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Yesterday, 09:24 PM

Fummins replied to a thread USB (next to cupholders/seat-heat buttons). Intermittent disconnect from Iphone 13. in Interior, Audio & Video

Mine is an old 2014 with the glove box usb cord. It's hit or miss whether it'll charge or not, I assumed it's the cord that I'm using? I tried...

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Yesterday, 08:20 PM

Fummins replied to a thread Engine Differences - CVT vs Manual in Engines & Transmissions

I don't notice a difference between the 15 and 17's at work. They're all slugs except for the used 2017 that we just bought. That thing is a rocket!...

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Yesterday, 07:54 PM

Fummins replied to a thread Wife's G4 just had the battery light come on again after 2 years. in Technical Discussion

Sell it/trade it in on a cooler day. Problem solved. If I wrecked my car tomorrow I'd probably go buy a new one an pay it off asap. There's...

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Yesterday, 05:37 PM

Fummins replied to a thread Wife's G4 just had the battery light come on again after 2 years. in Technical Discussion

Pretty fancy! Is that fabric on the door panel and a cushioned "arm rest"?

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Yesterday, 01:36 AM

Fummins replied to a thread Drum brakes after four years and 65 000km with pix in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension

Got the drums yesterday.

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06-23-2022, 10:14 PM

Fummins replied to a thread Engine Differences - CVT vs Manual in Engines & Transmissions

I think the 2017 and newer cvt engines had 2 roller cams? There's a thread around here that talks about engine changes. I was just at my buddies...

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06-23-2022, 08:14 PM

Fummins replied to a thread Wife's G4 just had the battery light come on again after 2 years. in Technical Discussion

I just zoomed in on those charts that Christopher(?) posted. It shows that if it's 95F out and relative humidity is between 30-80% then vent temps of...

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06-23-2022, 07:27 PM

Fummins replied to a thread Wife's G4 just had the battery light come on again after 2 years. in Technical Discussion

Well I think I have a temp probe for one of my cheapo multi-meters. I'm gonna go check the car that I just filled with a can oh' ac. It's only 62F...

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06-23-2022, 06:45 PM

Fummins replied to a thread Wife's G4 just had the battery light come on again after 2 years. in Technical Discussion

Improper refrigerant level would be my guess. I would give up with your guy and take up 7milesout on his offer.

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06-23-2022, 06:23 PM

Fummins replied to a thread RIP Sway Bar in General Discussion

A guy could just stick a piece of pipe in there and hold it in place with a couple u-bolts or exhaust clamps. I wonder how clangy or squeaky that'd...

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06-23-2022, 06:15 PM

Fummins replied to a thread Grinding rattle noise while in drive but stopped in Technical Discussion

I listened to your video again. Ignore my last post.... Anything is possible. A cracked flywheel isn't common but there's a first for anything. What...

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06-23-2022, 05:26 PM

Fummins replied to a thread Grinding rattle noise while in drive but stopped in Technical Discussion

could be as simple as a loose belt? air cleaner? exhaust heat shield

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06-23-2022, 12:43 PM

Fummins replied to a thread RIP Sway Bar in General Discussion

Those axles are suprisingly flimsy. Jack up the car and remove both shock bolts, the axle will flop around. I agree, unless the pipe was designed...

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06-23-2022, 12:36 PM

Fummins replied to a thread Discuss! cylinder deactivation & GM's "skip shift" system in Fuel Economy / Gas Mileage

Yup, it's ironic that many of these different ways of reducing emissions is making cars less reliable and more disposable. Somewhat off topic but I...

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06-23-2022, 12:15 PM

Fummins replied to a thread Discuss! cylinder deactivation & GM's "skip shift" system in Fuel Economy / Gas Mileage

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06-22-2022, 09:11 PM

Fummins replied to a thread (Turbo 3A92) T.E.D. - Time Exposed to Danger... Improving safety while overtaking. in Engines & Transmissions

Have you seen this guy's thread https://mirageforum.com/forum/showthread.php/8369-Hey-guys-from-Puerto-Rico-(YAPR)

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06-22-2022, 08:51 PM

Fummins replied to a thread Cheap Dunlop Enasaves you've seen for sale? in For Sale / Wanted / Web Finds

What does it cost you for insurance if you don't mind me asking? Mine is around $900 a year(for just the Mirage) with just basic coverage, no...

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06-22-2022, 01:10 PM

Fummins replied to a thread "2020 Spark is terrible but at least its better than a Mirage" - CR /Motor Biscuit in Mirage / Space Star News

https://www.kijiji.ca/b-cars-trucks/canada/2022-mirage/k0c174l0...

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06-22-2022, 12:30 PM

Fummins replied to a thread Discuss! cylinder deactivation & GM's "skip shift" system in Fuel Economy / Gas Mileage

I had a driver limp a Mirage back to the shop with 2 cylinders. It had dead miss at all speeds when one injector wire broke. I was surprised they...

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06-21-2022, 09:39 PM

Fummins replied to a thread Mirages, Mirages everywhere!!!!! in General Discussion

I've still yet to see a 2021 new style Mirage in person. I see plenty of 2014-2015 style though(not counting work cars>..)

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06-21-2022, 09:36 PM

Fummins replied to a thread Wife's G4 just had the battery light come on again after 2 years. in Technical Discussion

Good points. I can relate to dealing with a janky engine install. The previous owner of my truck replaced the engine years before selling it, there...

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06-21-2022, 08:23 PM

Fummins replied to a thread Wife's G4 just had the battery light come on again after 2 years. in Technical Discussion

I think you got the worst mechanic lol

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06-21-2022, 12:16 PM

Fummins replied to a thread (Turbo 3A92) T.E.D. - Time Exposed to Danger... Improving safety while overtaking. in Engines & Transmissions

What deductible? I didn’t pay a thing when I had my engine replaced.

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06-21-2022, 12:07 PM

Fummins replied to a thread New Mirage owner here. Thanks for this forum in Introductions

Thats how our work cars are. They’re es plus models so you get cruise, ac and keyless entry. At least I think that’s how they were that year? You...

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06-20-2022, 09:45 PM

Fummins replied to a thread New Mirage owner here. Thanks for this forum in Introductions

Welcome. I too finally feel like I made a decent adult decision by driving one of these turds. I finally have something cheap to drive that won't...

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06-20-2022, 09:29 PM

Fummins replied to a thread Does anyone wish they had bought Chevy Spark instead? in General Discussion

So, since this is a thread about pointless guessing and assumptions, how about that china flu? Is that still a thing?

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06-20-2022, 08:04 PM

Fummins replied to a thread Does anyone wish they had bought Chevy Spark instead? in General Discussion

I just stumbled across this while searching for a service manual for a tow truck I'm trying to fix. Might come in handy if anyone has a GM...

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06-20-2022, 07:11 PM

Fummins replied to a thread Alternator Bracket in Technical Discussion

I'd be happy that someone even helped you let alone that quickly. Nobody works for free. My old boss at the wrecker used to throw parts in the...

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06-20-2022, 04:13 PM

Fummins replied to a thread Alternator Bracket in Technical Discussion

https://www.lkqpickyourpart.com/parts/houston-northville-1235/?year=2015&make=MITSUBISHI&model=MIRAGE Houston Northville LKQ and LKQ PICK YOUR...

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06-20-2022, 03:36 PM

Fummins replied to a thread Singer :: 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage ES + (Garage entry) in Mirage Garage Discussion

I'd look into having the ac repaired. It is nice to have when it's humid out to help keep the windows cleared. As for your engine, if it's knocking...

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