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Stalls when driving

Mitsubishi Eclipse 1998  50000 miles
Hi, I have an Eclipse 1998 american version and my problem is that sometimes, when accelerating, it does not respond properly and tends to choke. When releasing the accelerator and clutching, revolutions normalize. However, when braking slowly in neutral or even when clutching to then start braking, the vehicle sometimes stalls. It also happens to me that, when it is working normally and I am driving only with the clutch, it accelerates and decelerates by itself continuously. I cannot try to overtake a car because it starts choking and feels as if there was no fuel being burnt in the cylinders… Read complete
loretta from United States 9 years ago  
LO
Rank 9
2 reports 
priscilla from United States 9 years ago
You should change the speed sensor located in the gearbox and your problem will disappear.
loretta from United States 9 years ago
You think that can be the problem, priscilla? When the car fails, the speedometer works properly. I will check it anyway and tell you if it worked. Thank you very much for your comment.
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Tapping noise

Mitsubishi Eclipse 2006 2 dr hatchback 2.4L sohc 4cyl 50000 miles
Motor has a tapping noise on the passenger side at idle and low rpm. Noise goes away at about half throttle. Motor runs good and does not over heat. Nothing is loose in that area. Thank you
jktruckee from United States 2 years ago  
JK
4 reports 

Transmissions

Mitsubishi Eclipse 2004 Gs 2.4 automatic hatchback  150000 miles
Transmission slips in and out of gear in reverse or drive only when I first start it. I can crank it up put it in reverse without touching the gas and it will push me for a second and stop push for a second and stop, does the same thing in drive too well after it does it about 20 times it will stay in gear and I’ll be able to drive it anywhere i want without slipping or jerking or the entire time it’s like when it warms up it’s completely fine. There’s no check engine light on and if I’m on the interstate doing 70 75 with the rpms right at 3000 I can bump the shifter into neutral and let off t… Read complete
Jason from United States 2 years ago  
JA
1 report 
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