Monday, April 7, 2014
How to Remove the Crank Pulley From the 1997 Eclipse
The Mitsubishi Eclipse is a two-door coupe or convertible, and is also sold as the Eagle Talon and Plymouth Laser. It has been available in the United States since 1990, and the second generation of the Eclipse includes the 1995 through 1999 models. The timing belt is mounted on the crankshaft pulley and camshaft pulley, allowing the crankshaft to drive the camshaft. The removal procedure for the crankshaft pulley in a 1997 Eclipse also requires you to lift the engine in some cases.
Instructions
- 1
Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal with a socket wrench. This prevents anyone from starting the engine during the crankshaft pulley removal.
2Remove the undercover for the engine with a socket wrench to gain access to the crankshaft pulley.
3Raise the engine slightly with an engine hoist to remove some of the weight from the side engine mounts, and hold the engine in this position. Perform this step only if your 1997 Eclipse has a turbocharged engine or a 2.4-liter engine.
4Disconnect the bracket for the engine side mount with a socket wrench to access the crankshaft pulley. Detach the accessory drive belts from the crankshaft pulley.
5Disconnect the mounting bolt for the crankshaft pulley with a socket wrench. Remove the crankshaft pulley from the crankshaft.
Monday, February 3, 2014
How to Reset the Service Engine Light on a 2002 Mitsubitshi Eclipse
The 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse has an On-Board Diagnostics system that monitors the vehicles emissions components and many of the vehicles mechanical aspects. When the "Service Engine" light illuminates on the instrument panel, you need to take your vehicle to a qualified mechanic for service before resetting the light. Otherwise, the computer wont be able to determine the next service date. Also, you will be erasing the trouble codes your mechanic needs to diagnose the problem.
Instructions
- 1
Find the diagnostic port on the Eclipse on the underside of the dashboard, near the drivers side. Plug the OBD code scanner into the port.
2Put the key in the ignition and turn the engine to the "On" position. Make sure you dont start the engine. This will power on the code scanner automatically.
3Wait for the OBD code scanner to run through its test. When it displays the trouble codes, write them on a piece of paper. Take the codes to your mechanic or look them up yourself in a repair manual. Unplug the code scanner and have the vehicle serviced.
4Repeat Steps 1 and 2. Wait for the trouble codes to appear. Press "Delete" or another similar button on your scanner. This will erase the codes and reset the light. Unplug the scanner from the port and turn off the vehicle.
5Turn on the engine and verify that the service engine light has turned off.
Friday, December 20, 2013
Removing a Catalytic Converter on a 1995 Eclipse
Every car sold in the United States is required to have a catalytic converter. The catalytic converter is an essential part of your cars emissions system. No matter which option package or engine your Eclipse has, changing the catalytic converter is going to be accomplished the same way. The 1995 Eclipse has a a three-way catalytic converter, named as such because it converts nitrogen oxides into nitrogen and oxygen, carbon monoxide into carbon dioxide and unburned hydrocarbons into carbon dioxide and water vapor.
Instructions
- 1
Park the car and firmly set the parking brake. Block one drivers side wheel, front and back. Place the jack under the middle of the passenger side, directly below the frame, and lift it high enough to crawl under safely. Place the jack stands under the front and rear sections of the frame and lower the car onto the stands.
2Spray the bolts on the flanges, on either end of the catalytic converter. Remove the nuts and bolts from both front and rear exhaust flanges on the catalytic convert exhaust pipes by turning them counterclockwise, using a ratchet and socket and a wrench. Remove the converter.
3Clean the exhaust pipe flange mounting surfaces completely, using the wire brush.
4Hold one end of the converter in place and insert a gasket between flanges, and reinstall the nuts and bolts, turning them clockwise by hand and tightening them with the ratchet and socket and a wrench.
5Repeat Step 4 on the other flange and gasket. Start the car and spray both flanges with the soapy water and check for bubbles. Tighten the flange if you see bubbles.
6Roll the jack under the middle of the frame, raise the car off the stands and remove the stands. Lower the car and remove the jack and wheel blocks.
