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1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse mass flow air sensor

Tiny
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  • 1997 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 200 MILES
Yes I jus baught a eclipse 1997 gst turbo it turns on but when u put it into gear and try drive it, it turns off but it doesent have a mass flow air sensor the one it had broke could that be the problem?
Monday, April 6th, 2009 AT 10:28 PM

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Tiny
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Yes, if it came with one it has to have it in order to run correctly
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Tuesday, April 7th, 2009 AT 7:49 AM
Tiny
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Oh ok so that would be the reason it shuts of when I shift it in first and try and take off right?
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Tuesday, April 7th, 2009 AT 8:13 PM
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Be a good place to start. If the computer doesnt know ho wmuch air is entering the engine it doesnt know how much fuel to give it
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Tuesday, April 7th, 2009 AT 10:44 PM
Tiny
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Ok well that should be it then thanks
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Tuesday, April 7th, 2009 AT 11:54 PM
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Install the MAF and have the codes cleared, if there are any other problems the check engine light will come back on and we can go from there
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Wednesday, April 8th, 2009 AT 7:37 AM

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