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I put regular gas into my tank and now my Eclipse won't start. SolvedSolved

Mitsubishi Eclipse 2007 Spider Eclipse 105000 miles
I was putting regular gas into my car for approximately 2 years. The price of gas went up to $4.95. Now my car is turning, however it will not start. How can I fix the problem? What can I mix the current gas in my tank with premium gas.
Dr. Kim from United States 6 years ago  
DR
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Dr. Kim from United States 6 years ago
The mechanic said that my car alarm was faulty. He had to reset the computer in my Mitsubishi Spider Eclipse. The cost was $170.
Julio from United States 5 years ago
Issue car won't start I noticed that the little green key light on dashboard is not turning on
Nick from United States 4 years ago
I had a similar problem with 2000 eclipse GT. My issue ended up being the distributor. They have 2 dif ones... 2000-2002 have L shape fuse box under hood and only fits them years. They have a 1 pole cam trigger. 2003+ have a square fuse box and have a 4 pole cam trigger. I changed out with a used distributor and cured my no start! Hope it helps.
Jagge from United States 3 years ago
Would a bad distributor still give you spark? Is it possible that a bad distributor will still give you spark?
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Stalls and does not start

Mitsubishi Eclipse 1996  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
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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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Car wont start and doesnt even sound like its trying to

Mitsubishi Eclipse 2003 2.4L 4 Cyl. automatic 150000 miles
My car has been sitting in my yard for the last 6 months because i bought a new car and didnt need it anymore. I finally decided that i am going to sell it and when i went to start it up it wouldnt start. At first i thought it was the battery because it sat for so long but the battery is fairly new and even after charging it up it still wouldnt start. After that i thought it might be the starter so i removed it and took it to an auto parts store where they tested it and said it was still good. When i turn the key all i hear is a humming sounds but nothing happens. I have no idea what esle to try. If anyone can help me with this problem i would greatly appreciate it.
steve from United States 11 years ago  
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MiaBella122 from United States 11 years ago
Im having the same problem except after I tried starting it I heard a clicking noise that persisted even after I removed the keys from my car! So I opened my fuse box under my hood and after pulling 2 grey square shaped things also located in the fusebox (middle&right, both have a horn type symbol on the fuse lid) the clicking stopped but what i don't get is how can they still click when my battery is dead (my assumption) also what are they and are they expensive to fix?
Towi from United States 10 years ago
I have the same problem where you able to fix it and if u did how thank you
joseph from United States 6 months ago
Its the timing belt dude i had same problem
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Cranks but does not start SolvedSolved

Mitsubishi Eclipse 2008  191000 miles
Cranks but does not start. New spark plug
Ailedz from Canada 5 months ago  
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Barrfly from United States 5 months ago
Did you check all of your fuses ?
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Ailedz from Canada 5 months ago
Thanks Barrfly. It has been repaired. It was fuel pump.
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Will crank but won't turn over

Mitsubishi Eclipse 2006 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

Mitsubishi Eclipse 2000 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  
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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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Stalled out won't start

Mitsubishi Eclipse 2001  139000 miles
We were driving just fine and when we came to an intersection all of a sudden it stalled out on us when we try to turn it back on it turned over but would not start so we had to push it over to the next neighborhood closest to us as we turn it on it still turns over it just will not fully start what do I do
Mandii from United States 4 years ago  
MA
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Bruce from United States 4 years ago
There could be several reasons why your car won't start, including a lack of fuel, a problem with the ignition system, or a malfunction in the engine management system.
To determine the cause of the problem, you can start by performing a few basic checks:

Check the fuel level: Make sure there is enough fuel in the tank to start the engine. If the fuel level is low, add more fuel and try starting the engine again.
Check the battery: If the battery is weak or dead, the engine won't start. Try jump-starting the car or charging the battery.
Check the spark plugs: Spark plugs are responsible for igniting the fuel in the engine. If they are dirty or worn, they can cause the engine to misfire or not start at all.
Check the fuel pump: If the fuel pump is not working, the engine won't receive enough fuel to start. You can try checking the fuel pump by listening for the sound of the pump when you turn the key to the "on" position.
Check the starter motor: If the starter motor is not working, the engine won't turn over when you turn the key.
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Starting turns but won't start at alll

Mitsubishi Eclipse 2000  136000 miles
When you turn the key over but won't. Start at all
Fonzie from United States 10 years ago  
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8 reports 
antman from United States 10 years ago
Put new timing belt on 95 eclipse 2.0. Lt all mark s correct won't start all it wonts to do is pop when I turn starterj
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Car just turns over not starting like it's not hitting

Mitsubishi Eclipse 2000 Coupe  28160 miles
My car was just pulled into my driveway went out to leave it just sits turned over and started but was bogging down had to keep pumping the foot feed to try and keep it running after it died tried to restart it now just turns over won't start what could be going on with my car it's all I got to get around
Debra from United States 5 months ago  
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Barrfly from United States 5 months ago
Did you check all of your fuses , especially the fuel pump fuse & engine fuse… ?
FJMITSU6G72 from United States 3 months ago
Hello, Have you resolved the issue?
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Car wiill not start sometimes but turns over. If i wait an hour it wil

Mitsubishi Eclipse 1995 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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Does not start

Mitsubishi Eclipse 2002  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 

Cranks but don't start

Mitsubishi Eclipse 2006 2.4l 114000 miles
Just continues to turn over but does not start at all
joneardley1 from United States 3 years ago  
JO
4 reports 
1heartlessmf from United States 3 years ago
Distributor
I had the same problem
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Starting my car

Mitsubishi Eclipse 2003 3.0 conv 170000 miles
Wont start
Ran out of gas and now it will not start
jamo4u from United States 4 months ago  
JA
3 replies 
FJMITSU6G72 from United States 3 months ago
Hello, Have you resolved the issue?
jamo4u from United States 3 months ago
No. I've taken the fuel pump out and cleaned the filter
FJMITSU6G72 from United States 3 months ago
Did you replace the fuel pump or is it the same fuel pump and cleaned the filter?

When you turn the key to start the car, does it just click or does it turn over and act like it wants to start?
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Camshaft position sensor

Mitsubishi Eclipse 2007 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 3 months ago  
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Jboy from United States 21 days 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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Rough idle won't stay running

Mitsubishi Eclipse 2004 2.4 gs 300000 miles
Have to give the car gas whenever you start it or it won't start and then have to continue to give a gas or it won't addle
Mitsubishi eclipse from United States 2 years ago  
MI
2 reports 
abele from other 2 years ago
看起來有可能是怠速馬達出了問題,如果有很大的抖動 有可能有個汽缸沒有點火
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Wire Meltdown

Mitsubishi Eclipse 2001 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 

Very hard to start

Mitsubishi Eclipse 2005  126409 miles
It is very slow to crank Once you turn it off it does not crank again for several hours then it's slow crank again also doors lock and unlock by themselves several times over and over
Cammie from United States 7 years ago  
CA
3 reports 

Clutch is giving me problems

Mitsubishi Eclipse 2004 3.0 176000 miles
I bought this 2004 Eclipse GT from a young man that did not know how to drive a manual and I have replaced the starter but the car still will not start I put it into gear and I can still push the car and it moves could the throw out bearings be still engaged?
Moxie from United States 9 years ago  
MO
3 reports 

Car Problems

Mitsubishi Eclipse 2001  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 9 years ago  
CA
1 report 

Starting problem

Mitsubishi Eclipse 1995 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 
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