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Mitsubishi Colt/Lancer/Mirage 1992-1996 Workshop Manual
In otherwords it should be called CC Lancer/Mirage Sedan/Coupe/Wagon/Cyborg 92-96 Workshop Manual. It's the mechanical manual that goes with the Electrical manuals above. Covers such things as engine, transmission, clutch, axles, steering, suspension and brakes. Covers the 2WD & 4WD models but only the 4G13, 4G92, 4G93 and 4D68 SOHC & DOHC (non turbo) engines.
http://pdftown.com/PDF-Mitsubishi-Colt-Lan...hop-Manual.html

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Mitsubishi/Proton 4G91, 4G92, 4G93, 4G94 SOHC & DOHC Engine Manuals

4G92 SOHC/DOHC/MIVEC, 4G93 SOHC/DOHC, 4G94 DOHC:
http://indy.pp.ru/GDI/Docs/!Motor%20Re..._SERIES_E-W_WM/ (copy and paste link into your address bar)

4G91, 4G92, 4G93 SOHC & DOHC : http://indy.pp.ru/GDI/Docs/!Motor%20Re..._4G9_SERIES_WM/ (copy and paste link into your address bar)

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Mitsubishi Lancer/Mirage 1999 Service Manual
Everything for the CE Lancer/Mirage 1.5 and 1.8 SOHC EFI owners!! Covers Maintenance, Engine, Auto Cruise Control, Automatic Transaxle, Camshaft, Brake, Gear Box, Steering, and more.
http://pdftown.com/PDF-Mitsubishi-Mirage-1...ice-Manual.html


Mitsubishi Mirage Repair Manual
This one encompasses a Generic Information and Repair manual for the Lancer/Mirage CC & CE 1.5, 1.8, 2.0, and 3.0 V6. Covers things such as General Information, Engine Electrical, Engine Mechanical, Emissions, Fuel system, Chassis Electrical, Drivetrain, Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Body, Trim, Troubleshooting. Not a bad manual, written in plain English and good to have anyway.
http://pdftown.com/PDF-Mitsubishi-Mirage-Repair-Manual.html

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I have a 96 mirage, 1.5, and when I start it in the morning I have to keep the pedal to the floor to get it to start, then it won't idle till it warns up. I have not done a compression test yet. I also have trouble codes for heated o2 senson 1 bank 1 and 2, plus a cam sensor code. I only paid 200 for the car but would like to fix it if I could, thanks for any help or advise you can give.

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I own a 2001 mitsubishi lancer MR coupe, 1.8 liter SOHC. I had been done a number of outlook enhancement but neglacted the engine modification. My car is located in melbourne and i wanted to supercharge my engine. Could anyone give me some advice and how much would it cost me (as i have to start saving money towards it).

Right now , i have a catalytic converter back onwards exhaust changed to a 2 inch pipe with a muffler. Other than that, all is standard with the engine.

For handling, I have front top and back top strut bars, lowered king springs and pedders sports shocks. With a 16 inch wheel.

After i have done engine modification, i was thinking of changing my breaks and add two sway bars front and back from RPW. Also thinking of convert my tiptronic to manual gearbox as it is starting to jump from 2nd to 3rd gear.

I like to drag my car and do some hard cornering, but not good at it. Hopefully can get some tips from dear fellow members. Cheers.

Best Wishes,
Ben

Hello to all.............just replaced the timing belt on a 1994 Colt with the 1.5 single cam engine and I see that the new belt prefers to ride on the far side of the camshaft pulley. By the far side of the pulley I mean on the edge of the pulley oposite the engine......................or, towards the front fender. The edge of the belt literaaly rides flush with the edge for the pulley.

That in itself is most likely ok but the previoius belts would run centered on the pulley. I can tell because I can see the wear marks on the pulley from the past belts.

Should I be concerned of where this new belt is riding on the pulleys?

Both the timing belt and tensioner were just replaced together and they now have maybe 100 kilometers (60 miles) on them.

ok so this issue is a very odd one. i am working on a 1990 mitsubishi mirage with a 1.
the owners have replaced:

ignition coil
distribuitor cap
rotor
spart wires
spark plugs
fuel pump

the car will not start.
the engine will turn over like normal, compression is good, valve timing is dead on, ignition timing is dead on.

when the key is cycled there is no fuel pump action, when cranking there is no fuel pump action.

when the key is on there is voltage present on both sides of the connetor of the ignition coil
when cranking there is no spark

when key is on there is no voltage present at any of the wires on:
Throttle position sensor
Mass air flow sensor
Manifold absolute pressure sensor

i have not checked if there is voltage at the fuel pump
but my guess is that there is no voltage.

is there any one out there who would have any idea of the problem.

I swapped engines from a 1.5 to a rebuilt 1.8
i researched how to break the engine in on the internet but everyone seems to have a different opinion on how to do it.

i was lookin for some advice from fellow mirage owners that have done this, whats your guys expert advice on how to break-in the engine?

Hey everyone. I have a 1991 mirage hatch with front solid rotrs and I was wondering if there is any rotor options out there maybe drilled or swapping out to vented ones? Any info would be great!

I have just noticed that some of the wiring in this car has been cut up and electric taped. My turn sigals and hazards quit on me. I need a wire diagram to figue out what is going on. I need a diagram. 96 mirage, 1.5.

Family members all kicked in some $$ to buy a car for a nephew who just graduated from college, and I'm the stuckee to find him a car. Best thing I've found so far is a 2002 Mirage DE coupe, 1.5l, manual, 116K miles. I haven't gotten out to see the car yet; I've got an appointement to see it tomorrow morning. From what I've read here and elsewhere, these cars are reliable and economical. It will be used as a commuter car if/when he gets a job, no plans to hot-rod anything

Is there anything in particular I should look out for when I look at the car? From what I've read here and elsewhere, front and rear brakes, water pump,serpentine belt, alternator bearing, tune up, tires, alignment, ball and tie joints, oil pan leak, power steering fluids, and coolant exchange are the main items to look for.

Pictures look very clean. Anything else particularly susceptible to failing around this mileage, or being especially noteworthy if there's any deferred maintenance (I haven't found out the service history of the car yet). My nephew is mechanically challenged, so it's unlikely he will be able to do anything more complicated than putting gas in the car. Is it relatively easy to find decent mechanics to work on these?

KBB is around $4,500, but I think I can do a bit better than that. I'm in So Cal.

Hi out there!
Car: Lancer Wagon 1,6 GLXI 1993 CAOW
Three weeks ago my Lancer just stopped. The guy from the road patrol (ADAC) checked really a lot:
Said it was the engine ECU. I took the ECU home, simulated the car: everything fine.
Result: there was no signal from the crank angle sensor from the distributor.
I got a renewed distributor: the engine worked like a dream.
Two weeks later:
After about 5 miles the engine stopped working. I checked for loose connectors ...: nothing.
5 Minutes later the engine started without any problems.
5 miles later: ... engine not working! 15 minutes later: still not working!

Called the road assistance guys again: arrived after about 45 minutes: engine started and runs without problems.

Today: On my way home I to interrupt the journey (total: 10 miles) three times (engine just stopped). Each time (after waiting about 5 minutes) it was working again.
I tried applying coolant spray to the distributor: I think the time before starting again was reduced but I am not sure about this.

When I got the renewed distributor I turned it by hand: I think there was much more friction compared to the old distributor.

Question 1: any ideas?

Question 2: Does the distributor include something like a thermal fuse / shutdown?

Thanks for Your help in advance!

Peter

just sold my 17x8 rims as they scrubbed on my 98 mirage, has stock height suspension and stock shocks, and i dont want to roll the guards. ive seen a mirage around here on the central coast with 18s on it, im wondering would 18x7 or 18x7.5 fit using 195/40 80 fit without needing to modify the guards. The reason im steering away from modding the guards is the cars in perfect nick and the last car i seen that had its guards rolled looked dodgey ie cracked paint.

any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Hello everyboby:

I changed the spark plugs on my 4G93 engine (2000 mitsu mirage) last week and I found it had installed the NGK BKR5E-11, so i bought the same spark plugs and done.
But today i got the Autodata 2005 program and looking for the 4G93 engine, it says that uses the BKR6E-11.............so whats the right spark plug for the engine???

and........has anybody used Iridium spak plugs?? does it worth???

I have a 1991 Plymouth Colt 100 with the carburated 1.5L engine. I've owned it 3 years now and in the last 30k km's I've gone through 3 headgaskets. I just blew the 3rd this morning, and I'm pretty sure that it has something to do with my original install (whether it's a warped head or whatever), but I was wondering if anyone else has blown the headgasket on their 1.5L more than once? I used Fel-Pro gaskets each time and torqued the head bolts in the correct order and specifications, so that's not it unless one/some of my head bolts had been stretched to it's/their yield point. I never replaced the head bolts (maybe i should have) but i don't think i can suffer through another headgasket change, just to know it's going to pop in 15k kms... Suggestions?

These guys are fielding a 1988 Dodge Colt in the 24 hrs of lemons! Lets cheer them on.
http://labratsmotorsports.blogspot.com/

I'm talking about my 1991 Plymouth Colt here. It has the 1.5L carbureted engine. One morning on the way to work I noticed a severe lack in power. The car would run, but the RPM would slow down at idle and the engine would buck pretty bad. During acceleration, it felt as though I had about 20hp and after revving the engine up and easing the clutch out it was still fairly hard to get the car moving.

So when I got home I did a compression test, and after turning the engine over for a about 2 seconds each test I found that the outer 2 cylinders had about 180 psi and the inner two had about 90 psi. Since the two cylinders with low compression are beside each other and making the same compression, it means I have a blown headgasket, right?

I'm not sure of the firing order, but I've been limping my car back and forth to work like this for the last week and it's not seeming to get any worse. I even adjusted the idle so that it idles at about 1500 rpm now and it doesn't buck around anymore. How long do you think I can drive like this? I've gotten used to the small power and adjusted my driving style accordingly, but I wondering how long it will most likely last and what kind of long term damage (if any) am I doing to it by driving it like this?

Thanks in advance.

1989 Mirage w/ 4G-15

When the engine gets warm/hot the spark goes away, after it cools off the spark comes back

pulled the dist cap and the dist has some rust dust inside.

believe it or not Mitsu provides no access to a service manual. We are a relatively new dealer and have no paper manuals.

Is there anything that commonly causes this problem?

Hello 1 am driving a 93 colt 1.5 litre and has stalling problems. I have had it to the same mechanic three times.

The first time he cleaned the throttle body no change , the second time he changed the distributer still had problems the third time he changed the fuel pump and the car did not improve any.

I took it to another mechanic they could not find problem other than a loose spark plug wire but the car still stalls after leaving shop. He blamed it on a gremlin.

After researching on web it sounds if it may be ecu when the car is in process of stalling I hear a few clicking sounds behind console as car dies this may be a short or bad relay or something.

I have a 92 colt as well are the ecu computers exchangable between the two cars or can old computer be fixes if this is what it is.

I am getting so close to sending this thing off a cliff ( with the two mechanics in the trunk

Any feed back thanks.

i need to find the best place to get some cheap second hand coilovers for my colt any one got any gd sites
cheerss

Does anybody out there have any suggestions as to the best possible brake configuration in the Colt E while remaining as close to OE as possible. I am trying to find a high performance rotor and pad for the original setup, but the OE rotor is solid and the choices are limited. If anyone out there would have any suggestions, they would be greatly appreciated. I have also heard to swap everything out with the disc and caliper from a 1.6 turbo, I just don't know how many of those parts will be interchangeable and what this swap will involve. Thanks in advance from Chris at Lab Rats Motorsports.

Hi
I'm need a replacement floor mat for a Mirage Coupe 2001.
Mitsubishi tells me the item i obsolete adn recommend me to buy it on the aftermarket.
I did a search on the web without success.

Any recommendations where to find it?

Daisy

I wanted to know if anyone has any links to body kits for a 98 colt. I also wanted to know how much would a whole respray cost

thank you

hey all,
i found this forum and thought it was the best place to come to ask for some help, as i bet there are many minds out there that may be able to figure this problem with my colt out.

I have a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt 1.6 GLX and until recently everything was working perfectly.
All of the instrument panel dials have stopped working which includes: The rev counter, speedo, fuel gage temperature sensor and the digital mileage readout. at first this seems like a simple fuse problem but all the fuses have been checked and rechecked by a professional and there is no simple explanation for this problem; The odd thing is that the dash lights still function correctly e.g indicators, engine check, handbrake light etc...
After putting it into the auto electrician he had no luck in locating any fault with the instrument panel, it seems to just come on and switch back off of its own accord.

Could it be a battery problem? or can anyone else shed any light on this very odd problem? as the instrument panel doesn't seem broken as it still functions some of the time.
thanks
Stuart

caserack@aim.comi have a 98 mitsubishi mirage with the 1.5l 4 cyl engine. for the longest time i have looked for a header and exhaust for this engine. the problem i continuously encounter is that i can only find the setup for the 1.8l engine.

i have 2 questions and the first one i am pretty sure i already know the answer too... haha...

1. would the 1.8l header work on the 1.5l?

2. where can i go to find a header and exhaust for the 1.5l engine?


thanks everyone for your help...

Hiya!

Im new and came across this forum!

I recently bought a 1994 colt, 1.6

It runs lovely (or did!) until we put engine cleaner and hosed it off (like it said?) but nowwww its really "lumpy" to drive and its not picking up well. The HT leads were wet still but tried to dry them out didnt make any difference!

Help????

What do i need to do to stop it being lumpy?!

Thanks alot in advance!

Sarah x

Whats the advantages of am aftermarket header? Its looks the same as a stock exhaust manifold.

whats so great about getting a header if its the same design? I dnt get it?

Im takin a 1.8L engine from a 95 mirage and puttin it in my 93 colt which has a 1.5 at the moment

i wanna swap exhausts too when i do the engine swap, will the exhaust fit right in or are they different??

it looks like the same design just different size piping,

im trying to find an OIL PAN for a 1.8 liter mirage engine i just rebuilt.

Would an Oil Pan from a 1.5 fit on there or are they different

89 dodge colt...1.5L
switched it over to a manual and now trying to put in an aftermarket tach....but unsure of what wire to use off the electronic coil? if someone had any ideas and or pics that would help greatly...thanks

I have never seen a requirement for the 1.5l head to be retorqued after so many miles of gasket replacement, like there is for most other cars. Did it anyway (after about 5k mi) and glad I did, as some bolts moved a good deal (@ 53 ft lbs. stone cold, same setting with same wrench as I did it originally for the last sequence, where I made three passes there to be sure). Something to think about if you do such a replacement on any car.

I am in need of some advice. I am doing a turbo set up on my 1.5 and could use some advice on which turbo to go with, I have done a lot of research on turbos in general but have not found anyone that has done a turbo on a 1.5. I am setting the vehicle up for autocross so I am not looking for a big turbo or straight line speed. Ive gotten the vehicle weight down to 2,000 pounds so I would be content with 150hp. I do not want to swap my engine.

Also I am looking for an LSD for my transaxle can anyone tell me where I could find one?

Thanks

Hey all, i have a leaking water pump. I got everything tore apart except the crank pulley. Its stuck good, i have tried putting it in gear, holding the cam sprocket and just hammering a wrench on. It wont budge. And i broke my timing belt. is there a tool made to hold the pulley maybe? im going to try and fill the cylinders with some nylon rope and try that out next if no one has a better idea.

I'm swapping out my 1.5 for a 1.8 in a 93 colt

i got the ECU out of the car i got the 1.8 out of......

It supposed to be only 40-60k old, you guys think it be ok to use the ECU out of the car i got the engine out of or should i buy a new one or rebuild it?

also, will i need a new wiring harness, cuz it looked really similiar to me, but i dont know????
i can take the wiring harness out of the car i got the 1.8 out of, it seems in pretty good shape but ive never done this before so idk if i should do all new parts?

I dont wanna put a new engine in and have problems down the line.........

I need to know where the ECU is, is it under the center console where the parking break is?

And can i use that ECU for an engine swap in my 93 colt, the colt has a 1.5 currently

nd can i use the wiring harness from the car that had the 1.8 or should i go new???

So i'm swapping out my 1.5L for a 1.8
everyones telling me i need a new ecu and a new wiring harness

Can i use the ecu from the car i took the engne out of and can i use the old wiring harness or should i buy that stuff new?

And if i can use it out of the old car, where is the ecu and wat does it look like?
and if i cant, does anyone know where i can get that stuff???

Recently got these online-

exhaust manifold 87-92 colt/mirage 1.5l $22.24 speedycarparts.com
exhaust downpipe (piece with the flex section) 87-88 colt/mirage 1.5l $50.72 theautopartsshop.com
front wheel bearing 85-92 colt/mirage (& various Hyundai well into 90's) $9.15 clearlyauto.com

and shipping was reasonable on all, too.

Manifold is China made, have used before and is good, put one in Colt before and this is for recent Mirage acquisition (apparently ALL of the original manifolds cracked in these cars, and these aftermarket ones are cast much more heavily in the middle where the problem was). Just check to see if O2 sensor will need a sealing washer added to keep tip off inner material, and shroud bolt holes may have to be cleaned out a bit. And comes with plugs for sensor hole (with washer you can transfer if needed) and AIR injection port in case you want to run without these (getting the AIR pipe out of the old header without damage is nearly impossible).

Downpipe is Canadian made (Bosal) nice quality, but has a nonstandard hanger extension that will not work directly with the stock hanger, and the heat shields have to be transferred from the old one of course (they are all like this). You can be quoted upwards of $200 for this in a parts store, so grab one if you think you will need it.

Wheel bearings are Chinese, but seem OK, and as you know generally these are getting kind of pricey lately (around $30 or so, as appear also on this site; note for some reason they only listed this one as "front inner" when outer are the same part) and you need two per side.

Interestingly, Rock Auto beats these sites on most other parts, but not these ones, though they sell a nice maniold kit with hardware and gaskets for around $60, and the Bosal pipe there is $57.

It pays to shop around !!

So a while ago my 93 colt caught fire in the steering column area. I bought a 95 mirage for parts cuz you guys know how hard it is to find parts for these cars. I basically gutted the whole mirage nd used everything i possibly could.

The guy told me he had a new 1.8 put in the mirage cuz his old 1.5 blew. The 1.8 is about 40-60 thousand miles old but it has a blown headgasket. So i decided to take the 1.8 out, rebuild it from block up and throw it in my car, which has a 1.5 at the moment and its currently eating oil like crazy nd is about 160k. I have a new tranny in there so i figured id put a new engine in nd the car would last me quite a while.

My question is, is it gonna be really complicated to do this, nd will i have any tranny problems, such as bolting up to it or too much horsepower to handle from the upgrade.
any advice????

I have a Dark Green 1997 1.6GLX Colt.

Someone kindly reversed into my driver side door and dented it completely, and didn't leave a note :-( . Although the paint was undamaged, there's a crater extending inwards nearly half an inch.

I figure the panel is a write-off?

What's the best / cheapest course of action?

Should I look for a new door? Door Panel? Scrappy? Etc?

What do you guys think?

Cheers!

Chris!

hi, i have a 1996 mitsi colt 1.6 16v and im looking at swaping the enging for an evo 3 item, any one got any advice and any idea on rough cost's i will incure over here in tht uk

I need some major help.. I want to know if this is something I can fix myself or do I HAVE to replace my engine.

Engine: 1.5L Automatic 4 cylinder, the 2nd cylinder head gasket is blown. As a result its burning a lot of oil. The problem has been going on for some months now. I have 167K on the original motor.

Can I fix this without having to get a whole new motor/trans put in?

As far as motors, what is the largest motor that can fit in this body style? Its the 1995 4-dr sedan S. Can I get bigger than a 2.0? What would I have to swap to get at least a 2.0L in here. What could the 0-60 be for these tuned right with a turbo?

does anyone know where to get aftermarket parts for these like spoilers, bodykits, foglights, etc.?

This car was a gift and I've been wanting something I can build up. I was looking at the 89-92 Probe GT Turbo. Would the Mirage be worth it to put the money into? I know the GT Turbos can be built up pretty fast. Also are there any more forums out there for the Colt/Mirages?

I have '90 Colt 4WD Wagon with a 1.8 4G37 and a 5 speed. I'm getting a check engine light and I want to check the codes stored. I found the data link under the dash and I have a factory manual to cross the code numbers to. How do I retrieve the codes? Can I do it without a scanner? I tried to jump terminals 1 and 12, turned the ignition to run, and waited to see if the system would "flash out" the codes. No luck........

Ideas??

Thanks, Steve weim55 Colorado

Hey all. i recently purchased a used 1.5 (160,000 miles) and tranny with accesories and was wanting to have it for a backup motor for when mine (210,000 miles) blows. I have been working on it in my basement, i have it stripped down to just the block with cylinder head. the tranny is missing an ear, i think it will still handle load though. I am goin to replace timing belt and water pump, and what else should i replace and prep?

after completing my tranny swap..ive been driving my colt around but now the turn signals don't work? not sure if this is from something i did or from the month or so that it has been sitting....? the book says to check and make sure all the bulbs are good...done that...and i changed the fuse in the fuse block under the dash...according to the book the only other thing that could be wrong is the unit on the steering column. Has anyone else had one of those go before??? Is there a relay somewhere for the turn signals? Or any other wireing that might of come apart while doing a tranny swap?
thanks for the help

hey guys,

any suggestions on how to improve engine performance by upgrading my intake and exhaust system?

i plan to join autocross and circuit races

my friends told me the first step is to upgrade my intake and exhaust

i have a 97 mirage w/ a 4g92 engine (1.6L SOHC)

i have so many questions like:
-do i resize my pipes?
-do i do port and polish?
-do i have to adjust my fueling?
-etc...

what brands are best for my car?

any input will be appreciated.

Hi there,

I am preparing to remove the cylinder head on my 97 mirage DE 1.5L and have a problem. I need to remove my Cam Sprocket but can't seem to find the proper tool or DIY method to hold the sprocket still while I loosen the bolt that holds the sprocket on the camshaft. The bolt is on there pretty good, 60 ft lbs I think. So I will need to apply a lot of force to get it off. Any tips on how to hold that puppy still?

89 dodge colt 1.5 did a tranny switch from auto to manual and now it won't start......gets power to the dash...but nothing to the starter??? do i need to change the computer? ecu..? and is that the box under the heater on the floor under the dash??
thanks for the help!!!

Hi all I’m new to the forum, have searched but can’t find any help on topic (unless I’m looking in the wrong place) so I need some help please!

I have been offered a 1997 P reg Colt Mirage 1.6 16v manual car, it has full S/H and has only covered 61,000 miles and looks mint, however it has a problem: - It won’t go into 2nd without being forced? All other gears are fine and the guy assures me that it’s not the synchromesh and says it is a cable problem from the lower gear selector cable?

The cable is main dealer part and isn’t cheap!
is this a known fault?
Has anyone out there got the cables as spare?
I do like the car but should I walk away or is there an easy fix?
am I right in thinking all 1.6 16v Colts are the same from 97 to 03?
Cheers

i have a 1989 colt 1.5l and i am trying to change the tranny from an auto to a manual. How do you match up the flywheel on the car im putting it on? so it is balanced? im trying to do this tomorrow so a answer asap would be awesome
thanks!!!!

I have a mitsubishi colt 1998 model i wanted to know how to remove the wing. Because i wanted to knock out a dent.

It's the passenger side i know how to remove the top 3 bolts under the bonnet. But i don't know where the other bolts are and how to remove them. Could someone give me steps on how to remove the wing.

This is my first car so i want to learn as much about cars as possible so i want to do myself.

Thank You

My friend has a problem with no start in warm weather (around 50-60) it runs fine in winter but when it warms up it fails to start, runs fine in the winter time when its cold out but when it gets 50 to 55 outside the car no throttle response, will idle sometimes for a minute if you put your foot to the floor then it will stall. get a code for a slow e vap leak Let me know what you think