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#2424 of 2438 Re: runs rough, pings, check engine light on [dblnomad] by the_guy Jul 24, 2009 (11:43 am)
Replying to: dblnomad (Jul 24, 2009 5:53 am) probably a vacuum problem in the engine
#2425 of 2438 Re: runs rough, pings, check engine light on [dblnomad] by furqanbutt Jul 24, 2009 (11:32 pm)
Replying to: dblnomad (Jul 24, 2009 5:53 am) no. i have no belts. you can find it from any used car dealer.
#2426 of 2438 runs rough, pings, check engine light on by dblnomad Jul 29, 2009 (5:10 am)
Well went to the dealer. they put new plugs , wires, and some ignition part (forget the name right now) and $350 later it still pings uncontrollably. (using premium, octane boost) It doesn't run rough any longer but pings loudly. they tell me the compression in 1 and 2 is 180lbs or so and 3 and 4 is 80-90lbs and that's the trouble. they wanted to do a valve job for an additional $1500. NO WAY I don't see how low compression in a couple cylinders can cause this problem. So far I have $500 into and it still has issues. DAAMMM!!!
#2427 of 2438 overheating in mitsubishi gallant by raoabhijitin Aug 21, 2009 (8:19 am)
hi  I have a 2001 Mitsubishi gallant es 4 cylinder model. Lately I have noticed an issue with my cooling system. Not sure if this is an issue but here goes the detail  I start my car. the temp control is below cold as I am driving my car my the temp control rises up and hits the halfway mark .the cooling fan starts off. The cooling process is started after 2-3 min the temp control goes a little above the half way mark more like 52-53% it stays there for a minute or two and then drops to 50% and then 48% and then stays there for the whole time. This happens every time I start the car and there is sufficient interval for the car to cool a little between subsequent starts. I noticed my reserve coolant white box was empty so i put in prestone 50-50 ready to use any color mix in the reserve and drove it for some time and then noticed that the radiator had sucked some coolant an the level had gone 10% down n the coolant reserve box. The above thing still happens though even after topping the coolant  Firstly is this an issue? Or normal behavior and if it is an issue what could it be Any help will be greatly appreciated Replies to this message: fushigi (Aug 21, 2009 9:48 am)
#2428 of 2438 Re: overheating in mitsubishi gallant [raoabhijitin] by fushigi Aug 21, 2009 (9:48 am)
Replying to: raoabhijitin (Aug 21, 2009 8:19 am) I'm no mechanic, but the behavior doesn't sound that bad to me. It heats up a little so the cooling fan kicks in and it cools off. That said, your thermostat might be flaking out a little. I'd also advise to keep an eye on the coolant level in the reserve tank. It shouldn't have emptied on its own. If you park int he same space every night, check for drip spots to indicate a leak. It could also leak inside the engine, which might not be detectable.   An outside possibility would be the water pump not kicking in right when it should. They commonly last maybe 140K miles so if you're in that vicinity you might consider getting it checked/replaced. I replaced the pump in my '99 Galant V6 at 120K since there wasn't any extra labor as they were already changing the timing belt. It, BTW, warms up to just under half on the gauge and stays there, at least that's what I've noticed. I don't monitor it that closely.   And it wouldn't hurt to have the car's diagnostic codes read. Some places will do that for free or very cheap ($15ish). It _may_ (but might not) give a clue as to why the temp is running higher before the initial start of the fan.
#2429 of 2438 Car Tough Starts by dani_letty_mad Aug 24, 2009 (3:12 am)
Recently, when the engine has cooled down. I leave to go to work at night an when I turn the key it starts but has a hard time doing so. Like it turns over starts but like kinda shakes for that split second. An at idle it kinda misses or bogs at idle. I keep getting told that its most likely my spark plugs and possibly wires. Since when its driven a block or so its fine. I just want another opinion on what someone else think it would be. It has 106k currently a 2003 es 2.4 cl has always been on time with all scheduled stuff just haven gotten the 90k maintence tooken care of yet. Replies to this message: fushigi (Aug 26, 2009 5:52 am)
#2430 of 2438 Re: Car Tough Starts [dani_letty_mad] by fushigi Aug 26, 2009 (5:52 am)
Replying to: dani_letty_mad (Aug 24, 2009 3:12 am) Possibilities: - Spark plugs or wires. When were they last replaced (if ever)? - Bad tank of gas. Try a few tanks of Shell Premium or another Top Tier gas ( http://www.toptiergas.com/retailers.html ). - Idle sensor malfunction. Have mechanic inspect. - Air or fuel filter. Likely your air filter changed at 90K; at 106K it _may_ be due for another change if your conditions warrant it (dusty, etc.). - Initial demand for A/C if you're using that. Low probability. Make sure it's off when you shut off the car so it won't start up when starting the car. - Motor mount problem. Low probability. Have mechanic inspect. - Probably other things I'm not thinking of.
#2431 of 2438 2004 Galant Idling rough by jonathan1980 Sep 26, 2009 (7:54 am)
I have a 04 galant 4 cylinder. The check engine light came on recently and stayed on for 2 days and is now off. However when stopped the car idles rough as if it were going to stall out, it has stalled once. There is also a pinging noise as well and the longer the car is stopped in gear the louder the noise gets.   I have since had a tune up completed even though it is not at the recommended mileage and an oil change. This did not change anything. Last week i thought i owned a cadillac it was quiet and ran smoothly this week i feel i own a car from the 80's loud and rough   Any idea's what this could be from. Replies to this message: fushigi (Sep 27, 2009 7:29 pm) jonathan1980 (Sep 29, 2009 4:11 am) jonathan1980 (Sep 29, 2009 4:05 am)
#2432 of 2438 Re: 2004 Galant Idling rough [jonathan1980] by fushigi Sep 27, 2009 (7:29 pm)
Replying to: jonathan1980 (Sep 26, 2009 7:54 am) Could be a clogged fuel filter. Could be a loose gas cap; that's the classic trigger for a CEL. Could be a fault in the exhaust system. You can have the engine's computer codes read to see if there's anything there. But it also could just be a tank of bad gas. Top off the tank with a top tier brand ( http://www.toptiergas.com/retailers.html ) right away and after each 1/4 tank you go through. After doing this 3 or 4 times, if you had bad gas it should be pretty well diluted with the "good stuff". If bad gas was the cause, after each top up the problems should diminish.   In a previous car I got a bad tank of gas from an Amoco station and I wound up replacing the plugs & wires and doing a few other things before I figured out that's what it was. Replies to this message: jonathan1980 (Sep 29, 2009 4:11 am)
#2433 of 2438 Re: 2004 Galant Idling rough [jonathan1980] by jonathan1980 Sep 29, 2009 (4:05 am)
Replying to: jonathan1980 (Sep 26, 2009 7:54 am) Found out that it was an EGR valve. Not covered by extended warranty. Cost about $450 at the dealer ship. The part itself at a automotive shop is about $230.00. Pep Boy's tried to tell me $750.00 WHAT THE HELL!!!!!!! isn't the dealer supposed to be more expensive? However i will get a second opinion to see if it needs to be cleaned or replaced could be a big cost saver.

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