Tuesday, March 25, 2014
How to Locate Thermostat for a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant
Locating the thermostat on the engine in your 2002 Mitsubishi Galant is the first step in replacing it or removing it for testing. The thermostat is located inside the thermostat housing, so you will not be able to see the actual thermostat unless you remove the housing. Replacement thermostats are available at most auto-parts stores, but be sure to check the heat range required for your engine. Not all thermostats are the same and one with the wrong heat range will allow the engine to overheat, damaging it.
Instructions
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Open the hood of your Galant and locate the radiator at the front of the car. You will see two hoses, upper and lower, coming out of the radiator.
2Follow the upper radiator hose, starting at the end that connects to the radiator, down its length. The hose runs to the top of the engine but may run under or over other components along the way.
3Locate the end of the hose, where it attaches to the engine. The housing it attaches to is the thermostat housing. The thermostat is located under this housing. To gain access to it, you have to remove the housing after first draining the cooling system. You will recognize the thermostat--it is metal and looks like a disk with a spring in the center. It is also the only thing under the housing.
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
How to Reset the Codes for a 97 Mitsubishi Galant Radio
When voltage is interrupted to the radio in a 1997 Mitsubishi Galant, it locks up and prevents the driver from using any of the radio functions. The voltage can be interrupted for a number of reasons, such as a dead battery or disconnecting the battery to perform a repair on another component. In order to get the radio out of its locked state, youll need to enter a correct security code. If you enter an incorrect code more than three times, the radio will freeze for one hour. During this frozen state, it wont accept any additional attempts at inputting a code.
Instructions
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Turn the ignition on and sit in the drivers seat. Press the power button on the radio.
2Look down at your security code card. Use numbers 1-4 on the front of the radio faceplate to enter your security code.
3Listen for a beep confirming that your code was accurately entered. If your code was not entered correctly, ERR will display on the radio screen; you will have 2 more attempts to enter the code before the radio freezes.
4Test all functions on the radio to confirm that it works properly.
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
How to Install an Oxygen Sensor on a 2001 Galant
If the Check Engine light has come on in your 2001 Mitsubishi Galant, the oxygen sensor may be to blame. An oxygen sensor regulates the air-to-fuel mixture based on how much oxygen the sensor detects in the exhaust. If a sensor fails, your fuel consumption may increase noticeably, and youll want to replace it immediately. You can replace it yourself. The oxygen sensor is located on the exhaust manifold, accessed from beneath the truck. Buy a new sensor from an auto parts store.
Instructions
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Raise the front of your 2001 Galant with a jack and support it on a set of jack stands. Remove the jack once the car is secure on the jack stands.
2Be sure the engine is cool. Slide under the Galant. Disconnect the electrical connection from the oxygen sensor. The sensor protrudes from the exhaust manifold with the wiring harness connected to the top of the sensor. Press the retaining clip in while pulling the connector free.
3Remove the oxygen sensor from the manifold using an oxygen sensor socket and a ratchet. Discard the old sensor.
4Insert the new oxygen sensor and thread it by hand until tight. Torque the sensor to 30 pound-feet with your torque wrench. Press the electrical connection into place until it clicks.
5Raise the car slightly with the jack and remove the jack stands. Lower the car to the ground and remove the jack.
