20 Most Recent 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse - Page 6 Questions & Answers

Ahs have you got this fix?

I'm hoping that you are in the states, because I have a free stateside number that you can call. Here are a full set of instructions to get you sorted out:

If it says "OFF" turn the key to ACC for 5 minutes with the radio on, and displaying "OFF". After 5 minutes the radio will turn itself off. Turn the key off then back on again. The radio should now display "CODE". If this doesn't work disconnect the battery for 5 minutes, and repeat the 5 minutes radio on displaying "OFF" with key in ACC until the radio turns itself off. Now that it says "CODE" go to step 2. The radio must display "CODE" to enter unlock code.

2 Find the radio serial number The radio's serial number is on the left side of the case that is inside the dashboard. You will have to remove the fascia that is around the radio carefully to reveal it. In most models you can use a small dental style mirror to see the code without completely removing the radio. If you can't see it this way you will have to take it all the way out. Don't disconnect anything just pull it out far enough to see the numbers. The model number starts with MNxxxxx, this is not the number you need. The serial will be an 8 digit number, no letters. It will be close to the model number however.

3 Now that you have your serial number call Mitsubishi Motors of North America at 1-888-648-7820, M-F 7am - 4pm Pacific time. They will give you your unlock code for free.

4 Now that you have your unlock code you have to enter it into your radio. They should take you through this on the phone, however, here's how:

The 1,2,3,4 preset buttons on your radio toggle up only through the digits 0-9. The 1 preset button is the first digit holder, and so on for the 4 digit code. If you go too far just keep pressing the button, and it will go back to 0, and you can get back to the right number. If your unlock code has a 0 in it you have to press the button once to get to 0. It starts with a dash (-). This doesn't count as the 0. For instance if your unlock code is 0873, you will press preset 1 once, preset 2 9x, preset 3 8x, and preset 4 4x. Once you have the correct number in the diplay press the "CD" button, and it will unlock your radio. If you didn't do it right, it will display "ERR1" before going back to the "CODE" display. Don't mess up more than twice. After the third failed try things get a lot more complicated!

If it starts in neutral, the cable is most likely NOT the problem. The MOST LIKELY cause of your problem would be the transmission range sensor (A.K.A. neutral safety switch, or Park/Neutral switch) It is located on the right (passenger) side of the engine compartment on the transaxle under the lever for the shift cable. It looks like the picture below. You can try adjusting it first, but most likely it will need to be replaced if it works in neutral and not park.

if its a front wheel drive it is easy it bolts to to the strut and control arm you could get away with just bearings

Hi there,

You really need to obtain your engine fault codes - this will identify if there is an electrical issue.

If you would like instructions on how to extract diagnostic codes from your engine computer, post your email address.

Scott

make sure the battery terminals are solid and secure. if the car loses all power and doesnt even crank, its the battery, if the car shows the battery sign it could be the alternator.

it should have a dash light dimmer. that is the most probably cause.You just replace that with another one that is working and you are good to go.

simple way is to check them all. BUT, if only some of the lights are out it's not a fuse problem. behind cluster is tiny little bulbs that are probably burned out.

Hello,

You didn't state the problem with your 1998 RS Mitsbushi Eclispe 2.0 automatic 4. cyl.

I look forward to your reply....

Bye for now.

When was the last time you had your engine tuned up? Could be out of time. Have a mechanic change your wires, plugs and rotor and then check the timing.

your distributor where you put back on is 180 degrees off fix that and it should start.

GOTO Home link.com

They make the system and you can download instructions.

Step by step very carefully if you miss anything you need to start over.

Hope this helps

Has the timing belt been changed? I would check that first. Then go to fuel tests.