2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse - Page 5 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

check the idle air controller, it may need cleaning or replacing-I'd also look for any vacuum leaks, especially before the throttle body-classic symptoms

Most ford place them in the trunk of the vehcial I'd check their and the fuses.

On the fire wall behind the motor or in the clove box.

You have a thermostat stuck open, replace the thermostat and you'll be "golden". Check fan belt that runs waterpump too.

If it's not listed on a little card w/your owners manual, you need to contact dealer w/your VIN#

suggest you lube the locking switch under the hood with wd40.also lube the pull handle under the dash with wd40. sometimes it may take 2 people to do this. lube the locking mechanism under hood first. then pull the release handle and spray the wd40 on the rod behind the lever to insure that it gets lubricant to cable. some times you may need to adjust the spring under hood also, simply spray it with wd40 and push upward on the round spring thats attached to the hood, work it upwards with minimal force. continue to spray it while you push it upwards, this will loosen the spring, which will let it do what it's supposed to do when you pull the release inside for hood to pop up. hope this helps, and thank you for choosing fixya.com

sometimes you have to just keep adjusting over and over and over, till you find an adjustment you like, kind of like adjusting ignition timing without light. http://www.prophecyministry.blogspot.com

This happened to my 2003 mitsubishi Galant... We wound up having to use some cable cutters and cut the cable, then pull the cable out through one of the grill slots, pull off the cover/sheath around the cable, and then we were able to pull the cable and release the latch. If it is already broken and you're going to have to replace it, then you're not hurting anything to cut the cable. Good luck to you.

REMOVE STEREO ASSEMBLY THEY HAVE THE CODE ON THE SIDE OF THE STEREO UNIT,HOPEFULLY OR CALL MITSUBISHI PARTS THEY'LL HELP YOU

take it to any autoparts that has the diagnostic reader and they will reset it for you for free

do a basic tuneup on the vehicle, that sould solve the problem. fuel filter, new plugs and wires. most likely will solve your problem, if still throws a misfire code, you need to replace the coil pack

Must be bad switch or bad connection. Did it happen before months ago then it's ok fir that car. Could be lock and unlock light.

The radio code for many cars can be found here:
http://www.radio-code.com/
Other options are the first Owner, and of course the Car Dealership.

if its a manual transmission...then it should be the starter is bad...
thats why when you rolled it down the hill it started...
so for sure the starter is the problem...
the average price on the starter for your car is $100 - $150
Good luck!

from what you say you have structural damage, get it to a good body shop

It could be a bad head gasket, Hope not. are you sure your wires are going to the correct plugs?

if factory immobilissor dealer only if boy racer weekend mechanic job get a auto man to remove it for you

You can check with the mitsu dealer, they can get repair connectors from speciality suppliers for most sensors and controls on the engine, I know this because I did this type of work for years, the only other choice you will have is a salvage yard, many Mitsubishi cars will use this same connector so u are not limited to your particular model and year.

CAN BE SO. BUT GENERALLY IS DUE TOO THAT C-LOCK DOSENT DISCONECT THE IMMO-ALARM WHEN YOU OPEN THE DOOR MANUALY,