I have a Mitsubishi Galant 91 that has a problem starting when the
engine is cold. I start the car and the engine dies if I don’t keep
putting pressure on the gas. After the car is warmed up it run’s
fine. Another method is to keep pumping the gas and a big pump on the
accelerator when I put the car in reverse to pull out of my driveway.
The engine will not shut off this way but shakes until it is warm. I
have gotten a diagnostic on the car but they said my car is too old
for their machines. A few places have said it is a sensor but don’t
know which one it is. This is also the reason my Check Engine light
is on. I have a friend who can fix the problem but does not know
which sensor to replace or fix. Can anybody help?
simpleton - 08 Sep 2005 03:45 GMT
Take the car to someone else to read the codes. You've been dealing with
morons.
All it takes is an analog volt meter to do this and a factory manual to
deciper things. The meter's needle will swing and output a morse like code
of long/ short /long pulses. really easy, even for a simpleton.
>I have a Mitsubishi Galant 91 that has a problem starting when the
> engine is cold. I start the car and the engine dies if I don't keep
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> is on. I have a friend who can fix the problem but does not know
> which sensor to replace or fix. Can anybody help?
Stewart DIBBS - 09 Sep 2005 11:44 GMT
>I have a Mitsubishi Galant 91 that has a problem starting when the
> engine is cold.
Look at the coolant temp sensor on the casting where the upper rad hose
connects to the engine. There's two wires. Make sure the wires are
undamaged, as they often get heat, age and corrosion damage. Its this
sensor, or rather its connector, that causes hard start when cold. If the
connector or wires are damaged, go to a wrecker and look at all the
Mitsubishi vehicles for a decent replacement. I've never had a sensor fail.
Stewart DIBBS