Questions tagged [mitsubishi]
Japanese carmaker, known for the Lancer and Evolution models
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Alternator doesn't charge the battery when idle with head lights on
My car is a Mitsubishi Magna TH 1999 3.5L Auto.
The alternator gives no voltage at idle with headlights & fan on. The battery gets drained. The alternator warning light pops up. If revved a little ...
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No crank , no start Lancer Gt 2015
2015 Mitsubishi Lancer GT wont crank from the ignition switch also , radio won’t come on and key fob isn’t working so I’m manually using the key inside to turn it .
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Mitsubishi Montero Sport 2000, 4 wheel drive engages, but the indicator flashes
I have an issue when i engage my 4wd gear to high or low, the 4wd indicator keeps flashing. However, the 4wd works perfectly. I've changed the 4wd solenoid that resides in the engine bay (which is a ...
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Montero/Pajero consistent humming at idle and at speed
I have a 2001 Pajero/Montero III 3.5v6 GDI automatic which developed a tiny hum about 8 months ago.
This hum has been growing louder ever since and is at a point where you can very easily hear it ...
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How do I fix a parasitic power drain on 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
I am reaching out desperately looking for help. I purchased this vehicle in April of 2022 and have been through 5 batteries. I tried contacting the dealership and they told me that the battery wasn’t ...
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Can Dexron IID ATF be used in place of Dexron II ATF?
My vehicle manual states I must use Dexron II ATF fluid for my power steering.
When I shop around, I often find Dexron IID ATF locally. Can I use this, or must I find something without the D after the ...
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Hesitation/ rough idle for couple of seconds on cold starts
I have a Mitsubishi Montero sport 2003 with the 6g72 3.0l v6 engine. Recently it started to develop an issue where it idles rough for like 2-3 seconds only on morning cold starts. After that the car ...
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2001 Mitsubishi Mirage just died at red light
My son has a 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage and as he pulled up to a red light it died.. No pre warning, no hesitation nothing it just died . After that him and another gentleman pushed it out of the road and ...
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Engine swap & ecu
So I was thinking about putting a vw 2.0t into my 1999 eclipse gs. Would I have to get a standalone ecu or can I wire in the engines ecu in place of the eclipses oem. I'd be able to figure everything ...
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AC compressor clutch air gap gets wider by itself after bearing and shaft seal replacement
My parents' 2014 Chevrolet Spin Diesel compressor shaft seal was leaking. We replaced the seal and shaft's ball bearing (located between the seal and clutch plate), add about 44mL PAG oil into the ...
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Need help identify the part in the photos. It is from a 2004 dodge Stratus
A friend of mine had her timing belt break and they said this part in the image needs replacing also. We want to order it but don't know what it is named and googling isn't working out so well. The ...
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Clutch pedal has a step?
The vehicle is a 1993 Lancer Evo
idk how to explain this but my clutch pedal sorta has 2 positions? When I press it with little force it stops and I can engage gears. It's a little tough though and a ...
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Steering wheel feels wobbly after changing wheels to 215/45zR18
I have a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. I was using winter tires of size 205/60R16 and changed into 215/45zR18 summer wheels yesterday by myself. Now when I drive on not-flat uneven or wavy roads , I can ...
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Imported my car from NZ to Sydney(AU) and doesn’t start after a short journey on hot days unless I wait for half an hour or so to let it cool down?
I’ve imported my Mitsubishi eclipse cross 2018 from New Zealand in January 2023 when I moved to Sydney Australia. It took 3 months to get it due to some delays on import permits.
Now problem is, on ...
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Mitsubishi Mirage stalling on start, fast idling
Mitsubishi Mirage 2017. When I first start the motor, it turns over and starts, but immediately stalls unless I pump the gas to bring the RPM over 1500 for about 20-30 seconds (normal idle RPM is ...
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Locating OBDI2 port on used vehicle ( Mitsubishi L200 year: 1998 )
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model: L200
Make: Mitsubishi
year: 1998 ( engine ~2004 from swap )
I am located in the carribean, finding solid used vehicles is a challenge actually that an understatement. Vehicles are ...
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Can you put hubs in a full-time 4WD vehicle?
Hi everyone I drive a '95 JDM Mitsubishi RVR and it's full-time 4WD.
I don't know much about 4WD vehicles but my mate drives a '93 JDM Mitsubishi Pajero (Montero for NA and SA people) and he has hubs. ...
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Rod bearing size
My son has a Mitsubishi lancer evo, MR 2.0 turbocharged engine, he spun a bearing. I used plastigage and its reading .003, manual states standard rod bearing is .004 to.010 inch, with a limit of 0.02....
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Old spare key not starting engine
I have lost my spare key a while ago. I went to the mechanic and asked them to get a new one. They told me that I also need to bring my current main key as programming a new key will invalidate the ...
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After Change Evaporator had hissing sound from AC vent
I have Mitsubishi Outlander 2016, I have cooling complaint So, I took to garage the technician checked and said there is leakage in evaporator have to change.
After changed the evaporator while AC on ...
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OBD code P0433 problem
I have just had 195000km service on my Mitsubishi Triton 3.5 Ltd V6. They replaced my air filter and I now have a check engine light. Code P0433 on OBD scanner... replace O2 sensor, exhaust leak. No ...
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Programming remote key Mitsubishi Colt 2007 1.3
I tried programming the remote key, but I can't get car in programming mode as is described in most YT video's by connecting pins 1 and 4 in OBD and pressing 6 times the emergency button. This should ...
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Rod knock on first startup in months
2003 Mitsubishi Lancer 150,000 miles, manual 5speed, no check engine lights.
This car has been sitting for about a month or two and when I tried to start it, it wouldn’t start so I eventually tracked ...
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Does changing suspension bushing require camber adjustment?
I have Mitsubishi Mirage 1999 or sometimes called Lancer in some countries. I have recently changed the the rear and front suspension and took the car for camber adjustment and alignment. I noticed ...
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Engine cylinder 5 misfire
On my Mitsubishi shogun sport van 2002 3.0L V6, There was a slight misfire on cylinder 5. We replaced spark plugs, all the HT leads (Ignition wires) and Ignition coils (all 3). That didn't solve our ...
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How do I remove this bolt to replace my MAF sensor?
I'm trying to replace the MAF sensor in my Mitsubishi 2003 Lancer ES GLi1.8, and it's bolted into a plastic housing that fits the air filter. The bolts are weird, in that they have a head about 2mm ...
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Mitsubishi mirage Code P1590 A/T torque reduction req. comm
The check engine light on my mitsubishi mirage is on and upon scanning the codes, I am getting the following codes:
U0131 EPS CAN timeout
U0101 T/M CAN timeout
U0121 ABS/ASC CAN timeout
P1590 A/T ...
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Mitubishi Outlander 2018. Replacing SIM card
Whatever I'm doing I'm not find the SIM card in my car. I removed the glove box (and see the white computer behind it. I removed the plasic below the glove box and still doens't find the SIM card, or ...
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How can I turn on the airbag on Mitsubishi Outlander without a key?
In the manual it is written to insert the key for switching. But we have keyless car (just click the start button), and we don't have keys. Is there an alternative way?
I tried using a knife, but it ...
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What happens if the main battery gets connected backwards?
2008 Mitsubishi Nativa (Pajero?) now no power coming from alternator after my experienced mechanic hooked up the car's battery backwards.
He saw the spark he said but didn't register as he was ...
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Car only starts sometimes
My 2003 V6 Mitsubishi VRX Series 2 Diamante Has an issue where sometimes it starts fine and other times it will crank but wont catch, it’ll just sit there making a “nenenene” noise like its waiting to ...
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Turboing a 4B11
I own a 2015 base model lancer with the 4b11 and I want to turbo it so I’m going to get another 4b11 and put all my mods on it and when it’s done pull my stock engine and put the built one in my ...
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My 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander is spitting coolant out the overflow tank at the top and causing my car to overheat
My 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander is spitting out coolant at the top of my overflow tank don’t know why. replaced the water pump because it had a slight leak checked the thermostat it worked just fine. Did ...
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Fuel gauge query
we have a pretty old Mitsubishi Galant and live in Thailand. I am curious as to why the fuel gauge registers quicker depending on the brand of fuel;for example when we refill at a Shell pump the gauge ...
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Hit a deer and piece to headlight snapped
Okay so I hit a deer. There’s actually not too much damage except for some dents and this plastic part that snapped. The headlight moves Around now so I know I have to replace it but I don’t know what ...
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Grinding noise from brakes
Lancer 2005 es non-abs
I have this problem of brakes grinding from the driver side wheel. All parts are new. Wheel bearing, brake pad clips. Brake pad, rotor, tyres. Still grinding noise. The noise ...
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Is this too much rust to repair?
I (maybe foolishly), recently purchased this car privately. I failed to inspect the underbody of the vehicle accurately. It's a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer. I was wondering is this rust too much to get ...
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Mitsubishi Super Shift transmission Power vs Economy
I recently bought a Mitsubishi Tredia 1985, but I've no idea on its super shift transmission gearbox. I can see there are two modes in super shifting gear as star icon (power) and E letter for the ...
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What are the definitions for the Outlander PHEV Routine Maintenance schedules?
I have a 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. It's possible to change the "Routine Maintenance" window on the vehicle to numerous settings. However, they have not so descriptive names like "Normal", "...
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Mitsubishi Canter will not go into 4th gear
2013 Mitsubishi Canter 6500kg GVM 5 speed tip truck. Recently had a new clutch installed. Drives fine until the engine warms up. Then will not go into 4th gear. All other gears work fine.
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New replacement rear shocks/strut replacement cartridges are not available, can I have them rebuilt?
1986 Mitsubishi Starion ESI-R Turbo
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97' lancer hestitates under acceleration
I have a 97' lancer with the 1.6 engine, here's the thing, when I press the accelerator slightly it jerks a little no matter if Im moving, or taking off from a stop, If I press it more, like doing a ...
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OBD2 Scanner can not detect ECU 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
I bought a OBD2 Bluetooth scanner online. However, when I connect it to the OBD2 port in the car, the app while connecting to the OBD2 scanner gives an error message that it cannot connect to the cars ...
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mitsubishi pajero 3.5L petrol 2002 model
Pajero was running rough so I had the plugs and cables changed no difference, so had the fuel injectors changed and a new gasket, seems to be sucking air somewhere drives ok but coughs and splutters ...
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Mitsubishi Lancer chugging
So I have a 2016 lancer, it has about 65000 miles on it. I got it used and now it’s making a rattling sound as well as when my wife and I are driving it it will sometimes chug and blow some white or ...
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Reusing head gasket for 1985 mitsibushi pajero
Recently i have repair my Mitsubishi pajero engine and used it for almost not more than 8days. Unfortunately the crankshaft broke on the way i was driving 100km far from my home. Now i bought new ...
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Timing Belt Broke
Is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant engine an interference or non-interference engine?
My son drove the car at about 40 MPH and the timing belt broke. I am trying to decide whether to scrap her or not.
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2017 CF MY17 Black Edition - "Routine Maintenance Required"
My 2017 Black Edition Lancer shows this alert every time I start the car. It's been doing this for a few days now. The service sticker says next service at 17,000km; I'm only halfway there.
What ...
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faulty alternator problem?
I have a 2002 mitsubishi magna, battery light came on intermittently one day and a few months later the car died mid drive, battery completely dead. i got a jump start which lasted about a minute ...
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Mitsubishi Lancer 2017 AUX input
I have a 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer Black Edition CF Auto MY17.
As shown below, the factory (stock) head unit has an AUX option, but there is no 3.5mm AUX input anywhere in the car.
The USB/iPod option ...
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