1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse - Page 5 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

comon things are air filter fuel filter but it is very possible your fuel pump maybe working but geting worn and not supplying the rite amount of fuel presure. also the throttle positioning sencor.....

I’ve had vehicles come in with white smoke to me it might be vapor that’s due to water going thru the pistons.

Remove the engine and transmission as one unit.
divorce them when out of the vehicle .
Marry the new engine and old trans and replace them as one unit .

Hi,
Looks like the park light harness got a short circuit.
Check the wire harness leading to the tail light. One of the power wire( usually red wire ) is stripped off the rubber insulation and touches the metal body ground. Check also the tail light connection and bulbs base contact points..
When you found the wire insulate it by using any plastic electrical tape.
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how much does it go up to ? could be an air loc in the system or fauty switch ?is the electric fan working ?if its a auto it will rev higher at lights with the brake on as it wants to go . try putting it in to park at lights etc ?

first thing is to verify good fuel pressure. should be about 40 psi.

You mean you can turn it by hand but not key.

Your car has a serpentine belt. Thats one belt that connects your alternator,water pump, power steering etc.

Hi there,

You definately have a transmission problem.

When was the last time the transmission fluid was completely replaced? Trans fluid is CRITICAL for proper shifting operation. The measuring of trans fluid is also critical and must be measured in a certain way (engine warm, selector moved through all gears, then finally left in N, while checking for hot level).

Your trans also has a fail-safe function - when a fault is detected, the trans will go into "LIMP" mode. This still allows driving, but will usually remain in 3rd gear. In this instance, the "N" (Neutral) light on your dash may also flash.

If you are technically inclined, I can provide your with instructions on how to check your trans computer for fault codes...

Let me know...


Cheers,

Have you checked the spark plugs and wires?

check the clutch master cylinder to be sure it has fluid in it... then check the clutch slave cylinder to be sure it is moving freely.

Check for loose wires or vacuum hoses which may have leaks or worn out.

You may want to check you battery. It should have at least 12.7v to get better starts. You may also want to try to jump start the car by connecting it to an idling car with a jumper cable. If it starts right away it may be a weak battery.

If the problem still persist it may be a weak starter since it is harder to start a car in the morning. Other than that it could be a weak fuel pump.

Replace the front rotors. they are warped.

PROBLEM IN ECM IT FIRES FUEL INJECTORS, BEST TO HAVE VECHICLE CODE SCAN BEFORE SPENDING WHOLE LOT OF MONEY ON NEW ECM.

may want to check the multi-function switch on the steering column and make sure the terminals are not pushed out or burnt in the connector.

fuse #14 ( 15 amp ) inside fuse box at the left end of the dash. ( for the 1997 Eclipse )

fuse #16 ( 15 amp ) inside fuse box at left end of dash ( for the 2005 Eclipse )

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There is a fuse box/relay under the hood. Check the box if there are blown fuse and relays that you need to replaced.

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It's as simple as unbolting it. If you don't have the strength, get a mechanic.

could very well be the starter motor ,but check the ignition switch with a multi meter or a light first as the fault could also be in the ignition switch and i would isolate the fault first before paying out for unecessary parts

You need to ck for spark . Pull one spark plug wire off at the spark plug end . insert a new spark plug into the wire and set the spark plug on the valve cover watch the new plug while some one try's to start the engine and see if their is spark if their is you have a fuel deliverery problem or a possible timing problem ,the alternator should not make it not start.