Hello there, many common faults will cause your 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse to have issues dying right after start up. You have done well in replacing parts so far, before any more parts are replaced the vehicle needs to be fully...
Hi there. There are a couple of different reasons why a single cylinder would be misfiring. A common issue would be a lack of continuity throughout your spark plug coil, wire, and plug. Another problem you may be having is...
The lack of heat being generated by your system may indicate a clogged or leaking heater core. The heater core is a small radiator like unit that circulates the hot coolant from the engine through the heater core which then...
The car using more fuel can be due to a problem with an engine sensor, such as the mass air flow sensor giving incorrect air flow readings to the computer, or you may just have a clogged air filter. If...
Hi there - the "boiling after shutoff" symptom is evidence of excess engine heat which is not being radiated by the radiator. Most likely, the "sealant" you added to the cooling system prior, is biting you back. The leak sealant...
Hi, it sounds like you may have a injector that is shorted to ground or an injector cable that is shorted. You can test them with an ohm meter. I would suggest getting a mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic,...
Hello! The first thing that I suggest checking is the battery level of the remote. Weak batteries are the leading cause for faulty key fob operation. However, on your specific vehicle, the leading cause of the malfunction is broken solder...
The side view mirrors are important safety features that provide extra visibility to the driver. Before driving, it’s important to adjust the side view mirrors so that you have maximum visibility. The manual side view mirrors are adjusted with the...
The tonneau cover extends from the trunk, and can be used to cover the items stored in the trunk. This can provide protection from the sun to your stored items. Extending the tonneau cover is easy: 1. Locate the handle...
There is most likely a ball joint that has excessive movement and is failing. Ball joints allow your front wheels to turn back and forth. When they get excessive play in the joint, it can cause all kinds of clunks...
Hey there. You'll most likely need to have a locksmith or a mobile mechanic to come out to your location to see if the vehicle needs a new ignition switch and lock cylinder, or if the original one can be...
This is typical of a hub bearing that needs to be replaced. The noise varies when turning in one direction because pressure is being put on the worn bearing during that turn. In extreme cases the hub and tire will...
The adaptive cruise control indicator is located on the instrument panel. When the light illuminates gray, the adaptive cruise control system is currently turned on. When the light illuminates green, the adaptive cruise control system is currently in use. ...
Hi there. The check engine light codes are for the engine running lean on bank one and bank two. Check the fuel injectors to see which injectors are not working. A lean condition is when the fuel injector(s) are not...
Hello. I would say care cost of a European built vehicle versus an Asian built vehicle is about 20 - 30%. The Asian manufactured parts can be cheaper because they are generally more mass-produced but the European Parts can be...
It sounds like your power steering may be running low on fluid and may have a leak or possibly the power steering pump is going bad. I would recommend having a technician, such as one from YourMechanic, come out and...
The tire wear represents misalignment, notably too much negative camber if the wear is on the inside edge of the tire. Such wear can be caused by worn ball joint but that would have to be evaluated. There are on...
This sounds like potentially a timing belt that has jumped. If this is the case this can cause major damage to the cylinder heads. This model is known to have this problem and it is somewhat common. I would suggest...
It’s absolutely essential that you keep up with normal maintenance, like oil changes, tire rotations, air filter changes and the rest. Your car is designed with a reminder system designed to help make keeping your car serviced easier. If you...
You will need to have the blend door actuator removed and the blend door rotated manually to see if it can change the temperature on the drivers side. If it cannot then the blend door is broken inside the heater...
Hi there. Stalling can be caused by a number of things, anything from a vacuum leak, to a problem with one of the engine's sensors or fuel system. As engine performance problems, such as these, are sometimes not obvious to...
Your remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitter can be used to turn on your vehicle before you are in the car. Turning on your vehicle with remote vehicle start is easy: 1. Make sure that you are within range of your...
Hi there. The vibrating issue at lower speed indicates that something is either loose, not properly aligned, or that a different front end component like ball joints or shock mounts is damaged as well. The best thing to do is...
The problem will need to be checked to see if you are loosing ignition or fuel to your engine, since the most common problems are the fuel pump, engine module and distributor going bad on these engines.
