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13 years 10 months before #30664 by manual-mecanica
Good day and greetings to the great forum! I hope everyone is doing well. I'm writing to ask for advice based on any experiences you might have.

I have a 1998 Mitsubishi MX with a 2.5L 6-cylinder engine. The problem it's currently having is that when I accelerate suddenly (fully), the car stalls and is slow to respond. It's worth noting that I've had this problem since December 27, 2011. Four months before that date, the car had the same issues (leaving me stranded on an incline). At that time, with my limited mechanical knowledge, I tried troubleshooting (since the check engine light wasn't on). I replaced the fuel pump, fuel filter, air filter, spark plugs, spark plug wires, and cleaned the distributor. It turns out there was a short circuit in a wire; after replacing it, the car ran perfectly. Going back to December 27, 2011, the car showed the same problem; I decided to buy a new distributor cap and rotor. Since it didn't fix the issue, I scanned it and it showed a TPS fault (the only code it threw). I rushed out to buy one and installed it correctly. The problem persisted; I removed the IAC valve to clean it; then I cleaned the EGR valve (it was filthy); I cleaned all the car's ground connections. The MAF sensor works correctly since I tested it on another identical car. I swapped the spark plugs and tested their wires with a multimeter. In short, the car has this strange problem and I don't know what to do anymore. I'll take it to a mechanic who charges me to see if he can find the problem.

The car performs well at high speeds and feels comfortable, the problem is getting it out of neutral (manual transmission) since I have to rev it a bit higher than normal; but when overtaking or going uphill, the car tells me "get out and do it yourself."

PLEASE; ANY HELP OR COMMENTS FROM YOU WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. Thank you and sorry for the long message.=)

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13 years 10 months before #30670 by manual-mecanica
And was the TPS fault resolved, or is it still present? If it's present, check the corresponding values. Disconnect the TPS connector, turn the ignition on, and use a multimeter to verify that there's a 5V voltage, a ground, and a signal. If the TPS fault code isn't present, I think you need to check the fuel pressure and flow rate. Let me know if you have any questions.

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13 years 10 months before #30671 by manual-mecanica
The TPS is showing its correct electrical readings, brother; as is the wiring harness. However, the place I had it scanned said it could be the wiring. Tomorrow, Monday, I'm going to get it checked somewhere else for a second opinion. I also have a request to have a fuel pressure gauge checked to see if it has the correct pressure; and just to be safe, I'll clean the injectors again!

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13 years 10 months before - 13 years 10 months before #30674 by manual-mecanica
Hi Akro, before cleaning the injectors, ask them to do a balance test and a leak test to verify that the injectors are in good condition. The TPS in some vehicles partially controls the idle speed (IAC) and adds fuel during acceleration. In my '94 Isuzu, if I disconnect the TPS with the engine idling, the RPMs rise to 2000. Check the fuel pressure to see if it's within limits (between 38 and 45 psi for most vehicles of that year). Check the condition of the oxygen sensor (if it has one); a faulty or shorted-to-ground sensor will cause a rich mixture. Let us know how it goes. Good luck.
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13 years 10 months before #30675 by manual-mecanica
That's right, brother, the oxygen sensor... I'll take a look at it to see what condition it's in; and I'll do what you said about the injectors to see if they're still working; or if they need replacing! Thanks for the info, Wolfi!!

As soon as the car is back to normal, I'll let you know what the fix was!

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