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Old 05-03-2011, 09:10 PM
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6 cylinder only starts with ether then runs fine. turn off wont start till cold and w/starting fluid help?
 
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Old 05-04-2011, 07:45 PM
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what model car you have and engine ?
 
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Old 05-05-2011, 03:54 PM
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2000galant es v6
 
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Old 05-05-2011, 08:16 PM
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tested the air idle control w/meter tested ok
 
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Old 05-06-2011, 11:15 AM
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is your check engen light come one at all? if can give more detail on what heppens when you run it. also check the air intake system and the ignition system spark plugs
 
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Old 05-06-2011, 09:34 PM
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no ck engine light once it starts it runs fine drove it home about100 miles turned it off wont start. only starts when cold sometimes today it didnt start at all could use some direction. will play with it on sat.
 
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Old 05-07-2011, 02:22 PM
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well i would have to be there to see what it does but at this point call a mitsubishi dealer near you ask them what to do from what your telling me i cant tell you exactly whats worng.
 
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Old 05-07-2011, 07:28 PM
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well down to the fuel system turn key on/off 6 times and it starts right up and runs fine.the service dept. at the dealer wont help me they want to fix it.
 
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Old 05-08-2011, 01:07 PM
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keep testing untill you find the cause
 
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Old 05-09-2011, 07:19 PM
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down to fuel pressure relief valve or leaky in injector. started cranking slow changed starter what a joy that was lol.
 


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