Mitsubishi Galant Problems
No car is perfect, but we've gathered everything relating to the Mitsubishi Galant reliability here to help you decide if it's a smart buy.
1996 Mitsubishi Galant will turn over but not start
The first question many mechanics will ask you is when was the last time the car’s fuel pump was changed. Electric fuel pumps have a finite lifespan and if yours is the original one that came with the car in 1996, I’d say it’s well and truly past its use-by date. Even if the car is on its second or even third pump, it could well be due for a new one. Without a working fuel pump, you’ll get the exact symptoms you’re experiencing.
The best way to check (if you’re reasonably competent with tools) is to remove the engine’s air intake trunking and spray a small amount of starting fluid into the engine. If the engine then cranks and tries to splutter to life, even briefly, then a dud fuel pump is pretty much a certainty.
That said, there are literally hundreds of things that will also produce the same problem, so a scan of the vehicle might throw up a few clues as to what’s going on.
Hunting for parts
MY MITSUBISHI specialist mate, Des Seaton, suggests you try a specialist Mitsubishi wrecker such as Imlachs (ph: 9552 1999).
Take it to the max
THE editor rates the Mazda3 as the best in its class, but says the VW Golf is a tick behind on value and generally ahead. My experience of the Mazda3 is similar -- a well-built, well-equipped car that performs well. As for your Galant, the trade will value it at about $6000, but you might get $2000 more selling privately.
