel of my pajero, i think its a montero in the u.s. its ...
A: Francisco: You need to take the car to a shop to have them remove that airbag for you. If you don't ...
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| a/c drain hose | 9/8/2007 |
Q: where is the a/c drain hose on a galant located?
A: Jerry: Look to work on the air condition system, you should have it discharged at any shop first. ...
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| 3rd failed emissions inspection | 9/8/2007 |
Q: I have been driving with an expired emission state sticker on my 1997 Mirage since Feb 07. I keep ...
A: Gerson: Is this guy for real? The only way I know to test sensors is to code them. In that you find ...
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| 97 eclipse | 9/8/2007 |
Q: I have a 97 eclipse I just bought 77k miles. the radio shorted out, i think ebcause the auto antenna ...
A: Jeff: Got to say I have never heard of the radio shorting out because of the auto antenna. Some of ...
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| 1994 MITS MIGHTY MAX PU | 9/7/2007 |
Q: WONT START. DEPRESS CLUTCH WITH IGNITION ON AND HAVE NO RESPONSE. BATTERY AND CABLES JST REPLACED. ...
A: David: There are many things that could be causing this problem. There is a switch that could be ...
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| no power | 9/7/2007 |
Q: I have a 95 mits. eclipse gsx and i recently lost most of the power electricly to the inside of my ...
A: Aaron: I would say you have a large short or a relay out. Could be a large fuse too, did you check ...
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| fuel pump power failure | 9/7/2007 |
Q: I have checked the mpi and ignition fuses on my 1992 eclipse, the pump wont turn on with the key. i ...
A: Keith: You need to have the computer checked, after all the relays, and what not the computer ...
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| Check engine light, car is stalling | 9/6/2007 |
Q: I own a ford taurus 2001 it has only 42000 miles on it. My check engine light is on and car is ...
A: Faisal: Check engine light, your car's computer is picking up a problem in the system. What? Good ...
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| mitsubishi diamante antenna | 9/6/2007 |
Q: i am not havin good reception on my 02 mitsubishi diamante, (i bought it new) radio, is it the ...
A: Jorge: A few questions to ask first, you said you bought the car new back in 2002 so did the radio ...
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| e39a galant vr4 1989 4g63t Engine | 9/5/2007 |
Q: my local garage has just quoted me £200($400)to fit new 3mm lash adjusters, the quote is for labour ...
A: Gaz: It is costly to keep a car going. Yes I would change the head gasket and timing belt at the ...
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| white vapor | 9/5/2007 |
Q: My 1995 Galant has started to display white steam and smoke that smells like antifreeze when the ...
A: Ray: You need to have the head gasket checked as I think it starting to leak. But also with that the ...
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| Hot Engine!! | 9/5/2007 |
Q: I own an Eclipse 200 gt, it has the v6 3.0 engine.. and the problem is that when i start it.. it ...
A: Hector: Oh man, It has been a long holiday. I really am not thinking so good after my crash in a ...
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| 86 colt vista | 9/5/2007 |
Q: I have a harmonic vibration in the engine at about 2000 to 3000 rpm. what could this be caused by, ...
A: Brad: I would say it is either the balance shaft not being located in the right place, or the ...
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| Hot Engine!! | 9/4/2007 |
Q: I own an Eclipse 200 gt, it has the v6 3.0 engine.. and the problem is that when i start it.. it ...
A: Hector: The way for an engine is cool down, well there is many ways. But let's say you are sitting ...
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| 1992 DIAMANTI - V-6 | 9/4/2007 |
Q: WHERE IS THE TCU LOCATED ON THIS VEHICLE? THE ECM IS BEHIND THE RIGHT KICK PANEL, THE TRANS IS ...
A: David: Have you check the fluid in the transmission as to the color and does it smell burnt? I would ...
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| rear seal | 9/4/2007 |
Q: i was told that the rear seal in my 2000 triton is leaking. how did i fix that myself????
A: Aleesha: Got a garage? Tools, jack stands and a repair manual? If so then sure I guess you can ...
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| 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante | 9/4/2007 |
Q: I bought the car used from a private party.It had a trany problem so i assumed it needed a trany so ...
A: Michael: You need to replace the speed sensor circuit. Then you need to replace the speedometer ...
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| 2003 Outlander | 9/4/2007 |
Q: Where can I find a diagram for location of relays? The owner's manual only shows fuses.
A: Chris: Go out and buy a repair manual for your Outlander. Most parts stores have them for around ...
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| 95 galant wont start .. no fuel in line | 9/3/2007 |
Q: OK we went through a lot with this car .. replace computer, spark plugs and wires. Had it running ...
A: Jennifer: First go to a parts store and for around $20.00 you can buy a repair manual for your car. ...
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| Heater problem | 9/3/2007 |
Q: Linda I have recently purchased Mitsubishi Galant ES 2002 Model Car. Car has 45000 Miles. The ...
A: Ajitkumar: Where ever you live, check with the stores there. I don't know your weather, but they ...
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| 99 Galant P0340 Cam Position Sensor | 9/3/2007 |
Q: I have a 1999 Galant 4 cylinder that the check engine has come on and lately has had trouble ...
A: Rick: I don't work on such new cars. But in the ones I do that sensor is in the distributor cap. If ...
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| 92 mighty max engine misfire | 9/3/2007 |
Q: My 92 mighty max pickup with 2.4 liter m/trans missfires in number four cylinder all the time cold ...
A: William: Sounds like a computer problem to me. In the older years of Mitsubishi cars and trucks, the ...
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| 97 Mit. Mirage | 9/2/2007 |
Q: I just wanted to know if u know where to locate the TCM or any other computer brain.
A: Toby: Every car is different, but either try in behind the radio, in the back of the glove ...
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| 1999 Misubishi Eclipse GS | 9/2/2007 |
Q: The battery has been dying after 4-6 days of non-use. The battery was replaced with a new one, ...
A: Ike: I can only give ideas there, but there has to be a short someplace. Something you are missing, ...
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| idle issues | 9/2/2007 |
Q: I have an 02 Mitsubishi Lancer ES. Recently we have had issues with it dying at a low idle. We have ...
A: Terah: I would have the car coded to rule out any problems with the computer and any sensors. Have ...
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| Hard to get in Reverse | 9/2/2007 |
Q: Can you get me some advise on adjusting the clutch. I have bleed the slave unit and refilled the ...
A: Anthony: You said the reservoir was empty before you started, where did the fluid go? I would say ...
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| will not idle | 9/1/2007 |
Q: I recently did a motor swap in my 91 3000gt vr4. I can not get it to idle with everything sealed ...
A: Cassey: When you did your motor swap, did you also take the computer that went with that motor or is ...
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| 1997 mitsubishi gst 2.0 turbo auto | 9/1/2007 |
Q: i bought the car with the engine light on and took it in for a high performance tune up that costs a ...
A: Scott: Why did you not get this check engine light checked before you bought the car? Tune up, high ...
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| 99 eclipse gst spyder clutch | 9/1/2007 |
Q: I have a 99 spyder gst. the clutch went out.I had the cluth replaced,with flywheel,replaced both the ...
A: Hey Charles this is right out of my repair manual, I did not think this up myself. Ok? My repair ...
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| Heater problem | 9/1/2007 |
Q: Linda I have recently purchased Mitsubishi Galant ES 2002 Model Car. Car has 45000 Miles. The ...
A: Ajtkumar: You need to have the thermostat checked on your car. Sounds like it is bad. Also make sure ...
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| 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse GST won't go into gear. | 8/31/2007 |
Q: I just bought my gst and everything was fine then my clutch started getting loose so i checked my ...
A: Kevin: First off you need to get yourself a repair manual for your car. It will walk you though ...
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| replacing an alternator? | 8/31/2007 |
Q: how do you get the alternator off of a 1994 Mitsubishi Diamante?
A: Cheryl: What you need to do is buy yourself a repair manual for your car. It will then walk you ...
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| turn signal | 8/31/2007 |
Q: why do my left turn signal stay on,ihave to take the fuse out to keep it from blinking and my ...
A: Alvin: You need to replace the turn signal/hazard flasher.. it is a square module located in the ...
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| Ignition Coil | 8/31/2007 |
Q: I have a 1995 Eclipse that I need to change the ignition coil on. Can you tell me where it is ...
A: Jamie: You need to buy a repair manual for your car, it will walk you through how to do this and ...
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| Vacuum Hoses | 8/30/2007 |
Q: I have a 96 eclipse that was wrecked. i'm trying to rebuild the vacuum lines and i ran into a little ...
A: Jesse: You need to buy a good repair manual for your car. Get a Chilton manual will have diagrams ...
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| 95 mitsubishi mirage oxygen sensor | 8/30/2007 |
Q: im trying to change the rear oxygen sensor and the sensor has 4 wires'''' how do i install the new ...
A: Shaun: You need to buy yourself a Chilton repair manual for your car. It will show you how to change ...
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| tingling sound from under the vehicle when driving | 8/30/2007 |
Q: My mechanics and myself are going out of our minds trying to figure out what is making a tingling ...
A: Arthur: Next time out in the jeep take another person or more with you. Let each person listen and ...
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| limp mode | 8/30/2007 |
Q: I own a 90 eclipse 1.8L that decided to go into limp mode without the engine light coming on. You ...
A: Landon: The fact that the computer is putting your car into a limp mode, doesn't sound good. There ...
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| Electrical, I think | 8/7/2007 |
Q: I have a 99 Mitsubishi Eclipse. I recently was driving it and the alternator belt blew so i drove ...
A: Jessica:You say that the belt blew well broke while driving home and so you just drove home using ...
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| 97 montero sport blinker problems | 8/7/2007 |
Q: my 97 montero sport's blinkers quit working for about a day and the i started it up today and the ...
A: Michael: You could remove the fuse that controls those lights as to shut off the blinker that is ...
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| 1995 mistubishi galant 2.4l sohc a/t a/c | 8/7/2007 |
Q: driving and just quit. Replaced spark plugs, wires, distibutor and rotor, now cranks(hard to ) but ...
A: Graham: I would have the computer coded, I know where is no check engine light. But you know that ...
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| auto transmssion | 8/6/2007 |
Q: I have a 1995 3000gt 5speed v6 12000miles that i bought from a friend. this is the actual milage. ...
A: Lekan: Try changing the fluid and filter on the transmission. This might help the problem. But ...
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| Mitsubishi Shogun flashing light | 8/6/2007 |
Q: The A/T red light along with the engine light keeps flashing when I brake. The handbook is not ...
A: Lesley: The A/T light is something to do with your transmission, if it comes on while driving you ...
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| 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 8/6/2007 |
Q: there is a rattling noise when I go over bumps. I had the wheel bearings rotors and brakes and lets ...
A: Tammy: Oh now, sometimes cars do cause us headaches but still a Christine I think not. I am getting ...
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| 2001 mitsubishi montero sport | 8/5/2007 |
Q: i put my truck into drive and the neutral indicator was blinking as i was driving. it also had a ...
A: Joshua: When is the last time you did a good tune up on this car? How about an oil change and air ...
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| Mitsubishi galant trouble | 8/5/2007 |
Q: I was driving an my engine started to sputter like it wanted to shut off but it kept running but at ...
A: Ken: How many miles is on your car? When is the last time you did a good tune up. Stark plugs, ...
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| Eclipse 99 Problems | 8/5/2007 |
Q: Okay, so I was driving, and then I pressed my brake real hard, heard a Clunk noise from the engine, ...
A: PraN: Look it is Monday evening, and I had a crash in a parking lot and a bit behind on my answering ...
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| '96 Mitsubishi Eclipse 5 speed | 8/4/2007 |
Q: When I put my car in gear it will not start and if it is in neutral it will start but it will not go ...
A: Kaylee: Faulty transaxle, faulty clutch disc, release lever and bearing not assembled properly, ...
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| problem with electric window | 8/4/2007 |
Q: I have a 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer. I put the window down and now it wont go up again. All the other ...
A: Emma: Either the window has come off the track or the motor is bad. When you push the button to make ...
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| 99 Mirage A/C | 8/4/2007 |
Q: There is water leaking from my A/C onto my passenger side floor. I had the same problem last year ...
A: Christopher: You need to go out and buy yourself a repair manual for your car. Only then you can ...
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| mitsubishi eclipse: headlights/horn/other stuff staying on and some inop | 8/3/2007 |
Q: i have a 1998 mitsubishi eclipse turbo...the other day i installed a universal o2 sensor into the ...
A: Ryan:Have you checked the fuses to see what they are telling you? What of the relays and larger ...
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| mitsubushi eclipse | 8/2/2007 |
Q: I recently bought a 1198 eclipse with 130000 or so mile on it. the light for th ac just started ...
A: Philippd1: You know the clutch in that car is a hydraulic clutch, so if you can smell something ...
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| Mistubishi Lancer 95 GLXI | 8/2/2007 |
Q: , I would just like to know the ideal idling for my 95 lancer. Idling goes up to 2000 when I start ...
A: Olan: Gee, it could be alot of different things. I mean it could be something going bad with the ...
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| Firing order | 8/2/2007 |
Q: Could you tell me what the firing order and distributor layout is on the 1997 Montero Sport XLS 4WD ...
A: Todd: You will need to go out and buy yourself a repair manual for your car. Most parts stores have ...
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| sounds like belts touching | 8/2/2007 |
Q: I have about 2500 miles on a fresh rebuilt motor and im suddenly hearing a noise that sounds like my ...
A: Lucas: You could have a belt or two that is loose so slipping. Or you could need to replace the ...
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| Magna 1994 model | 8/2/2007 |
Q: I installed a new stereo into my 1994 Magna (Australian model)and without seeming to do anything to ...
A: Justin: You will need to go out and buy yourself a repair manual for your car. Most parts have them ...
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| engine stall in put in gear | 8/1/2007 |
Q: i have a 1990 montero and when i start it, it start fine and the idle is ok around 800 rpm but ...
A: Jade: Right from my repair manual as to things to check on your car. Idle speed incorrect, fuel ...
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| 2001 eclipse | 8/1/2007 |
Q: I have a 2001 with a/c problems the car a/c works if it is not very hot but if it is the a/c light ...
A: Vincent: The computer of a car, gets all its thoughts of all the sensors through out the car and ...
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| water leaking | 7/31/2007 |
Q: Every time I put water in the car it leaks out underneath the engine block, somewhere by the ...
A: Daniel: You either have a very small hole in one of the radiator hoses. Or else the drain plug on ...
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| Mitsubishi 6G73 2.5l severe sag, hesitation intermittent stall | 7/31/2007 |
Q: 1996 Sebring Convertible with Mitsubishi 6G73 2.5l vin H Severe sag, hesititation and occasion ...
A: Chris: You know that your car, its engine and its computer all goes together. If you were to replace ...
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| 3000GT Idling Problems... | 7/31/2007 |
Q: Ok, I am back. I talked to you back in November about this: ...
A: Corey: My repair manual says this about idling problems number one problem would be vacuum leak, ...
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| new gauges | 7/30/2007 |
Q: i have 96 eclipse gsx and i need help hooking up the speedometer can any one help
A: Tcal420: Right from my repair manual... disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the ...
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| mitsubushi eclipse | 7/30/2007 |
Q: I recently bought a 1198 eclipse with 130000 or so mile on it. the light for th ac just started ...
A: Philippd1: The light for the ac, could be you are low on coolant for the ac. But if your power ...
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| EGR Valve | 7/30/2007 |
Q: I definately need my EGR and who knows whatelse replaced, but I have 2 problems. First, I cannot ...
A: Reilly: Ok, my repair manual is a Haynes.. it tells where that EGR is located, behind and almost ...
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| service engine soon light | 7/30/2007 |
Q: I have a 2002 mishubishi galant sedan 4 cyl and i have replaced the o2 sensor in this car 3 times in ...
A: Jennifer: It could be a problem with the computer, as it is what kicks on the light when it picks up ...
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| 1995 mirage | 7/30/2007 |
Q: My daughters 1995 mirage 1.5 auto,146,000 miles,it misses sputters,backfires until it gets warmed ...
A: Denny: This is right out of my repair manual about backfires and sputters... emission control system ...
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| 3l v6 lebaron 95 wont stay started | 7/29/2007 |
Q: My lebaron will turn over but doesn't want to start it rev once then dies out like it not getting ...
A: Tom: The car was not bone dry you said, so you put the new gas in with the new. That old gas is ...
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| 3l v6 lebaron 95 wont stay started | 7/29/2007 |
Q: My lebaron will turn over but doesn't want to start it rev once then dies out like it not getting ...
A: Tom: You are going to have to remove that gas and put in new. As gas breaks down and so the car is ...
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| Timing Belt on a 2003 Galant ES 4 cyl | 7/29/2007 |
Q: The maintenance schedule calls for a timing belt replacement at 60K, but my local mechanic looked ...
A: Ken: Look at this way, I would listen to the car's maintenace schedule. I know some mechanic say ...
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| 98 Mitsubishi Galant | 7/28/2007 |
Q: my problem occured while driving down the road, going about 30 mph, when all of a sudden my rpms ...
A: Apryl: Hello. You need to have your car coded. I would say either the computer has got a problem or ...
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| Hey Linda.. | 7/27/2007 |
Q: Hey Linda .by gas i mean i been using 87 octane regular since i got the car. theres - Plus is 90 ...
A: Walter: Had to have been an American made car person that told you that Eclipses break easily after ...
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| GDI | 7/26/2007 |
Q: I just bought myself a NICE Mistubish Space Wagon - 1998/1999....... Drove it so well for the first ...
A: Justine: Check the cables on the battery, sometimes if one is loose the car will just stop running. ...
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| Hey Linda | 7/26/2007 |
Q: Hey Linda first of all thanks a lot for your answer. i found out the last owner did a timing belt ...
A: Hey Walter: Not sure on this fuel, what is plus fuel? Please explain to me about that, before I will ...
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| 2002 mitsubishi gallant es | 7/26/2007 |
Q: i have noticed for the last few months that when i am driving something is making somewhat of a ...
A: Gina: Hello. You need to get that looked at, at a shop. Because it is either worn driveaxle constant ...
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| 03 mitsu eclipse rs | 7/26/2007 |
Q: I just bought this car for my wife and was changing out the factory speakers in the door panels for ...
A: Will: Hello. I would say that you unhooked a wire that powers the window motor. Or can you hear the ...
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| screwy clutch | 7/25/2007 |
Q: I have a 96 mitsubishi galant. For awhile my car wouldn't crank unless I pushed the clutch in down ...
A: Trey: This is right from my repair manual... master or release cylinder faulty, hose/pipe burst or ...
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| Mitsubishi starting problems | 7/25/2007 |
Q: my mitsubishi galant GDI 1999 model has a starting problem everytime i crank it,it never starts the ...
A: Dilraj: When is the last time you did a tune up on this car. Not sure if your car has a distributor ...
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| 93 diamante | 7/25/2007 |
Q: i just replaced the battery last week. i went to the store this week. came out and my car wouldn't ...
A: Jennifer: I would check the cables on the battery. These little cars are very odd but those cables ...
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| 99 Mits. Eclipse Spyder | 7/24/2007 |
Q: For about 6 months now, my car seems to be possessed. Some mornings when I go out it starts just ...
A: Dawn: How about coding the car to see what the computer might kick out for you. Or have someone ...
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| Reverse has gone out | 7/24/2007 |
Q: The reverse in my '98 Mit Eclipse has gone out and I have no clue what happened. There was no big ...
A: Steve: What is your car an automatic or a clutch? If a clutch it could be a worn or damaged revese ...
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| Dashboard warning light | 7/24/2007 |
Q: This morning the differential light on my X reg shogun diesel started flashing orange. I think, ...
A: Steve: If there is a light on your dash then the computer is picking up a problem in the system. And ...
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| Magna 1994 model | 7/24/2007 |
Q: I installed a new stereo into my 1994 Magna (Australian model)and without seeming to do anything to ...
A: Justin: Open the hood of the car, standing looking in at the engine, then first on the driver's side ...
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| 94 galant tranny problem | 7/24/2007 |
Q: i have a 94 galant,2.4 sohc motor. it's an ls model, fully loaded. wife was driving the car, she ...
A: Joe: I would say something has let go in your transaxle, you will have to take the car to a ...
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| Starter | 7/23/2007 |
Q: Do you know of a guide on how to change the starter on a 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse with the 3.0 V6 ...
A: Michael: Sorry don't know of a site on line for this. Other than you would put the year, model and ...
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| Stalling when a/c is on | 7/23/2007 |
Q: I drive a 03 Mitsubishi Evolution, and it stalls when the a/c is on. With the a/c on, starting and ...
A: DC: Got to think about what it takes to keep this car running and then on top of it the ac. When is ...
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| Crankshaft Positions Sensor Location | 7/23/2007 |
Q: Can you tell me where the Crankshaft Position Sensor is on a 96 Galant. I'm trying to determine how ...
A: Bryan: It is in the distrbutor, find the stark plugs and follow the wires from the stark plugs back ...
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| Mitsubishi RVR, 1996 | 7/23/2007 |
Q: I was thrilled by your thoughts on the troublesome o/d and the unknown code 54. I'm still seeking a ...
A: Charles: I didn't want you to think I had forgot you. But it has got crazy there of late... but I ...
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| fuel pump relay | 7/23/2007 |
Q: My lancer ralliart won't start we test the fuel pump and it's ok i think the problem is the relay ...
A: Pavel: In with the engine is 2 or 3 small black boxes, one over by the driver side of the car up by ...
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| 95 Mitsubishi 3000GT SL Spyder Retractable Hard Top | 7/22/2007 |
Q: I just bought this car, and I used the retractable hard top maybe five times before it stopped ...
A: Andrew: I wish I had better news for you. There is a site called mitsubishisucks.com and there is ...
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| Misubishi 3000 GT repair question | 7/22/2007 |
Q: Linda, My car will start for about 5 seconds and then die out. I am located in Japan and the car ...
A: Scott: I would check the distributor cap, to see if it got water in it or is wet inside. There is a ...
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| timing belt broke | 7/21/2007 |
Q: i have a 2002 galant. i was driving at a high speed when the timing belt broke and the car dies.Well ...
A: Nate: Oh good question I wonder how many times I have heard this. I have seen them when no damage ...
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| '02 Galant with no heat | 7/21/2007 |
Q: The dealer tells me that it will cost $900 to replace the Heater Water Shut Off Valve in my car. I ...
A: Raul: You need to go buy yourself a repair manual for your car. Then you will see there is a lot ...
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| Timing Belt Work | 7/21/2007 |
Q: how are you?.. i wanted to ask if its necessary to change my water pump with my timing belt. my car ...
A: Walter: Sorry I did not get back to your sooner but I got to much sun and got sick because of that. ...
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| oi mitsu mirage es oil leak | 7/21/2007 |
Q: our mirage with 76000 mi. has started leaking oil recently. we were almost 11/2 quarts low after a ...
A: Alan: Did you have the oil changed a bit ago or maybe just before your trip? If at the shop you go ...
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| busted Mitsubishi Montero 98' windshield wiper. | 7/21/2007 |
Q: I have s Mitsubishi Montero Sports98' . and my windshield wiper is not working when I turn on the ...
A: Jess: You need to change the wiper motor, it is really not that hard of a job but for the cost I am ...
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| Flat spot on GTO VR4 | 7/20/2007 |
Q: I have a flat-spot (Hesitation) problem with my car at around 800 to 1800rpm. Performance beyond ...
A: Anthony: I think you should remove the plug on the MAS sensor but have the car coded then to see ...
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| GDI | 7/20/2007 |
Q: have a 2000 GDI mitsubishi Dion that keeps stalling when taking off at half to full throttle say ...
A: Tango: You should be able to find a garage or shop that could check the pressure of this pump to ...
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| 92 Mitsubishi Pajero trouble light | 7/20/2007 |
Q: I have a 1992 Pajero, built for the Japanese domestic market. A trouble light that looks like an ...
A: Jon: Sorry it has taken me a while to get back to you, I got to much sun and was sick for a few days ...
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| mitsubishi diamante | 7/20/2007 |
Q: Its a 95 model. 1..Now adays when i start in the morning on my way to office there is black smoke ...
A: Vasu: Two thoughts there well maybe more like three. First off go out and buy a repair manual for ...
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| 97 eclipse turn signal | 7/19/2007 |
Q: on my 97 eclipse the left turn signal will not turn off even when bumped to the right or in the ...
A: Nick: Sounds like the turn signal/hazard flasher unit is having a problem. I would replace that and ...
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| 98 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS | 7/19/2007 |
Q: Timing Belt Replacement...==== can u kinda give me pointers how to replace the timing belt on it ...
A: Midhet: Listen you need to go out and buy yourself a repair manual for your car. Haynes is a good ...
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| 2001 Montero Sport | 7/19/2007 |
Q: We recently replace the air compressor. We had to cut the switch off the old compressor and butt ...
A: GAllen: Good question.. I would try having the car coded to see what the computer kicks out on this. ...
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| Ignition computer | 7/19/2007 |
Q: We are trying to find an ignition computer for a 1990 Mitsubish Montero. We've had no luck. Does ...
A: Linda: Who told you that you needed an ignition computer for your car? Your car has a computer but ...
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| 1990 plymouth laser 2.0 turbo | 7/18/2007 |
Q: ok i just got this car 4 weeks ago for $850.00 an i cant get it to start with the key the car turns ...
A: Frank: How was the car running when you bought it? Your problem sounds like a weak or bad sensor ...
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| my car consumes more fuel these days | 7/18/2007 |
Q: can the air flow meter affect my space runner's speed? can the air flow meter affect fuel ...
A: Juga: When is the last time you did a good tune up on your car? Stark plugs, wires, distributor cap ...
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| Manuals & repair | 7/18/2007 |
Q: Trying to find the horns under hood to replace, apparently mechanic said badly rusted and need ...
A: Brian: You might be able to pick up an horn for your car at a junk yard, for cost. Other wise you ...
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| Mivic Colt | 7/18/2007 |
Q: I have a 99' mivic colt & lately when im driving it, it starts roaring really load for no reason ...
A: Julie: This question is a bit hard to answer. Is your car hard to shift? Does it miss gears, slips ...
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| Master key | 7/18/2007 |
Q: Pleas help me.My VW 2003 Jetta 1.8T has a problem . I can open the driver front doors using the ...
A: Nikolai: I would say you need to take your car to either a dealership or shop; as I think you might ...
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| Mitsubishi RVR, 1996 | 7/17/2007 |
Q: I've been having auto transmission problems, replaced several gearboxes but two problems still ...
A: Charles: You need to find a book on the codes, I shall look around and see what I can find. But ...
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| Air Filter System - Temp Sensor ? | 7/17/2007 |
Q: There is a large air sensor unit in the air filter hose, just after the air filter box. The young ...
A: Gary: You might try a junk yard or else you will have to buy a repair manual for your truck can get ...
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| dead galant | 7/17/2007 |
Q: I drove home fine car was stopped for 15 minuets then all electrics apart from hazzard lights & ...
A: Andy: Hey you got a problem... but listen did you check the fuses? If so then I would say this is a ...
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| '92 Mitsubishi Expo will not start | 7/17/2007 |
Q: My manual 1992 Mitsibushi Expo has had this annoying problem for many years. The car will not start ...
A: Zoe: Sorry to say but I answer all my questions from things I have worked on before or right out of ...
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| dashlights | 7/16/2007 |
Q: I just purchased a 1999 Mitsubishi galant. It has several problems. The battery and brake indicator ...
A: Alan: At most parts stores you can buy a repair manual for your car, they cost around $20.00. If you ...
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| 1994 mitsubishi diamante DOHC v6 | 7/16/2007 |
Q: ..My car is emmitting a bluish looking smoke at take offs...even idling at a light or whatever it ...
A: Shannon: Oh I wish I had better news for you. I would say the head gasket on your car is getting ...
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| 95 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS intermittent no start | 7/16/2007 |
Q: 2 weeks ago took it to the shop as it was "running rough" and had two intermittent "no starts." It ...
A: Candie: Hey yes I did enjoy my vacation if you can call that. I helped my son pack for his move, ...
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| 97 eclipse brakes | 7/16/2007 |
Q: I was getting noise from right front brake. It only comes after car has been driven enough to heat ...
A: Kevin: How about the noise from the front end of your car is not from the brakes but rather a wheel ...
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| 2001 Mistubishi Montero driving range display | 7/15/2007 |
Q: How do I reset the driving range display on a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Linited Edition?
A: P.J. Do you not have a book that went with the Montero it should tell you. Other wise you will have ...
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| Shogun 5 dr Lwb | 7/15/2007 |
Q: Just brought a second hand shogun and as i was driving home the 167 miles found the temperate gauge ...
A: Stephen: It could be a weak water pump or it could be a bad thermostat. One other thing could be not ...
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| Mitsubishi shogun & wet weather | 7/15/2007 |
Q: i own a Shogun Equippe SWB and when driving through large puddles it throws the water up onto the ...
A: Elaine: No sorry I have not heard of any way to fix this. I guess try to miss some of the deeper ...
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| Eclipse lighter | 7/14/2007 |
Q: I just purchased a 2002 Eclipse GT. The lighter doesn't work. Changed the fuse; still doesn't ...
A: Dan: I bet there is a wire broke off or maybe loose in behind the lighter or the lighter itself ...
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| help | 7/14/2007 |
Q: i cant find out what kind of transmission fluid i use for a 5 speed 1996 mitsubishi ecipse
A: Darrin: It is just gear oil, which is designed to be used in differentials, manual transmissions and ...
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| Clutch question | 7/14/2007 |
Q: i have a question regarding my 98 eclipse rs..everytime i depress the clutch it makes a creaky ...
A: Andre: Understand the love of one's car. But this could be a lot of different things. Is the clutch ...
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| sputtering when starting and turning off | 7/14/2007 |
Q: I have a 99 mitsu mirage that just had all brakes, timing belt, ac compressor, and oxgen sensors ...
A: Jennifer: Did you not pay for having your car fixed at a shop someplace? Then take the car back to ...
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| 93 Eclipse starting problem | 7/14/2007 |
Q: The car has the 1.8L, auto in it. My son left his key turned on for about 45 minutes. I don't have ...
A: Dwayne: How is the battery? It is charged up? It's cables are they in good shape and tight on the ...
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| indicator light on dash board 2 front ones blinking,no fluid lost will not stop blinking | 7/13/2007 |
Q: the lights on the 4 wheel drive started blinking out of the blue and the car makes a whining ...
A: John: I am with the book, take the car to a shop or a dealer. As it could be a lot of different ...
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| 2001-mitsubishi gallant-2.4 sohc engine | 7/13/2007 |
Q: car intermittently transmits po352 trouble code-cyl 2 misfiring. It runs ok until you put a heavy ...
A: Bob: Sounds like a weak or bad computer. Have you had that checked? I mean the cars now days are run ...
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| 98 montero sport | 7/12/2007 |
Q: the bolt for the center pulley( crank shaft pulley ) has come loose. It did not come all the way ...
A: Matt: You need to check your timing belt, I would say if the bolt is coming loose something is not ...
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| Grinding Gears | 7/12/2007 |
Q: Gearshift is beginning to jump out of 2nd, on my 93 standard shift Eclipse, and is for some strange ...
A: Tom: How long ago did you put the clutch in? Sometimes it takes a while for those clutches to seat ...
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| starting issue | 7/12/2007 |
Q: I have a 99 galant that has an issue starting when it has sat for longer then 48 hours. It runs ...
A: Erid: I did check around a bit on your car, hoping that there was a recall on this or something. But ...
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| speedometer | 7/12/2007 |
Q: While driving home from work,my daughter noticed her speedometer wasn't working. How does it work? ...
A: Ed: there is a cable for the speedometer, which is old, broken well needs some repair. When is the ...
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| 2004 Mitsubishi Galant | 6/20/2007 |
Q: DO you know where the EGR valve is located on a 2004 Mitsubishi Galant? ANSWER: Jennifer: DO you ...
A: Jennifer: Have your husband buy the 2003 manual as I believe there is not a lot of different between ...
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| 1998 eclise hood release | 6/20/2007 |
Q: My son has 98 eclipse and he can't get the hood release to work. Is there a way to manually open the ...
A: Stephen: You will have to take your car into a shop to get this fixed if the cable is broken. You ...
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| Magna 97 Clunking in rear end | 6/20/2007 |
Q: I have a 1997 Magna Auto V6 Sedan, I have noticed lately it is beginning to make a very faint ...
A: Nathan: Sure it could be nothing but still I would get it into a shop and have it checked. It would ...
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| relays under hood | 6/20/2007 |
Q: I just asked a question about the fuses and electrical system, you keep talking about replacing ...
A: Amber, use a flashlight, either look closely at the relay as it sits in the car or remove it to ...
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| battery/fuses | 6/20/2007 |
Q: First ofy anti-lock brake light has been on a while which may or may not have anytthing to do with ...
A: Amber: You pull them out and look at them with a flashlight behind the fuse, as you will be able to ...
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| 2004 Mitsubishi Galant | 6/19/2007 |
Q: DO you know where the EGR valve is located on a 2004 Mitsubishi Galant?
A: Jennifer: DO you work on cars? DO you know what it looks like? I can explain where it is but will ...
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| 2001 eclipse gs stalling when in nuetral or low rpm | 6/19/2007 |
Q: I have a 2001 Eclipse gs and whenever I put in the clutch the rpm's will drop and the car will die, ...
A: Mike, I would have the car coded it could be a weak sensor someplace. A vacuum leak someplace. Or ...
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| 95 galant will not crank | 6/19/2007 |
Q: 95 galant will not crank let alone start. the following are new alternator, ignition switch, ...
A: Mike; I bet your wife is happy you no longer wants to blow up her car... lol. Well anyway, the ...
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| eclipse gs | 6/18/2007 |
Q: im looking at a 1995 eclipse gs, the one with the Chrysler motor in it. the car has 54,000 miles on ...
A: Jay: When you say it never has seen winter are you meaning they never drove it in the winter? Or do ...
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| overheating | 6/18/2007 |
Q: Over the summer sometime my gauge was going to hot and I would have no heat but there was no smoke ...
A: Christina: Sounds like the head gasket is weak and could have popped. I would have the shop where ...
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| 1994 Montero won't start when hot | 6/18/2007 |
Q: During the day when it's hot, I can strat it first thing and drive. After the engine is hot, it ...
A: Rodney: You need to have the car coded, that is where they hook their computer up to your car's ...
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| clicking in dash | 6/18/2007 |
Q: When you start the car, there is a clicking noise under the dash, passenger side I think, it will ...
A: Ken: You need to have your car coded, as that is the computer clicking at you. So find a shop that ...
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| it wont stop stalling | 6/17/2007 |
Q: I have a 1994 mitsu diamante and when I start my car up my car runs fine but when I put it in ...
A: Brandon: Sounds like a problem with a weak sensor and the computer. You need to get your mechanic to ...
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| white smoke maybe turbo out exhaust?? | 6/17/2007 |
Q: i have an 1988 mitsi mirage cyborg 1600doch turbo and is omitting a lot of white smoke, the oil is ...
A: Nick: I would do a pressure check on the engine, sounds like a head gasket is getting weak. Even if ...
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| turning indicator | 6/17/2007 |
Q: my turning indicator is stuck flashing left, Im going to take it to my mechanic on monday but i want ...
A: Brett: On the driver's side of the car is the fuse box, on the top of that box would explain the ...
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| 95 galant will not crank | 6/17/2007 |
Q: 95 galant will not crank let alone start. the following are new alternator, ignition switch, ...
A: Michael: Oh gee, I have had cars I wanted to pull all my hair out, over. But never thought about ...
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| Alterator | 6/16/2007 |
Q: I had the battery leaking and when I replaced the battery, the check engine light had come on when I ...
A: Thomas: Like a chevy, in that the voltage regulator in in the alternator, you could remove the neg ...
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| tranny dipstick | 6/16/2007 |
Q: I have a 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse, and I'd like to know where the transmission fluid dipstick is ...
A: Victor: When you open the hood of your car, standing there in the front of the car, well maybe a ...
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| horn stuck, blinker won't stay on, and timing belt change needed | 6/15/2007 |
Q: I have a 2002 Montero Sport ES 3.0 2WD. A number of months ago when my steering wheel/horn was ...
A: Craig: I think with the horn it could be that switch, but I think you might be able to get to the ...
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| motor problam | 6/15/2007 |
Q: the machine shop cleaned it all but i had put it back together. now for the problem when i put it ...
A: Matt: Your car falls in the right year for the bad computers. You of course have to know the ...
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| 2001 Mitsubushi Montero Sport Air Condition Belt | 6/15/2007 |
Q: I have a 2001 Mitsubushi Montero Sport that we are trying to replace the air conditioner belt. We ...
A: Jen: I mostly work on older cars, but surely they can not be that much different then your 2001 ...
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| Oil Leak | 6/15/2007 |
Q: I own a 1998 Eclipse RS, and it has a strange oil leak. After getting an oil change, the car is ...
A: Khan: I would have the gasket of the oil pan checked it might be weak and starts to leak once the ...
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| belt | 6/15/2007 |
Q: on a 00 galant how do i change the belt that goes around the alternater? do i need to loosen the ...
A: David: You will have to find the alternator brace bolt and loosen that. Then there is an alternator ...
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| eclipse power window | 6/14/2007 |
Q: How do i remove the door panel, so i can check to power window components to try and find the ...
A: Mike: I would go out and buy a repair manual for your car, it will point out all the screws that ...
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| 1993 3000GT Cooling system | 6/14/2007 |
Q: a few weeks ago my upper radiator hose on my 92 3000gt burst and i had to replace it and flushed the ...
A: Daniel: I would say the radiator cap is bad. Because it is what hold the water in the system and ...
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| secondary air injection solenoid | 6/13/2007 |
Q: I have scan tool it gave a secondary air injection solenoid code 51.Where is that part located at on ...
A: Kanale: I checked all my books and could not really find out where it is. I am sorry but it does ...
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| 97 eclipse oil leak/sputtering | 6/13/2007 |
Q: i have a 97 eclipse. its leaking oil pretty good under car theres oil all over the exaust and it ...
A: Chris: What color is this oil? In if this is not a clutch car, could you be loosing transmission ...
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| 1990 Mitsubishi Montero No Spark | 6/13/2007 |
Q: Linda, I'm trying to troubleshoot a 1990 Montero that wouldn't start after driving to the store and ...
A: Thomas: When it the last time you did a good tune up on this car? I am talking stark plugs, wires, ...
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| 1992 Diamante power window problem | 6/13/2007 |
Q: i am helping a friend with their car and could use some advice as to where to start (and finish) ...
A: Jason: You will have to pull the inside panel off and check to see if the windows have come off the ...
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| 1992 Nimbus problem | 6/13/2007 |
Q: I have a 1992 Mitsubishi Nimbus. The problem is that the "engine check" light is always on, and then ...
A: Ekki: The computer off the car is picking up a problem in the system; so the check engine light. You ...
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| 1998 Montero Sport | 6/12/2007 |
Q: The car is overheating and my husband thinks it is the thermostat. Could you explain to me where it ...
A: Susie:Find the upper hose of the radiator, follow it over to the engine cover and there is where the ...
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| 1994 montero wont start | 6/12/2007 |
Q: I have a 1994 Montero with the following symptoms: When I insert the key and turn to ACC I can ...
A: Roy: Ok, then you need to have a repair manual for your car and get a voltmeter. You use the manual ...
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| overheating/non-functioning radiator fans | 6/12/2007 |
Q: I have a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander with a over heating problem,I have replaced the thermostat, temp ...
A: James: First off I maybe should have let this question go, as I mostly work on older models. But ...
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| Eclipse problems | 6/12/2007 |
Q: My car is a Eclipse 95Gs automatic i had several problems with my car but some have been fixed. ...
A: Cesar: Hey do you know the PCM is the computer of your car, it controls the engine and the ...
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| A/C | 6/12/2007 |
Q: I would like to know why water drips on the passenger side floorboard.I'm not even using the a/c.
A: Gregory: You have a leak, it could be a hose is bad. It could be the windshield is leaking and the ...
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| Galant power window malfunction | 6/11/2007 |
Q: My passenger side power window on 2000 galant has begun to malfunction. The window will go down ...
A: Mike: Your car is not that old and so I am surprised that you are having such problems with your ...
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| check engine | 6/11/2007 |
Q: my check engine light came on. I did a odb2 reading and it showed p421. Everyone that i talk to says ...
A: Chino: Listen what your car is doing now, sounds more like the Throttle Position Sensor, my repair ...
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| 1994 montero wont start | 6/11/2007 |
Q: I have a 1994 Montero with the following symptoms: When I insert the key and turn to ACC I can ...
A: Roy: It sounds like to me there is not enough power to pull the starter. Or else something has ...
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| mitsibushi rvr side door | 6/11/2007 |
Q: I have recently come to own a 1992 mitsibushi rvr and the sliding door won't open. The central ...
A: Mike: About all I can do is give you an idea what might be wrong, as I don't work on vans all that ...
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| hey there again. | 6/11/2007 |
Q: I hate to ask another one, but is there a shut off valve for the fuel on a 94 stealth? or 3000gt
A: Josh: I was just reading my repair manual, it tells me there is a relay for the car in the passenger ...
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| fuel pump relay location | 6/10/2007 |
Q: I need help finding the relay on a 1994 stealth non-turbo. its not under the air filter like the ...
A: Josh: Does your car have those small black boxes under the hood? When you open the hood one should ...
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| head gasket replacement problem | 6/10/2007 |
Q: i checked the oil and its fine. why is the oil and engine light on? i have not run the car yet. plz ...
A: Richard: I am trying to understand this... you put the key in the ignition to start the car but have ...
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| 1995 eclipse | 6/10/2007 |
Q: i am looking for a new car, and i found a great deal for a 1995 mitsubishi eclipse, it really looks ...
A: Cisco: I would stay away from this car. Though it looks nice from the outside. Chances are when this ...
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| wet passenger floor ?windshield fluid | 6/9/2007 |
Q: The driver side passenger floor is soaking wet. It is not antifreeze or fluid, it is "water." It ...
A: Heidi: I got to thinking today and I think I can remember someone else having some what the same ...
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| 98 Mirage 1.5L bad alternator? | 6/9/2007 |
Q: my 98 mirage 1.5l started running off of the battery 2 weeks ago and drained battery. tested ...
A: Mike: I would check the belt that runs the alternator to make sure it is good or out of adjustment., ...
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| 92 dimented | 6/9/2007 |
Q: my wife's 92 diamante has issues sometimes it wont start, alarm going off in the middle of the night ...
A: Tanya & Angelo: Look I understand about being on a limited income. But this sounds like a sick ...
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| wet passenger floor ?windshield fluid | 6/9/2007 |
Q: The driver side passenger floor is soaking wet. It is not antifreeze or fluid, it is "water." It ...
A: Heidi: What kind of a car is this? miles? do you have ac in this car and do you use it? I am ...
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| 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante | 6/8/2007 |
Q: The owner's manual indicates Timing belt replacement at 60K miles. the 2001 says 100k. approaching ...
A: Brenda: Do you know that old saying... "It is better to be safe than sorry"? If your timing belt ...
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| Starter or Distributer | 6/8/2007 |
Q: Hey, My name is Eddye, I'm in the marine corps, and my car isn't starting, you can hear it cranking, ...
A: Eddye: If you can hear the car cranking than the starter is working. The starter is what turns the ...
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| 95 mitsubishi diamante | 6/8/2007 |
Q: I have a 95 mitsubishi diamante that has some intermittent rough idling/dying problems. It seems to ...
A: Nekisha: That is true about the check engine light. Sometimes they come on and some times they ...
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| 95 mitsubishi diamante | 6/8/2007 |
Q: I have a 95 mitsubishi diamante that has some intermittent rough idling/dying problems. It seems to ...
A: Nekisha: Sounds like a weak sensor or even a problem with the computer. You know don't you that ...
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| oil leak | 6/8/2007 |
Q: I drive a 90 eclipse 1.8 non-turbo automatic. Recently it has started leaking lots of oil when the ...
A: Landon: My question would be how old is your transmission fluid? Are you sure this oil is engine ...
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| A/C | 6/7/2007 |
Q: I drive a 2001 Diamante LS. For some reason the air will not blow out of the middle front dash ...
A: Katie: Sorry to say I do not think you can fix this yourself. As your car's ac runs well I call them ...
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| Mits Eclipse shuts down while driving | 6/7/2007 |
Q: i have a 1995 mits eclipse and recently it will shut down while driving and sometimes starts right ...
A: Heather: You had the fuel relay replaced did the dealer check to make sure your fuel pump is putting ...
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| 2001 galant camshaft position sensor | 6/7/2007 |
Q: i own a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant, automatic 4.0 cylinder. The check engine light is on and I will turn ...
A: Lauren: I repair older cars than your's. But in the older cars the camshaft position sensor is in ...
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| engine cuts out at high speed | 6/7/2007 |
Q: I have a 1986 dodge ram 50,it has a 2.0L mitsubishi engine model G63B. Ive been trying to figure out ...
A: Jason: You need to get a voltmeter then check the votlage regulator and the coil. You should also ...
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| Gearbox galant 1.8 twin cam 1990 | 6/6/2007 |
Q: I've bought a galant a while ago and during a drive the gearbox shifted down from 3rd to 2nd and up ...
A: Niels: I would say if you replaced the gearbox and that did not fix the problem. That it would be ...
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| Won't idle in park. | 6/6/2007 |
Q: My 2000 Eclipse will not idle in park with the ac on. The engine just stalls out.There are no ...
A: Tom: So the car will idle just fine without the ac being on? It just stalls when you turn on the ac ...
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| Mit Galant 2003 - Oil leak from Driver's side door | 6/6/2007 |
Q: There is an oil leak from my Mit Galant 2002 Model car from the Driver's side door.
A: Manish: Listen, there is nothing in the way of oil that runs in your door. I would be checking under ...
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| 1991 3000GT | 6/5/2007 |
Q: we tried timing my car and when put it on the right marks the car wont even start while on those ...
A: Jake: You are timing the car, well have your checked the timing belt to see what kind of shape it is ...
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| Electrical problem, possible a fuse | 6/5/2007 |
Q: I was driving my 96 3000GT today and all the gages, except the gas gage and the pwr windows stop ...
A: Frank: I would say you need to take the car to a shop, as they will have to check around to see if ...
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| 96 mirage code p0170 | 6/5/2007 |
Q: I have a 96 mitsu. mirage with a 1.5 liter and I am getting code p0170 fuel trim malfunction bank 1 ...
A: Mark: Oh gee, I am sorry but my repair manual danced all around that code. I found it but it just ...
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| 97 Eclipse | 6/5/2007 |
Q: I have a 1997 Eclipse RS with 117,500 and i have an oil leak. I think its coming from the valve ...
A: Aaron: You will have to go out and buy a repair manual for your car, Haynes is a good one as it will ...
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| instrument cluster change | 6/4/2007 |
Q: I have a 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer, CC model, Automatic Transmission (3 speed), Hatchback (5 door). It ...
A: Chris: You will need to buy yourself a repair manual with a wiring dragram in it to help you hook ...
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| 97 mitsubishi eclipse | 6/4/2007 |
Q: the brake lights will not turn off. we had to disconnect the battery so it wouldn't go dead.
A: Sonya: You need to get your car into a shop. I would say the switch that turns those light off and ...
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| 99 gst problem | 6/4/2007 |
Q: my 99 gst has a weird type of flutter (not sound flutter, u can feel the car flutter when u give it ...
A: Shawn: Check your drive belt as it is sounds like that is slipping. That would be the high pitched ...
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| 1991 Eagle Talon TSi gears grinding | 6/4/2007 |
Q: I recently purchased a 91 eagle talon tsi with an automatic tranny. Before buying the car I had a ...
A: Gabriel: I always say if the transmission is shifting then the transmission is ok. Just something is ...
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| Mitsubishi Montero | 6/4/2007 |
Q: I have 2 power windows that will not go up or down. How can I fix this problem on my own?
A: Debrah: I would say no, you best take the car to a shop and have them check out your problem. As it ...
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| mitsubishi magna 1997 | 6/3/2007 |
Q: Hope you can help when i turn to the right there is a knocking noise on the left hand side.
A: Michelle: It could be anything... but you need to get the front end of the car looked at, in a shop. ...
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| evo wont start | 6/3/2007 |
Q: i have a 97 evolution. the car sat for about two years.. i had to replace the fuel pump to get it ...
A: Patrick: Why would you think a wire is a ground? I mean if it sparked when hooking up the battery, ...
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| tranny | 6/3/2007 |
Q: I have a 91 laser turbo, when I first start my car it shifts into all gears without grinding, but ...
A: Chad: this is out of my repair manual for things to check. It is under the label" Noisy in one ...
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| White smoke from exaust | 6/3/2007 |
Q: i have a 2003 model mitsubhishi fto gr tiptronic. i had a problem(2 to 3gear suddenly engaging ...
A: Nadeem: I still think it is a sensor if you could fix part of the problem with unhooking the battery ...
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| Electrical problem | 6/3/2007 |
Q: Ok. I just installed an aftermarket stereo in my 2001 mitsubishi galant. After doing so my windows ...
A: Joseph: My guess is that you blew a relay, those are in with the engine. As you open the hood, there ...
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| evo wont start | 6/2/2007 |
Q: i have a 97 evolution. the car sat for about two years.. i had to replace the fuel pump to get it ...
A: Patrick: Got to say you are lucky that battery did not blow up. But anyway, you might have blew a ...
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| powerlocks failed | 6/2/2007 |
Q: I own a 96' Eclipse and recently the power locks stopped working. I tried to check my passenger fuse ...
A: Natalie: You will have to kind of get down on your knees, reach in under the dash and the only thing ...
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| White smoke from exaust | 6/2/2007 |
Q: i have a 2003 model mitsubhishi fto gr tiptronic. i had a problem(2 to 3gear suddenly engaging ...
A: Nadeem: I would take your car in and have it coded. Just to check to see if you might need a sensors ...
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| 3.0 eclipse timing | 6/2/2007 |
Q: changed heads and timing seems to be off it is well beyond tdc all marks seem to be aligned ...
A: Larry: Last timing belt I did, it took me three trys to get it right. You did not put down the year ...
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| is my engine ok | 6/2/2007 |
Q: While I was driving my 2001 Mitsubishi Galant the timing belt broke. I had got a new timing belt and ...
A: Brian: In most cases when the timing belt goes, while driving the car. It takes the valves. But am ...
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| 93 3000GT VR4 | 6/1/2007 |
Q: My back Active Aero wing stoped working but I have no warning light going off on the dash I checked ...
A: Wally: I would check around on that ac work, that sounds high to me. Surely you could get some used ...
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| will not start | 6/1/2007 |
Q: I have 95 diamante LX twin cam. My car has ran great since I purchased in 2000. No problems 124,000 ...
A: Natalie: If the valves are bent then it has to be from something to do with the timing belt. Even if ...
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| will not start | 6/1/2007 |
Q: I have 95 diamante LX twin cam. My car has ran great since I purchased in 2000. No problems 124,000 ...
A: Natalie: I would say you broke your timing belt. Have you ever had it replaced? You need to get the ...
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| Oil Light comes on at idle | 5/31/2007 |
Q: 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage, oil light comes only at idle and only after driving the car for 15 minutes ...
A: John: What weight oil are you putting your car? Do you change it yourself or have a shop do it. To ...
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| mirage 1.5 runs but stops | 5/31/2007 |
Q: I have a 93 mirage with a 1.5 when i got the car it would run for about 20 mins and then stop. I ...
A: Dale: Are these computers you are putting into the car, are they for the engine size and model of ...
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| power steering belt keeps breaking | 5/31/2007 |
Q: I have a 92 Mitsubishi Eclipse with a 1.8 motor in it, and the power steering belt keeps on ...
A: Blake: Could be you are tighting the belt bolt to tight when putting on the new belt. Or else you ...
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| 2000 eclipse will not idle | 5/31/2007 |
Q: been having a fairly new problem with my eclipse, started about 2 weeks ago and now its bad and no ...
A: Jack: If the computer put the srs light on, it must have picked up a problem in the system. Did you ...
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| 02 galant help | 5/30/2007 |
Q: i've owned this car for about 7 months. since then, when the car is started in the morning, i have ...
A: Amy: Sounds like you might have a weak sensor someplace. You should get your car into a shop, ...
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| 2001 Eclipse not reving past 45k-55k | 5/30/2007 |
Q: I a have a GT Spyder that in every gear, between 45k-55K rpm the vehicle revs down and there is a ...
A: Alex: I think you have a sensor problem, such as the speed sensor. In that the computer is reading ...
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| 97 Eclipse Head Removal | 5/30/2007 |
Q: According to the Haynes repair manual I purchased the 97 Eclipse Head can be removed without ...
A: Jeff: You put a jack under the engine as you worked on it, right? I always use a small piece of wood ...
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| mitsubshi | 5/30/2007 |
Q: i have a 1999 mitsubshi sport 3.0 v-6. it has no power. it has had the fuel pump and filter ...
A: David: Sounds like either a bad distributor cap or a bad computer. Both of those things control the ...
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| mitsubishi repair | 5/30/2007 |
Q: I have a 1995 mitsubishi Diamonte V-6 it was running good then all of a sudden it would not pull off ...
A: Mary: You should have your car coded. What does coding mean? You take your car to a shop, they hook ...
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| 99 galant problem | 5/29/2007 |
Q: I dont know how old this forum is but maybe you can help me with this problem. i just finished 9 ...
A: Jonathan: Have you ever had the car coded? That is where they check your computer and all it's ...
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| 93 misu mirage 1.5 | 5/29/2007 |
Q: my car wont start it has something to do with the fuel system checked fuel lines fuel pump fuel ...
A: Sean: You can have the fuel pump checked to make sure it is putting out enough fuel. But if you have ...
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| can't find scan tool port | 5/29/2007 |
Q: I just bought a OBD II scan tool and can't locate the port on the Diamante to connect it to. It is ...
A: Bob: You need to either go out and buy a repair manual for your car, get one at any parts store for ...
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| 1999 mits eclipse | 5/29/2007 |
Q: took battery cables off to do some work.. now the hazards wont stop flashing when I put the key in ...
A: Zachary: Don't say what kind of work you were doing on the car. But I would say either you caused a ...
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| 91 MISUBISHI ECLIPSE GS TURBO | 5/28/2007 |
Q: Hello just bought this car for my son its a automatic w/overdrive okay the problem you start it up ...
A: Joe: I would have the car coded.. that should show you if you have any problems with the computer or ...
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| car wont start | 5/28/2007 |
Q: well i got this car from a guy that had the head, the camshaft senser, and the water pump replaced. ...
A: Alisha: With no year or miles it is kind of hard to answer all this. I would have the car coded, ...
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| 1991 Dodge Stealth/Mitsubishi 3000 GT 24 valve DOH | 5/28/2007 |
Q: Turn the car over and it will not fire. Was running fine, then acted like it was out of gas with a ...
A: Sam: That noise in the dash sounds like the computer to me. I would have the computer coded to rule ...
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| Mitsubishi eclipse 98 | 5/28/2007 |
Q: I own a 98 Mitsubishi eclipse GS that runs fine, have almost no issues with it, but am worried about ...
A: Randay: If you want to learn about your car, then you should go out and buy yourself a repair manual ...
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| keeping the car running | 5/28/2007 |
Q: i have a 94 eclipse turbo. i bought a motor that was running in another car.i jusgt droppped it in ...
A: Michael: When you bought the new motor did you also get the computer that went with it? Because the ...
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| 1990 eclipse tranny problem | 5/27/2007 |
Q: ok it all started about a month after i got the car was running great and all then my slave and ...
A: Julian: Did you fix the car yourself or did you have a shop do this work? As it sounds like ...
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| 1998 Galant | 5/27/2007 |
Q: When driving my car at low speed and turn the steering wheel my car makes a squeaky bedspring sound. ...
A: Crystal: Either one of your tires is cupped and should be replaced. Or your car front end is out of ...
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| 1990 gto non turbo | 5/27/2007 |
Q: Can you please advise. many thanks
A: Phil: I would find a repair manual by Haynes for your car. Most parts stores have them for around ...
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| idle problems | 5/26/2007 |
Q: my 1992 eagle gtx 2000 with a mitsubishi dohc, 16 valve engine will start to rev and then let off ...
A: Mike: Hate to be the one to tell you about this, but Mitsubishi farmed out the building of their ...
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| 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse GTS | 5/26/2007 |
Q: I have a 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse GTS that won't start. It was working fine. I came out of work, ...
A: Candice: With these newer cars you got to becareful getting them jumped to get them started. As you ...
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| water condensation from a.c. inside car | 5/26/2007 |
Q: on the drives side of my car front seat and back it fills w/water when I run my a.c. no leaks can be ...
A: Linda: Air conditioner is something that a shop should take care of. It could be something very ...
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| Rattle near drivers door/rear door | 5/25/2007 |
Q: I have a 1992 Mitsubishi Magna V6 station wagon manual. I recently had the back bushes replaced as ...
A: Janine: You need to take the car back to that mechanic and explain to him that the sound is worse ...
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| 2000 Mitsu. Galant SRS Indicator light | 5/25/2007 |
Q: Hey I took my 2000 Mitsubishi Galant to the shop today so they could fix my squealing brakes and my ...
A: Bobby: You took the car in to a shop and had something fixed on it. The car ran fine before it went ...
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| windows not working | 5/25/2007 |
Q: i have a 96 eclipse spyder and my windows wont go up or down just the drivers window works but when ...
A: Hector: Sounds like to me, you have a problem in that switch. Or could be a the wires covers have ...
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| Mitsubishi Diamante | 5/24/2007 |
Q: The problem in my car is that, when I slow down or stop ,the car dies (or engine turns off) and ...
A: Ketan: Have things to check.. could be there is a bad sensor in your car, or the computer is going ...
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| 4G 2006 GT Temperature Console Display Issue | 5/24/2007 |
Q: Not sure if you are familiar with the 4g's yet but the other day while detailing the interior of my ...
A: Brian: Oh this is a pretty new car.. so my guess would maybe a relay has burnt out. Or it could be a ...
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| Mitsubishi Diamante | 5/24/2007 |
Q: I have a mitsubishi diamante na theres something wrong with it i think is a sensor because it keeps ...
A: Alfredo: I think you have a short in the wiring in your car. You either need to take the car to a ...
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| 2002 Mits Galant | 5/23/2007 |
Q: I bought a 2002 Mits Galant brand new in Oct 2002 and the paint on its is horrible now. It started ...
A: Crystal: With your new of a car, yes I would be checking out things with that dealer. I can not ...
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| 94 Eclipse 1.8L Manual FWD | 5/23/2007 |
Q: Then one day it starts fine, I drive it down the road and it dies. The car will not start until I ...
A: Joey: You need to buy a new distributor not from a junk yard, please. In that distributor is a ...
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| Fuel tank | 5/23/2007 |
Q: The motor in my 94 Mirage seized and i want to drain the three quarters of a tank of fuel from the ...
A: Mary: You might check there could be a drain plug on the tank on your car. Or you might try ...
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| O2 sensor | 5/23/2007 |
Q: I am installing an O2 sensor on 03 montero (big body). Left side before converter. my question is ...
A: Mark: Either you car has two O2 sensors and some do. Or else I would say the parts store did not ...
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| 2004 Eclipse Help | 5/22/2007 |
Q: I have a 2004 eclipse GT. I replaced the battery and three days later my cigarette lighters and the ...
A: Elena: There should be inside your car, on the driver's side of the car, kind of under the dash and ...
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| Problems With 1993 Eclipse GS | 5/22/2007 |
Q: Ok I have a 1993 Eclipse Gs and it was sat for 7 years with a 1/4 tank of gas in it so i changed the ...
A: Steven: You do not say if this car is an auto or a stick. If an auto, then check the fluid in the ...
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| Vibration | 5/22/2007 |
Q: the wheels were balanced but they are really cupped, and wore, i replaced one tie rod, there were ...
A: Hey Lance: I am pulling this out of my repair manual.. it says that cupping is caused from three ...
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| Peculiar Idle problem | 5/22/2007 |
Q: I have a std 2005 lancer ES. I've noticed that the Idle speed goes way up either when it's hot and ...
A: Mark: Again right out of my repair manual, well sorry but I have been getting so many nasty remarks ...
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| crank shaft possitiong sensor | 5/21/2007 |
Q: its on a 2000 mits eclipse 4 cy. gs i cant seam to find a pick of it and a brief descripition of how ...
A: Gary: The crank shaft sensor is in the distributor cap. Just replace the distributor and you will ...
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| Replacing fog light - 2003 Eclipse GTS | 5/21/2007 |
Q: This is the second time this has happened, but the protective glass cap on one of my fog lights on ...
A: Sam: I think if I was you, I would just go out and buy new fog lights. Then put them in, I have no ...
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| 2003 eclipse spyder | 5/21/2007 |
Q: When I put the top down on my car, the fuse for the radio and interior lights blows. Any ideas? ...
A: Cal: My thought is that you have a wire shorting out and somehow when you put the top down, the ...
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| Overheating- 2000 Mits Galant DE | 5/21/2007 |
Q: Why is my Galant overheating whenever I have the aircon on?
A: Dojie: Got some things to check, first I would check your water pump it could be weak, when you put ...
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| Transmission problem | 5/21/2007 |
Q: I own a 2000 Honda Prelude (Non SH) with a manuel transmission. Shifting gears 1 thru 4 with no ...
A: Jesse: I work on older Mitsubishi Eclipses and I am not sure if your Honda is anything like the ...
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| 2008 lancer | 5/20/2007 |
Q: hey i just bought a 2008 lancer and when i accelerate it goes up to 6rpm and doesnt change gears ...
A: Thiagot: Take the car back to whom ever you bought it from and get them to check that transmission. ...
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| 95 Mitsubishi eclipse | 5/20/2007 |
Q: My car keeps stalling out, no matter if I am doing 10 or 60 MPH. I am not sure why but i am going ...
A: Stylez: Last time you did a good tune up on the car? Or else got an AutoZone close by? They will ...
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| Replacing rear vent window in 2000 Mirage | 5/20/2007 |
Q: My son needed to break the rear vent window on the driver's side after locking his keys in the car. ...
A: Donna: You will have to try and get a repair manual for your car. Most parts stores have them, that ...
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| 1990 turbo eclipse awd | 5/20/2007 |
Q: I had a brand new engine put into my 1990 eclipse, it came with forged pistons, new rods, crank, ...
A: Zac: Just an idea on my part, what happen to breaking in a new engine? I have come up behind new ...
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| 94 Mighty Max Oil Capacity & Starting Woes | 5/20/2007 |
Q: Great web site! Read a post from 11/8/04 regarding oil capacity on a 1994 2.4l Mighty Max which was ...
A: Jerry K: Oh hey I wish I had the answers you are looking for; such in the oil capacity. My son has ...
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| timing belt problem | 5/19/2007 |
Q: i have just replaced the timing belt on my 2003 mit galant LS v6 3.0 Litre engine . the problem is ...
A: David:Are you sure you got all the marks right? Sometimes it takes me, well up to three times to get ...
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| oil sending switch 2000 galant 4 cyl | 5/19/2007 |
Q: my car seems to run very well but recently I've been getting a flickering on the oil gage. I've ...
A: Michele: Your boyfriend might be right, but first what kind of oil do you have in your car? Did you ...
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| How to adjust fuel-lid release? | 5/19/2007 |
Q: I have a Pajero (Aust 1998 NL model) and the cord to the fuel-lid has possibly stretched, and ...
A: Paul: I would say that you might have to replace the whole cord, if it has stretched. I would check ...
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| oil light | 5/19/2007 |
Q: 2001 Mits. Spyder 4 cylinder- When the engine goes to approx 500 rpm the oil light flickers on. Once ...
A: Rory: What is the weight of oil you are running in your engine? If you tried a heavier weight oil it ...
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| 89 Triton : Problem with blinkers | 5/19/2007 |
Q: I've got a problem with the blinkers in my 89 Triton ute. Originally, none of the blinkers were ...
A: Ray: This is what my repair manual says about all this... if both turn signals fail to blink, the ...
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| running problems | 5/18/2007 |
Q: I just recently bought a used eclipse that I had to replace the motor head on. We got everything put ...
A: Dominick: You have to be talking about some other sensor then the cam angle sensor, because that ...
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| 2004 | 5/18/2007 |
Q: I have exactly 60,000 miles on my 2004 Spyder / 2.4L engine and based on what I've read, should ...
A: Bren: I am going to stick my neck out here, as long as you are not pushing the car, zipping off ...
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| Fuse Box Diagram and Fuse Operations | 5/18/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if anybody has the original diagram and what each locaion within the fuse box ...
A: James: You need to get a repair manual for your car, you can buy one at most parts stores for around ...
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| running problems | 5/17/2007 |
Q: I just recently bought a used eclipse that I had to replace the motor head on. We got everything put ...
A: Dominick:Got to say I never heard of such a thing, but things happen with these cars everyday. ...
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| Diamante 2002 Antifreeze leak | 5/16/2007 |
Q: This is a total first for me. Both front floor boards are soaked with antifreeze. Do you have a clue ...
A: Deaven:I would say one or more of your seals have started to leak. It is always good to run the air ...
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| 92 mitsubishi expo fuel filter | 5/16/2007 |
Q: Where is the fuel filter on the 1992 Mitsubishi expo?
A: Susan: The fuel filter should be hooked to the firewall, just to the left of the engine, kind of ...
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| 92 Eagle Summit No spark | 5/15/2007 |
Q: I took my daughter to school, then when I went out an hour later to leave for work, the car would ...
A: Sarah: Oh listen you can not be putting computers from other cars into your car. These cars are set ...
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| BLACK SMOKE... | 5/15/2007 |
Q: 1997 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GS-T 5spd JUST BOUGHT THE CAR AND INSTALLED A NEW 16G BECAUSE THE STOCK 14B ...
A: Josh: I hate to say this but I think you got engine problems, if the car is pouring black smoke out ...
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| Mitsubishi eclipse timing belt Problem | 5/15/2007 |
Q: but i dont want to try and start it becouse of that reason so can u help me plz?
A: Zak: It is not just replacing the timing belt but getting it back on right, the new one I mean. You ...
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| 1991 Mitsubishi Galant Power Windows | 5/15/2007 |
Q: I have an old mitsubishi galant (DOHC GS turbo)with 200,000 miles on it. Couples months ago, both ...
A: Soul: Look the problem with those windows in your car is that it could be it just needs a good ...
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| How to replace cigrette lighter of 1995 Galant LS | 5/15/2007 |
Q: I recently plugged a hand held heater that required a 20amps rating into my cigarette lighter ...
A: Julian:You will have to check at a part store to see if you might buy another cigrette lighter for ...
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| manual transmission | 5/14/2007 |
Q: On my 1996 manual 5 speed transmission, the clutch fully engages when the pedal is let out only ...
A: Dave: Your clutch is a hydraulic clutch, so I would check the fluid in the reservoir to see if it is ...
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| grey smoke and idle | 5/14/2007 |
Q: ok i have a 1991 mitshubishi eclipse automatic 4wd and about 4 months ago i popped a tire and ive ...
A: Abel: I would have the car coded to rule out any problem with a weak sensor or the computer on the ...
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| please help me im begging you | 5/14/2007 |
Q: I have a 1997 Mitsubishi eclipse gst. Ok ill try to go over everything with my car. I bought the ...
A: Alex: I would say you have a hydraulic leak someplace as the clutch in that car is a hydraulic run ...
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| 2001 Mits Montero Limited "Gurgling Sound" | 5/14/2007 |
Q: it all started after an off-road trip where I got stuck in mud, since then, my center dash mounted ...
A: Mark: I got to say I have never heard of anything like this before, I would say with the LCD display ...
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| dash idiot lights | 5/13/2007 |
Q: hello i have a 90 eclipse turbo gs which had a miss took it to a shop they told me i had to replace ...
A: Chris: I think that light you are talking about is that your car is low on water, check the water, ...
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| Mitsubishi Pajero wont start | 5/13/2007 |
Q: You were recently asked a question about a fuel supply problem on a mitsubishi, mine had the exact ...
A: Graham: It could be a relay or it could be your car's computer. I would get the car coded, that ...
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| 1996 mitsubishi eclipse | 5/13/2007 |
Q: my speedometer just all of a sudden quit working but my mileage is still works and now the needle ...
A: Jason: You need to get the speedometer cable replaced and that will fix your problem. Should take ...
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| All Dashboard lights are out | 5/12/2007 |
Q: My dashboard does not light up. I checked the fuses
A: Dawn: I would check to see if any of the relays are out, you might have a bad relay. The relays are ...
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| Mitsubishi Colt | 5/12/2007 |
Q: After putting petrol in my car it will not start! Any clues as to what is going on?? Many thanks ...
A: MAGGIE: I would check the fuel filter to see if you might need a new one, could see if your fuel ...
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| 1998 mitsubishi mirage | 5/11/2007 |
Q: My car is overheating and now the heater is not working. I was looking in the fuse box and noticed ...
A: Jane: Hey who took the fuses out, did you just buy this car? You can put those fuses back in and see ...
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| 95 Mits Eclipse 2.0 n/turbo | 5/11/2007 |
Q: My boyfriend changed my oil and put in synthetic oil blend instead of just the regular oil 10W-40. ...
A: Kat: I would put the oil back in that the car is use to having, with that many miles on your car I ...
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| '95 Eclipse GS | 5/10/2007 |
Q: My dashboard lights will turn on, but more often then not after a few minutes they will flicker and ...
A: Peter: You know when you turn on the lights with that switch, that turns on both the headlights and ...
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| '95 Eclipse GS | 5/10/2007 |
Q: My dashboard lights will turn on, but more often then not after a few minutes they will flicker and ...
A: Peter: You have to replace your light switch. I would say you have a short in it. If that does not ...
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| 1993 Egale Summit | 5/9/2007 |
Q: tha vehicle will start fine and run all day, and If I go and startrd during the same day will start ...
A: Jessey: sounds like you have a sensor going bad. You need to get your car coded to find out if that ...
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| 96' mitsubishi 3000gt sL | 5/9/2007 |
Q: im having trouble shifting gears, it needs to be rev in high rpm before it change to the next gear i ...
A: Ginno: Is this an auto transmission or a stick? If it is an auto, have your checked the fluid level, ...
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| lancer GDI major engine problems | 5/9/2007 |
Q: ok, i bought the car second hand and took it for a tune up. two days before taking it to get the ...
A: Abigail: I am sorry for your trouble, but sadly if you do not jump start these cars right, all hell ...
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| 91 Mitsubishi Mighty Max | 5/9/2007 |
Q: when driving there is a screeching sound as I accelerate, I drive an automatic, problem is worse at ...
A: Matthew: I would have your belts checked out, sounds like one is slipping and so your screeching ...
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| car smell like gas alot | 5/8/2007 |
Q: my friend told me that her mitsubishi galant 1996 car smells like gas alot she said to me that at ...
A: Mikey: Your friend needs to get that car into a shop and get that checked out. Before she has a ...
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| fto breaking belts | 5/8/2007 |
Q: my mitsubishi fto keeps breaking fan belts,iv changed all the pulleys and nothing seems to be out of ...
A: Marco: Hello. I would say you need to check your water pump as it might be getting weak or even bad. ...
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| 2002 mitsubishi diamante | 5/8/2007 |
Q: the steering wheel turns very loose like if it were not hooked up to anything, but all components ...
A: Mark: If it is scaring you then you need to have it all checked to make sure everything is tight. My ...
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| Magna Good Batterey, but won't crank | 5/7/2007 |
Q: 0L V6. Two days ago it wouldn't start, my son assumed battery as it could be push started. I checked ...
A: Peter: If the car can be pushed to start and the lights work, but the car won't start. I would pull ...
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| noise after repair | 5/7/2007 |
Q: I recently had my Colt 1.5 serviced and the cambelt replaced as per service manual requirements. ...
A: Jan: I would take your car to another shop and see what they tell you. But I don't agree with your ...
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| ODM Light Blew Out | 5/6/2007 |
Q: To make things quick< I have plently of problems with my car but it was basically just with the ...
A: Nathan: You know that when you worry to much well then you could end up with a lot of grey hair. I ...
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| TPS on a 1991 Plymouth Laser | 5/6/2007 |
Q: I was sent here when looking for info on a 1991 Plymouth Laser. Noticed the Hayes book is for Laser ...
A: Jerry: I have a Haynes book which is for 1990-1994, Mitsubishi Eclipse, Plymouth Laser and the Eagle ...
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| ODM Light Blew Out | 5/5/2007 |
Q: To make things quick< I have plently of problems with my car but it was basically just with the ...
A: Nathan: Got to say tonight I can not understand just what ODM stands for. But if as you say it blew ...
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| 1999 Mitsubishi Galant Anti Theft | 5/5/2007 |
Q: I recently bought a 1999 Galant, took it last week to be inspected & was told the oxygen sensor was ...
A: Lisa: Listen girl, you need to get after that dealership that did the work on the car.I mean you ...
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| 1990 mitsubshi eclipse | 5/5/2007 |
Q: no tail lights .blows fuse 10amp ,when taking right turn.
A: Chris:You got a short, could be in the steering column switch or up where all the wires are in the ...
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| Fuel filter location? | 5/5/2007 |
Q: I have a '98 magna TF 2.4l wagon and I am having trouble finding the fuel filter, can you please ...
A: Mark: Open the hood of your car, looking in at the engine. The fuel filter should be on the firewall ...
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| 2003 Eclipse Air Conditioning | 5/3/2007 |
Q: A/C blows cold air until engine warms up, then blows warm air. Refrigerant pressure is at 43-45. ...
A: Hey Terry: I would check the water pump, it's belts and the thermostat but also the radiator cap, as ...
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| Idle trouble | 5/3/2007 |
Q: Car:1995 Mitsubishi Galant S Mileage:129,000 After my car is on park for a few minutes after ...
A: Vin: I would have the car coded, sounds like a weak sensor to me. Like one that is in the throttle ...
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| 1997 Mits Galant 2.0 | 5/3/2007 |
Q: Today my wifes Galant started flashing the "N" light. I asked her to slip it into 3rd. Still ...
A: David: Sounds like a sensor to me, but still you should have the fluid and filter changed. And then ...
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| 3000gt vr4 | 5/2/2007 |
Q: i have a 3000gt vr4. we ran it pretty hard one day. we got off on an exit and it was making a ...
A: Emmanuel: How many miles is on this car? When you say you ran it pretty hard, that would explain ...
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| '92 Mitsubishi Mirage Low idle | 5/2/2007 |
Q: I have a '94 Mitsubishi Mirage. Its 1500cc EFI, it has an extremely low idle about 200rpm. Once the ...
A: Jason:You could have a vacuum leak which could be hooked to the throttle body, or around the intake ...
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| Mitsubishi Colt 1996 | 5/2/2007 |
Q: I have oil leaking near to the water pump. It does not leak when parked up but leaks after a ...
A: Maggie: It sounds like to me that your valve covers need their gaskets replaced. As once the car ...
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| GDI fuel pump issue | 5/2/2007 |
Q: While moving off or driving, if I attempt to accelerate quickly (press the pedal to the floor) the ...
A: Leslie: Now look to me that sounds like something more wrong with your the transmission of your car. ...
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| 91 Colt w/Mitsubishi Engine..weak in gear, wet/oily tail pipe/ good idle | 5/2/2007 |
Q: I can't figure it out. This car ran crappy a couple months ago, so i replaced the spark plugs. It ...
A: Ian: a bad head gasket the smoke out the exhaust would be white in color, there would be water in ...
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| Problems with my auto gear box Galant 1990 | 5/1/2007 |
Q: I've got an old 1990 Galant with an automatic gear box. When I set "D" on the gear box, my car ...
A: Tony: I would check and adjust the shift linkage on the automatic transaxles.There is also a neutral ...
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| 91 Mitsubishi Montero running on 5 cyl.? | 5/1/2007 |
Q: i have a 91Mitsubishi Montero it runs and drives but it has a miss in it .its like its running on 5 ...
A: Quincey: when you did the stark plugs and wires, did you also replace the distributor cap and rotor? ...
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| No spark... | 4/30/2007 |
Q: I have a 1991 eclipse 1.8 and there is no spark to my plugs. there is no check lights that come on ...
A: Cody: Pulling this right out of my repair manual, broken, loose or disconnected wires at the ...
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| 87 mitsubishi Mighty Max | 4/30/2007 |
Q: and it was shifting perfect now it wont go past first or second gear. Have changed trans fluid and ...
A: Kevin: These Mitsubishi have a sensor that will get the transmission to shift from 2 into 3 or 3 ...
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| Car doesnt start sometimes, Makes buzzing noises inside dash | 4/30/2007 |
Q: Hey i have a 97 eclipse spyder gs-t and when i go to start it sometimes it doesnt turn over or ...
A: Andrew: That buzz noise inside the car, is the computer. You need to get your car coded, AutoZone ...
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| gauges | 4/30/2007 |
Q: I must be an absolute idiot!! I bought one of those glow sets for my gauges on a 1997 Eclipse and it ...
A: Chip: Glad you got it yourself and you are again enjoying that car of your's. They are such a fun ...
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| fuel filter replacment | 4/29/2007 |
Q: how do you get the fuel filter off on a 2001 montero /
A: James: You will not like my answer but you need to buy yourself a repair manual for your car. Most ...
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| 92 Eclipse | 4/29/2007 |
Q: My car is surging at idle and sometimes while driving, The check enging light comes on for a few ...
A: Gary: Ok, I work on older Eclipses and my manual runs from 1990-1994 and I see your car is a 1995. ...
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| timing belt install | 4/29/2007 |
Q: I am installing a timing belt on a 2002 lancer. I need to know where the timing marks are and how ...
A: Lee; You will not be happy with my answer but you need to buy yourself a repair manual and it will ...
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| timing belt | 4/29/2007 |
Q: 6 . Is there any problem's that might occur, i have changed many timing belts before but not on a ...
A: Neil: Good question wish I had an answer for you. You just never know for sure, sometimes then the ...
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| 92 Eclipse | 4/28/2007 |
Q: My car is surging at idle and sometimes while driving, The check enging light comes on for a few ...
A: Gary: Need a repair manual for your car and a voltmeter. That is how you can get the codes, or try a ...
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| Mitsubishi Alternator | 4/28/2007 |
Q: I have replaced the alternator on my son's 2000 Mitsubishi Sport. It died again and he replaced the ...
A: Fran: Some things to check... is the drivebelt tight and on right? As it is what moves the ...
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| Fuel filter | 4/28/2007 |
Q: I am having trouble removing the fuel filter to service my Mitsubishi Lancer 92-93 GLXI 1.8L Coupe ...
A: Justine: Sorry but your car is a 1992 model so think how long that bottom attachment has been on ...
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| misfiring colt | 4/27/2007 |
Q: 1998 misubishi colt 1.3. Had a break down and needed the distributor replacing. Garage also replaced ...
A: Kathryn: I would have your car's computer checked. Or else could be a weak sensor someplace so the ...
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| gauges | 4/27/2007 |
Q: I must be an absolute idiot!! I bought one of those glow sets for my gauges on a 1997 Eclipse and it ...
A: Chip: I hit the wrong answer before. I am going to look into this and get back to you again. I am ...
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| Ignition wire Lancer GLXi 1.6 98-mod | 4/16/2007 |
Q: I am trying to install a handsfree-set for my cellphone. However, when wiring up the system there is ...
A: Audun: Oh wow, I would love to help you, really I would. But I work mostly on Eclipses but I got to ...
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| Mitsubishi | 4/16/2007 |
Q: I have purchased brand new Mitsubishi Mini Pajero 660cc. The problem is that it is generating Heavy ...
A: Samiullah:I work mostly on Eclipses and I should think you could order a repair manual on line for ...
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| Mit L200 Turn Signal Problem | 4/16/2007 |
Q: I've owned a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 since July of 2004. About three months ago, my front right turn ...
A: Sandra: Oh you got one of those cool cars, but a new one too. I think it is a switch that controls ...
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| 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse dying | 4/16/2007 |
Q: Lately I've been having problems with my car after installing front and rear motor mounts and the ...
A: Christian: Buying another car is up to you. But you know this car you have, you are putting in new ...
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| 93 eagle summit | 4/16/2007 |
Q: I bought a 1993 eagle summit Lx (the 3 door station wagon) a few weeks ago... One day the car ...
A: Patrick: You need to have your car coded, just to rule out any problems with the computer or the ...
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| Mitsubishi | 4/15/2007 |
Q: I have purchased brand new Mitsubishi Mini Pajero 660cc. The problem is that it is generating Heavy ...
A: Samiullah: This is a new car, I would say that the engine is bad. In that the oil is by passing the ...
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| Montero limited | 4/15/2007 |
Q: All the gauges on the dash display works fine. eg miles, time, date, and compass. However the ...
A: William: You did not put down the year or make of the car. But I think you will need to take the car ...
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| Timing belt change at 60K really?? | 4/14/2007 |
Q: Just took the 2003 Spyder in for maintenance and they said since it has 60K its time to change the ...
A: Jeff: Look maybe your car is not that old or have that much for miles. But trust me, most cars have ...
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| 1995 Eagle Summit DL, 1.8L (will not start) | 4/14/2007 |
Q: I provide you the following information, During a 3 week time frame; this car stalled out 7 or more ...
A: Don: First off throw that Chilton out, well ok maybe not but go get yourself a Haynes. I know ...
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| 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse dying | 4/13/2007 |
Q: Lately I've been having problems with my car after installing front and rear motor mounts and the ...
A: Christian: Well tell you, I always thought when the fuel pump went it was done, no going from 60 to ...
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| gen 2 eclipse (another question) | 4/13/2007 |
Q: i think i found one of my problems, (if u remember i asked a question the other day) but i noticed ...
A: Jonathan: I am sorry, though I love to answer questions for people. I often than not blow it because ...
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| check engine light | 4/12/2007 |
Q: on my 1992 Dodge Stealth R/T turbo the check engine light turns on and i dont know how to check the ...
A: Jorge: Two ways to do this, either go to a AutoZone they will code your car for free. Or else go to ...
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| Noise from what? | 4/12/2007 |
Q: o) I have a Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5 glxi 1991, and I do have a problem. No problems when the car ...
A: Belinda: I would have all your motor mounts checked as one might be loose and so the engine is ...
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| 1995 Eagle Summit DL, 1.8L (will not start) | 4/12/2007 |
Q: I provide you the following information, During a 3 week time frame; this car stalled out 7 or more ...
A: Don: I got to say I get so tired of these people that start working on a car, charge a lot of money ...
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| 2002 Lancer OZ | 4/12/2007 |
Q: I broke off plastic piece conecting my A.C./Heater knob to the controller. So to get heat/AC I have ...
A: Darren: Oh I dislike those people that work at a dealership, oh did I say that? :o) Well I do, you ...
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| 91 Mighty Max Ignition | 4/11/2007 |
Q: 1991 Mitsubishi Mighty Max 3.0 V6 Randomly dies for no reason. When it does, there's no spark. Only ...
A: Jim: You know don't you that Mitsubishi farmed out the building of their computers to another ...
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| Burning Smell | 4/11/2007 |
Q: Every time I get out of my car after driving, I always smell a burning smell......almost like its ...
A: Chris: I would say either your valve covers are leaking the oil, just a small amount so it falls on ...
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| Mitsubishi Verada GTVi - fuel gauge | 4/11/2007 |
Q: I recently adjusted the clock in my Verada (after Daylight Savings ended) following the instruction ...
A: Lewis: Well changing the clock has nothing to do with the problem with the fuel gauge, it just ...
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| 95 Mitsubishi Mirage LS | 4/11/2007 |
Q: 125K miles on it. No problems as such. Changed spark plugs (not wires). DCap looked new. The car ...
A: Amresh: This can not be your timing belt but rather your driver, water pump and alternator belt, or ...
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| gen 2 eclipse | 4/11/2007 |
Q: i have a 95 eclipse rs and am having a few problems with it. it has been sitting for almost 2 years ...
A: Jonathan: Got an AutoZone close by? They will code your car for free and that would rule out any ...
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| Autom. Transmission Wont Shift | 4/10/2007 |
Q: after 3 days that i bought this 96 eclipse gst, while driving the gears started to slip, it started ...
A: Logan: Let me send you a site and that site you will understand more how a transmission works and ...
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| Galant (Eterna) 1988 | 4/10/2007 |
Q: We have been rebuilding the engine of my daughter's Eterna after a broken cam belt. The engine is ...
A: Cynthia: I would try those things you talked about such as the gear selector switch or the cable try ...
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| 96 GALANT-NO SPARK | 4/10/2007 |
Q: i have a 96 mitsubishi galant and shes getting no spark, i replaced the distributor, but no luck, ...
A: CJ: You know don't you that Mitsubishi farmed out the building of their computers to another company ...
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| 1995 Eagle Talon 2.0L non-turbo | 4/10/2007 |
Q: After an engine swap, by mechanic,alternator will not charge. Same engine swap, have had alternator ...
A: Kent: Not sure if I can be any help to you or not. You said the mechanic checked the fuses and the ...
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| '95 Eclipse | 4/9/2007 |
Q: I appreciate your help. We have a '95 Eclipse, 5 sp 4cyl. Just recently we have to start the ...
A: John: I would have the car coded, any AutoZone will do this for free and it would rule out any ...
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| 2000 Galant | 4/9/2007 |
Q: have a 2000 Galant and it seems to "jump" when at a stop and is funny getting out of 2nd gear. Alot ...
A: Michael: I would take the car into a shop and get the transmission fluid and filter changed to see ...
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| Speedo on Magna | 4/8/2007 |
Q: My dad owns a 1995 Magna TS v6. He is trying to work out how to remove the speedo cable and perhaps ...
A: Linette: You dad should go out and buy himself a repair manual for his car. But mean while I will ...
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| mitz galant | 4/8/2007 |
Q: i have a 2000 mitz galant es, when im driving the car will stay on a high gear and wont shift, i ...
A: Junior: You need to get yourself a repair manual for your car, it should then explain where that ...
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| oil leak | 4/8/2007 |
Q: I have a Mitsibushi Pajero 1993 - V6 3500 and in the last week it has started leaking oil. When i ...
A: Ruth: This will only be a problem if you forget to keep checking the engine oil. How much oil is the ...
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| Grinding gears | 4/8/2007 |
Q: I have a 1997 eclipse GS-T and some times only in 1st and reverse i can push the clutch in ALL The ...
A: Zac: Hello. This is what my repair manual has to say about your problem... hey these are just ideas. ...
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| '03 Montero LImeted Headlight Problem | 4/8/2007 |
Q: Yesterday I noticed that my driver side lowbeam headlight and parking light were not working, ...
A: Jeff: You said the lowbeam headlight and parking light were not working but the turn signal as well ...
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| vibrations on 03 eclipse GS | 4/7/2007 |
Q: I would certainly feel too much vibrations on my car (compared to my other mits.car),especially when ...
A: Frank: Hello. I would try checking the tires on the car, sometimes they can be out of round. So you ...
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| ****HELP**** Control Module Placement | 4/7/2007 |
Q: Where Is the Ignition Control Module at? Part # Mitsubishi Power TR - Unit J722T Mitsubishi Mirage ...
A: Ken: Hello. Fear I am not going to be much help, but you can add my answer to your growing list. I ...
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| Engine Oil leak | 4/7/2007 |
Q: i have a 2000 Mitsubishi 3.0L GT and wanted to find out what engine oil is used? 10W-60 05 5W-40. ...
A: Ross: I would say that 10w/30 would be heavy enough oil for your car. Those other weights that you ...
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| parking light | 4/6/2007 |
Q: Does the whole bumper have to be removed to replace a burnt out parking light? Thankyou this is what ...
A: Leslie: No you do not remove the bumper to replace a burnt out parking light. I don't know your ...
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| 91 dodge stealth rt turbo | 4/6/2007 |
Q: car died on freeway with burning plastic smell in cabin but not in engine compartment. fluids ok. ...
A: David: I would say your computer died. You know don't you that the computers in these cars have a ...
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| 2000 Galant - Mass Air Flow | 4/6/2007 |
Q: I have been having a number of problems with my 2000 Galant ES 2.4L Automatic - 110,000 miles. My ...
A: Agnes: Once they put in the new sensor did they reprogram the computer? Because other wise the ...
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| 92 galant | 4/6/2007 |
Q: My son has a 92 galant and the wiper's are not working and he is up at college where a mechanic ...
A: Howard: I work mostly on Eclipses and will write to you what the repair manual says for it. Maybe ...
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| 1999 Eclipse turbo - Codes | 4/5/2007 |
Q: Just bought 99 eclipse, 5 days llater begins to sputter some, and engine light appears. Read codes ...
A: John: Hello. Try doing a tune up.. distributor cap, rotor, stark plugs and wires. There is a sensor ...
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| 3000gt | 4/5/2007 |
Q: it is kind of hard to explain but my 3000gt was running fine then all of a sudden is wouldnt pick up ...
A: Jessica: You need to have your car coded, could be something is going on with the computer or ...
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| squeak wont go away 01 eclipse gt | 4/5/2007 |
Q: i have a 01 eclipse gt when i take off or punch the gas the right front squeaks i have been told it ...
A: Erik: Just ideas on my part to look at or check out... check the CV joints, wheel bearings, you ...
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| 1991 mitsubishi galant | 4/5/2007 |
Q: my 91 galant has 114494 miles and i can't remember when i have to get the timing belt serviced? ...
A: Tana:No oil leaks won't mess with the running of a engine unless the car is looseing a lot of oil. ...
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| Headlight removal from Eclispe 2000 | 4/4/2007 |
Q: I read your replies to some of your writers regarding the headlight removal from the 2000 Eclispe ...
A: Chuck: You are right some of my answer were as clear as mud. Sorry about that, so I checked cyber ...
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| car problem | 4/4/2007 |
Q: I have a 97 Mitsubishi Montero ls full size i have a problem. When I'm cruisin at about 25-40 mph ...
A: Iban: You should have your throttle position sensor checked, it could be moving and therefore the ...
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| timing belt replacement 2000 galant 3.0 (L) | 4/4/2007 |
Q: What is the step by step procedure for replacing the timing belt on a Mitsubishi Galant, 3.0 (L) ...
A: Bill: Do you know what you are asking here? You will have to go out and buy a repair manual for your ...
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| 2000 Galant - Mass Air Flow | 4/3/2007 |
Q: I have been having a number of problems with my 2000 Galant ES 2.4L Automatic - 110,000 miles. My ...
A: Agnes: Sometimes you have to put your foot down. To get people to listen. I can not believe you have ...
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| 99 mitsubishi died | 4/3/2007 |
Q: I bought a 99 Mitsubishi eclipse 2.0, no turbo last year. It died today when I was driving at about ...
A: Michelle: Did you buy this car used or did at one time you got it very hot? I am trying to ...
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| 96 eclipse won't start | 4/3/2007 |
Q: So its been running fine until one day i was driving and it suddenly shut off. i put some gas in it ...
A: Thomas: I would have the fuel pump checked out. Sounds like it might be weak or going. If you let ...
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| Stuttering Mitsubishi Galant Viento 1999 model | 4/2/2007 |
Q: Car stutters (as if choking for gas) upon acceleration and engine light comes on. Only driving at ...
A: Gaynell: If the check engine light is coming on, your car's computer is picking up some problem in ...
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| 1993 Plymouth Laser 1.8L has no fire | 4/2/2007 |
Q: My son has a 1993 Plymouth Laser with a 1.8L that doesn't have any fire. We put in a new distributor ...
A: Perry: Are you talking about stark? I would say if you have that voltmeter and then get a repair ...
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| mitsi eterna timing | 4/2/2007 |
Q: hey there i have recently aquired a 1990 eterna with a 4g63 non turbo engine and the cam belt had ...
A: Shane: You really need to buy yourself a repair manual for your car. It would explain this much ...
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| my tranny is slipping | 4/2/2007 |
Q: my transmission is slipping how can i be sure its the tranny? fluid is full, what else can i do to ...
A: Janet: Sometimes but not always, if you change the fluid and the filter it will help this. I know ...
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| oil sending unit | 4/1/2007 |
Q: Simple question..........where is it and is it easy to change??????? 98 eclipse.......4 cylinder. ...
A: Jim: Another simple answer no, it is on the front of the engine block near the oil filter. But then ...
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| What are the things to be care of? | 4/1/2007 |
Q: I am excited to ask a general question from you seeing the replies which people get from your posts ...
A: Sardar: First off let me say, you can never take to good of care of your car. And don't let some ...
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| check engine | 4/1/2007 |
Q: gud Morning! i have a91 galant gti with a 4g63 dohc non turbo engine, i just want to know what are ...
A: Jhun: Good Afternoon to you! The check engine light, would be that the computer in your car is ...
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| '98 Eclipse Right Turn signal problem | 4/1/2007 |
Q: Whenever I turn on my right directional...the green arrow on the dashboard...flicks very ...
A: Sam: I would take the car to a shop, I am thinking that it is electrical one because if it was to ...
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| 96 Mit. Montero | 3/31/2007 |
Q: My 96 Montero has started to flick the oil light. It flicks from time to time, the funny thing is ...
A: Eli: When is the last time you had the oil changed? It would seem some of these shops are putting in ...
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| Endeavor Transmission Filter location | 3/31/2007 |
Q: Changing the transmission fluid on an automatic 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor, where do I find the ...
A: Steve: You need to get yourself a repair manual for your car, any parts store should have one for ...
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| V-6 ENGINE NOISE AFTER VALVE JOB | 3/31/2007 |
Q: I have a 1998 montero sport LS, it has 187,800 miles. It would emit white smoke from the exhaust ...
A: Boyd: You need to take the car back to the shop that did the valve job for you. Sounds like to me ...
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| please help me im begging you | 3/31/2007 |
Q: I have a 1997 Mitsubishi eclipse gst. Ok ill try to go over everything with my car. I bought the ...
A: Alex: Sorry that someone was not fair with you when they sold you the car. Got an AutoZone close by? ...
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| 2000 eclipse oil light | 3/31/2007 |
Q: We are purchasing a 2000 eclipse 4 cyl with 63,000 miles for my son. At idle the oil light comes on. ...
A: Bill: Might try changing the oil. A lot of places are putting 5w/30 weight when changing oil in ...
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| Oil leaks after running. | 3/30/2007 |
Q: I have an 95 Eclipse GS and I got an odd one... I only get oil that leaks down after the car has ...
A: Joe: Could be your need to replace the crankshaft front oil seal, oil pressure sending unit is ...
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| 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 3/30/2007 |
Q: Ma'am, My daughter has a 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS with a 5-speed manual transmission. She tells ...
A: George: You need to get your daughter's car coded. AutoZone would do this for free, it would rule ...
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| egr light-shut off? | 3/30/2007 |
Q: thr egr light came on as I passed 100,000 miles on my 1987 Mitsubishi mighty max truck as it should ...
A: Dave: It could be just because the truck passed that mile mark or it could be because the computer ...
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| 95 GST Will Not Start | 3/30/2007 |
Q: After rebuilding my motor i cant seem to get my car to start. i have replaced the cam sensor and the ...
A: Matt: Ok, the timing belt has been off a few times, did you get it set right to the marks. They are ...
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| 94 Expo lrv auto trans won't stay in high, won't go back to low | 3/30/2007 |
Q: From a cold start, my car will start off in first gear, then progress through 4 gears, then drop ...
A: Bill: You need to get the fluid and the filter changed in the transmission. That might fix your ...
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| Galant ignition problem | 3/29/2007 |
Q: I have a 1997 Galant. I have to turn the ignition key as far as it will go and hold it there for a ...
A: Cynthia: You have a wiring problem in your car's ignition and so you best take the car to a shop to ...
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| exterior door handles | 3/29/2007 |
Q: How do I replace the exterior door handles? I removed the door panel only to find the power window ...
A: Keith: Looks like to me, that you will have to remove the window to get to that inside bolt and ...
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| Problem: Intermittent Misfiring | 3/29/2007 |
Q: Car: Mitsubishi Pajero I.O. 1.8ltr 1999, 114,00kms. Problem description When the car is put under ...
A: Neil: I was too with the computer but I had a car once that, that did not work. So I had to get ...
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| Montero flooding | 3/29/2007 |
Q: 1990 Montero We have a Mitsubishi Montero that will not start easily because it is getting too much ...
A: Cathy: Have your throttle position sensor checked. It might be getting weak and not controling ...
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| Mitsubishi Endeavor Cruise Control | 3/29/2007 |
Q: It woks sporatically. When you puse the button , it lights up on the dash, but you can't engage it. ...
A: Clayton: That would be the 64 thousand dollar question. I mean is right hard for me to answer some ...
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| 2001 Eclipse timing belt replacement | 3/28/2007 |
Q: We had my wife's Eclipse GS Spyder timing belt replaced the engine is now making more noise and ...
A: Bryan: I am with your wife, if the car ran ok before the timing belt was replaced but now it has ...
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| Problem: Intermittent Misfiring | 3/28/2007 |
Q: Car: Mitsubishi Pajero I.O. 1.8ltr 1999, 114,00kms. Problem description When the car is put under ...
A: Neil: You sent the computer away, are you sure they sent you back the your old computer? Did they ...
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| 1991 vr4 | 3/28/2007 |
Q: I pulled into my driveway and was low on gas. Later in the day I left for the gas station, pulled ...
A: Dave: Are you one of those people that let your car get down to "E" before filling it? Not that I am ...
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| 95 GST Will Not Start | 3/28/2007 |
Q: After rebuilding my motor i cant seem to get my car to start. i have replaced the cam sensor and the ...
A: Matt: With no spark it could be that your timing belt is broke. The engine will still turn over but ...
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| Mitsubishi Endeavor Cruise Control | 3/28/2007 |
Q: It woks sporatically. When you puse the button , it lights up on the dash, but you can't engage it. ...
A: Clayton: I would say you have a small vacuum leak and that is why sometimes it works but other times ...
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| 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Brake/Fuse | 3/27/2007 |
Q: I have a 2002 montero sport xls. All 3 brake lights went out and I replaced the fuse. They worked ...
A: Nadine: Need to get your car to a shop, as you have a short someplace. A wire is rubbing on the ...
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| 1991 Eclipse 2.0 DOHC Automatic | 3/27/2007 |
Q: 88k miles. Will not go into overdrive. I don't know if overdrive light is supposed to come on when ...
A: Dennis: I think you have a relay out or a large fuse. When opening the hood look around by the ...
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| 1998 Mistubishi Montero Sport | 3/27/2007 |
Q: My 98 Montero Sport sprung a leak in the steel line just outside the gas tank, do I have to drop the ...
A: Rick: Sorry but you will have to drop the gas tank to get to that line. Some cars have a door in the ...
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| 92 plymouth laser rs | 3/27/2007 |
Q: i have a 92 Plymouth laser rs with the 2.0 dohc awd turbo and it seems to make like a noise when it ...
A: Jairek: Sounds like a problem in the throttle, could be your throttle position sensor is getting ...
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| ignition problem magna 1994 | 3/27/2007 |
Q: I charged the battery and did not disconnect it battery is full but car want start. Did i burn some ...
A: Dan: I would have the car coded, sounds like it could be a sensor(s) or the computer. AutoZone will ...
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| 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS V6 Catalytic Converter | 3/26/2007 |
Q: My "Service Engine Soon" light came on and so I took the car in for a check. They said that the ...
A: Kim: By law you are to have a workable catalytic converter on your car. But I don't know a lot of ...
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| 1993 mistsu. gt 3000 engine dies when warmed up | 3/26/2007 |
Q: My 1992 mitsu. GT3000 died on me when i was doing 70mph, kept trying to start it after an hour it ...
A: Greg: You need to have your car coded to rule out any problems with a weak or bad sensor or the ...
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| Triton 3L v6 over-revving | 3/26/2007 |
Q: I have a '92 mitsubishi triton 3L v6, done many kms but recent started idleing at about 1800-2000 ...
A: Tomas: You need to have your car coded, AutoZone will do this for free. And then that would rule out ...
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| 92 Diamante 3.0 SOHC no start | 3/26/2007 |
Q: I washed my engine, started car, ran for tow seconds and died. now it won't start. Checked cap, no ...
A: Tyler: Ok, you washed your engine, did you cover up the distributor cap, starter and the alternator? ...
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| Head light | 3/26/2007 |
Q: Well I have a 1999 Mirage and the low beam headlights will not work the high beams will go on but ...
A: John: Could be the bulb but I think it is that switch in your steering column that controls the ...
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| 1994 Eclipse transmission | 3/25/2007 |
Q: I have a 1994 Eclipse, I bought it knowing the overdrive was out. I figured I could drive it for a ...
A: Michael: Gee guy I would love to send you something that would be helping you. But you in the same ...
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| Mitsu 98 horn problem | 3/25/2007 |
Q: Went to dealer and was told it would cost 600 plus to repair. Isn't that excessive? Thank you
A: Salvatore: Yes, but that is because a dealership has their labor costs starting at $45.00 an hour or ...
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| Power/gas mileage problems | 3/25/2007 |
Q: I have a 1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT base (DOHC, auto) My car has a few problems that have come on kinda ...
A: Carl: Got an AutoZone close by? For free they will code your car, that would rule out any problems ...
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| 2000 eclipse wont start | 3/24/2007 |
Q: Son has a 2000 eclipse (6 cylinder) it won't start. I do not hear the fuel pump working when he ...
A: Lawton: I can only give you a guess on my part as to your son's problem. You should be able to hear ...
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| 96 Eclipse Spyder Leaky Top | 3/24/2007 |
Q: I have a 1996 eclipse spyder and the convertible top leaks... a lot. When i first bought the car ...
A: Adam: Love to help you with this but not much luck. I did run a check on line with the hopes that ...
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| i need help on a 1990 mitsubishi eclipse | 3/24/2007 |
Q: the motor keeps over flooding and i have replaced the regulator and it still over floods what do you ...
A: Lori: It could be one of many things, I will send you some of my ideas. But you should put the car ...
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| Plymouth Laser 2.0ltr twin cam timing belt | 3/24/2007 |
Q: My timing belt has broken, has this caused any further damage to the valves or pistons in this ...
A: Darryll: Love to help you but this would just be a guess on my part. I mean it is really up to what ...
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| radio problems | 3/24/2007 |
Q: I have a 1997 Mitsubishi Galant and I've been having some problems with the CD player. It will not ...
A: Charity: Sounds like maybe your CD player needs a good cleaning, I believe you can get a CD player ...
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| Brake and Battery Light | 3/23/2007 |
Q: A couple of weeks ago I turned my car on and my brake and battery light remain on. I have a 2000 ...
A: Claudio: When the lights come on, it because the car's computer has picked up a problem in the ...
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| 95 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 3/23/2007 |
Q: A friend of mine bought a 95 Mitsubishi at a tow lot auction. The car starts and runs smoothly but ...
A: Sherri: First off does the warning lights work? Sometimes they do not come on because they have been ...
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| mitsubishi 97 mirage coupe | 3/23/2007 |
Q: My car starts every day unless it rains. I have had starter, battery and spark plugs replaced in the ...
A: Lou Ann: A part on the engine which is very important for the the engine when starting is getting ...
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| Hard Start / sputter til warm / knock code | 3/23/2007 |
Q: I have a 1991 Eagle Talon. After the car has sat for a day or two, it has a really hard time ...
A: Stephen: You are right about the knock sensor it is only on the turbo. I guess I would have the car ...
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| 1990 galant SOHC won't start | 3/23/2007 |
Q: car stall at intersection. after it cooled it started and ran for a short distance then engine ...
A: Ed: You know don't you that Mitsubishi farmed out the building of their computers to another company ...
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| Passenger window go down but not back up | 3/22/2007 |
Q: 2002 ES Galant passenger window went down and not back up. I replaced the motor and i get the same ...
A: Daniele: The window might be off the track, does the motor make any noises when you hit the switch. ...
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| 1.5 liter mitsubishi engine | 3/22/2007 |
Q: I have a 1995 Eagle Summit which has a 1.5 liter mitsubishi engine. I recently started to have ...
A: Kevin: I would have your car coded to check all the sensors and the computer. AutoZone does this for ...
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| fuel pump | 3/22/2007 |
Q: where in the U S A can i find a new fuel pump,fuelpump camshaft case, high fuel pressure regulator ...
A: Wazeed: Where are you in the states? Find a phone book, look up parts stores and start calling. Or ...
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| 2000 Mitsubishi Montero power antenna | 3/21/2007 |
Q: My power antenna recently was knocked off by a sheet of ice and I'd like instructions on how to put ...
A: Patrick: HEY YOU ARE NOT VERY BRIGHT EITHER, BECAUSE THIS HE IS A SHE. WHY NOT TAKE IT TO THE GUY ON ...
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| '85 Mitsu Mighty Max Main seal | 3/21/2007 |
Q: I was just given an '85 Mighty max with a main seal leak (not sure if I should thank them or curse ...
A: Michael: Before you can write a bad report on me, let me tell you; most of what I answer these ...
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| eclipse/talon | 3/21/2007 |
Q: I have a 93 eclipse gs 2.0L non turbo and a 91 laser 1.8L non turbo can i put the laser transmission ...
A: Jerry: I don't think you can do this, unless you want to rebuild the two to make them work. You need ...
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| Vacum leak | 3/21/2007 |
Q: I have a 1995 eclipse, in the back of the motor I have a steam where air is being sucked in... It ...
A: Angel: You will either have to buy yourself a repair manual at a parts store, they cost around ...
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| 1996 radio code | 3/21/2007 |
Q: The radio code in the manual says 5383, but this doesn't work. The radio serial #mr193959, serial ...
A: Darci: This might sound nuts to you, but try it... you must turn your key to the on position and the ...
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| clutch | 3/20/2007 |
Q: 1997 GST Eclipse sometimes when i shift gears it feels like it gets stuck in something then it goes ...
A: George: If you are having troubles with that new clutch, take it back where or what shop that put it ...
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| Outside temp sensor | 3/20/2007 |
Q: No matter what the temp of the outside maybe my 1995 lancer says the outside temp is 20 degree C ...
A: Craig: You need to get a new gauge or have that sensor checked, it might be bad so needing ...
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| 1991 Mitsubishi Pick Up Truck Mighty Max 2wheel drive | 3/19/2007 |
Q: I just picked this p/u truck up real cheap and its been running great until I was driving on the ...
A: Tammy: I would have the truck coded, sounds more like a sensor is out or getting weak to me. But ...
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| SPYDER PROBLEMS | 3/19/2007 |
Q: I HAVE A 99' MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER -- NON TURBO-- MY CHK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON WHEN I HAVE MY ...
A: Tyrone: Just what you need is another person telling you something. I just don't understand why ...
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| IDILING | 3/19/2007 |
Q: I have a 2001 eclipse spyder. My idler keeps jumping when i start the car. and when i am driving, my ...
A: Leo: Gee I would love to help you with an easy fix but most cases this just doesn't happen. I am ...
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| will not start | 3/19/2007 |
| Q: i am helping a friend fix his 9 |
