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Heavier than normal exhaust smoke.
Stereo controls on steering wheel are starting to go bad.
Bad alternator at 110,000.
My '92 Diamante is a road warrior!
Nothing major has ever gone bad (when I wasn't expecting it that is).
Mitsubishi really know how to build them.
I owned a 92 Diamante LS, bought it brand new. I have 225,000 miles on it and the only problem I had was valve seals.
I changed my timing belt twice and water pump once.
I really enjoy my vehicle.
Mitsubishi Rocks!!!
I own a car, and its very good.
If you can purchase. The moment is now!!
I bought 92 Diamante (ES) 4 months back. Faced the following problems from then:
Car gives a jumping feeling when stopping at traffic lights, changed front brake drums.
Brakes started giving noise, it is growing week by week though only 50% worn out - had to change them too.
Now Car stalls at idling speed, especially after a free-way drive for 10+ miles... did Computer Engine Diagnosis - nothing came out of that. Car still stalls, I try starting 3 to 4 times and it works fine.
Engine power and performance are excellent except this new problem!!
If you are lucky you get a better car, take your changes in buying a car 8+ years old.
I bought a 92 Mistubishi Diamante just about a week ago from an auction, and although it runs fine and all, it stalls on idle, and it takes a while before it starts. Also when you put it in the park gear after stalling, the gears won't shift until the 3 to 10 minute wait is over and it starts... if anyone knows what I can do to prevent this problem, please let me know... I live in Atlanta, Georgia, and you can reach me at markofitetteh@yahoo.com...thanks and y'all have a nice day.
I own a '92 Diamante and growing up my Dad owned a Mitsubishi Mighty Max truck and it had a lot of problems and I thought Mitsubishi Sucks and I would never buy one. My Husband had bought a Diamante when his truck was reposessed and the Diamante was pure luxury and powerful. I think the Diamante is more powerful than any Ford Mustang. Just one push of this magic button by the auto stick control and zoom you're flying. I usually end up speeding in that car because it's so comfortable I can't tell I am actually going over 70mph. It feels like your riding an airplane.
I had a 1992 Diamante (110k) and I miss it so much (traded it for a pathfinder). The power is unbelievable. The handling is great and the body style is distinguished and sexy... to sum it up, I found the Diamante to be a very affordable luxury car.
The only downside is how expensive the repairs can be and the smoking/valve problem seems to be the signature problem of the Diamante. The only advice I can give is to keep up the scheduled maintainence because if you start to neglect it, you will pay for it in the long run.
-Chinaye.
I know the above comments are old, but I just saw them, OK?
On the idling/stalling problem, try taking the hose of your intake and spraying carb/intake cleaner in there. You should also see a hose that plugs into your intake hose and the other end goes into the valve covers. Try taking that hose off and putting a breather filter on the valve cover instead of the tube. That tube is supposed to recycle extra pressure from the valve covers, but ends up spewing gunk into the intake hose which gets into your intake.
I own a 92 dia and let me tell you, this car rocks. I'm the third owner and it has well over 150,000 miles. it runs great besides transmission woes. somtimes at cold starts, especialy after cold evenings, the gears will start out in 3rd gear and never shift. if I turn off the car and restart it it won't have a problem. hhmmm? other than that I've installed perfomance mods and have gotten responsive power from the sohc engine. thanks mitsubishi for building us a graet car!!
I also have a 92 Diamante SOHC. It currently has about 112,000 on the clock. I would like to comment on some pluses, negatives and ask a question to the person who wrote on 31 Aug 2003.
Pluses:
- Engine runs like a champ with lots of freeway power
- very roomy
- best front seats I've ever sat in
- redundant radio controls are a God-send in heavy traffic
- smooth ride
- powerful brakes, ABS not used to date
- bright lights for non HID
- styling still stands out (you won't mistake this car for anything else from Toyota or Honda)
- big trunk
- lots of gear on base model
- very cheap buying price due to poor resale
- interior design would look good in a 2004
- some of the nicest looking fake wood this side of an 82 Olds Delta
- and probably 1000 other subtle items you would have to drive and own one to notice.
Negatives:
- Transmission starting to not want to shift out of third until it hits 40+ and shifts rough at times (I suspect the motor mounts have self destructed)
- some smoke
- a/c not blowing very cold on hot days (can someone give me insight on this? Is this also a "nature of the beast?")
- burns fuel like the Mustang someone mentioned
- weak offline power
- parts are expensive
- power antenna retracts when the car starts and extends when the car is shut off
- window design allows for tremendous wind noise at highway speeds, especially if it's a windy day
- the windshield is so badly eroded from the wipers I cannot see in bright sunlight (any help here is appreciated)
- dark interior color hates direct sunlight, seats are badly faded and ripping at the seams
- replaced my left front hub bearing and ABS sensor, which could have been OUTRAGEOUSLY expensive (the sensor alone was $350. Total cost to replace both could be near the $900 range). Due to this being a luxury car, it has some very complex systems. The costs aren't coming down.
My question is this: where did you get your aftermarket upgrades and what are they? I've searched the net for anything related to the D and have come away without much. I've been limited to a K&N replacement filter, better shocks and struts and upgraded rotors and pads. I want the same thing you've got: a better performing SOHC. How about some bushings?
Bought my diamante 3 months ago. fixed the timing, roter cap, alternator, and got a tune up. besides that I AM IN HEAVEN!!! the car I had before this one was a interpid. that car sucked so much, but it was soooo powerful. the diamante is also powerful, burns less gas, and is less of a hassle. I love this car. this 92 looks like a 97 for any other car easily. so stylish, so comfortable. and I'm so happy that its mine!
Help! My 92's transmission just went into "limp home" mode. It won't shift out of 3rd gear. The last owner put dexron into it last trans service (about 8k ago.) I just had the trans flushed with no results. Has anyone else had this problem? Is there a reasonably cheap fix? It's a SOHC engine.
Limp home mode was caused by a burnt trans computer in mine. I pulled one from a junk yard and now it work, minus OD which I am unable to figure out. Could have been bad from the get go.
I can post a pic if needed.
John.
Hey, if you could tell me where the Transmission computer is located on the car, it would be great! My Car just started doing the 3rd gear no shift business this weekend! Help will be greatly appreciated. I love this car. I had to put in new shocks and boy I wish I had done it sooner. The car has its awesome feel all over again. Amazing how suspension makes your car feel like brand new again.
Leo.
Leo,
The Transmission computer is located behind the radio. I can take a picture if needed. I still have been unable to fix the OD problem. The story is longer than I let on.
I bought the car with "3rd and reverse only" for $100. I put the trans computer in after I pulled it and opened it and it was cooked. Now all gears except OD work. I haven't a clue. I don't much care... $100 car. However, I like it and I'm going to pull that computer again and see if the model numbers match. I can take a picture at that time.
Visit www.terser.net to get my email and ask for pic and description.
John.
I bought this car 2 months ago, +140,000 miles.
Everything runs perfectly, powerful motor, easy driving, very comfortable, big space.
Only one issue: the A/C. It turns on when it wants and it does not work when I want it to work, is there some place I can get more information on the A/C?