check engine light on?

quentin24 · 2008-06-03T09:42:31+00:00

99 mitsubishi eclipse, 2.0, non-turbo, manual transmission, 238,000 miles, have owned it since new and taken very good care of it. Intermittent missing problem. Sometimes the check engine light flashes on and off, but I feel no engine miss at all. Other times it misses badly, but then stops after I pull over. Sometimes the check engine light stays on, other times it does not. I have changed the plugs and wires twice. A shop replaced the coil twice. I was told it might be the ECM. I bought a used ECM and put it in myself, but the problem immediately continued. I've never changed the rings or head gasket. Trying to decide if it's worth it to keep spending money, or bail to a new car. Thanks!

1999 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE

238,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL

JCMORRISON13

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We just purchased a 1998 eclipse and the check engine light came on. We had a code scan and were told engine coolant? all the levels are full and it is not overheating. ??? We also seem to have the problem of the car just excelarates on its own. we do not have to use the gas. it just goes. What could that be? Please help.

Aug 3, 2020 at 2:54 PM (Merged)

BLACKOP555

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can you get the exact code for the check engien light and post back?

i have read several recals on your year and model about the dash panel pad shifting and messing with the throttle cable control.

Aug 3, 2020 at 2:54 PM (Merged)

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