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Emission Control: Diagnosis Mitsubishi Galant IX facelift 2

DIAGNOSIS

SYMPTOMPROBABLE CAUSEREMEDY
Engine will not start or hard to startVacuum hose disconnected or damagedRepair or replace
EGR valve (Stepper Motor) is not closed.Repair or replace
Malfunction of evaporative emission purge solenoidRepair or replace
Rough idle or engine stallsEGR valve (Stepper Motor) is not closed.Repair or replace
Vacuum hose disconnected or damaged.Repair or replace
Malfunction of PCV valveReplace
Malfunction of purge control systemCheck the system; If there is a problem, check its component parts.
Engine hesitates or poor accelerationMalfunction of EGR systemCheck the system; If there is a problem, check its component parts.
Excessive oil consumptionPCV line cloggedCheck PCV system
Poor fuel mileageMalfunction of EGR systemCheck the system; If there is a problem, check its component parts.

DIAGNOSIS CHART