1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Repair Question
Topics covered: Starter, Battery, Alternator.
Mileage: 149,000 miles.
Mileage: 149,000 miles.
Asked on September 11, 2012
Not starting, battery light comes on once clutch is popped.
I have a 1997 mitsubishi eclipse gs. The last two days I have had to push start my car because the starter wouldn't engage. I didn't even hear a click, but all the dash and cabin lights turn on.
When I push start it the battery light comes on. Any ideas of what I could check? The starter is less than 6 months old, so i don't think it's that.
When I push start it the battery light comes on. Any ideas of what I could check? The starter is less than 6 months old, so i don't think it's that.
Asked by wilsonbjornAnswer
Replied on September 11, 2012
check for power to the starter motor with the key in the start position
Roy
Replied on September 11, 2012
I don't think it's the starter, once i push start it and drive it starts right up. It's a few hours later that it won't start again...
Replied on September 11, 2012
does the starter work when it wont start??
Roy
Replied on September 11, 2012
When I first try to start it in the morning I hear no sounds and the dash lights dim when I turn the key
Replied on September 11, 2012
your battery is low. have it charged and check the alternator for output
Roy
Replied on September 11, 2012
Thank you roy for your help. Turns out that I had removed and replaced the original ground cable on the battery but left it hanging because it was in a harness. The terminal had become wedged in the compartment and i believe it was grounding out.