1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse No power

Tiny
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  • 1998 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
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  • 181,000 MILES
The car ran one day then the next day I have no power when I try to start it. Nothing on the dash lights up just has no power at all. I'm thinking something electrical. Thanks

Paul
Tuesday, November 17th, 2015 AT 4:28 PM

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Tiny
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Have you checked if the battery is dead? Use a test light or voltmeter, or try a jump-start from another car.

If the battery is charged, follow the smaller positive wire to the under-hood fuse box. Be sure that connection is clean and tight. Follow the smaller negative wire to the body and be sure that is tight and not rusty.

Don't overlook a loose or corroded battery cable clamp.
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Tuesday, November 17th, 2015 AT 4:39 PM
Tiny
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Yea the battery is good. The lights work and the car cranks over just won't start
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Tuesday, November 17th, 2015 AT 4:44 PM
Tiny
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That's a totally different symptom than you described earlier. I'm a cranking system expert. Engine performance, ... Ahh, ... Not so much. To get you started, have you checked for spark and fuel pressure? Is the Check Engine light on, and / or have you tried to read any diagnostic fault codes? Does the engine sound normal when it's cranking? A jumped timing belt can make it spin faster than normal.
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Tuesday, November 17th, 2015 AT 7:27 PM

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