Mitsubishi Lancer CG/CH (2002-2008) Questions & Answers

On the little details you've provided - it would be almost impossible to diagnose .
I would recommend taking the car to a Mitsubishi australia workshop or possiby a reasonable mechanical repairs and servicing workshop or if the problem may be within the electrics then perhaps a reasonable auto electrician workshop may be able to help.
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Depends how many people and kids etc I have one baby and I would say it's to small for long trips once you add portacot pram and all other things it's cramped.

Hi Shaz,

It's not the best car to buy for the fuel efficiency as a 1.8L will only be 350km on full tank. Other cars have much better fuel efficiency that will use less petrol.

Hi Sezza,

The gap is just how the fitment has been made for the model. There needs to be a gap so you can open the boot and water shouldn't be able to get inside.

Is the compressor noisy?. If so it is likely you will need to replace it . You may also need to replace the condenser as well. Not a cheap job unfortunately as there is a fair bit of labor and if you use new parts you are looking at about $700 -$800 in parts and gas etc.If you're lucky you may be able to source a good second hand compressor but be careful. Probably not a great help but there's no easy fix when it comes to aircon. All up expect to be forking out between $1200-$1400 to repair a failed compressor & condenser.

Thanks Mark, the compressor isnt noisy, i have however managed to disable a temperature sender attached to the compressor, this has made no difference, im leaning to ward a faulty pressure switch, i have even pressure across the 2.
thanks for the reply

I cant help with that one. I have a Magna as well and it does exactly the same thing and I have been trying to fix it for a year now. All I can think of is a loose connection somewhere and I have been pulling plugs apart and putting them back again hoping it might help. Nothing yet, so good luck
Doug

Thank's Doug I to have been trying that..

Follow the owners manual,. I think they run batter with 95, pretty sure you can use either

I use cheap fuel and the car is great but its best and runs sweeter if you don't mind the expense of the best fuel. these cars are pretty robust.

Not sure I can't answer that question though usually the closer option is usually the better option

Sorry I can't answer that question though you could try contacting Mitsubishi Australia or try google search engine to answer the question.

Ring a Mitsubishi dealer ask about a manual and ask them about fuel or your m echanic....

I basically agree with the other answer

Sorry I can't answer that question / perhaps you could try contacting Mitsubishi Australia or try the google search engine on the internet to answer the question.

See if you can buy an silent alarm that goes directly to a security guard company as people do not take enough notice of a alarm these days

Not sure sorry I can't answer that question / perhaps you could try contacting Mitsubishi Australia or try google search engine on the internet

I just use regular unleaded fuel due to its age and I have had no problems with it .

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Hi, there are a few things that could cause that, but it sounds like one of your cylinders could be misfiring (im no mechanic, so check with one first). Most likely caused by a faulty spark plug or ignition lead. I'd start by replacing your spark plugs to see if that fixes it ($20 or so) then your ignition leads if that doesnt solve it.

I'd still recommend you to take it to a qualified mechanic though. Theyd be able to tell you what it is straight away.

@BFun, thanks for your advise, these cars have two coil packs to control the 4 spark plugs. I changed the spark plugs around a month ago and noticed no improvement since then.

But i thought it might need a good tune up, or like you say it might be the four leads or even the coil packs.

It is as if it could be related to one cylinder be cause it happens every four seconds, it's a consistent small vibration. Only at idle though.

Cheers

I previously read that it is 45 litres. The lowest i have ever gotten is 38-39 litres with the fuel light just going on (i don't particularly want to risk running out). So i would say it is likely there is a reserve of 6 more litres once the fuel light comes on making 45 seem realistic than 50.

The gauge needle is calibrated to 40 litres and the tank holds 50 litres.

The low fuel warning light will start to appear (flash on & off) at the point where you have about 10-15 litres left depending on whether your going up or down hill or on flat ground.

I have had 2 CE Lancers and have come to realise that it works this way and beats a long walk to and from the petrol station.

Thanks Mark -- good info to know, Dan

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