# \#diamante **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/diamante/6844.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2000 Mitsubishi Diamante uneven tire wear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mitsubishi-diamante-uneven-tire-wear/168624)
**Author:** [@bkw1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bkw1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mitsubishi-diamante-uneven-tire-wear/168624 "2020-08-14T15:34:33Z")
my two rear tires wear out on the inside of tires 4500 miles inside of tires wear to the cords --- ## [Automatic door lock problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-door-lock-problem/122835)
**Author:** [@Lester\_Patrick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lester_Patrick)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 9:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-door-lock-problem/122835 "2018-08-13T09:43:59Z")
I have had a problem with the automatic door locks on my car, a 2002 Mitsubishi Diamonte. This used to happen only in cold weather, but when the cold weather let up this past spring the problem didn’t resolve. When I p… --- ## [Car Alarm Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-alarm-problem/113146)
**Author:** [@Lester\_Patrick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lester_Patrick)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2018, 3:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-alarm-problem/113146 "2018-03-04T15:25:10Z")
About 3 years ago, I had problems with my car alarm, which I have had disabled for years. About every other week, I’d come out in the morning to go to work, and my car was dead. This repeated, but each time the frequen… --- ## [Mitsubishi Diamante Knock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-diamante-knock/90440)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2015, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-diamante-knock/90440 "2015-08-19T01:33:37Z")
First time poster from northern Minnesota, I have a 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante that I have owned since 2008 purchased it with 60,000 miles on it. Currently has 131,000 miles. I have always kept my car in good running condi… --- ## [What is this ticking noise?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-ticking-noise/89515)
**Author:** [@serviam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/serviam)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2015, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-ticking-noise/89515 "2015-04-01T20:50:42Z")
My car makes a ticking noise as soon as I turn the key to the 'on' position. The ticking continues once the engine begins running and stops shortly afterward (maybe 10 - 15 seconds). I'll attach a video of the ticking af… --- ## [Exhaust issue - long read, but this issue is driving me INSANE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-issue-long-read-but-this-issue-is-driving-me-insane/85003)
**Author:** [@Skapper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Skapper)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2014, 2:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-issue-long-read-but-this-issue-is-driving-me-insane/85003 "2014-06-02T02:22:10Z")
Australian here. I have a car problem that has plagued me for nearly two years and I'm still no closer to a solution. The car; Mitsubishi Diamante (Magna) All Wheel Drive (not front wheel drive) 2003 6G74 V6 Automatic … --- ## [Valve Cover Gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/valve-cover-gasket/84166)
**Author:** [@Lester\_Patrick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lester_Patrick)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2014, 8:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/valve-cover-gasket/84166 "2014-03-13T08:17:05Z")
Two mechanics have told me that I need the valve cover gasket in my car replaced. I have all of the classic signs of needing one--the smoke coming from under the hood, the drops of oil on the pavement after the car is p… --- ## [How much should a new oil pump cost?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-should-a-new-oil-pump-cost/69772)
**Author:** [@guyb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/guyb)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2011, 8:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-should-a-new-oil-pump-cost/69772 "2011-12-02T08:17:45Z")
I have a 1997 diamate that I have owned since 1998. It's not my daily driver but my oldest son drives it to college twice a week and weekend jaunts. It has 158k, excellent tires, new front struts, interior a little shabb… --- ## [Mitsubishi Diamante...help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-diamante-help/69042)
**Author:** [@Trak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trak)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2011, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-diamante-help/69042 "2011-10-29T23:42:38Z")
Hello all! I have a 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante LS. I know I know, but I am a poor student (emphasizing poor), and this car is paid off. Anyway, A couple months ago I drove through a puddle, water splashed up into the engi… --- ## [Seat belt stuck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seat-belt-stuck/61746)
**Author:** [@sseverns](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sseverns)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2011, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seat-belt-stuck/61746 "2011-02-22T21:45:48Z")
2002 Diamante, Passenger side seatbelt became stuck and started smoking after the door was "slammed" shut. Need to know if this can be fixed or am I going to have to ride in the back seat? --- ## [Diamante warm start problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diamante-warm-start-problem/57646)
**Author:** [@nalasivad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nalasivad)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2010, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diamante-warm-start-problem/57646 "2010-11-16T23:35:13Z")
1994 Diamante wagon. On occasion the car would not start when warm. I could bump the ignition, rather than hold it on start, and it would fire up. That stopped working. Car went to mechanic who has so far replaced plugs,… --- ## [Caring for a car while away](https://community.cartalk.com/t/caring-for-a-car-while-away/57638)
**Author:** [@goingtoSpain](https://community.cartalk.com/u/goingtoSpain)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2010, 6:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/caring-for-a-car-while-away/57638 "2010-11-16T18:41:36Z")
I'm going to be out of the country for 7 months. What is the best way to take care of my car while I am gone? If a friend will start it up, how often should he do that? --- ## [Engine stumble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-stumble/56857)
**Author:** [@sunnie\_d](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sunnie_d)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2010, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-stumble/56857 "2010-10-26T21:43:01Z")
Hi Folks...1st time on-line...I have a 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante...My CarMD Analyzer shows P0101, P0102 and P0441 for error codes...The engine will "stop" for a split second and then recover, while accelerating onto the f… --- ## [Replace Heater core](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-heater-core/56707)
**Author:** [@Krissy55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Krissy55)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2010, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-heater-core/56707 "2010-10-22T22:17:24Z")
Hello there, the heater core on my Diamante went out at 45,000 miles. I am now at 111,000. I finally have the money to fix it and am wondering if it is worth it to fix or to try and sell and get something else. I have… --- ## ['99 Mits. Diamante with brake and battery indicators on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-mits-diamante-with-brake-and-battery-indicators-on/54182)
**Author:** [@jenlass](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jenlass)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2010, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-mits-diamante-with-brake-and-battery-indicators-on/54182 "2010-08-26T17:21:09Z")
My '99 Diamante has the brake and battery indicators simultaneously coming on. Strangely, they usually disappear when I accelerate or keep steady pressure on the gas pedal and come on during deceleration. I had a new b… --- ## [Vexing Problem - The Ghost in the Machine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vexing-problem-the-ghost-in-the-machine/51355)
**Author:** [@seanponeill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seanponeill)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2010, 2:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vexing-problem-the-ghost-in-the-machine/51355 "2010-07-06T02:46:33Z")
I have an '02 Mitsubishi Diamante with 201,000 miles on it. So far, I've only spent $2 in non-wearing parts (brake pads, etc) and it runs like a dream. Actually, it ran like a dream until yesterday. Now I can't figure… --- ## [Repair cost for sensor heater circuit malfunction mitsubishi](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-cost-for-sensor-heater-circuit-malfunction-mitsubishi/49364)
**Author:** [@lyake9439](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lyake9439)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2010, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-cost-for-sensor-heater-circuit-malfunction-mitsubishi/49364 "2010-05-25T16:16:57Z")
How much should a repair cost? --- ## [Lost a few circuits, what's the connection](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lost-a-few-circuits-whats-the-connection/46312)
**Author:** [@dean1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dean1966)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2010, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lost-a-few-circuits-whats-the-connection/46312 "2010-03-20T00:02:23Z")
I have a 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante ES and someone backed into the drivers? door. I bought a replacement door online and replaced it myself. One thing that slightly complicated the door replacement is that the car came wit… --- ## [2001 mitsubishi diamante wont start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mitsubishi-diamante-wont-start/44253)
**Author:** [@Stric9Vision](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stric9Vision)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2010, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mitsubishi-diamante-wont-start/44253 "2010-02-11T01:27:59Z")
2001 diamante gets spark but wont turn over? --- ## [Starting problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-problem/41280)
**Author:** [@ppomento](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ppomento)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2009, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-problem/41280 "2009-12-26T17:54:48Z")
2000 diamante , great running car, starting problems when it gets damp. Wont start for 2 to 3 days . Tried to tow it to be diagnosed 3 times, and every time we get to repair station it starts. Can't diagnose unless no… --- ## [Engine idle when at operating temp](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-idle-when-at-operating-temp/40665)
**Author:** [@consultnelson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/consultnelson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2009, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-idle-when-at-operating-temp/40665 "2009-12-12T17:48:42Z")
the car('04)was recently tuned by an authorized dealer--- the car immediately idled rough at about 500rpm in Drive. I brought the car back several times and the problem persists, when the car is up to temp and in Drive. --- ## [Engine Smoking Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-smoking-problem/36688)
**Author:** [@Lester\_Patrick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lester_Patrick)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2009, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-smoking-problem/36688 "2009-09-15T23:32:39Z")
Hi Everyone! I've had this problem for about 2 months now, where, when I turn off the engine, smoke comes up from the cracks around the hood. This is only happening about once a week, and it is very brief. It is brief… --- ## ["Service Engine Soon" light on a 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-engine-soon-light-on-a-2002-mitsubishi-diamante/36102)
**Author:** [@dkryscyn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dkryscyn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2009, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-engine-soon-light-on-a-2002-mitsubishi-diamante/36102 "2009-09-06T00:21:52Z")
Hi, I have a 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante LS. Recently the "Service Engine Soon" light has come on and off several times and is now on all the time. AutoZone read the codes for me and told me that I have an oxygen sensor… --- ## [Low idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-idle/35723)
**Author:** [@mikibram](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikibram)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2009, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-idle/35723 "2009-08-29T15:24:39Z")
My car has suddenly started idling really low which leads the engine to cut off when I am not accelerating. The engine also frequently dies when I turn off the A/C. Any suggestions? --- ## [Noisy lifters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noisy-lifters/33124)
**Author:** [@mdeloney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mdeloney)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2009, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noisy-lifters/33124 "2009-07-21T19:33:26Z")
after an oil leak due to crankshaft oil seals i noticed my lifter heads were beat up and had faulty valves and lifters replaced. the heads were inspected and not damaged. after installation of new parts the clacking di… --- ## [Camshaft location sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camshaft-location-sensor/33188)
**Author:** [@mdeloney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mdeloney)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2009, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camshaft-location-sensor/33188 "2009-07-10T18:52:59Z")
could the sensor be the cause of new lifters still making noise and if so how can you tell if it is bad?