Mitsubishi Eclipse won't start problems

Filed Jul 29, 2020 · Electrical · 200,000 miles · MD

When attempting to start the vehicle after driving for a while the car would not start. I would have to move the cable harness and clamp around the battery posts to get a good connection so the car would start. I could not tighten the nut and bolt any further without breaking the bolt that secured the clamp around the battery post. I could not get my air conditioning unit to work since august of 2019 when parking my vehicle, then removing my key from the ignition, then opening the door to exit the vehicle, the horn activated and would not stop until removing the clamps to the battery posts. The front lights would start to flash if all doors were locked and the car was in park and the trunk door was opened with key. The passenger side window would not at times operate even after the regulator and motor was replaced. The key phos would not lock my car and the car would not flash front and tail lights or chirp to recognize locking signal from the key phos. The dashboard illuminates except for the fuel gauge side. The clock light dims when the car key is placed in the starting position from park and while running then brightens when the car key is placed in the off position and at park. The car was running better before being inspected at jerry's mitsubishi at 1906 east joppa road baltimore md. 21234 between 12-4 p.m. On 29 july 2020. I was expecting to have my vehicle repaired at the time of my appointment and was told that the person who had inspected my vehicle had left for the day and that some of the parts that were needed for repair had to be ordered. I specifically told the person who did the inspection that I beleived I knew what the problems were coming from and that I looked into the federal safety agency website and saw that this vehicle was having the same problems as the federal safety agency campaign number 99v333001.

Filed Sep 28, 2015 · Body, Electrical · 150,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that while driving, there was an odor of fuel present. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact also indicated that water had leaked from the floor board causing the brake pedal to become slippery. In addition, the vehicle would not start. While checking the battery connection the contact discovered that the battery cable was smoking and had melted. The vehicle was taken an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the air conditioning hose that failed caused the water leak. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Oct 23, 2012 · Electrical, Lights · FL

My left turning signal would not return to the off position after turning and then out of the sudden my headlights on high beam would stay on permanently, low beams would not start . My turning signal stop working and now my car wont start.

Filed Sep 3, 2010 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · DE

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that the battery cable deposits burned off. Periodically his vehicle would not start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the battery harness needed to be replaced due to heat damage. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer also informed him there were no recalls or warranties related to the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Jul 31, 2010 · Electrical · 143,928 miles · IL

I am the technician who repaired this defect. The vehicle was a no start, no crank complaint. Also vehicle had no dash or accessory power. The main ignition feed from the underhood fusebox had no power at the ignition switch & testing proved it was shorted to ground. There were also several other components with no power such as pin 16 at dlc, starter & anti-theft relays. These circuits are hot at all times. After extensive troubleshooting I found a severely burned and shorted wire harness that rubbed through the insulation from contacting the sharp edges of the fender sheet metal. This harness runs from the under hood fusebox through the fender well to the junction block under the dash. There were no blown fuses found as a result of this which is highly unusual with the amount of current on these circuits. The fix was to splice/repair the damaged harness and relocate the harness as much as possible from the fender sheet metal. This is a huge fire hazard.

Filed Feb 5, 2008 · Electrical · 60,000 miles · MA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi eclipse. In november of 2007, the contact had to replace the battery and the negative terminal due to corrosion. Several months later, the vehicle would not start and was towed to a local mechanic. The mechanic stated that the failure was caused by a defective fuse and it was replaced. The dealer stated that her VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 99v333001 (electrical system:battery:cables). The contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer. They have not provided any assistance. The failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage was 65,000.

Filed Mar 21, 2006 · Transmission · 132,000 miles · CT

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle would not start and was towed to an independent repair shop where it was determined the transfer case seized. A the federal safety agency recall, #98v069001 was performed on the vehicle concerning the automatic transmission however, the recall did not remedy the problem. The dealership would not offer a second repair without charge under the recall.

Filed Aug 9, 2005 · Electrical, Engine · 100,000 miles · PA

I have 2 complaints. My wheels were also dented and fractured upon inspection and had visible wear to my tires. Two different garages had stated to go to the dealer and check on it. They of course said there was no problem and just to buy new rims at $385.00 each or tires. Of course, after buying tires a few times, I just bought after market rims. The second complaint, is I have had visible corrosion on the battery cables on my car for years and asked the dealer if there was a reason so much is gathering, they advised no. Well, I have replaced the battery and still am having the same problems such as: air conditioner goes out with the light blinking, car does not start, or while driving it will stall as well as run very sluggish. I have asked repeatedly if there is a problem and they stated not for my car, due to the date made. I find this a little odd, I have all the same problems of the 2000 eclipse, however, my car was made "during the dates". My car is a 2000 eclipse gt and my battery wires have shown visible signs of corrosion for years and not being a mechanic how would I have though anything different than changing the battery, as well as getting new tires and new after market rims for the same price as stock rims.

Filed Dec 25, 2004 · Electrical · FL

The car does not start. The starter stops working easily.

Filed Nov 1, 2004 · Locks · 210 miles · CA

My vehicle is equipped with electric door locks. I noticed that if I close the door, lock the door, and then try to start the car... It won't. I have to unlock the doors before it will start. *ak on my way to work this morning, in stopped, rush-hour traffic, I stalled my vehicle. When I tried to restart the vehicle, the starter would not engage. Knowing that there is an ignition immobilizer system, I figured that I was fighting that. Also, I figured I that I may need to unlock the doors before the vehicle would start. So... I unlocked the doors... No start... Removed and re-inserted the key... No start... I opened and closed the door, removed & re-inserted the key... No start... I fiddled around with various sequences of key, locks, and doors, and finally the vehicle started. Meanwhile, I was holding up traffic. I do not know what sequence finally allowed the vehicle to start. Not being able to restart a stalled vehicle in traffic is a serious safety issue. If I had stalled in front of oncoming traffic, I would be in serious trouble. This needs to be corrected.