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1989 mitsubishi galant, when engine is cold has severe miss, after reaching operating temperature miss disappears, and engine runs smooth.

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Manifold air temperture or intake air temperture sensor is bad . you can check the voltage on it when cold then w/hair dryer warm sensor up an check voltage if the resistance is more than 500 ohms then it is bad.

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