Why does my Mitsubishi Eclipse 1998 stall? And then not crank up wait a few minutes and it may crank cup.

What is your question?

The check engine light starts flashing real fast, like it got a short circuit. And it died starts and it starts spitting and sputtering. It dies. And won't crank back up. And let it sit for a couple of hours.

What makes this problem better or worse?

It randomly does it

How long has your 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse had this problem?

1 year

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in Pearl MS

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Feb 13, 2020

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DaveJMon Feb 13, 2020

Hello, when you have a flashing check engine light, it indicates that there is an engine misfire. This should be corrected before attempting to drive the car further, as other damage can occur if you continue to drive. If you have been doing this for a bit already, you could have caused damage to other components already. If you are saying the engine will not even crank for a while after it stalls, it is important to check to see if you perhaps have unburned fuel in a cylinder or more than one cylinder of the engine, causing it to not turn. Alternatively, you could have a starting system issue - perhaps your starter is intermittently not cranking the engine. In any case, hands on analysis of the misfire, the stalling and the no restart concern is vital. It's all guessing from my computer keyboard, so get a professional near you to have a look! https://repairpal.com/repair-shops/mitsubishi-repair-and-service-in-pearl-mississippi

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pushrodon Feb 13, 2020

Replace the crankshaft position sensor.. IF that don’t work - can always say it should have!

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pushrodon Feb 13, 2020

*Hands-on* testing prior to parts replacement is always a good idea - however it just seemed as if you really wanted an answer.. Replace the crank sensor.

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