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Engine tick

2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Automatic hatch 160000 miles
My 2001 2.4L eclipse gs recently started making this ticking noise from the engine that gets louder and faster with the rpms, it's also been guzzling fuel and started going into a safe mode where I try to hit the gas and it won't go past a certain speed unless I put it into slap shift and really force it to go, someone please help me identify the issue before I strip the engine apart
Orange Racer from Canada 9 years ago  
OR
5 reports 
Chris from United States 4 years ago
Did you ever find out why it went into netural
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Stalls and does not start

1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse 130000 miles
A week ago, I was driving normally when the car stalled. It was really hard to make the engine start again and it was only after a long time trying over and over again. I could finally start driving it back but only for a while, because it stalled once more. This event has repeated many times and I really do not know what to do, because the vehicle starts and stops whenever it wants. What can it be? Thank you.
JOE from United States 11 years ago  
JO
11 reports 
Njm1081 from United States 11 years ago
Jumped time. I had a stratus do the same thing. So I would check it out.
Med4you from United States 10 years ago
I have a 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse with a 2.4 the timing belt went out on it I had it replaced along with the crank sensors you got knocked out too driving is about 3 miles it just quit running I pulled over headed back to the shop and I'll pick it up from there I looked it over discovered that I did the test and test on the crank sensor and I got the 12 coming in on the red-eye will not leave and then -12 going out of the ground on the ground wire and the signal wire all I got out of it was a 5 which means it's on but it wouldn't turn the family wouldn't turn off when I was turning the crank by hand but then I took it off and look at it it kind of fell apart my hands this is the new one so I wouldn't bought a new one I put it on the car and try to crack in the same thing I got to crank but no start no no fire no spark
Bethie from United States 10 years ago
When my 97 eclipse stalled while driving it took even a mechanic shop 3 months to figure out the computer went bad...it showed nothing wrong on diagnostic machines which duh makes sense if the computer isn't working it can't relay troubles
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Cranks but does not start SolvedSolved

2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse 191000 miles
Cranks but does not start. New spark plug
Ailedz from Canada 8 months ago  
AI
Rank 7
2 replies 
Barrfly from United States 7 months ago
Did you check all of your fuses ?
Solved
Best answer (according to Ailedz)
Ailedz from Canada 7 months ago
Thanks Barrfly. It has been repaired. It was fuel pump.
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Stalls when driving

1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse 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 11 years ago  
LO
4 reports 
priscilla from United States 11 years ago
You should change the speed sensor located in the gearbox and your problem will disappear.
loretta from United States 11 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.
Gano from Libya 5 months ago
I have to much burning in diesel !
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Speeds are not shown on the dashboard

2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse 111111 miles
I turned my car off when I arrived home and, some hours later, when starting the engine again, it did not indicate P, N nor D. The Check engine and airbag lights turned on and, when driving it, gears could not be made. What can be wrong? Is it the speed or the gear sensor? Could you please help me?
Sim from United States 11 years ago  
SI
1 report 
Becca from United States 11 years ago
It is the transmission speed sensor that is failing.
Shopdawg from United States 10 months ago
Where is that sensor located?
Shopdawg from United States 10 months ago
Where is the Transmission speed sensor located I really appreciate it thanks for your help
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Will crank but won't turn over

2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse Coop manual 4 cylinder 136000 miles
I have installed a keyless push button start in my car(simple fact I was trying to be cheap) but not my car will crank but will not turn over. I'm getting fuel to the injectors, everything is wired properly but still won't start. Would the computer need to be reprogrammed in order to start the car due to the new ignition system
Jimmy from United States 11 years ago  
JI
6 reports 
Mdhttr18 from United States 10 years ago
Either the crankshaft position sensor is out or when you put the button in you might have triggered the security system when trying to start does a green light flash on the dash cluster
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Car won't start

2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Eclipse RS 2.4 178685 miles
I replaced both my Timing belt's water pump all my marks for timing are lined up I'll put the key in it try to start it it turns over but will not fire
Lucky from United States 4 years ago  
LU
4 reports 
Chaneljade from United States 3 years ago
I have to start 2007 mitsubishi eclipse Gt 3.8 5sp automatic with a jump box then pull the Ecm fuse turn key off then to on position put fuse back in and start car. It works everytime. But why can't I get it to start and run normally. I figured this out but I don't want to have to continue on doing this van someone help solve this mystery??????
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Eclipse sputters

2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse rs 2.4 141095 miles
My 2000 eclipse rs will not accelerate properly doesn't matter if I slowly accelerate or floor it sputters and hesitates it starts around 40mph and continues its just really sluggish. I've replace spark plugs and wires fuel pump cleaned the MAF sensor and intake i have no clue what my issue could my friend who I got the car from the he had it scan and the p0300 came back on it i really could some help pin pointing the issue
Leo4113 from United States 11 years ago  
LE
12 reports 
Tindypoo from United States 3 years ago
Check the catalytic converter. Check mfi relay. Check o2sensprs Check fuel and air filters. And also. Linkage cable on transmission which could be tightened to adjust shift time
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Camshaft position sensor

2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Hatchback 20000 miles
Where is it located on my v6 3.0
Jenfits from United States 5 years ago  
JE
1 reply 
Nick from United States 4 years ago
Cam sensor is built into the distributor
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Car wiill not start sometimes but turns over. If i wait an hour it wil

1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse Sedan 250000 miles
Car turns engine over but will not restart untill reasted for an hour
Feet from Australia 10 years ago  
FE
7 reports 
Carl from Canada a year ago
The van will shut down as you are driving but it you wait for a hour it will start just as the tow truck arrives and runs fine for a few days what could it be
Carl from Canada a year ago
Motor shuts down but if you wait an hour it starts again
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Camshaft position sensor

2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2.4 liter 135000 miles
Car wont start just hear single loud click I've traced everything to the camshaft sensor
Booo from United States 5 months ago  
BO
1 reply 
Jboy from United States 3 months ago
So I've dealt w/this and still do to this day... Try turning the wheel as far as you can to the left w/the key turned to the on position DO NOT TURN IT OVER UNTIL YOU HAVE THE WHEEL TURNED ALL THE WAY TO THE LEFT FIRST... then turn the key back off while keeping the wheel to the left then turn it all the way over...
If it doesn't turn over then, try turning the wheel as hard and fast as you can in both directions with the key in the on position, then after a few times in both directions as quick as possible try to turn it over...
I know it sounds crazy but it works for mine EVERYTIME
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Loss of power.

2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Hatchback, manual, 3.0 137300 miles
I'm having a loss of power issue. I have a chk engine light on came back as cam and crank sensor but mechanic fixed them but cldnt clear the code. Autozone cleared it but came back on. Replaced 02 sensor I know valve cover gasket is bad. Oil everywhere even in the plugs. Cld that be the issue? Its sluggish and no power once warmed up. On highway takes forever to get to 75. Runs great cold but once warmed up crappy.
Slim from United States 10 years ago  
SL
9 reports 
Maman from other 5 years ago
Same with nya case, finally how this case? Solved or no ?
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Wire Meltdown

2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Man/Conv 2.4 150000 miles
I bought car with the understanding that seller drove car to pick up point but then wouldn't start turned over just wouldn't start. I Knew I could.bring back from the dead. Only to find out it had a fire underneath engine so all wires underneath were melted so.replaced every ground and engine harness unfortunately when we took harness from same eclipse we to it from rs not gs and 2000 so when we plugged.everything in missing some important plugs like sector alarmno conv switch

So my question would using a 2000 rs harness on 2001 gs create no power to fuse box situation
Chriskahle from United States 2 years ago  
CH
1 report 

No start no spark

2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder convertible 205000 miles
I have no spark car cranks but doesn't fire tested for spark and has none
Messy from United States 2 years ago  
ME
2 reports 

Crank no start

2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Gt 200000 miles
When I turn the key over 20 Amp fuse under hood pops . The diagram lables it as an engine fuse.
Mterrell from United States 2 years ago  
MT
4 reports 

Car shifts but won't drive

2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse Eclipse gs 133000 miles
So I had to do an entire engine swap got everything put together everything went fine car starts, runs beautifully but it will shift and you can hear the transmission shifting but the car won't go anywhere checked all the lines checked all the connectors nothing seems to be affected I don't know what could be causing this. Wheels move when lifted, also is able to be pushed when it's in reverse gear, which I know shouldn't be able to be done. Tires don't spin when in drive or reverse while lifted and gas is applied. What am I missing?
Gimpymech from United States 3 years ago  
GI
4 reports 

Transmissions

2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse 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 5 years ago  
JA
1 report 

07 eclipse v6 no spark

2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse 3.8 V6 auto 207000 miles
I've replaced crank and cam sensors. I had my transponder key reprogrammed
BobS from United States 5 years ago  
BO
8 reports 

Plug wire connection

2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse hatchback *2.4 lt. 200000 miles
The spark plug wires disconnect on their own while driving. Have to stop and reconnect them to keep going (they pop up out of the sleeve - no.1 and no4).
Mike from United States 9 years ago  
MI
1 report 

Engine overheating

2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2 Dr 4cyl hatch back 183000 miles
I've replaced thermostat and waterpump and it still runs hot. There is also bubbling back up in coolant overflow
Bigelow from United States 9 years ago  
BI
1 report 

Car Problems

2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse 186000 miles
Have a 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT. When it is cold out side I am able to start the car and it will run for aI few min and then die and will not coolant sensor the other day. Timing belt, spark plugs and wires, rotor and cap where change with in the last yearstart again until it is cold. If it is warm outside then the car will not start. We just changed the
car guy from United States 10 years ago  
CA
1 report 

Dies and smells like eggs

2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse 4 cylinder 180000 miles
My eclipse died on the freeway, since then I have had belts replaced camshaft replaced after a code showed up, now when its warmed up it dies and smells like eggs bad
Jenn from United States 10 years ago  
JE
2 reports 

Air Conditioning problems

1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse GST manual 4G63 80000 miles
Dear Gents,

Hi, I'm from Brazil and I have Eclipse GST 1995.
My Air conditioning only works when I start the engine and the engine stil cold, after when warm up stops to work.
I change everything... compressor and etc except the item CONTROL MODULE - MITSUBISHI MR227707 Caa531c009 , Do you know where is installed? I would like to test it, after this, if it is not working, Do you beleive that I will need to order a new one. Do you think if i change it I will solve the problem?
Anyway, Do You know where is installed?
Looking to hear from you, Thank You so much in Advance!
Marcao from other 10 years ago  
MA
5 reports 

Coolant system

1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse 1.8l hatchback Base 246000 miles
My engine coolant light came on for a 92 Mitsubishi eclipse, temp gauge shows normal. I put in about 2 qaurts coolant and light stays on. I can find no leaks. New radiator, belts and water pump put on by mechanic on July 25, 2016. Wiper fluid filled as well as radiator resevior. A light came on
Left side which looks like rat cage wheel, but now it won't go off. I was told this light indicates check fluids.
Lupo from United States 10 years ago  
LU
7 reports 

Starting problem

1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse Sedan 250000 miles
Car will run as normal
Then out of the blue
Will try to start
Will turn over but not start engine
Until left for about an hour
Feet from Australia 10 years ago  
FE
25 reports 

Does not start

2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse 75000 miles
When turning the ignition key, I can listen the engine is turning but the car won't start working completely, no matter what I do. The fuel pump is working correctly and it has electrical current, but still the engine won't start. The computer detected a failure in the crankshaft sensor, can it be that the cause of my problem? Thanks.
Cilla55 from United States 11 years ago  
CI
20 reports 

Twisted valves

1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse
My car's valves get twisted. I've already changed the engine three times and the head gasket twice, but the valves keep twisting. What should I do?
anonymous user from United States 11 years ago
1 report 
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