I can start my car and drive it fine, but when I get to where I'm going, say the bank, when I get back to my car, it starts, but then sputters and dies. RPM are really low when it starts, and it gets lower til the car stops completely. If I let the car sit for an hour or two, it will start and run fine. Check Engine light came on a while ago, said it was the Camshaft Sensor. Tried replacing with an aftermarket sensor, made the problem worse. Car would start, but hiccuped while driving. Took the sensor off, put the old one back on and it ran fine for a few days then the original problem started up again. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
SOURCE: Mitsubishi Carisma 1997
its a very common fault with the GDi engine, normally first shows a fault after 60k miles. Fault will also make the engine feel slightly juddery on occasions whilst cruising... either/both Accelerator body or Cam sensor are the usual culprit. Both can be rather expensive.
SOURCE: 1998 mitsubishi mirage 1.5 liter 5 speed wont start
If you have spark, try changing the fuel filter. If you don't have spark, get back to me.
SOURCE: location of 02 sensor bank 1 sensor 1 on 3 ltr engine
it's right adjacent to the cataytic converter
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