20 Most Recent 2005 Mitsubishi Diamante Questions & Answers

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perhaps the wiring is broke? the switch(es) defect, the motor defect? a relay defect? while checking the wiring, also check the return, it most of the time goes to the chassis. There even can be more causes, but I would start with a multi meter to check where I still have a voltage and where not. (when it should be there)

If it cranks but won't start, you will need to find out if it has no spark to the plugs or no fuel to the injectors.In this case it could be a fuel pump or pump relay.

Not sure i know what you mean. But here is a diagram.

Smoke oil? For what your thinking that is oil? Smoke coming from the tailpipe is not good news, but does not necessarily mean the engine needs rebuilding. First, you need to determine what color of smoke is coming from the tailpipe
* White smoke is caused by water and or antifreeze entering the cylinder, and the engine trying to burn it with the fuel. The white smoke is steam. There are special gaskets (head gaskets are the primary gaskets) that keep the antifreeze from entering the cylinder area.
* Blue smoke is caused by engine oil entering the cylinder area and being burned along with the fuel air mixture. As with the white smoke, just a small drop of oil leaking into the cylinder can produce blue smoke out the tailpipe.
* Black smoke is caused by excess fuel that has entered the cylinder area and cannot be burned completely. Another term for excess fuel is "running rich." Poor fuel mileage is also a common complaint when black smoke comes out of the tailpipe. Black smoke out the tailpipe is the least cause for alarm.


If you confirm us that is oil smoke, check and keep in mind that the car has many seals, gaskets, and O-rings that are designed to keep the engine oil from entering the cylinder, and one of them has failed. If too much oil leaks into the cylinder and fouls the spark plug, it will cause a misfire (engine miss) in that cylinder, and the spark plug will have to be replaced or cleaned of the oil. Using thicker weight engine oil or an oil additive designed to reduce oil leaks might help reduce the amount of oil leaking into the cylinder.

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You say that it attempts but fails. If it turns over, at a normal speed and tries to start and doesn't, check that the fuel is good and new fuel. Not fuel that has been in the tank for a long time. Check the fuel filter to see if it is clogged, Check the fuel injectors to see if they are all spraying fuel and there is enough pressure in the fuel lines. Check fuel pump for proper fuel pressure. High mileage engines check for compression in each cylinder. Possible bad ignition wires or ignition timing is off. Has the engine been steam cleaned recently. Is there water in the fuel? This gives you some things to check. Good luck.

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The barrels don't come out of the key lock assembly. It will be far simpler, easier and cheaper to get a new barrel and key from the dealer.

https://s8.postimg.org/p4gzjf8np/starter.jpg Click on the link. I don't know what kind of problem your having or what testing you have done? Your security system can effect your starter motor and other components as well. If the security system has a problem, cranking the starter motor will not let it start, because most systems also disable the fuel injectors as well. We can always jump something or bypass just to see if starter motor will crank the engine, but, if security issue, it won't help. Just my opinion. There are safety issues with jumping or bypassing something. Safety is your responsibility.

The panel is held on with screws and then once they are remove there are plastic "Christmas tree" retainers you need to pop loose.