Noisy Injectors

[RforRobert]

I have just clocked up 1900kms in my GLX-R Diesel. At times (particularly when cold) the engine seems very noisy from injector clatter. Has anyone else had this situation. It isn't critical i suppose as the engine performs well but sometimes i need to turn the radio up a smidge to drown it out. RforR

[subi_man]

Cold injector noise is pretty much normal, but if you are noticing injector noise coming and going when the engine is warm, you could talk to your dealer about [b]Hotline Fix No. ML ML13-001[/b] "ECU reflash" (for injector noise)

hope that helps you!

[RforRobert]

Thank you very much subi i'll mention it at my next service if it persists.

[Buzzy]

Is there anything you cant do/know subi??

[rick]

had 3 reflashes and a complete computer,still sounds like a bag of spanners

[Notso]

Is this re flash a new one or the same one they bought out earlier on after the first reports?

[rick]

same as notso

[andyj]

Have had mine reflashed 3 times and still there is a noise going in again next week ???
Thanks for the fix number subi should change the tag to Super/Supurb_man

Andy

[High Country]

Mine had a ECU reprogramme last week - is heaps smoother unit now. Was mainly to get rid of surging, & its tendacy to 'hold on' to the trottle when cold. Hope that makes sorta sense.........!!

[kwaka]

hi hope this helps after 2 reflashes no better so after digging around found out that the injecters which are 2 stage have a problem on the 2 stage a problem that is known to mitzi and can result in poor mpg exess black smoke and and surging so replaced injecters and fixed hope this helps cheers

[High Country]

Is there a definition of 'poor mpg', as mine struggles to get anything better than 13L/100km.........

[rick]

hey kwaka ive also had a full set of injectors which made it worse but it went like a rocket.

[andyj]

Just had the ecu reprogrammed again and a retune sound a little better but will see when it gets close to the next service

[mickrob]

Does the noise sound like lifters, Just sounds like a ticking noise

[IML07]

Is there a definition of 'poor mpg', as mine struggles to get anything better than 13L/100km.........

Mate, i have been lucky to get down as much as 8.8L/100km on Pacific Highway, on cruise control.

[IML07]

I think i may have sot my mouth off too quickly, my GLX-R is now suffering power surges and the ticking noise from under the bonnet, not to mention the a/c has shat itself once again (diff issue but still a pain in the butt!)

[The Finch]

Just had the ECU Reflash last week with 30,000km service.

Much quieter now and engine more responsive, turbo comes in earlier.

Even fairly quiet on cold start.

[ALPAL]

Just as an update to this old post...
My Mitsubishi dealer now stocks Mitsubishi diesel injector cleaner.
I have tried it and it works suprisingly well. It's about $15 a bottle.