1999 Mitsubishi Mirage Engine loses power, stalls

ERIC LAHNA

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1999 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
180,000 MILES

Car started fine, idled fine, hesitated for a few seconds when put in gear then would drive OK for 10 minutes and stall. Would restart after cooling for 5 minutes. Replaced: plugs, wires, distributor cap/rotor, distributor/coil (used), fuel pump, and fuel injectors. No change at all. Sprayed butterfly at throttle body with carb. Cleaner, now it idles worse and I can see (and smell) unburned fuel running into the exhaust manifold. I checked the plugs and wires, all of the wires tested OK, the plugs were installed correctly and all four continued to foul. Any ideas?

Sunday, February 28th, 2010 AT 11:12 AM

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STEVE19791

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Check your fuel pressure regulator. Pull vac line off after has been running check for any signs of wetness and smell of fuel the more obvious sign. Then test with a hand vacuum pump be careful not pump to much could damage diaphram 5 lbs should due see if it holds. It could be pulling gas through vac line into intake. If that don't solve then probably have a leaking injector or clogged return fuel line to the tank. Hope this helps

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Friday, September 27th, 2013 AT 7:18 PM

STEVE19791

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Sometimes new injectors leak as well. One other possible is a shorted purge flow solenoid or something biting computer causing erratic pulse width to the injectors. Hope this helps to solve your issues.

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Friday, September 27th, 2013 AT 7:24 PM