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eclipse98 · 11-04-2007, 04:10 PM

so when u downshift it feels like i am missfireing, also i am gettin like computer glitches, srs light came on and i lost power stearing. could this be becasue of my belt slipping a liltle bit? what could it be, sparkplugs? injectors?

if you guys could help me i would appriciate it thanks. what would u recomend if it is the sparkplugs or the injectors. if i have to get new injectors i would get ones that would be good with the evo 16g and a 255 fuel pump.

SpeedCorps · 11-04-2007, 09:30 PM

I would start with a tune up, spark plugs, fuel filter etc. Then if it still runs ****ty, you can narrow it down.

Belt slipping wouldn't cause ecu problems. Check your power steering belt and fluids if your power steering is cutting out.

eclipse98 · 11-04-2007, 10:36 PM

what are good spark plugs to get if i am gonna get them i am gonna up grade

SpeedCorps · 11-05-2007, 04:50 PM

NGK's are good plugs. Denso's are good also.

PaleDSM · 11-05-2007, 08:39 PM

Check to see if your crank pulley is seperating. Check the alternator output voltage.

MY98turboRS · 11-05-2007, 11:03 PM

exactly what paledsm says....check around your alternator for belt debris(fine black rubber). check your alternator adjustment and make sure the belts are normal. Does your belts chirp or make noise when you start your car? Also check all the pulleys by that motor mount. It sounds like you could have a failing crank pulley and or alternator. If the belt is slipping it isn't charging you battery and that is why your srs light is coming on and it is missfiring because your ecu has no juice to make the car run right. If it is ur pulley and belt problem you water pump belt is probably gonna go at some point when you other belt gets shredded. If that happens watch your temp and shut your car off asap as it will go through the roof. This is a pain in the ass problem and it normally involves a new pulley and an alternator and battery depending on how bad the problem is. Let me know what you find...
-mike-

eclipse98 · 11-06-2007, 11:33 PM

ok well my belt was loose so it didnt turn my altern. which in turn shut everything off, as for the spark plugs i went with the NGK plugs and wires i am putting them in tomorrow. and i still need an ac compressor but i know a shop where i go who has one. so i should be back in busniss within the week

MY98turboRS · 11-07-2007, 01:26 AM

The alternator adjustments suck ass on the eclipse and make sure you keep the alternator taught and tighten well
-mike-

eclipse98 · 11-07-2007, 03:10 AM

yea i hear ya, well ill let u know how it goes tomorrow

enigma · 11-10-2007, 12:30 AM

alty adjustment aint that bad, comapred to a sentra, get some flex hed wrenches, its helps alot. B ut if the alternatador is slipping, you will be surprised at the problems athe it will cause. IUf you remiveds the heat sheild betwseen the alty and the downpipe you are asking for problemos.

eclipse98 · 11-11-2007, 11:31 PM

ok so it was my alternator and my car is back on the road with a new one and some Ngk plugs and wires, and she is niiiiiiice. thanks guys

Kevin · 11-11-2007, 11:40 PM

What kind of NGK's did you get?

I suggest 6's for light modding, 7's for mild, 8's for hardcore modding.

eclipse98 · 11-12-2007, 01:10 PM

you mean kind of plugs, well they werent the most expensive ones lol and they werent the least expensive. ill have to check out excatly what i got

Kevin · 11-12-2007, 01:37 PM

Yea there's different types. BPR6ES, BPR7ES, BPR8ES etc.

11-04-2007, 04:10 PM	#1
eclipse98 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Feb 2007 Member #3690 My Ride: 97 mitsubishi eclipse iTrader: (3)	problems with a gsx so when u downshift it feels like i am missfireing, also i am gettin like computer glitches, srs light came on and i lost power stearing. could this be becasue of my belt slipping a liltle bit? what could it be, sparkplugs? injectors? if you guys could help me i would appriciate it thanks. what would u recomend if it is the sparkplugs or the injectors. if i have to get new injectors i would get ones that would be good with the evo 16g and a 255 fuel pump.

11-05-2007, 08:39 PM	#5
PaleDSM Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Dublin, Pa Member #274 iTrader: (1)	Check to see if your crank pulley is seperating. Check the alternator output voltage. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 2000 MR2 Spyder (Yellow) 2013 Hyundai Elantra

11-05-2007, 11:03 PM	#6
MY98turboRS Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: lake wallenpaupack Member #5719 My Ride: 1998 subaru impreza 2.5rs iTrader: (1)	exactly what paledsm says....check around your alternator for belt debris(fine black rubber). check your alternator adjustment and make sure the belts are normal. Does your belts chirp or make noise when you start your car? Also check all the pulleys by that motor mount. It sounds like you could have a failing crank pulley and or alternator. If the belt is slipping it isn't charging you battery and that is why your srs light is coming on and it is missfiring because your ecu has no juice to make the car run right. If it is ur pulley and belt problem you water pump belt is probably gonna go at some point when you other belt gets shredded. If that happens watch your temp and shut your car off asap as it will go through the roof. This is a pain in the ass problem and it normally involves a new pulley and an alternator and battery depending on how bad the problem is. Let me know what you find... -mike- Last edited by MY98turboRS; 11-05-2007 at 11:12 PM.

11-10-2007, 12:30 AM	#10
enigma Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Glenolden ,PA Member #2659 My Ride: Hoopties galore iTrader: (0)	alty adjustment aint that bad, comapred to a sentra, get some flex hed wrenches, its helps alot. B ut if the alternatador is slipping, you will be surprised at the problems athe it will cause. IUf you remiveds the heat sheild betwseen the alty and the downpipe you are asking for problemos. __________________ 2001 Dakota Quad Cab, 1996 Ford F250, 1993 Honda Civic, 1991 Eagle Talon, 1970 Plymouth Duster.

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11-04-2007, 09:30 PM	#2
SpeedCorps Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2007 Member #5752 iTrader: (1)	I would start with a tune up, spark plugs, fuel filter etc. Then if it still runs ****ty, you can narrow it down. Belt slipping wouldn't cause ecu problems. Check your power steering belt and fluids if your power steering is cutting out.

11-04-2007, 10:36 PM	#3
eclipse98 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Feb 2007 Member #3690 My Ride: 97 mitsubishi eclipse iTrader: (3)	what are good spark plugs to get if i am gonna get them i am gonna up grade

11-05-2007, 04:50 PM	#4
SpeedCorps Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2007 Member #5752 iTrader: (1)	NGK's are good plugs. Denso's are good also.

11-06-2007, 11:33 PM	#7
eclipse98 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Feb 2007 Member #3690 My Ride: 97 mitsubishi eclipse iTrader: (3)	ok well my belt was loose so it didnt turn my altern. which in turn shut everything off, as for the spark plugs i went with the NGK plugs and wires i am putting them in tomorrow. and i still need an ac compressor but i know a shop where i go who has one. so i should be back in busniss within the week

11-07-2007, 01:26 AM	#8
MY98turboRS Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: lake wallenpaupack Member #5719 My Ride: 1998 subaru impreza 2.5rs iTrader: (1)	The alternator adjustments suck ass on the eclipse and make sure you keep the alternator taught and tighten well -mike-

11-07-2007, 03:10 AM	#9
eclipse98 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Feb 2007 Member #3690 My Ride: 97 mitsubishi eclipse iTrader: (3)	yea i hear ya, well ill let u know how it goes tomorrow

11-11-2007, 11:31 PM	#11
eclipse98 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Feb 2007 Member #3690 My Ride: 97 mitsubishi eclipse iTrader: (3)	ok so it was my alternator and my car is back on the road with a new one and some Ngk plugs and wires, and she is niiiiiiice. thanks guys

11-11-2007, 11:40 PM	#12
Kevin TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: PA Member #2345 My Ride: EVO iTrader: (9)	What kind of NGK's did you get? I suggest 6's for light modding, 7's for mild, 8's for hardcore modding.

11-12-2007, 01:10 PM	#13
eclipse98 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Feb 2007 Member #3690 My Ride: 97 mitsubishi eclipse iTrader: (3)	you mean kind of plugs, well they werent the most expensive ones lol and they werent the least expensive. ill have to check out excatly what i got

11-12-2007, 01:37 PM	#14
Kevin TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: PA Member #2345 My Ride: EVO iTrader: (9)	Yea there's different types. BPR6ES, BPR7ES, BPR8ES etc.