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How many miles are on the vehicle?
You may have several issues here, those being, excessive voltage drop on the starter circuit, worn on key cylinder or possibly an issue with the electrical portion of the ignition switch.
Did you have the battery load tested?
I would first do a voltage drop test on the starter circuit as shown in the video below as long as the battery has tested good –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ry68G0C2Fyc
Also, if you are having issues with inserting the keys to the lock cylinder, i would just go ahead and replace that assembly so you would have new keys.
Keep us posted.
sounds like an ignition system problem or starter issue. when you turn the key can you verify 12+v to the starter?
if so you may have a bad starter out of the box. if 12v is not verified than its a power issueC8-)90 percent of the time I’ve dealt with the Click and no start it was related to the battery terminals. Just for fun, hook a set of jumper cables to the battery and try to jump off another car… Did that work? If so, you’ve got a battery problem or battery terminal problem.
Thanks for the suggestions guys
I did try to jump the car using a battery charger, nothing.
I did test if I got a 12V to the starter solenoid when I turn the key. And making sure I get 12V to to the starter motor. All good there
The car does start sometime, I believe the problem lies within the key area/interior. So I ordered a new ignition switch. Worth a shot considering it seems to be a common problem in Mitsu’s. (From what I researched)
I’ll be posting my findings this coming weekend.
Based on your description I would say the starter solenoid is faulty, you’ve done very well at covering the bases and given that you have a signal to the starter and it doesn’t always start would lead me to suspect the new part. This does happen from time to time, unfortunately taking it apart may be your undoing as anytime it appears that a part has been tampered with the parts store will not take it back and they have no reason to if I’m honest. You could always try however.
Hey Eric, thanks for replying to this.
That’s what I thought initially that I got a bad “new part” Anyways, found the real culprit…
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Turns out the ignition switch was getting faulty. I ordered a new one, and so far it seems that it’s working just fine. The turning of the key was good also, it clicks into accessory and on position, just like new.
I took apart the actually switch and the contacts seem to be worn out and burnt. As previously mentioned, Mitsubishis, from what I researched, have this common problem with the switch.
On my 2002 Galant here is how I replaced it…
1) Remove 3 philiips screws on the steering column cover and pull it apart. (2 near the adjustment bar and 1 near the ignition switch)
2) I also removed the lower dashboard panel for easier convenience of removing the ignition switch screws. (Total of 4 screws I believe)
3) Locate the ignition switch. It is located directly across from the key cylinder. You will see thick cable connected to it and it is held on my 2 Torx 10 screws
4) I would remove the ignition screws then unplug the connector.
5) Then replace it with the new part. I got mine from Amazon. Beck Arnley Part number 201-1951
6) Put it all back and test it! 😛TAGS: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 Eclipse
Hope this helps anyone who encounters this problem! 🙂
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