Hi everyone im just having some dramas with my car when i start it
what happen is it revs up to 2000rpm then back to 1000rpm then shutdown
can some one please tell me whats going on thanks in advance :eek2:

and it struggles to start too :(

Battery, does it start straight away after that initial start?

yeah i have just tried it again and it didn't do it, this started happen 3days ago
i bet if i try again it will brb.

Just try again and it starts but not instantly it chuckle for 2seconds then start.
But i did reset the ECU so maybe that fixed it ill keep an eye on it.

Could be the battery as stated above, How old is it?
Could also be the immobliser ring around the ignition stalk
The little metal tabs have started to lose contact so you'll need to rebend them
People are quick to jump onto the battery but isnt always the case...

Also check to see if it's the chip inside the key by using a spare key

If the battery is dying the symptoms are.

First time the car will start, rev a bit and then die.

Turn key off and the car can be restarted and will run properly.

In this case, replace the battery.

BTW, how old is the existing battery, if it is 3 years old you are basically running on borrowed time.

I am now on my third battery, First time didn't know what was happening. Did a drive in - drive out at the local Mitsu dealer that had a quick service centre.

Second and third times, just replaced the battery. Every time after the car was ok for just over 3 years. Basically the battery gives up after a bout of hot weather in the third year.
Gerry.

yeah spud100 that's what happen it shutoff on first start the i wait then try again and it runs
but it does happen after a long wile so this could be the battery?

Thanks guys for your help and advice im buying a new battery Thursday and hope this issue to goes away.

Did you clean the battery terminals and tighten it up properly when you reset the ecu?

Hi again guys so here is a vid of whats going down, no i didn't clean terminal when reset ECU i will now.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dp6XF7zQmPs&list=UUY-xeWNJlfMbdF7ARBbVAlQ&index=1&feature=plcp

It's the battery. Mine did the same thing before I replaced it.

Battery, does it start straight away after that initial start?


Could be the battery as stated above, How old is it?


If the battery is dying the symptoms are.

First time the car will start, rev a bit and then die.

Turn key off and the car can be restarted and will run properly.

In this case, replace the battery.

BTW, how old is the existing battery, if it is 3 years old you are basically running on borrowed time.


It's the battery. Mine did the same thing before I replaced it.

Hey, do you think it might be the battery!?


When I bought my car this happened, replace battery = no more drama!

Like seriously this would be the FIRST thing to check, even I know that and i'm a chick!!!!!!!

The beauty of our advice is that we are trying to prevent you getting into a distress purchase of a battery when it totally fails on you on the middle of Woop Woop.

Now gently drive to your local Kmart or reasonable auto shop.
Buy the correct battery for your car, don't be cheap and get a small one, get the correct size.

Drive home, get out the spanners.
Unbolt the hold down bracket,
Unbolt the -Ve lead first - this is the black one.
Unbolt the +ve lead.
Remove old battery.

Make sure that the lead ends are not corroded.
Put new battery in.
Connect the +ve lead first.
Then connect the -Ve lead.
Do a quick start up check.
Then do up the battery hold down clamp.
Done!!

You have now to reset the trip computer and the ECU.

Gerry


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Hi Thanks everyone for your kind support this indeed was the battery i just install new one and away my issue is solved :)

Good one.
Gerry