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 Jan 28 2004, 08:10 PM
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wel got ihe distributor in a week ago, but i still hav esome problems. for instance my tach drops a little every timme i turn the lights on, and when i turn the heat on one of my belts starts whinning. i was wondering if anyone has had the dame problem with the 1.8's. or could i need a new altenator....
help , i hate fixing this car... -------------------- I'm just a Kandy Kid looking for a hug. LoL
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Jan 28 2004, 09:38 PM
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Does the idle drop when your tach drops too? And when you turn your heat on, you dont have the AC button turned on do you?
-------------------- 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS- Pretty daily driver
--------------------------------------- 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX- Traded in, buhbye little buddy 1994 Plymouth Laser- 1.8 auto. 1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse- GS auto. RIP 12/5/02 |
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Jan 28 2004, 10:47 PM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,985 Joined: 30-June 03 From: Peoria, IL Member No.: 150 |
QUOTE for instance my tach drops a little every timme i turn the lights on mine does the same thing, then it recovers and the normal idle speed resumes as usual... every vehicle I have ever owned including my brand spankin new cavi has always done it. QUOTE And when you turn your heat on, you dont have the AC button turned on do you? sometimes it doesn't matter because if you have your heater control set at defrost, it automaticly turnes on your A/C to get rid of moisture in the cabin... my guess with out looking is that your belt is old and glazzed and needs replaced... you have a pm!!!! -------------------- You CAN sleep in your car, but your CAN NOT race your house!!!
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Jan 29 2004, 06:43 PM
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My 1.8 liter escort startind doing the same thing. Then a week later the alternator went out. Replace that belt and check your alternator. Its not something you want to die unexpectedly. My car finally died in the drivethrough line at longjohns.
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Jan 30 2004, 05:04 PM
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Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,985 Joined: 30-June 03 From: Peoria, IL Member No.: 150 |
QUOTE Replace that belt and check your alternator. Advance Auto and Auto Zone both will test your battery and alternator for free the belt for your car runs $10.99 for the cheap one and $15.99 for the good one at Advance Auto -------------------- You CAN sleep in your car, but your CAN NOT race your house!!!
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