Hi Guys,

wondering if there are any helpfull members out there that could help me out with my TR wagon 4cylinder auto. It brings a check engine light up about 95% of the time and I can tell its running in 'limp-home-mode' as a result. Every now and then the light goes off and it runs cleaner for a bit, before choking and stumbling (often stalling) and then the CEL is back on again.

If anyone nearby is able to help me read the diagnostics and help me find the problem that would be greatly appreciated. Drinks and lunch on me!

Sam

Talk to mal hes the magna expert tag name madmagna Mal Renneboogh
Mits-Fix
0437 225 852

It can be a number of sensors but most common is the oxy sensor that causes this, however I wouldn't think it would cause your car into limp mode, there may be more than 1 issue here.

Best advice is give Mal a call, if he can't fix it, then no one can lol.

Found some info on check engine light :)


MODELS APPLICABLE: TR / TS verada
DIFFICULTY: easy
TOOLS NEEDED:
ITEMS NEEDED:
EXTRA INFORMATION:
What the the engine symbol light indicates when it comes on

1. Engine control unit
* 2. Oxygen sensor
3. Air-flow sensor
4. Intake air temperature sensor
5. Throttle position sensor
6. Engine coolant temperature sensor
7. Crank angle sensor
8. Top dead centre sensor
9. Knock sensor
10. Ignition timing adjustment signal
11. Injector
Caution: - The engine warning lamp also comes on when the terminal for ignition timing adjustment is
earthed during ignition timing adjustment.
*Note - The 0' sensor on 4 cylinder models built after February 1992 does not activate the engine
warning lamp

Limp home mode is cause by a gearbox problem, general the TCU is stuff :)

Make sure the heater core hasn't leaked coolant onto the TCU (under centre console, beneath radio/heater core area).

Any instructions on how to read the error message? If I can get that info, I'm happy to replace sensors!
Sam

i have the full listing in this post on the other forum for second gen

down a few posts

http://www.mitsubishiclubaustralia.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=158&t=1679

ot this link http://www.mitsubishiclubaustralia.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=901

diagnostics but dont know of engine light flashes

use an led tester or the proper plug in tool

Here you go a quote by Magna buff :)

Go to www.madmagna.com

Go to the tech index, the codes are there as well as how to read the little buggers

Thanks guys - I'll get onto it.
Sam