engine hard starting

2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
160,000 MILES
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DONNA VAUGHT
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Battery when temperature outside is warm barely starts car drags bad.when cold it tries to start but battery dies before it does. Lights get dim at times. Heater blows out cold air when its idling. Replaced alternator. Battery is 3 months old
Jan 18, 2012 at 7:13 PM
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BILLYMAC
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Hi this sounds like a bad starter i would have the starter checked.. thanks Billymac
Jan 18, 2012 at 7:42 PM
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