| Subject: | 1995 Mitsubishi Galant ES automatic problem |
| Question: |
Hi, the other day when I was at a red light as the light turned green I lifted of the brake but the car didn't take off, and when I pressed on the gas it wouldn't take off, it sounded like I was pressing on the gas as if I was in park. Then I turned the car off and tried to restart it but it wouldn't. I just got a new starter and flywheel put on. So what could the problem be? Also the lights get deamer and deamer until they went completely out, I had to get my car towed home. Any help would be greatly appreciated. |
| Answer: | Katrina, Something may have come loose which connects your engine to your transmission. Your starter is connected to your flywheel. When you first start your car, it spins the flywheel, which makes the engine turn over enough to get it to start. The flywheel is also connected to the torque converter. The torque converter is what is responsible for sending power to the transmission. If the flywheel is not connected to the starter correctly, your car will not start. If the torque converter is not turning properly, your transmission will not move your car (it will appear to be in neutral or park). As far as the lights getting dimmer, I can only guess there is an electrical
short or perhaps your alternator is on it's last leg. I would recommend
bringing your car back to shop that installed your new starter/flywheel
and have them check it again. They may have accidently offset the flywheel
upon installing the new starter. |