One of the most common trouble codes with the Mitsubishi Lancer is the P0496 code. This code number references a number that is given to you when you plug your Lancer into an OBDII scanner. Below, you’ll find the most common symptoms and ways to diagnose the P0496 in your Mitsubishi Lancer. Good Luck! … Read more
P0500 is a OBDII trouble code that affects the Mitsubishi Lancer‘s Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS). The VSS sends a signal to the engine’s computer letting it know how fast that the vehicle is going. The Lancer uses this signal for many vehicle functions. It helps control transmission shifts, ABS, cruise control, the speedometer, and … Read more
P0410 is a generic OBDII trouble code. This means that it has the same meaning for the Mitsubishi Lancer as it would any other vehicle. It is letting you know that there is an issue with the secondary air injection system. P0410: Secondary Air Injection System → Malfunction The secondary air injection system injects air … Read more
The P0440 code is a common trouble code that many Mitsubishi Lancer owners may encounter. It indicates that there is an issue with the car’s Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) system. Specifically, the EVAP system is malfunctioning. A variety of causes can trigger the P0440 code, with the most common one being a loose or damaged … Read more
P0403 is a very common trouble code. It is a generic code, which means that it has the same meaning for the Mitsubishi Lancer as it would any other vehicle. It affects the EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation System and technically means: P0403: EGR→ Circuit Malfunction A circuit malfunction implies that there is a wiring problem … Read more
P0401 is a common OBDII trouble code that’ll pop up in the Mitsubishi Lancer. It has to do with the emissions system and stands for: The EGR system on a vehicle is responsible for recirculating exhaust gasses in order to lower the vehicles emissions output. There are three main parts of the Lancer’s EGR system. … Read more
One of the most common trouble codes with the Mitsubishi Lancer is P0171. It indicates that your Mitsubishi Lancer is running lean on the bank one side. It’s the most common air/fuel mixture-related code. It’s not the most complicated OBDII trouble code to diagnose. It is also one of the most common codes. The most … Read more
P0305 is a fairly common trouble code with the Mitsubishi Lancer. It’s and OBD2 code and stands for: P0305 is certainly a cause for concern, and should be considered a threat to the drivability your Lancer. The nice thing about P0305 is that it’s a cylinder specific trouble code, which makes diagnosing the problems simpler … Read more
P0016 is know to occur in the Mitsubishi Lancer when the Crankshaft Position Sensor and the Camshaft Position Sensor are out of alignment by a certain number of degrees, or if there is a sensor issue. We’ll explore the symptoms and causes directly below. P0016 refers to which camshaft position sensor is out of … Read more
P0441 is one of the more common OBD II codes that can occur in the Mitsubishi Lancer. It is frequently caused by a loose or bad gas cap, cracked or disconnected EVAP system hoses, vacuum leaks, or a bad purge valve. Always start by taking a look at the gas cap. P0441 is related to … Read more