Mitsubishi Eclipse - 2005 and earlier

tesseract

My GT has 35K miles on it and has developed a "throaty" exhaust sound when decelerating from high to mid rpm. It is more pronounced when the engine is cold. Mechanic couldn't find anything wrong and the OBD doesn't report any problem codes.
The noise is driving my crazy!
Any ideas about my problem?
Thanx!! :confuse:

jastiger

I have a 2001 Mitsubishi GT with 58k miles on it, in excellent condition. I just did the 60k mile check up on it, new tires, spark plugs, timing belts etc etc the whole nine yards. I was stopped at a stop light with my lights on listening to CD's when i heard a POP and my CD stopped playing and the stereo shut off. In about 10 seconds it came back on and the music resumed, however the display did not and to this day the display does not work. The CD's work, all of my stations are still programed in, but the display is blank as if it is shut off. Does anyone know what would cause this to happen? I've replaced the fuse I don't know what else to do. Thanks.
Jason

dawn233

I have a 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse appx 25,000 miles the service engine soon light came on and I had it checked on the computer it said heated ego sensor behind catalytic converter so I bought a oxygen sensor for after catalytic converter had it put on but the light came back on. Any ideas??

Thank You

stevemitsu

I HAVE A 2000 GT WITH 82,000 MILES. AT a STOP LIGHT THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES DUE TO MOTOR MOUNTS. IT COSTS $800
TO REPLACE THEM.

stevemitsu

I HAVE A 2000 V6 GT WITH 82,OOO MILES AND HAVEN'T THOUGHT ABOUT CHANGING THE TIMING BELT UNTIL NOW.

Claires

Hi, stevemitsu, and welcome to the Forums :-)

When you post here, it's a good idea to avoid typing in all capital letters -- otherwise folks will think you're yelling at them. :surprise:

stevemitsu

Save your money for the $3 a gallon gas coming soon.

stevemitsu

I live in Florida, and the hatch in my 2000 GT gave me some problems.
I got hit in the rear and the body shop "fixed" it.
Every once in a while it won't open with the release latch. The struts do seem to be a bit weak.

stevemitsu

I have a 2000 GT with 83,000 mi. The vibration in my steering wheel at idle is caused by the need to replace the motor mounts @ a cost of $800.

stevemitsu

I have a 2000 GT v6. I've gone 145MPH on I 95.
The engine is reliable with 83,000 mi.

stevemitsu

I have a 2000 GT V6. I have 83,000 mi. and have had it up to 145MPH on I 95. Still stable.

stevemitsu

I have a 2000 GT. Because it doesn't have a grill I have placed a bug screen over the opening.
You wouldn't believe what I have caught in it.
Better I catch it than my radiator gets it wedged in it.
During flood conditions after a downpour, you should have seen all the mulch collected there.

dawn233

Is it common for both oxygen sensors to be bad?
Thanks

misty24

Hey, I bought a 2001 Eclipse GT. On the inside of the windshield on the left hand side of the rear view mirror, there is a place for something to mount that appears to be a factory provision. It has an electrical plug coming from the headliner in addition to the one that plugs into the rear view mirror. Can anyone tell me what might have gone there?
Thanks, Misty

beneclipse

I have a 2000 Mits Eclipse and the CHECK ENGINE light on the dashboard is on- and I don't want to take it to a dealer/repair shop to turn it off- How do you get it to turn off?

Claires

beneclipse, you might also want to ask in the "Check Engine" light discussion.

mike146

I bought my Spider three months ago at 77K and have put 7k miles on it. I had the timing belt, AC belt, pulley, tensioner and water pump replaced just after I bought it, but have developed a bad vibration when I am in "D" and stopped and also a shrill sound when I am moving (not sure whether they are related). When I accelerate the vibration goes away and it runs excellent. The dealer says the shrill sound is aftermarket brake pads on the front, and that the vibration in "D" is normal especially because it is a convertible. This vibration and shrill sounds did not occur until I had the timing belt done. I am at wits end trying to figure out what it is. The dealer says it is in great shape.

snow_starghost

My 2003 Eclipse is acting strange on the shift at high RPM's it only has 54,000 Miles on it and i was wondering if anyone out there has any ideas or similar problems, and also was wondering what exactly is the scoop under the hood that connects to the air box, is it ram air? :sick:

fppdrummer

I am looking to buy a 1998 eclipse gs-t or gs...my other choice would be a 1999 gs eclipse. Do any of these majorly out do the others(in terms of longevity and power)? I was also wondering if the gs-t required premium fuel because of the Turbo. thanks!

mieclipseracer

my 97 eclipse gs is the same body style and everything engine wise as a 98. I have raced a 2002 at the dragstrip and i beat him by 3 sec. my eclipse anit com. stock so i had a little more power than a stock eclipse but they will run. When my eclipse was stock i had it 2 150 on i-4 west.so i think they run pretty good.

gmitchell

I have a 1999 mitsubishi eclipse spyder convertible to sell and am visiting this site for the first time. what's the best way to post it on this site? can't find a link for it. thanks, gail

gmitchell

for sale - really good condition - 95,000 miles any interest? live in michigan. gail

gmitchell

Hey - also live in MIchigan and am selling a 99 eclipse spyder turbo convertible - more mile than you are interested in however - 98,000 but still runs and looks like a charm...

metuna

I have a 2003 Eclipse with the same issue. Are you able to adjust balance and treble/bass without the display?

I'm sure the fix is either expensive or if its do it your self probably have to dissassemble the dash and don't know if its the display or some other part??

metuna

I had a transmission issue (2003 eclipse) as well the shift from 2nd to thrid was delayed and balky (jerky) about 50+K miles on it at the time. I took it to the dealer, fortunately the Transmission is under warranty till 60K so they put a rebuild kit in it (probably identified as a problem with those cars so they already knew what it needed), This did not fix the issue but I drove it for @ 100 miles to see if it would smooth out. Took it back and they "reprogrammed" the transmission computer and it was smooth after that, very nice. I have over 60 on it now and I've noticed some slipping from a stop or when first starting out. BTW I baby this car no heavy accelerations or high speed stuff, trying to save gas (I get @ 29mpg), with 4 cylinder). I'm begining to wonder if this car is really going to be able to last 4 more years , when I plan on replacing it.. The box is to help get air into the engine I imagine.. My radio display failed as well just last week.

Get it into the dealer before the warranty runs out though.

metuna

My Convertible vibrates just a little in Drive (actually just the rear view mirror shakes a little) but not like you describe. Sounds like a question for Click and Clack Bros on Car Talk radio show Saturday Mornings on National Public Radio...

standardbmx

MY 90 ECLIPSE AWD GSX 2.0 TURBO TICKS THE SOUND IS HEARD NEAR THE VALVE COVER IT GETS LOUDER AS IT GETS HOTTER AND THERE IS A LOSS OF POWER ON THE HIGHWAY BAD MY CAR LOCKED UP ON ME BUT STILL CRANKS OVER BUT WOULDNT RUN I THAT IS WAS A ROD BUT I READ ON AND COULD BE A LIFTER OR MAYBE INJECTORS I TOOK THE OILPAN OFF AND EVERY THING IS NICE NICE MY CAR HAS 168,000 MILES I DONT KNOW WHAT IT COULD BE

erickosley

Last night 8/7/06 I had to replace the battery in my 2002 mitsubishi eclipse rs. After replacing the battery I find that my eclipse will not idle normal, it will start out decent and then fall below 1000rpm and eventually die. it was not doing this until the new battery was installed, I am totally baffeled any and all help will be greatly appricitaed!

snow_starghost

I'm having the same problem with my 03 my dealership mechanic thinks it has something to do with the alternater, but I'm not sure that that is the problem because it also idles lower when the A/C is turned on, however my car doesn't idle low enough to stall, if anyone helps you out or you find something out before I do please let me know, and if I figure it out I will be sure to do the same

doctorc

Hello. I'm looking at 2 cars, trying to decide which to go with. Both are '03 Eclipses, one is a convertible GT with 43K miles and the other is a GS coupe with 17K. Any thoughts or suggestions - comparisons????
Thanks!
-C

tealguy

Hello,

I have an intermittent electrical problem in my 97 Eclipse GS that I haven't been able to track down. Basically, it keeps blowing the radio/dome/security fuse under the hood. When it goes, it stays shorted, immediately blowing every new fuse I put in for a few days until it suddenly starts holding a fuse again.

The weird thing is that it 4 of the 5 times it's blown out happened after I parked the car (the 5th time happened when I hit a pothole). I took apart the trunk and driver's door, but couldn't find any obvious shorts in the harness. Nor have I been able to measure the short using an ohmmeter across the fuse and ground, as, oddly, the resistance doesn't seem differ between when it's blowing fuses and when it's not.

I'd like to try disconnecting the security system, dome lights, and/or wireless entry system to see if the short is in a component rather than the harness, but the Chilton service manual doesn't cover this at all. Can anybody help locate these modules for me? There are a couple of relays underneath the radio. Are these them? If so, which is which?

Thanks,
-Vince

moneyb03

Anybody had an engine on a 96' Eclipse worked on?

My water pump shaft broke last night, in turn shredding the timing belt. I've got to replace thermostat and gaskets and do a coolant flush totaling $900.

The problem is the shop called this morning where i had it towed last night and my car wouldn't start. They can fix all of those items but said there is no guarantee the car will start as the engine may be in bad shape (valves and pistons hitting). He did say it cranked fairly strong but still wouldn't start.

I hate to spend the $900 if the engine is screwed too. Anybody have ideas on what it would cost to get the engine fixed and if i'm better off getting another car?
thanks in advance!

jeffro21682

I just bought a 96 eclipse for 2800. It also has around 138,000 miles on it but it has a spoiler and pretty much fully loaded. I think i got a steal so try and talk them down to 3000 because of the miles. Just watch out for the motor and crank walking problems. Also find out if the miles are either mostly highway or city. That makes a big difference.

jeff

stevemitsu

I have a 2000 Eclipse GT and I have noticed a body flex rattle upon acceleration or breaking.. It doesn't happen every day, but when it does, it is annoying. The dealer said he has never heard of this before. I'm sure I'm the first person to have this problem?

stevemitsu

I have a 2000 Eclipse GT V6 and have attained 145MP without any modifications.

snakebed

My daughter brought a 1996 Eclipse, just put a new re-built motor in it about 2 months ago, now we are haven problems with it running. This started about 3 weeks ago, I would just junk it but it's got a brand new motor and transmission so I have to try to get it going. It cranks -up and runs good setting still, but when you start driving it on the road it will start jumping, engine lopes, misses between 2000 and 3000 rpm's I have called several shops asking them if they can fix it, most tell me they don't want to fool with it, also all the gauges quit working. They tell me they cannot scan it if the engine check light doesn't work. I have worked on car's for almost 30 years, but this one has gotten to me. Any info on what's the problem, I have bought a manual and done everything it said to do, I was told by another shop that you can scan it because the gauges don't have anything to do with the running. Any help would be grateful. I really need a good trouble shooting guide and wiring diagram on the electrical systems. Again, any help would be grateful.

mirde98

Which model it is? RS,GS,GST or GSX? Manual or Auto? Those 95' to 99' Eclipse's came with 2 engines. The horrible 2.0L Chrysler engine (Same crap found in the Neon) or the 2.0L Mitsubishi engine?

snakebed

The model is a RS, manual 5 speed, 2.0L Mitsubishi, non turbo. As I said the motor was rebuilt, the motor that was in the car was a Mitsubishi, but the pin that hold's the rod into the piston broke and the block had to be replaced. I really don't know for sure what he put back in it, but he claim to put the same block back. Hope this help's you, thanks for the reply.

quincyc

Mine has a small black box attached to the windshield with a plug going into headliner, I think its for the compass.

quincyc

I thought it was limited to 140. I've had mine up to 130.

quincyc

The center display may have unplugged some how. If you checked the fuses I'd say it's worth it to take the dash off and check. I've taken the dash off in about 15 minutes. See step #1 here:

http://www.automotiveforums.com/t481585-_how_to__connect_your_ipod_dj_mp3_anythi- ng_to_your__01_w__infinity.html

gonfishin1

I have got a 1999 mitsubishi eclypse spyder.
Iam not gettin feul from the fuel rail to the intake.
Ican spray starting fluid in the throttle body and it will start. If any one knows wat the problem is.....please email me at gonfishinagin@earthlink.net. I changed the feul pump and that didnt work. :sick:
Thank u very much J.L

lexiliss

I have a 1996 Dohc 2.0 chrysler engine in my car with a blown piston. i would really like to figure out the cheapest way to fix it, i have two kids and really cant afford a lot right now. it has a groove in the piston wall and four of the valves are bent and really thats about all i know. i know someone who will install an engine for me but i really dont want to spend 1200 on an engine if i can fix this one or find one out of a different model car that will drop in that might be cheaper. please help me!!

streetking13

does anyone know how to read car reviews for older cars? like the 90's. i am new to the site

bigjohngo

Hi guys! I am going to buy a sexy 02 eclipse RS with 48k miles, but the owner just had the clutch repalced, does it mean there is some problem with the transmission or engine? How soon did you have your eclipse's clutch replaced? BTW, is there anything I need to check with the car? I heard that the I4 engine has some minor problems? Please share me with your ideas and I really apprecite it.

tal98on

I have a 98 eagle talon and i was wondering if anyone knew how to reset the check engine light for this model?

Claires

Hi, tal98on,

If you find that you don't get an answer here, you might want to ask in the "Check Engine" Light discussion.

meclipse

Hello,

Just new here.

I own an Eclipse GS 93. 164000 miles and flying like bird!
Do you know what can I do about my visor? Turns out that the plastic thing that has the 2 holes for the screws broke up.

The visor itself is just fine, it is not even dirty. I've been looking for replacements but I don't want to replace the entire visor unless I need to. Do you guys know if I can get that little piece of plastic?

Thanks a lot!
Cheers.

spyderman3

I have a 1997 Customized spyder with a 2.4L and I am looking for a polished stainless steel or chrome :confuse: high performance header and down pipe with no success. The question is will a 2003 2.4L exhaust manifold fit the 97?
Thanks
Dan

superduce

What did you ever find out? My 2000 Eclipse is idling up and down with no codes.