Why does my Mitsubishi Galant idle at 800 rpm?
Upon starting the car finally after many years the engine idled perfect at 800 RPM even when hot with no further surging. After adjusting the throttle body idle screw I then squeezed in a small amount of silicone sealant into the hole on top of it to seal it.
What kind of car is the 1993 Galant?
The 1993 Galant gives some notable changes for its fourth year in its present form. The slow-selling VR-4 is discontinued. Last year’s sporty GS and GSR have been combined for 1993 into a single LS model.
What’s the horsepower of a 1993 Mitsubishi Galant?
Torque is rated at 116 pound-feet at 2500 rpm, then jumps to 120 pound-feet at 4750 rpm for ’93. The double-overhead-cam version of the same engine begins by providing 135 horsepower, followed by 144 horsepower in 1993.
How big is the throttle plate on a Galant?
On the throttle body there is a metal plate held on with two screws. It is about 2 inches long and about 3/4 inch wide. Underneath is a sealing O ring in a groove.
Why does my car not Rev at 3000 rpm?
I was sitting in the garage with the car running thinking over my exhaust problem and decided to rev the engine up near the redline to see how it handled it. As it reaches about 2800-3000 RPM it starts to stumble and fluctuate and wont rev any higher.
When does the engine shake in a Mitsubishi Galant?
At first it went away near 1500 rpms I had a very rough idle (engine shaking) at idle and as soon as I put it in gear. At first it went away near 1500 – Answered by a verified Mitsubishi Mechanic We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website.
How can I tell if my Mitsubishi Galant has a bad idle?
There aren’t any real easy ways to identify 100% however you can get a good idea with a few checks. Open the hood and start the engine. Watch the edge of the hood to note the vibration. Place the shifter into Drive and watch the change in the vibration. It should not become excessive.
How to disconnect the cable on a Mitsubishi Galant?
Mitsubishi Mechanic: Doug, ASE Certified Technician replied 8 years ago You can disconnect the cable by rotating the throttle all the way open, the sliding the cable out the side of the spool….. don’t worry about that now though. That would only be helpful if you felt a snag so that we could tell if it was in throttle/linkage or the cable.
What does p0135 mean on a Mitsubishi Galant?
P0135 is indicating an electrical fault in the front O2 sensor heater. It is not indicating any problem with the sensors ability to function as needed, only that the heater circuit inside (that brings it up to operating temperature faster for emissions reasons) is failed.