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1995 Mitsubishi Galant Repair Question


Topics covered: Battery, Engine, Spark.
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Asked on June 28, 2010

1995 Mitsubishi Galant

Electrical problem
1995 Mitsubishi Galant 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

My car won't start. The battery is good. The connection seems to be good. The lights, radio, etc works. Anybody have a suggestion on what it could be?
Avatar Asked by curryrod

Answer

Replied on June 28, 2010

Pick your symptom:

**Cranks but no start condition:

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine at least 3/16 away from ground -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it.

**No crank at all/nothing/nada:

Could be a blown fusible link the starter, starter relay, clutch switch/park and neutral switch and ignition switch assuming the battery and connections are good. Note:If it doesn't apply disregard.

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on June 29, 2010

When I turn the ignition key it clicks from the engine. Also before, whenever I was driving and came to a stop the battery and brake lights on dash board kind of flutter slightly. Then when I accelerated it goes out. Could this behind the car not starting?

Tiny Response from curryrod
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Replied on June 29, 2010

Get the battery and alternator load tested, do alternator 1st

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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