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Hi Francisco. If you can feel the vehicle shift into gear after moving the shifter into a forward gear, then it's likely that there is internal damage inside the transmission. However, if you move the shifter but nothing appears to...

If electrical and ignition systems get water in them it can cause no starts or hard starting. You will need to have the computer tested for codes and ignition system checked to see if you are losing spark to the...

I would not suspect the transmission is bad just from hitting a bump. It is most likely a wire connection came loose or something else minor. You will need to have the car checked to see what happened by a...

When someone breaks in the vehicle, the Immobilizer system shows that the doors were locked from the outside. When the doors are ajar from the outside when locked, the security would set so the vehicle could not be stolen. Look...

Hello. You will be able to install the new ignition and key but the Mitsubishi dealership or a capable Locksmith will have to reprogram the key to the car for you. I worked at a Mitsubishi dealership for a few...

Hi there - on this specific model, the bushing is pre-installed in the control arm by suppliers. For aluminum control arms (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-buy-a-good-quality-control-arm-assembly) such as this one, it is generally not a good idea to field-repair the control arm. The act...

Hi, thanks for writing in. I would contact your local Mitsubishi dealer. They should be able to make you a key based off of your VIN number. Sometimes emailing is more efficient than trying to set an appointment. Try going...

Typically a bad crank position sensor will prevent your vehicle from starting. Your rough idle could be due to a vacuum leak or possibly a dirty injector (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-injector-replacement), or maybe even an idle air control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement) or throttle body...

With fuel level getting low and the possibility of debris from the fuel tank getting into the fuel delivery system, it is possible you have some debris that is partially clogging the fuel injectors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-causes-fuel-injectors-to-get-clogged-or-dirty). The fuel injector should be...

Hello. If you have replaced these parts and it is still swaying then you need to check the tires (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-tell-the-difference-in-size-for-a-car-tire-by-jason-unrau). Make sure that they are the correct size. Aftermarket wheels will also cause this problem if they are not the...

The fuel injectors, EGR solenoid and TCL solenoids are all supplied power by the PCM and each of the injectors are sequentially ground actuated by the PCM. Power needs to be checked to all of these components to see if...

Hello, thank you for writing in. Transmissions tend to show these types of issues when the transmission fluid is low, contaminated, or burnt. You should start with checking and changing the fluid first. From there look into transmission solenoids, the...

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Depends on if you drove the vehicle with straight water or nothing in the cooling system. If there was nothing in the cooling system, then the head gasket may have burned causing the coolant to slightly leak into a cylinder...

In the area of the engine cowling, there is usually a network for air intake into the cabin. There are diverters built in to this network to ensure that only air, but not rainwater get into the vehicle. If rust...

Blue smoke coming from the exhaust generally means that the motor is burning the engine oil. This can happen for a couple of different reasons such as worn piston rings or leaking valve guide seals. When this happens, the engine...

An accurate firing order diagram can be found online by typing "01 diamante firing order" in the search bar. An accurate diagram is required, as the vehicle will not run properly if the firing ignition wires are not installed in...

This sounds like a failed transmission range selection switch. The switch will need to be replaced to restore proper operation of the transmission. You may want enlist the help of a mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, who will have...

The TPS and a scanner to test it is all that you need. The code P0122 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0122-obd-ii-trouble-code-throttle-pedal-position-sensor-switch-tps-a-circuit-low-input-by-jay-safford) points to the sensor but a through pinpoint test should be done to make sure the sensor is failing before you replace it....

I would ask for help from one of the mechanics at YourMechanic. They will have one of their mechanics come to you with the proper test equipment and knowledge to diagnose (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-is-dead-inspection) a fix the short in your electrical system....