Mitsubishi Galant (1997 - 2003) - 00 2.0 engine warning light

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Mon 7 Nov 2005 13:03
00 2.0 engine warning light - gollygosh
Driving home from work on Saturday morning, the amber "check engine indication lamp" came on and the engine power dropped sharply. I stopped the car and checked the owner manual which says this light comes on when there is a problem in the emission control system. I started the engine again and the light went out and drove home without any problems at all. I don't know whether I should take the car down to my local dealership, or if the light doesn't come on again, the problem was maybe a one off. Any advice appreciated.

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Tue 8 Nov 2005 01:22
Mitsubishi Galant engine warning light - Pete M
Depending on the age of the car, if it's later than about 1996 it should retain fault information. Mitsubishi main dealers should have a diagnostic reader called an MUT-2 to access the information. I understand that a very comprehensive fault history is available (time, date, speed, engine revs, fault etc.)
If it's available, it could be useful for peace of mind. If the engine is a GDI one, they have been known for sensitivity to fuel grade and cleanliness. Let us know if they find out anything interesting. I've got a 1997 Galant Estate (Legnum) VR-4. For VR-4 and other Galant information, try www.clubvr4.com
Despite the name, any Galant/Legnum owners are welcome.
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Tue 8 Nov 2005 12:53
Mitsubishi Galant engine warning light - gollygosh
Hello Pete, thanks for the reply. The car is a year 2000 2.0 GLS. I phoned my local Mitsubishi dealership who told me that if it happens again to bring it in and they will do a diagnostic check, but if it doesn't happen again it is ok to carry on driving it. He said it could be the oxygen sensor and warned me they aren't cheap. I have just had the 54k mile service done (not by Mitsubishi) and I was wondering if this could have had anything to do with it. I've been driving it since it happened last Sat without any problems. I will keep you updated if it happens again, or if I get the check done. Thanks for the link, I found it very interesting.
Andy.
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