My car is 99 eclipse spyder. car starts but it dies in a few seconds. it will starts later when its cooled down... and when i'm actually on the road... especially at the red light... ti;; just died and it wont start until after a few minutes later. don't know whats wrong or what's causing it.

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John Zientko

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Check you idle air bypass valve. Remove it and clean the inside port and surface on the plunger.

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alex metro

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Posted on Jul 10, 2008

SOURCE: 1999 mitsubishi eclipse 5spd gs

its your idle air control motor.

Anonymous

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transmission is gone

alex metro

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Posted on Nov 25, 2008

SOURCE: 98 eclipse Engine stall but stars

Sounds like your IAC (idle air control) motor needs to be replaced. If you are driving on the Interstate/freeway/highway for a bit and then get off, the car dies when your coming to a stop right?

Anonymous

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Posted on Jan 22, 2009

SOURCE: 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder

The Factory Codes are Usually "0000" or "1234"

Anonymous

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Contact your local Dealership and ask for Parts. They have all the Codes and can tell you by Running your VIN Number.

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