Clicks for 10-20 seconds when I switch from AC to heater and back every time. Twice while driving I switched from AC to heater and heard no clicking, but also got no heat (still blowing cold air). Started happening after about 5,0000, and has been ongoing for a few months.
2003 Mitsubishi Galant engine complaints
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I purchased a 2003 mitsubishi galant in december 2002. Since purchasing the car the brakes and rotors have been replaced every year. Also, there is a huge list of other parts and replacements that have been done; the most recently timing belt, water pump, valve cover and gasket, heater hot water control, valve, thermostat for cooling system, etc. This car only has 44,000 miles, and it works as if it has over 200,000 miles.
Dt*: the contact stated the engine stalled suddenly without warning. The oil light illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealership several times. On one occasion, a new battery was installed and the throttle was cleaned but the problem persisted. On 8-10-06 a new transmission was installed but the problem still persisted.
Galant 2003, 55,000kms, grinding sound when turning the heater temp dial, sounds like heater control motor.
Check engine light keeps coming on. Told by dealership tune up would fix problem and it didn't fix it. Also car is unstable when first turned on, like it's going to cut off.
Dt: 2003 mitsubishi galant - the car struggles to change gears. A new engine was placed in the car, and vehicle was still having problems with shaking. Information on service provided within six months of purchase. Had problems with the engine - diagnosis with engine cycle misfired and faulty spark plugs. Every four to six months there were major problems with engine. . On 4/28/03 engine service light came on, indicating engine misfired. Replaced piston and engine head. 9/1/04 sparks plug failed, and cylinder misfired. On 9/10/04 the engine was replaced. 12/17/04 all dashboard lights replaced. 3/28/05 diagnosed and replaced hot water valve. On 9/2/05 crank case sensor replaced.
The lifters are knocking. And after 3 attemps it has yet to be fixed. I have been waiting a week now to hear from the dealership. They said they do not know what to do now. They are waiting for a factory rep. To call. Half the motor has been replaced. They have already replaced the whole valve train.
When ever I crank the car up in the morning or afternoon after the car sits for a while the exhaust smells like bad eggs. The radio/cd was replace three times already and the cd player still sounds staticty when playind disc and the speakers pop when the radio is completely off. Also when ever some gets in and out of the car they get shocked by it to the point where u can actually see the spark from the shock. And when the car is just siting running u can feel the car shake like it is about to cut off.
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