96 Eclipse is dying on me...
Myko2000
08-22-2003, 01:30 PM
I've got a 96 Eclipse RS, 100k miles on it... The engine is running very rough, the only mod on it is a full cat MagnaFlow exhaust, and with the exhaust it just amplifies how crappy the car is running... It does this "sputtering" sound and loses power whenever it "sputters" I have a feeling it's getting too much fuel... There is also an internal engine oil leak (PCV Valve?) and the EGR Valve is clogged... I need some help/advice... I have little to no cash on hand, and am actively looking for a job. Any import mechanics or enthusiats in Westminster/Arvada/Thornton/Northglenn area in Colorado willing to help me, I'd greatly appreciate...
-Frustrated Mitsu Owner
-Frustrated Mitsu Owner
Myko2000
08-22-2003, 01:41 PM
Don't mean to bump or repost...
I did put this on the computer at my Dad's house, it says something about the EGR Valve, it also says there's a vacuum leak, but the car is ok to drive, that was about 3 months ago. My Check Engine light as been lit for about 4 months, but recently, it's starting to blink at me when I'm sitting at idle... Then it stays solid, then it blinks... Please help.
I did put this on the computer at my Dad's house, it says something about the EGR Valve, it also says there's a vacuum leak, but the car is ok to drive, that was about 3 months ago. My Check Engine light as been lit for about 4 months, but recently, it's starting to blink at me when I'm sitting at idle... Then it stays solid, then it blinks... Please help.
kjewer1
08-23-2003, 12:32 AM
Get the code read at a parts stores that does it for free. Up here Autozone will read codes free. The dealer will charge 40-50 bucks. I'm guessing its the O2 sensor. That always fails on the lean side, making the car richen things up. When the sensor does altogether after a few months, it goes into a sort of safe mode, and its pretty damn rich. Look into that first, then see if the other codes go away.
Myko2000
08-23-2003, 03:59 PM
I appreciate it.
When I initially bought they car, it had problems, so I took it back, they knocked 1000$ off the price of the car, and fixed the problem... Supposedly replacing an O2 censor. (They didn't knock nearly enough off) conveniently, after the 90 day Lemon Law time had passed, with no warranty offered, it started developing all sorts of other problems, riastat burned out, my right blinker blinks sparadically... Etc... This car has issues... If it's just an O2 censor, I'll be a happy camper... Then I get to tackle the electrical side of the car's issues.
I appreciate the reply.
-Myko
When I initially bought they car, it had problems, so I took it back, they knocked 1000$ off the price of the car, and fixed the problem... Supposedly replacing an O2 censor. (They didn't knock nearly enough off) conveniently, after the 90 day Lemon Law time had passed, with no warranty offered, it started developing all sorts of other problems, riastat burned out, my right blinker blinks sparadically... Etc... This car has issues... If it's just an O2 censor, I'll be a happy camper... Then I get to tackle the electrical side of the car's issues.
I appreciate the reply.
-Myko
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