ghanda
01-11-2005, 05:31 PM
After reading all the threads and searching through the Archives, I was convinced my Lamda Sensor was on the fritz - the symptons mainly revolved around the car almost stalling after coming to a standstill from high speed, and a faint smell of petrol occasionally.
Anyway, after running a full diagnostic on Saturday, Moto Cars discovered that it was in fact the the stepper motor /idle control valve - and it was so easy to detect: Revs should rise when you turn the wheel to power the PS Pump (mine didn't - and I'm now wondering if I changed my PS pump in vain!) and also the revs should rise when the AC kicks in - mine does it erraticaly.
Anyway, Mitsubishi, bless them, want £481 inc VAT for a new one!!!
Through ebay, I've found www.autojapspares.co.uk
Spoke to Lee, on 024 76 474 848, very helpful and confirmed the part number of MD 628 056.
Placed the order a minute ago and it will be with me tomorrow. Total price, inc delivery: £116.50
So a major :thumbsup: :thumbsup: from me
Anyway, after running a full diagnostic on Saturday, Moto Cars discovered that it was in fact the the stepper motor /idle control valve - and it was so easy to detect: Revs should rise when you turn the wheel to power the PS Pump (mine didn't - and I'm now wondering if I changed my PS pump in vain!) and also the revs should rise when the AC kicks in - mine does it erraticaly.
Anyway, Mitsubishi, bless them, want £481 inc VAT for a new one!!!
Through ebay, I've found www.autojapspares.co.uk
Spoke to Lee, on 024 76 474 848, very helpful and confirmed the part number of MD 628 056.
Placed the order a minute ago and it will be with me tomorrow. Total price, inc delivery: £116.50
So a major :thumbsup: :thumbsup: from me