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#358 of 400 Re: up date 2008 GS 2.4 [mamiya] by abordoli Apr 06, 2008 (9:32 am)
Replying to: mamiya (Apr 05, 2008 8:31 pm) Yeah, I know what you mean about the non-scuff-resistant interior plastic. My main complaint is about the seats. They need to be able to go back at least another click or two. I'm not used to sitting this upright in a car before. As far as your engine noises go, let the dealership know when you bring it back in for it's new vehicle break-in inspection (coincides usually with your first oil-change). Mine had some noises with the breaks and the dealership just went ahead and replaced them. I've never really smelt an unusual odor when the car gots hot inside. Replies to this message: mamiya (Apr 06, 2008 6:16 pm) oldfarmer50 (Apr 09, 2008 3:03 pm) mamiya (Apr 09, 2008 5:57 pm)
#359 of 400 Re: up date 2008 GS 2.4 [abordoli] by mamiya Apr 06, 2008 (6:16 pm)
Replying to: abordoli (Apr 06, 2008 9:32 am) Help! Is your engine noisy? I also get a little delay between gear shifts in auto. Replies to this message: oldfarmer50 (Apr 09, 2008 3:03 pm) mamiya (Apr 09, 2008 5:57 pm)
#360 of 400 Re: up date 2008 GS 2.4 [mamiya] by oldfarmer50 Apr 09, 2008 (2:55 pm)
Replying to: mamiya (Apr 05, 2008 8:31 pm) "...you can hear the water flowing through the heating system..."   Have you checked the water level in the car? That sounds like you are low on coolant. The reluctant heating sounds like that too. You could have a leak or a factory screw up. Check it before you overheat your engine.   On the smell, never had a problem.   I own a GT but have driven the GS and didn't notice any unpleasant engine noise. The Eclipse has a "throaty" exhaust, is that what you mean?   I do agree that the interior scuffs easily. I have foot marks on the lower door interior from getting in and out. They seem to clean easily though. Too bad it doesn't come with a lighter colored interior. Replies to this message: mamiya (Apr 09, 2008 6:08 pm) oldfarmer50 (Apr 12, 2008 11:15 am) phyltre (Oct 21, 2008 8:12 pm)
#361 of 400 Re: up date 2008 GS 2.4 [mamiya] by oldfarmer50 Apr 09, 2008 (3:03 pm)
Replying to: mamiya (Apr 06, 2008 6:16 pm) "...I also get a little delay between gear shifts..."   The Eclipse has an "adaptive" auto transmission. The way I understand it is that if you drive very conservatively the transmission will upshift sooner than if you drive "hard". The computer "learns" your driving style.   If the engine revs between shifts or bangs into the next gear it sounds like a low fluid level (again) in your transmission.   Sounds like you got a "Monday" car. Talk to your dealer. Replies to this message: mamiya (Apr 09, 2008 5:57 pm)
#362 of 400 Re: up date 2008 GS 2.4 [oldfarmer50] by mamiya Apr 09, 2008 (5:57 pm)
Replying to: oldfarmer50 (Apr 09, 2008 3:03 pm) Te delay is upon hard acceleration, normal driving it's OK...did'nt know about the adaptive tranny!
#363 of 400 Re: up date 2008 GS 2.4 [oldfarmer50] by mamiya Apr 09, 2008 (6:08 pm)
Replying to: oldfarmer50 (Apr 09, 2008 2:55 pm) Level is OK, exhaust is throaty but this is from the engine compartment area and you can hear the engine pretty good inside the car...maybe nature of the beast but it seems like no sound dampening was used anywhere in this car..I have a subaru,can't really hear the motor...toyota solara..no engine noise inside..had a probe 94 GT, really same body style as eclipse..has some road interior noise( like the eclipse) but could'nt hear the motor! Just makes the car sound like a tin can, really bugs me..the v6 is quiet! Replies to this message: oldfarmer50 (Apr 12, 2008 11:15 am) phyltre (Oct 21, 2008 8:12 pm)
#364 of 400 Re: up date 2008 GS 2.4 [mamiya] by oldfarmer50 Apr 12, 2008 (11:15 am)
Replying to: mamiya (Apr 09, 2008 6:08 pm) "...makes the car sound like a tin can...the v6 is quiet..."   Boy, I'm stumped. I've driven both the 4and 6 cyl. Eclipse models and haven't heard the noise you described. I also have a Chrysler with a Mitsu engine and it is very smooth and not noisy.   Did you hear this noise when you took the test drive? Does your dealer say this is normal (yea, I know they say every noise is normal). How about an independent mechanic?
#365 of 400 Re: traction control problems? [skifast22] by robozx Apr 25, 2008 (2:24 pm)
Replying to: skifast22 (Nov 14, 2005 9:56 am) Yes i've had problems with the traction control light for many months now. I have taken it in many times and the techs anyways seem to just replace sensors. Recently i had gaskets replaced along with a sensor and today the light came on again with a Service Engine soon light. This is been a pain in the ass and i have to wait another week for parts to come in, AND i can't drive the car because they don't know the problem. When i bought this car i loved it, now i just want it to get fixed well enough so i can get rid of the worthless thing.
#366 of 400 Bad Mitsu by oldfarmer50 Apr 26, 2008 (10:42 am)
"...so I can get rid of the worthless thing..."   Does your state have a "Lemon" law? If you have the same problem over and over without resolution you might get the dealer to buy it back from you. Just a thought.
#367 of 400 Trunk Release by rolin Apr 27, 2008 (12:30 pm)
I have a 2007 Mitsu. Spyder Eclipse GT Convertible. Does anyone know if there is a trunk release anywhere in this vehicle? I can't find one and the book does not address this at all. Also, I am averaging 13 MPG city. Is this normal?   Thanks Replies to this message: albuqnow (Apr 27, 2008 6:23 pm) mamiya (Apr 29, 2008 7:20 pm) oldfarmer50 (May 02, 2008 6:31 pm)

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