1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse Gs Replaced Alternator Now You Start Car Rpms Shoot 5

1998 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
100,000 MILES
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i have a 1998 mitsubishi eclipse gs i replaced the alternator now when you start the car the rpms shoot up to 5 then when you hit the gas they fall back to 2 rpms then shoot back to 5
Mar 13, 2013 at 9:41 PM
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check for a vacuum leak first
Mar 14, 2013 at 6:30 AM
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