20 Most Recent 2004 Mitsubishi Galant - Page 3 Questions & Answers

There have been a few different issues in regards to the Mits/Galant. Fuel system problems have plagued it, and the ECU had a few issues also. First, try an old timers method. Remove the intake tube from the intake, and while turning the engine over, have someone spray(in moderation) starting fluid into the intake. if it attempts to run, you at least know you don't have an ignition issue.(most likely) This would point signs toward the fuel pump. Fuel pumps do not always give warning of their demise. If you spray the fluid in, and there is no reaction at all, it is likely to do with the spark control. This is generally associated with the ECM/ECU. Unfortunately, there aren't a huge number of tests you can run check the spark other than removing one of the wires( with the plug still attached to the sparkplug wire and hold the plug bottom close to a true ground spot while someone turns over the ignition. Generally, you would see a small spark doing this. There is on other cause of sudden engine failure here, and it's the least fun of all. TIMING!!! Who long has it been since your timing was replaced? If your timing has failed, this could get pricey. it is because of the timing system, that the engines spark and fuel ignite and the proper cycles of the engine. My advice, try the first two things first. This could eliminate a lot of heartache. and hopefully some of this was helpful

have the OBD codes read you may have left a lead off somewhere the code reader should point you in the right direction , dont want to alarm you but if the timing belt breaks whilst engine running it will almost certainly cause some sort of damage so might not be as simple as no spark

Yes First remove glove box and lower hush panel the fan motor is in its own separate housing usually held on by 4 12mm nuts it is a trick to get it out from under the dash some times you have to remove the floor carpet.

If you open your trunk and look on the inside next to the light being replaced, you should see three black protectors which probably appear to hold up the trunk carpeting interior. Remove these protectors and pull back the carpeting (held on by velcro attachments). You should now see three bolts with retaining nuts. Remove the nuts with a deep 10mm socket and pull the light from the body from the outside of the car. After the light is out, you will see three light sockets. The brake light should be the most inner light. Twist the socket towards the left and the light should easily come out. Remove the bulb and replace it with the exact same bulb. The bulb has two filaments, one for the park lights and the other for the brake lights.Install in reverse. Please click the link below:---- http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2011/03/how-to-change-passenger-side-brake.html ------------ This should help.Thanks.Helpmech.

Have you tried disconnecting the negative on your battery, sometimes that will reset some of the electronics in your vehicle.

I have this same problem with a 2004 GTS w/ infinity 6 cd changer.
I've taken the unit out and can't seem to find a way to get cd out without taking unit totally apart
any leads on getting a replacement unit (not from dealer)?