Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMITSUBISHI2001MIRAGE DE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCETESTING & DIAGNOSISENGINE CONTROLS - SELF-DIAGNOSTICSVERIFYING REPAIRSOBD-II DRIVE CYCLESOTHER MONITOR
2001 Mitsubishi Mirage DE, Standard
Other Monitor
2001 Mitsubishi Mirage DE, StandardSECTION Other Monitor
This monitor applies to DTCs not covered by the rest of the monitors. Following conditions must be met during the test:
- Engine coolant temperature must be 176Β°F (80Β°C) or more.
- Atmospheric temperature is 41Β°F (5Β°C) or more.
- On A/T, selector lever is in "D" range.
Monitor takes about 10 minutes to complete. To run monitor, use illustration. See Fig 1 . Perform steps as follows:
- Remove all test equipment from vehicle and install all components and connectors that were removed or disconnected during testing.
- After engine is completely warmed up, turn ignition off.
- Start engine and accelerate to 35-40 MPH.
- Drive for 5 minutes or more at 35-40 MPH. On M/T, use 5th gear.
- Return vehicle to shop and let idle. While engine is idling, A/C switch must be in OFF position, lights and accessories must be off, steering wheel must be straight ahead, and A/T must be in "P" range or M/T in neutral. After idling for 5 minutes, turn ignition off.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.