Mitsubishi Diamante: P0562 – System Voltage Low

P0562 is a common OBD-II trouble code.  It’s a general code, which means that it means the same thing for any vehicle, including the Mitsubishi Diamante.  P0562 indicates that the system voltage is below 10 volts for a solid minute.  With the engine running, the system voltage should be 14.1-14.4 volts, and it’s typically caused … Read more

Mitsubishi Diamante:  Signs of a Bad Water Pump

Your Mitsubishi Diamante’s water pump is one of the most crucial parts of the engine.  If it doesn’t pump water through the engine, it’s going to overheat and do a lot of damage.  Typical signs of a bad water pump include overheating, white smoke, a bad smell, rough idle, and more. A water pump works … Read more

Mitsubishi Diamante: Running Hot → Causes

If your Mitsubishi Diamante is running hot, it is a serious problem.  If it gets too hot, it leads to overheating.  A hot engine is usually caused by a few different things, such as the thermostat, water pump, radiator, or outside conditions.     Mitsubishi Diamante Running Hot Symptoms Obviously, the main symptom of running … Read more

Mitsubishi Diamante Rod Knocking Diagnosis

A rod knock is a very serious problem.  If your Mitsubishi Diamante has a knocking rod, it’s almost always going to be caused by a failure of the rod bearing or the rod caps (leading to a spun bearing) or lack of oil.   If you do have a rod knock, don’t ignore it for … Read more

Mitsubishi Diamante: Bad Torque Converter → Symptoms + Diagnosis

Your Mitsubishi Diamante’s torque converter is responsible for converting the energy generated by the engine at the flywheel and transferring it to the transmission, creating a bridge between the engine and the transmission.   In the Mitsubishi Diamante, a bad torque converter is often caused by bad transmission fluid, worn clutches, bad seals, or loose … Read more

Mitsubishi Diamante Battery Light: Why It’s On and How to Fix

If your Mitsubishi Diamante’s battery light is on, it is trying to warn you that there is an issue with the charging system. The charging system itself is relatively simple.  The battery light comes on because the voltage level at the battery is too low. Quick Facts Common Causes Faulty Battery, Bad Alternator, Battery Cables, … Read more