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28921, Car is having problems starting...
Posted by eclipsers88, Jul-30-02 12:49 PM
Greetings all,
I am having problems starting my car. I am not sure what is wrong with it. I just changed the oil and the spark plugs today but it still happens, it will act like it is gonna start but stays around 100-200 RPM and sputters then shuts off. The starter is turning over the engine so I don't think it is that. Any ideas? Thanks
Jon

1996 Eclipse RS

-Mods-
Altezza tail lights
Apex'I N1 Cat-back Exhaust
Mitsubishi seatbelt pads
Momo Aluminum Sport shift knob
Symborski shift kit
AEM Cold Air Intake
Accel 300+Thundersport Plug Wires

-Stereo-
Clarion Deck
Infinity 6.5" front speakers
Clarion 6x9" rear speakers
28922, RE: Car is having problems starting...
Posted by 9D9 MITSU RS, Jul-30-02 02:33 PM
maybe the plug wires aren't "clicked" on all the way. Maybe the plugs aren't in all the way, or maybe the gap is wrong. If you for any reason messed with the battery, make sure both terminals are making good connection, and/or aren't corroded. Could be the starter, could be the battery. A # of things to be checked out.
28923, RE: Car is having problems starting...
Posted by AvengerES97, Jul-31-02 02:01 AM
Maybe your fuel pump relay is going back. Thats what mine was doing. The relay is located back by the brake fluid resivior. You will see 2 black boxes. The one on the left is the fuel pump relay. It costs like 10 bucks.

Chris Jones
1997 Dodge Avenger ES 5spd
"Racing Your Honda Is Like Running In The Special Olympics.....Even If You Win You're Still Retarded!!!

28924, RE: Car is having problems starting...
Posted by Jerry, Jul-31-02 01:36 PM
Hey were can you can get that fuel pump relay...I think mine went bad..
28925, RE: Car is having problems starting...
Posted by AvengerES97, Aug-01-02 04:28 AM
go to discount auto parts and ask for a Ford Aerostar AC relay, any year. It will fit.

Chris Jones
1997 Dodge Avenger ES 5spd
"Racing Your Honda Is Like Running In The Special Olympics.....Even If You Win You're Still Retarded!!!

28926, RE: Car is having problems starting...
Posted by Jerry, Aug-01-02 01:31 PM
Hey thanks for the info...