I just had my timing belt replaced on 06 mitsubishi galant. Do i need to reset the computer. If so, how? Idle in drive seems a little low when stopped at a light. And is it normal for the car to sound a little different after replacing new belt?

clean the throttle body intake, should help, idle setting has changed due to dirt build up

My first question would be - did you do a compression test before and after you replaced the timing belt ?

Sounds like ignition module may have gone out. No test for this.

I am having the same issue on Mitsubishi Galant 02. Clattering on acceleration, herky jerky idle. Pulled a code multiple cylinder misfire. My mechanic's diagnosis is bad valve cover gasket causing oil to seap into the spark plugs and bad timing belt, which I have not replaced at 150k miles. I do however know my fuel injectors do need cleaning, he hasn't ruled that out either. Have you pulled any code on it? I have read on engine knock sensor going out on some of these also. Hope this helps some.

your idle controll may need to be set or you may have air in you fule line you may need to have the fule line cleaned

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its your throttle body needs to be reset...i had the same problem with my magna...when your battery is disconnected for too long your computer can reset itself. just advice so call an authorised dealer and doublecheck whether your model does it

This will take about 3-4 hours. If you look at the drive belts, they will all have to be taken off to get to the timing belt. The engine crankshaft has to be positioned for marks to line-up. The crankshaft will have to be prevented from turning so you can take off its drive pulley. Rotate until the alignment cylinder is near TDC, remove sparkplug, then packing a small rope on top of the piston prevents the engine from turning.. Once you change one timing belt, you will never buy another car with a timing belt again. You can get a manual on eBay.

Your timing belt might have busted. Mine did that in November of 2007.... I had to replace 2 of the 4 cylinders, along with the timing belt and housing. Total cost was a little over $1700.00

Remove the drive belts, crankshaft pulley, and timing covers. Align the timing marks on the camshaft and crankshaft and r+r the belt