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Old 03-23-2009, 10:03 AM
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Re: Only runs with key in the START position
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Originally Posted by AMAMEK9 View Post
I have a 1991 Mitsubishi eclipse, its a 5 speed, and although it probably isnt a mitsubishi only problem, i still would like some help...It will start and run just fine if the key is held in the START position, but as soon as you let the key rotate back the the ON position, it losses power and dies. Any ideas???
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So basically the car only runs when the starter is cranking it? Is the car actually firing and delivering fuel?
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