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Mitsubishi Jerking when accelerating!


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smartjack
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Mar 7, 2008, 1:15 PM

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Hi, i have a Mitsubishi Galant gdi engine 1998 model, automatic transmission. The car is jerking at constant speed when driving and the check engine light is on. I tried to diagnose the car myself and i got code 56. Can u please help me find out what the problem may be. Thankyou.


dave284
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Mar 7, 2008, 2:21 PM

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how did you come up with this code?Crazy


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Mar 7, 2008, 2:25 PM

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http://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/ check this site it might help, I couldn't find a code 56Crazy


dmac0923
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Mar 7, 2008, 7:03 PM

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if you got the code by counting flashes, i think you missed the first couple digits.
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smartjack
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Mar 8, 2008, 3:13 PM

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I think i missed the code. But may i know what may be the problem.the car jerks when at constant speed. Can it be a dirty fuel injector? Thanks


way2old
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Mar 8, 2008, 3:40 PM

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Is there a possibility thye car needs a tune up? If plugs or wires are old, they can breakdown under a light load condition.



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dave284
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Mar 8, 2008, 4:10 PM

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Take it to autozone and let them read the puter and they will print out what could be the causeUnimpressed






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