What is the distributor rotation and firing order for a '96 Mitsubishi mirage?

Question

My friend has a '96 Mitsubishi mirage and it starts hard and when it does start I have to keep my foot on the throttle or it idles really rough and it wont accelerate. I think it might be something in the timing. Any advice?

Answer 1

Firing order is 1-3-4-2

Answer 2

Clean the throttle body. Check the inside of the distributer cap for rust on the coil terminal, it's a common problem and will destroy the distributor if not replaced in time when rusty.