1989 MITSUBISHI GALANT check engine

00-8GENERAL - Vehicle Identification
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATIONMOOCA-
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER LOCATION
The vehicle identification number
(V.I.N.) is located on a plate
attached to the left top side of the instrument panel.
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION CODE CHART
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All vehicle identification numbers contain 17 digits. The vehiclenumber is a code which tells country, make, vehicle type, etc.
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H- Galant
FWD
1 StDigit
Body
6-4 doorSedan
Price
class4-High5-Premium Engine
Check
digits*Model
year
Make Vehicle
typeOthersPlantSerialnumber
Country
OkazakiPlant
D-2.0 dm3(122cu.in.)[SOHC- MFI]
E-2.0 dm3(122cu.in.)[DOHC-
MFI]
K-1989
Year
L-1990
Year
M-1991Year
N-
1992
Year
P-1993Year
J-JapanA- Mitsu-
bishr
3- Passen-
9er
Car c-
Auto- matic
Seat Belt
D-Manual
Seat Belt
NOTEl “Check digit” means a single number or letter x used to verify the accuracy of transcription of vehicle identification \
number.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER LIST
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VEHICLES FOR FEDERAL
V.I.N. (except sequence number)BrandEngine Displacement Models Code
JA3BR46VnKZMitsubishi Galant
2.0 dm3 (122 cu.in.) E33ASNHEL2M/RHEL2M
JA3BR56VaKZ[SOHC-MFI]
E33ASNXEL2MlFiXEL2M
JA3B R56RaKZ
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2.0
dm3
( 7 22 cu.in.) [DOHC-MFI]E33ASNGMLZM
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00-l 6GENERAL - Precautions before Service
Caution
1. Before connecting or disconnecting the negative
cable, be sure to turn off the ignition switch and the
lighting switch.
(If this is not done,there is the possibility of
semiconductor parts being damaged.)
2.For MFI-equipped models, after completion of the
work steps [when the battery’s negative (-) termi-
nal is connected], warm up the engine and allow it
to idle for approximately five minutes under the
conditions described below, in order to stabilize
engine control conditions, and then check to be
sure that the idling is satisfactory.
Engine coolant temperature:
85-95X (185-203°F)
Lights, electric fans, accessories: OFF
Transaxle: neutral position (A/T models: “N” or
“P”)
Steering wheel:neutral (center) position
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Scan Tool(Multi-use tester)
ROM pack
1
VEHICLE WASHING
If high-pressure car-washing equipment or steam car-washing
equipment is used to wash the vehicle, be sure to maintain the
spray nozzle at a distance of at least 300 mm (12 in.) from any plastic parts and all opening parts (doors, luggage compart-
ment, etc.).
SCAN TOOL (1) To operate the scan tool, refer to the “Scan Tool Operation Instructions”.
Connection and disconnection of the scan tool should
always be made with the ignition switch in the OFF
position.
(2) Always use a ROM pack that is appropriate for the vehicle.
1 ROM oack1 Aoblicable models
1 MB9913071 1989 modelsI
1 MB9913271 1990 modelsI
1 MB991359( 1991 models
IMB991 4231992 modelsI
1 MB9914661 1993 models
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00-22GENERAL - Special Handling Instructions for AWD Models
REAR WHEEL MEASUREMENTS
After placing the rear wheels on the brake tester, follow thesame procedures as for the front wheel measurements.
WHEEL BALANCE
FRONT WHEEL MEASUREMENTS
1. Jack up the rear wheels, and place an axle stand at the designated part of the side sill.
2. Jack up the front wheels and set a pick-up stand and balancing machine in place.
Caution
1.Set so that the front and rear of the vehicle are at
the same height. Balancing
machlne
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Pick-up stand
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2. Release the parking brake.
3. Rotate each wheel manually and check to be sure
that there is no dragging.
3. Use the engine to drive the tires, and then make the measurement.
Caution
1.If an error is indicated in the state of engine drive,
motor drive can be used concurrently.
2.Do not operate the clutch suddenly, or increase or
reduce speed suddenly during the work.
REAR WHEEL MEASUREMENTS
1. Jack up the front wheels, and place an axle stand at the
designated part of the side sill.
2. Jack up the rear wheels, and then, after setting a pick-up stand and balancing machine in place, follow the same
procedure as for front wheel measurements.

GENERAL - Master Troubleshooting00-29
ROUGH IDLE OR ENGINE STALL
SymptomRough idle or engine stalls
Probable cause
Vacuum leaks l Purge control valve hose
l Vacuum hosesl Intake manifold
l Intake manifold plenum
l Throttle body
l EGR valve
Ignition system problems Idle
speed set too low Reference page or remedy
17-3
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Check idle speed control sys-
tem
Idle mixture too lean or too rich
Fuel injection system problems
Exhaust gas recirculation
(EGR) system
problems Engine overheats
Compression too low
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13-8, 119, 205
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14-5
11-6
ENGINE HESITATES OR POOR ACCELERATION
Symptom
Engine hesrtates
or poor
acceleration Probable cause
Ignition system problem
Vacuum leaks
0 Purge control valve hose
l Vacuum hoses
l Intake manifold
l Intake manifold plenum
l Throttle body
l EGR valve Reference page
16-32
17-3
Air cleaner clogged
Fuel line clogged
Fuel injection system problem
Emission control system problem
l EGR system always on
Engine overheats
Compression too low-
13-8, 119, 205
17-22
14-5
11-6
ENGINE DIESELING
Probable cause Incorrect
ignition
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Symptom
Engine dieseling (runs after
ignition switch is turned off)

00-38GENERAL- Scheduled Maintenance Table
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
TABLEMOOOA-
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR EMISSION CONTROL AND PROPER
VEHICLE PERFORMANCE
Inspection and Services should be performed any time a malfunction is ob\
served or suspected. Retain receipts
for all vehicle emission services to protect your emission warranty.
Kilometers in Thousands 24 48 72 80 96
No.Emwsron Control System MaintenanceService IntervalsMileage in Thousands 15 30 45 50 60
1Check Fuel System (Tank, Line and Connections and Fuel Tank Filler Tube\
Cap) orXfor Leaks Every 5 Years
2Check Fuel Hoses Every 2 Years for leaks or damage orXX
3Replace Air Cleaner ElementatXX
4Replace Spark PlugsatXX
GENERAL MAINTENANCE SERVICE FOR PROPER VEHICLE PERFORMANCE
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IO.General Maintenance
Service Intervals
7Engine Oil
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Kilometers in Thousands 24 48 72 80 96
Mileage in Thousands 15 30 45 50 60 Timing
Belt (Including the Balancer
Belt)
ReplaceatX
Drive Belt (for Water Pump
Inspect for tensionatXXand Generator)
Non-TurboChange Every Year Every 12,000 kmOr (7,500 miles)
Turbo Change Every 6 Months Every 8,000 km
Or (5.000 miles
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Non-Turbo
Change Every Year or X X XX
Every 16,000 kmOr (10,000 miles)
Engine Oil Filter
TurboChange Every Year
Manual Transaxle Oil 4utomatrc
Transaxle Fluid Inspect Oil Level
at
XX
Inspect Fluid Level Every Yearor X X XX
Change FluidatXX
Engine Coolant
Replace Every 2 YearsOrI 1x1 I IX
Disc Brake Pads1 inspect for Wear Every Yearor/XlXlXl I
X
3rum
Brake Linings
and Rear iNheel
Cylinders Inspect for Wear and Leaks Every 2 Years
or
XX
3rake HosesCheck for Deterioration or Leaks Every Year or X X XX
3all Joint and SteeringInspect for Grease Leaks and-inkage
Seals
Damage Every 2 Years
Or I/ XII x
Irive Shaft Boots Inspect for Grease Leaks and Damage Every Year or XXXX
3ear Axle Change OilatXX
Exhaust System (Connectron>ortion of Muffler, Pipings and
Check and Service as Required Every 2 YearsConverter Heat Shields)
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GENERAL - Scheduled Maintenance Table/Maintenance Service00-39
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVEiRE USAGE CONDITIONS
The maintenance items should be performed according to the following tab\
le:
Maintenance Item Service to be
Performed
IEngine Oil Change Every or
3 Months
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Rear Drum Brake
Linings and Rear
Wheel Cylinders Inspect for Wear
and Leaks
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Mileage Intervals Kilometers in Thousands (Miles in Thousands) Severe Usage
Conditions
More Frequently
Every 4,800 km
(3,000 miles)/xlxlx/xI I I1 Every
9,600 km (6,000 miles)
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Severe usage conditions A-Driving in dusty conditions
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towing or police.
taxi,
or commercial
type
operation
C-Extensive idling
D-Short trip operation at freezing temperatures (engine not thoroughly warmed up) E-Driving in sandy areas- -..F-Dnvlng In salty areas
G-More than 50% operation in heavy city trafic during
hot weather above 32°C (90°F)
MAINTENANCE SERVICE
1. FUEL SYSTEM (Tank, Lines, Connections and
Fuel Tank Filler Tube Cap) (Check for leaks)/2.
FUEL HOSES (Check for leaks or
damagekOOSnOB.
1.Check for damage or leakage in the fuel lines and con-
nections and looseness of the fuel tank filler tube cap.
2. Inspect the surface of fuel hoses for heat and mecha-
nicall damage. Hard and brittle rubber, cracking, check-
ing, tears, cuts, abrasions and excessive swelling
indicate deterioration of the rubber.
3. If the fabric casing of the rubber hose is exposed by cracks and abrasions in the fuel system, the hoses
should be changed.
3. AIR CLEANER ELEMENT (Replace)
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The air cleaner element will become dirty and loaded with dust during use, and the filtering effect will be substantiallyreduced. Replace it with a new one.

(1) Loosen the clamp coupling the air intake hose and the air cleaner cover, and separate the hose.
(2) Disconnect the volume air flow sensor connectors.
(3) Unclamp the air cleaner cover clip.
(4) Lifting the air intake hose, remove the air cleaner cover.
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00-40GENERAL- Maintenance Service
Caution
The air cleaner cover should be removed carefully,
because it includes the volume air flow sensor.
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(5) Remove the air cleaner element.(6) Set a new air cleaner element and install the air cleaner cover.
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(1) Disconnect the volume air flow sensor connector.
(2) Disconnect the breather hose, purge hose, by-pass air hose and boost hose connections.
(3)Remove the air intake hose on the air cleaner cover side
and then move the air intake hose to the front of the air
cleaner body.
(4) Unclamp the air cleaner cover.
Caution
Care must be taken when removing the air cleaner
cover, because the volume air flow sensor is at-
tached.
(5) Take out the air cleaner element.
(6) Check the air cleaner element for dirt or clogging; if necessary, clean by using compressed air.
(7) Replace the air cleaner element if the dirt or clogging
is
serious.
(8) Insert the element into the air cleaner body and install the air cleaner cover.
(9) Install the air intake hose.
(10)Connect the breather hose, purge hose, by-pass air
hose and boost hose.
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)Connect the volume air flow sensor connector.
4. SPARK PLUGS (Replace)
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1. Spark plugs must spark properly to assure proper engine performance and reduce exhaust emission
level.
Therefore, they should be replaced periodically with
new ones.
2. The new plugs should be checked for the proper gap.
Spark plug gap:
1.0-1.1
mm (.039-.043

in.)
0.7-0.8 mm (.028-.031 in.)
3.Install the spark plug and tighten to 20-30 Nm (15-21
ftlbs.).
5. TIMING BELT (Replace)moossAsa
Replace the belt with a new one periodically to assure
proper engine performance.
For disassembly and reassembly procedures, refer to
GROUP 11 -Service Adjustment Procedures.
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6. DRIVE BELT (For Water Pump and
Generator) (Inspect for tension)
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(1) Place straight edge as shown in the illustration.
(2) Measure the deflection with a force of
100 N (22 Ibs.)
applied to belt mid-point between water pump pulley
and generator pulley. If the standard value is not ob-
tained, make adjustment.
Standard value: 9.0-l 1.5 mm (.354-.453
in.)
(3) Use a tension gauge to check the belt tension. If the standard value is not obtained, make adjustment.
When tension gauge is used, the tension may be
measured between any two pulleys.
Standard value:
250-500 N (55-110
Ibs.)
7. ENGINE OIL (Change)MOOSAABc
Always use lubricants which conform to the requirements
of the API classification “For Service SG” or “For Service SG/CD”
when available, and have the proper SAE grade
number for the expected temperature range.
Never
Lose nondetergent or straight mineral oil.
(1) After warming up the engine, remove the oil filler cap.
(2) Remove the drain plug to drain the engine oil. (3) Replace the drain plug gasket with a new one and
tighten the drain plug.
(4) Supply new engine oil through the oil filler.
Engiine oil capacity:
Items Engine oil capacity
Oil pan
1
Models built up toSOHC3.5 dm3 (3.7 qts.)
April 1992DOHC4.0 dm3 (4.2 qts.)
Models built from May 19924.0 dm3 (4.2 qts.)
Oil filter 0.3 dm3 (l/2 qt.)
Oil cooler
(clnly models with turbo) 0.3 dm3 (I/2 qt.)
(5) Start and run the engine a few minutes.
(6) Stop the engine and check the engine oil level.
8. ENGINE OIL FILTER (Change)
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The quality of replacement filters varies considerably. Only high
quatlity filters should be used to assure most efficient
service. Genuine oil filters require that the filter is capable of
withstarlding a pressure of 256 psi are high quality filters
and are recommended as follows:
Oil Filter Part No.
Mitsubishi Genuine Parts: MD135737,
MD136466
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