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1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Repair Question


Topics covered: Coolant, Noise, Suspension.
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Asked on July 17, 2011

Car knocking while driving

Why does my 1997 eclipse have a knocking sound underneath when moving?
My eclipse accelerates itself when put in neutal, why?
Avatar Asked by Jibs

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Replied on July 17, 2011

The knocking noise could be anything from bad suspension bushes/links to drivetrain faults and you need to verify the source.

The surging could be due to a faulty IAC or lack of coolant affecting the idling system.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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