If you own a Mitsubishi Lancer, you may have encountered the P0102 trouble code. This code indicates that the Mass Air Flow (MAF) circuit is low and not performing within its specified operating range. When this happens, your car may experience drivability issues such as stalling, lack of power, rough idle, and hesitation. There are … Read more
One of the most common issues that happens with the Mitsubishi Lancer is the P0442 trouble code. This code appears when connecting the vehicle to an OBDII scanner and pertains to the emissions system. While it’s unlikely to cause a breakdown, it can be bothersome and may result in a failed emissions test for your … Read more
One of the most common trouble codes with the Mitsubishi Lancer is the P0456 code. This trouble code references a number that is given to you when you plug your Lancer into an OBDII scanner. P0456 Indicates that there is a small leak in the evaporative emission control system. It often appears with or is … Read more
P0017 in the Mitsubishi Lancer is predominantly caused by a few different things. It is typically thrown when the Crankshaft Position Sensor and the Camshaft Position Sensor are out of alignment by a certain number of degrees, or if there is an issue with the wiring, or one of the sensors themselves may have … Read more
A relatively common, yet difficult to diagnose OBD-II trouble code is P0316. It has the same meaning for the Mitsubishi Lancer as it would any other vehicle. It indicates that there is a misfire at the startup of the vehicle, and that it happens within the first 1000 revolutions of the engine. P0316: Engine Misfire … Read more
P0431 is a standard OBDII trouble code, which means that it has the same meaning for the Mitsubishi Lancer as it would any other vehicle. It is closely related to P0430 (which is one of the most popular OBDII codes). Warm Up Catalyst Efficiency → Below Threshold (Bank 2) When it’s the only trouble code … Read more
P0306 is a fairly common trouble code with the Mitsubishi Lancer. It’s and OBD2 code and stands for: P0306 is certainly a cause for concern, and should be considered a threat to the drivability your Lancer. The nice thing about P0306 is that it’s a cylinder specific trouble code, which makes diagnosing the problems much … Read more
P0411 is a general OBDII trouble code, which means that it has the same meaning for the Mitsubishi Lancer as it would any other car or truck. By definition, the code is letting you know that the ECM has detected incorrect flow in the secondary air injection system. P0411: Secondary Air Injection System → Incorrect … Read more
P0421 is a relatively rare OBDII trouble code. It’s generic, which means it has the same definition for the Mitsubishi Lancer as it would any other vehicle. It is technically defined as “Warm Up Catalyst Efficiency → Below Threshold (Bank 1)”. In layman’s terms, it indicates that your Mitsubishi Lancer’s catalytic converter is not scrubbing pollutants efficiently … Read more
P0506 is a common OBDII trouble code. It is typically triggered when the engine idle speed is lower than the predetermined limit set by the manufacturer. It is a generic code, which means that it has the same meaning for the Mitsubishi Lancer as it would any other vehicle. P0506 Symptoms: Lancer Most … Read more