Team3S: 3000GT & Stealth    Friday, August 2 2002    Volume 01 : Number 914




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Date: Thu, 01 Aug 2002 20:22:12 +0000
From: "Frank Mingst" <devilmanvisa@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Parking break light

You may want to try and adjust your parking brake. Check and see how much
play there is between when you pull up on it and when it makes the first
click. Watch and see if, during this play, the light comes on.

When I would launch my car at anything above 3000k, my parking brake would
pull up the first click or so until I got it adjusted.

Frank Mingst


>From: Michael Gerhard <gerhard1@llnl.gov>
>To: team3S@stealth-3000gt.st
>Subject: Re: Team3S: Parking break light
>Date: Thu, 01 Aug 2002 08:01:16 -0700
>
>In my '91 Mitsu VR4, I think the brake light is the same for the parking
>brake and for low fluid in the master cylinder. I'm thinking that you might
>check your brake fluid level.
>
>
>At 07:58 AM 8/1/02 , you wrote:
>>My parking break light comes on when I accelerate quickly in first gear. 
>>Other than that it doesn't seem to go on unless it is warranted.  Any
>>ideas?
>>
>>Chris
>>92 Stealth ES
>
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>Michael A. Gerhard     1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4  Pearl White




sPeAk oN 'diS.


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Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2002 16:50:42 -0500
From: "Willis, Charles E." <cewillis@TexasChildrensHospital.org>
Subject: Team3S: steering angular velocity sensor fault

well, I got the magic "21" on my ECS for my '93 VR4 which indicates that my
steering angular velocity sensor is bad.  Manual shows it mounted under the
turn signal under the steering column cowling.  Also has a big SRS warning.
Anybody changed this one before?  Am I likely to blow the big airbag, or
what?

Chuck Willis



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Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2002 17:38:52 -0500
From: "Dave and Becky Trent" <bdtrent@netzero.net>
Subject: Team3S: Steering wheel weight

Does anyone have an idea of how much our steering wheel/air bag assemblies
weigh?  I need to know if I should put a Momo wheel on my list of things I
can't afford but dream of doing anyway.  PS, Please don't start a `why would
you want to compromise the safety of your vehicle' thread.  The thought of a
10 year old explosive in my steering wheel no longer appeals to me.

Regards,
DaveT/92TT

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Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2002 16:48:47 -0700
From: "dakken" <dougusmagnus@attbi.com>
Subject: Re: Team3S: VR-4 stutters heavily when cold, runs perfect when hot, stumped

I just tested my engine temp sensor last week.  Here is how I did mine.

If you are going to check your temp sensor then they are located just under
your ignition coils.  There are 3 of them there.  The one closest to the
front of the car with a single wire to it is the one for the guage on the
dash.  The one in the middle is for the ECU and the one farthest back is for
the AC.  The one you want it the middle one to the ECU.

You will have to drain your coolant before you pull the sensor.  Once you
get the connector off, it just takes a 19mm socket to get the sensor out.  I
personally hate these Mitsu connects with the clips that the factory loves
so much.

You can test the sensor pretty easy.

First get a tray or glass of ice water.  Ice water is exactly 32 deg F.
Place the sensor side in the water but not the connector side.  The
resistance should be around 5.8 kohms.

Get a thermonitor that reads up to 180 deg F and a small pot of room
temperature water.  Put the thermonitor and sensor in the hot water.  Adjust
the water temp by heating and dropping ice in the water until it is around
68 deg F.   Resistance should be around 2.4 kohm.

Now empty the pot and get some hot tap water.  Let the tap water cool some.
When the water hits 104, the sensor should have a resistance of around 1.1
kohms.

Now take the pot to your stove and heat it with the thermonitor in it until
it hits 176 degs.  Resistance should be around .3 kohms.

If any of the readings deviate greatly, replace the sensor.

Doug
92 Stealth RT TT


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Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2002 20:03:13 -0700 (PDT)
From: Anthony Tse <tse1631@yahoo.com>
Subject: Team3S: Buzzing Noise

Hi Everyone: I just bought a 92 VR4 on May and I got a
very strange buzzing noise once a while. It sounds
like I didn't take the key out when the key is in the
key hole. But I got this buzzing noise when the car is
runnung. It's sounds when I hit the gas pedal or the
car is in motion. Beep. ..  .. ....... e.g. running on
a little rough road. After a while it change to
non-stop even I stopped the car. I have to stop the
engine for a while and start again then the sound will
go away. The next time it happen again by chance.
About one of 3 times. But my car still runs even with
the buzzing noise. Also, the ECS indicator is flashing
"TOUR/SPORT" all the time. Sometimes when I start the
car the "TOUR" light is on, I can only switch it to
"SPORT", otherwise the "TOUR/SPORT" will flash.
However, it doesn't look like they are related because
that sound can happen in both situations.
     Thank you for reading this long story. I already
ask a local garage I used to fix my old Supra. But he
got no clue about the VR4.
     Can anyone give me some help!
     Anthony

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Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2002 20:27:57 -0700
From: "dakken" <dougusmagnus@attbi.com>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Buzzing Noise

First, try to find where this buzzing is coming from.  The location should
tell you what to check.  If it is coming from your dash, then maybe
something is making the door buzzer go off.  It could be an electric motor
that is stuck.

As far as the Sport/Tour light flashing, it could be that one of your ECS
connectors on one of your struts is corroded or a wire is fraid.

Doug
92 Stealth RT TT


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Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2002 20:43:37 -0700
From: "fastmax" <fastmax@cox.net>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Steering wheel weight

The weight savings would be minimal --- maybe 10 pounds if you removed all
of the sensors and computer along with the wheel and airbag. I've got a Momo
wheel installed on my 93TT and by modifing the momo adapter I was able to
save the cruise control. I have pictures if you care.

        Jim Berry
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From: "Dave and Becky Trent" <bdtrent@netzero.net>
To: "Team3s" <team3s@stealth-3000gt.st>
Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2002 3:38 PM
Subject: Team3S: Steering wheel weight


> Does anyone have an idea of how much our steering wheel/air bag assemblies
> weigh?  I need to know if I should put a Momo wheel on my list of things I
> can't afford but dream of doing anyway.  PS, Please don't start a `why would
> you want to compromise the safety of your vehicle' thread.  The thought of a
> 10 year old explosive in my steering wheel no longer appeals to me.
>
> Regards,
> DaveT/92TT
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Date: Fri, 2 Aug 2002 12:26:01 -0400
From: "chris weil" <cweil@si.rr.com>
Subject: Team3S: ABS

Thanks for the different advice regarding the tires and ABS. I'm most likely
going to go with all-seaon tires because we just don't get enough snow here
to purchase a set of winter and summer tires(although I might be jinxing
myself !!).
As far as the ABS goes,  the Mitsu dealer told me that the ABS was exposed
to water that got inside the computer and the Modulator. I don't understand
how that could have happened unless it was faulty to begin with.
Does anyone know if the ABS assembly  from a 94 Stealth RT TT is compatible
with the 97 VR4?  I was contacted by someone that mentioned that they have
this part available. If not I will give M&S a call and see what they have.
Thanks for your help!

Chris
97VR4



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Date: Fri, 2 Aug 2002 12:24:50 -0400
From: "Furman, Russell" <RFurman2@MassMutual.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: ABS

I am going jump in here and make one recommendation get BFG KDWS's they are
w rated have tread wear rating of 300 (not positive on tread rating) and
when I bought mine were only 138 each from Tire Rack

www.tirerack.com

Russ F
CT

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> From: chris weil [SMTP:cweil@si.rr.com]
> Sent: Friday, August 02, 2002 12:26 PM
> To: Team3s@stealth-3000gt.st
> Subject: Team3S: ABS
>
> Thanks for the different advice regarding the tires and ABS. I'm most
> likely
> going to go with all-seaon tires because we just don't get enough snow
> here
> to purchase a set of winter and summer tires(although I might be jinxing
> myself !!).
> As far as the ABS goes,  the Mitsu dealer told me that the ABS was exposed
> to water that got inside the computer and the Modulator. I don't
> understand
> how that could have happened unless it was faulty to begin with.
> Does anyone know if the ABS assembly  from a 94 Stealth RT TT is
> compatible
> with the 97 VR4?  I was contacted by someone that mentioned that they have
> this part available. If not I will give M&S a call and see what they have.
> Thanks for your help!
>
> Chris
> 97VR4
>
>
>
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Date: Fri, 2 Aug 2002 14:51:30 -0400
From: "chris weil" <cweil@si.rr.com>
Subject: Team3S: Tires

Thanks for the advice about the BFG KDW's, but they only come in 16&17. I
have 18's on my car.

Chris97 VR4



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Date: Fri, 2 Aug 2002 12:51:20 -0600
From: "Curtis McConnell" <Curtis.McConnell@pulte.com>
Subject: Team3S: Not holding boost

I got my car back from being rebuilt about a month ago and looking to
re-install the EVC. My problem is the car will boost to 11-12 psi
(autometer boost gauge) but drop quickly to 5psi.

I asked about this a few weeks back, but now with the motor broke in I
would like to get your feed back and get this taken care of this
weekend.

Thanks Guys!!

Curtis McConnell
1995 Vr-4 Spyder
Stillen Intake
Borla Exhaust
Stillen Downpipe/cleaned cats.
HKS EVC IV




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Date: Fri, 2 Aug 2002 17:05:37 -0400
From: "chris weil" <cweil@si.rr.com>
Subject: Team3S: BFG's

I guess I should have been more specific.  I'm actually looking for
All-Season tires and I saw that the BFG's only had the KDW's High
Performance All-Season tires going up tp 17".
The only ones that I saw on tirerack for what I am looking for was
Michellin, Sumitomo and Yokohama.
Any advice??

Chris
97 VR4



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