20 Most Recent 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer - Page 6 Questions & Answers

same as mine
2000 Lancer cedia

Is it possible the belt jumped a few teeth and the cam is out of time with the crank ?

Is it a diesel, standard transmission, automatic? I need more input If it is a standard it is your clutch!

Check for a vacuum leak first.

This is most likely a bad BCM. That is a body control module. They control all the inside aspects of the car much like the ECU controls the engine.

Relay problem change the relay will help your problem

clean your egr valve

You need to go and get a trans service ASAP, Driving could cause more damage, sounds like a fluid blockage because the filter has not been replaced and full of gunk

Check and top off ATF and re-test.

I think your transmission shift solenoid 1-2 has failed, meaning that it cannot find low gear. It is an inexpensive repair, but the car has to go on a hoist, and have the trans pan removed.

Sounds like a loose or worn drive belt.

You need to tackle this logically. First of all the car has to have fuel and spark to ignite the fuel. You need to establish whether these are present or not. Then go along apporopriate route, fuel or spark.Secondly the spark has got to occur at the right time .There are simple checks you can do to find out if this happening.
To confirm sparks Remove one plug. recoonect lead , hold it in contact with the chassis and turn the engine,you should see spark jump across the plug gap. Dont hold lead with bear hands as it carries high voltage,use an insulated material to hold it in contact with chassis.
similarly you can disconnect fuel input to carbureter and turn engine to see petrol coming out.
Once these two facts are confirmed then it is timing of sparks that remains.
Hope this helps you to go in the right direction.

Check for power on pin 16 of the connector.

Need more info does it ruin rough when it starts? Could be your timing or coil.

sounds likea wire short in the dash or from teh dash panel. Take it to an auto electrician or pull it apart and check for dodgy, ripped wires.

Blocker heater Core or cord? Is the heater working at all or very poorly? Can you smell coolant when the car runs, like a burning rubber smell? There are a heap of things you would need to check before a diagnosis or fix can be offered.