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2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Timing belt, Battery.
Mileage: 108,389 miles.

Asked on January 8, 2011

Cant get my '03 to start

03 mitshubishi eclipse wont start.it overheated because of a hole in the radiator hose. which has been replaced. i just installed new plugs and wires and battery as well as timing belts. not really relevent but thought id include it. now when i try to start the car it cranks but wont turn over. need to know what the next step is to fixing the car.

Avatar Asked by booots

Answer

Replied on February 13, 2011

Make sure you have spark and fuel to the engine. Double check the timing belt to make sure it is in time. If all is good, make sure injectors are getting power. If they are, check for engine compression. You may have warped something when you overheated it.

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