* i have plenty of gas
* when i press the gas pedal, iit doesn't accelerate like it should
* i replaced the fuel filter
YEAR '96 (the motor is a '98)
MAKE MITSUBISHI
MODEL ECLIPSE RS, 2.0L, NON TURBO, MANUAL TRANS
2006-11-03 06:37:50 · 6 answers · asked by diamond girl 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
vacuum leak or it could be a throttle position sensor
2006-11-03 06:42:58 · answer #1 · answered by B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check that the battery cables are tight (and clean). Also look to see if there is a small wire that goes from the positive side of the battery to ground (usually on the body somewhere). On my Ford, I had this little wire come lose and the car would quit like you are saying.
2006-11-03 14:51:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My car does this also. It will not idle at low, the engine just tries to die. I have to keep a foot on the brake and a foot very lightly on the gas at stops to keep it running. My bf says it is probably clogged fuel injectors, but the car is old and a piece of crap, so I keep limping it along. Good luck to you with your problem.
2006-11-03 17:35:18 · answer #3 · answered by Oghma Gem 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you really think someone can diagnose your vehicle on the Internet. I have tens of thousands of dollars of tools and diagnostic equipment to figure out these problems and it still requires a lot of knowledge and schooling to properly diagnose and repair a vehicle. Take it to a reputable auto technician and have it diagnosed. Guessing and taking bad advise will cost you a lot more money.
2006-11-03 14:44:25 · answer #4 · answered by Dave 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
check the distributer and all its high voltage wires maybe you have one of them rust at its end or tere is a cut inside it.
2006-11-03 14:44:25 · answer #5 · answered by lostship 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
MAKE SURE YOU USED ALL SENSORS FROM 96.
2006-11-03 14:53:13 · answer #6 · answered by midnighttoker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋