Is there some way of repairing a Mitsubishi Lancer automatic choke?

Answer 1

Im not sure if there is, if its even the choke that needs fixing. I have been told by a mechanic we had the same problem with our car. I have a 1995 Lancer cc 1.5l carby 5 door hatch. It started running really rough on start up when cold and bad generally when at normal operating temp after taking it to be serviced one time, so we took it to a mechanic who told us the automatic choke had to be replaced with a manual one at a cost of at least $1500. The car only started running bad after taking it to him for a service, when i quizzed him on this he just told me it was a coincidence so i took the car to a different mechanic. Turns out the first mechanic let his apprentice do the timing and he stuffed it royally, it was out 11 degrees. Fixed for $40. Car back to 100%. So I would be careful about the choke, if its even the choke that needs replacing. Make sure your timing is correct, distributor cap points are clean and free of corrosion, check the compression of the cylinders, check plugs and leads. I would suggest doing all the above before trying to fix a choke. (unless you know for absolute certain that is the problem). If its a carby, make sure its all clean and in workin order. (not too many mechanics left who know how to properly deal with carbys) Get a second or third opinion. Dont trust 'tradesmen you can trust' either, because they are untrustworthy