2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Car won't start again

STACYMELLEN

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2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
3.0L
V6
FWD
AUTOMATIC
148,000 MILES

Car would turn over but wouldn't start. Brought it to a mechanic and said distributor cap and rotor then it turned into replacing wires, plugs and gaskets. Drove for one day and then did the same thing it would turn over but not start. Replaced the fuel pump and it ran for two days and now I'm with the same problem I started out with. Turns over but won't start

Tuesday, February 24th, 2015 AT 1:00 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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First, we need to check if there is fuel pump pressure to the engine and spark to the plugs. Do that first and let me know what you find. If you need directions, check out our homepage under the DIY section.

If you want to make it really easy to check for both, see if the engine will start for a couple seconds using starting fluid and let me know the results of that.

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Tuesday, February 24th, 2015 AT 6:16 PM

STUCKINSUNCOUNTRY

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I'm having same issue. Replaced fuel pump it's pumping, relay, crankshaft sensor, has spark also tried starting fluid and Still will not start. Not sure where else to check or what to do?

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Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020 AT 10:07 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi,

If you have spark and fuel pressure, then chances are there is a low compression issue or a timing issue. Or, low compression due to a timing issue.

Here is what I suggest. Check for engine compression. This vehicle has a timing belt so it could have jumped time or the belt may have broken. I will provide a link for testing compression. Also, if you can record it cranking and upload it so I can hear it, chances are I will be able to tell if it is a belt related issue.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

Let me know what you find.

Joe

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Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020 AT 6:48 PM