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2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Repair Question


Topics covered: Clutch, Smell, Burning rubber.
Mileage: 145,000 miles.

Asked on March 16, 2011

Mitsubishi Eclipse Clutch Problem

2003 Eclipse GTS question,down shifting is normal,during acceleration in first gear and upwards through to fifth shifting and clutch are normal but during acceleration it acts as though the clutch is still in, the engine is reving but no power, what could be causing this problem?This morning it started to smell like something burning rubber and plastic or something chemical. I have never smelled anything like it before.
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