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2000 Mitsubishi Galant Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Battery, Fuel injector.
Mileage: 175,000 miles.

Asked on December 2, 2012

Mitsubishi Galant Engine Problem

The car has been sitting for almost a year and wont stay running unless foot is on gas pedle. tried new spark plugs, mass air intake sensor, fuel injector cleaner and recharged battery.
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Replied on December 3, 2012

Engine Computer has to relearn "minimum throttle" before it will know when it has to be in control of idle speed. Mitsubishi and Chrysler do a lot of things the same way. To meet the conditions for the relearn to take place on Chryslers, drive at highway speed with the engine warmed up, then coast for at least seven seconds without touching the pedals.

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