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MITSUBISHI MAGNA TJ 2001: RE: STARTING INTERMITTENT
17 FEB 2009	ENGINE	*ADVICE*
APPROX $40.00 AND REPLACED IT MYSELF. HAVE NOT HAD ANY INTERMITTENT STARTING PROBLEMS SINCE.
"I had a similar problem about 3 years ago with my 2001 TJ Magna. After much diagnosis I determined that the engine immobiliser was occasionally not turning off when the key was inserted in the ignition. I was able to confirm this by testing for voltage on a terminal in the Diagnostic Connector which corresponded with the immobiliser output status. I initially requested the Mitsubishi dealer disable the immobiliser but they advised that it could not be done. They suggested I replace the antenna ring which is a wire coil that fits around the ignition lock and picks up the signal from the ignition key. They advised that they had replaced these on rare occasions. I bought the antenna ring for approx $40.00 and replaced it myself. Have not had any intermittent starting problems since."
POSTED BY: PAUL SCRUTTON - ADELAIDE - SA - AUS 17 FEB 2009 PROVIDE FEEDBACK
========== ORIGINAL POSTING ========== "MITSUBISHI MAGNA TK V6 EXEC 2000: RE: INTERMITTENT STARTING PROBLEM ON V6 MAGNA - For 3 months, have had intermittent start problem. Had it to the experts, however, faults do not show on computer diagnosis. Hard to fix? Engine fires, but then dies. After any where from one to 15 start attempts, it will fire. Once started, no problems. Has anyone come across this fault? Please help, I am at the end of my tether. Good car otherwise. " POSTED BY: P MENYWEATHER - GLASSHOUSE MOUNTAINS, QLD - AUS 18 FEB 2007 ========== REPLY ========== RE: MAGNA V6 2000: STARTING INTERMITTENT I too have a V6 2000 Magna that's just started to do this. Only does it when cold and once started runs fine. When investigating the problem I noticed that my cruise control cable fitting is broken at the bracket and hanging loose. Apparently the cc and throttle cables need to be balanced so I'm wondering if this is affecting the automatic choke settings at startup? POSTED BY: DAVID NOBLE - KAREELA, NSW - AUS 10 APR 2007 ========== REPLY ========== Try the connection to the distributor. The terminals corrode. You may need a new connector. POSTED BY: M KURAN - MELBOURNE, VIC - AUS 11 APR 2007 ========== REPLY ========== It isn't any ov that it is your battery is the problem. Our next door neighbours have a TJ Magna and it did the same thing. He replaced the battery and since then never missed a beat. I hope this helps. POSTED BY: CHRIS ANDERSON - MARYBOROUGH, QLD - AUS 14 APR 2007 ========== REPLY ========== Onya Chris. My sister has had 2 Magnas/Veradas and have both done the same when the battery was low/failing. A good idea to check all power and ground points from the battery, especially the ground cable from body to motor. Another symptom is remotes failing due to low voltage for the receiver. POSTED BY: L DAVIS - BOMADERRY, NSW - AUS 16 APR 2007 ========== REPLY ========== Had same problem with 02 Verada, cleaned out iac valve on throttle body with carby cleaner. Never had problem since. POSTED BY: TREVOR MORRIS - CARRUM DOWNS, VIC - AUS 9 JAN 2008 ========== REPLY ========== Hi all. Same issue with my 2000 Magna. Give this a read: martybugs.net/articles/magna-stall.cgi Getting under the dash and moving the "brown Wire" about gives immediate results. Well it did for me. It seems to do it every few days for a month. Will always start eventually but then for 3 months it won’t happen... great car. But gees we all know what’s going to happen as soon as I try to sell it! Cheers POSTED BY: SHANE ELLIS - MELBOURNE, VIC - AUS 14 MAY 2009

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