MITSUBISHI L200: Questions and answers

Mitsubishi L200 2004

Hi. I own a 2004 Mitsubishi L200 pick up and the turbo is leaking oil. What is causing this?

Mitsubishi L200 2008

Can anyone tell me if a balance shaft belt on my L200 can be over-tightened and cause the balance shaft to snap? I’ve just had the belts changed and suddenly the shaft has snapped. Garage is not accepting any responsibility.

Mitsubishi L200 2003

Does anyone have any experience of water leaking in on the rear passenger side? It doesn’t appear to be from the window seal - we think it is coming up from underneath but cannot see any holes. Any ideas?

Mitsubishi L200 2000

The reversing light only comes on when I pull back hard on the gearstick on my Mitsubishi L200. What does this signify?

Mitsubishi L200 2005

After filling up with diesel the starter motor on my Mitsubishi L200 turned but would not start, no pickup at all. I have never had that happen before... what could it be?

Mitsubishi L200 2005

Does anyone know where the reverse switch is located on a L200?

Mitsubishi L200 2003

Problem from the start with all glass misting up and condensation in the winter when damp outside which the heater/fan do little to clear necessitating constant wiping with clothes. Heater and fan don’t seem up to the job even on full power. Has anyone else found this?

Answers

Hi, I just bought a 2004 Shogun sport, it did the same thing. Try sliding the vent lever (under the heater controls) to the right, this lets in air from the outside. It worked for me - Nigel Baker from Bedfordshire

Mitsubishi L200 2003

My rear window takes a long time to de-mist. I have measured the resistance of the heating element and have found as follows: Element resistance = 2 Ohms Voltage across Element 13 Volts Current through Element = 5 Amps Can anyone please shed any light on why it is so slow? (4-Life)

Mitsubishi L200 2003

The heater does not heat up, the exhaust is smokey and the temperature gauges into red after a few miles. Is it cylinder head or just gasket?

Answers

Sounds like your head gasket is blown. If you’re lucky and not drove it too much in the red, your head should be okay but until it is off, you will never know what damage has been done to the head. The 4d56 engine is quite common for cracking heads. Take the head off (it will need to be skimmed anyway) and have it pressure tested at the same time. It should cost around £60-80 for that. Head gasket £25 from Milners. Job done - Ross from Somerset

Mitsubishi L200 2007

I Have one pick up that is air conditioning complaint. Air conditioning works only while the vehicle is running, when parked it does not work. Does anyone know how can I solve this problem?