OK. I understand your point of view, but I'm afraid that the car industry is such a global entity these days, that trying to buy something "American" is mostly an exercise in feel-goodism for lack of a better term. But I sure hope you get to the bottom of your problem and let us all know what it turned out to be as it may help someone else with a similar problem someday.

Sorry the Mitsubishi brand couldn't do it for you

 

Hello,

I just recently joined the forum and I am currently having the same problems with my 2002 Montero Sport. I have replaced the coil, replaced the spark plugs, spark plug wires, valve cover gasket, and tube seal. Also, I just replaced the camshaft sensor. At this point I have yet to figure out what the problem is. I have been working with several mechanics and could not pin point the problem. The last mechanic I talked to suggested the ECM unit. If anyone has any ideas on what the problem is or any suggestions please let me know. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Jun Ramos

 

Suspect the power transistor if the vehicle is equipped and the coil. The transistor could be fatigued or shutting down due to too much current flow from a bad coil. Did you replace the coil? Dont just pull the plug wire off use a spark tester if you arent doing this already, just pulling the wire off can create a voltage spike and fry the coil.

 

An ignition control module is what I replaced on my wifes. Had it running like a brand new one again. I doubt it would be the ECM.

This part is only about $25 used or around $100 new from Rock Auto.com.

AIRTEX / WELLS Part # 6H1192 {#JA1124, MD338252, MD349207}

or

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Part # LX732 {Click Info Link for Alternate/OEM Part NumbersMD326147, MD338252, MD338997, MD349207} Intermotor

RockAuto Parts Catalog

 

I just want to thank you all for the feedback, I wish that I had join the forum sooner.

thanks jimdurt for your help,

now my wife's car is running great

again thank you

jun

 

Glad i could help. That is what makes forums great.