20 Most Recent 1985 Mitsubishi Mirage Questions & Answers

Check the fluid level in the clutch hydralic system

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It could be faulty fuel pump but first check fuse connections and other related connections. A bad connection could cause what you describe.
If it's possible check for power close to the fuel pump. (a test light has sharp points to pierce wire insulation and check if power is steady to fuel pump)

Suddenly? Did someone steal your gas? (they may have bent the sending unit) If you ran really low and filled up but the gauge didn't come up, try pounding the bottom of the tank with your hand or a rubber mallet a few times to see if it pops up.

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It's screwed into the top of the gearbox.

https://mirageforum.com/forum/showthread.php/5561-Where-is-the-fuel-pump-relay-located

Check: Fuel Ignition Timing

A spanner usually means the vehicle is due for a service.

The most common cause is the coiled contact drum under the steering wheel develops a cracked circuit filament (this part is commonly referred to as the "clockspring"), and yes this is not an OBD2 car but the airbag is not part of that system anyway.

Fan clutch or water pump.

It could be a melted light switch due to poor contact causing high resistance and heat at the connector. A melted plug and terminals would require replacement of the switch and the "Pigtail" plug with new wires that need to be soldered in.

chek plug cables first of all

If you're missing a power steering belt, then of course that's the problem. I'm empathetic, but you do what you must - find someone who can fix it where it sets or take it to the garage.

Here in the states you can have AutoZone get you the trouble codes for the problem for free. I do not know if that is the case in Australia. If not then you need a small scanner to get the codes . they are not too pricey here. I hope they are not like that there either.