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2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spider 2.4 4 cly

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Mitsubishi Eclipse spider how to change the fuel filter
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011 AT 2:25 PM

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Removal & Installation

Under normal service, fuel filter replacement is not recommended by manufacturer. Fuel filter is integral with fuel pump module, located in fuel tank. See Fig. 76.
Fig. 76: Exploded View Of Fuel Pump Module (Eclipse & Galant)

Removal (Eclipse & Galant)

1. Fuel pump is attached to fuel pump module, located in fuel tank. See
Fig. 76. Release fuel pressure.

2. Remove rear seat cushion and remove fuel pump module service hole cover. See Fig. 86. Working through access hole, cover fuel hose connections with a shop towel and disconnect fuel hoses at fuel pump module.

3. Disconnect electrical connector(s) at fuel pump module. Using Fuel Pump Module Remover/Installer (MB991480), remove fuel pump module. Replace fuel pump/fuel pump module as necessary.

Fig. 86: Identifying Fuel Pump Module Service Hole Cover (Eclipse & Galant)
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Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011 AT 5:28 PM
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I have a v-6 2000 mistubishi eclipse. The service engine light is on and at times studders when first accelerating. When I put fuel injection cleaner it stops and drives perfectly and the service engine lights comes off. After driving it for a few days the lights come back on and the problem starts again. When I put the fuel cleaner the light goes off and it drives perfectly. I'm guessing its a problem with the fuel filter but no store carries it for my car. They say it doesn't need to be replaced and that its in the fuel tank. Do you think the fuel pump needs to be replaced? Do you know if the fuel filter is in the gas tank? Thanks
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Thursday, March 2nd, 2017 AT 11:25 AM (Merged)
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KEN L
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Hey BATMANOA,

Yes the fuel filter is in the tank and does not need to be replaced. Your problem sounds like a misfire like the spark plugs need to be replaced.

Here are some guides to help you

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-spark-plugs

Please let us know what happens.

Best, Ken
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Thursday, March 2nd, 2017 AT 11:25 AM (Merged)
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1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 106667 miles

Where is the fuel filter located on a 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 4 cyl 2.0L and How to Replace it?
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Thursday, March 2nd, 2017 AT 11:25 AM (Merged)
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Check under hood, passenger side, upper firewall, mounted in fuel line
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Thursday, March 2nd, 2017 AT 11:25 AM (Merged)
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THEJACKAL
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Thank you! I look under hook befor post this Question in the Forum and I was surprise, it's not there :)))). Finally I found this fuel filter is mounted in fuel line under rair passenger side, this is so stupid place, all lines and a filter are very rusted and may break in process, so I decide don't change the filter :)))
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Thursday, March 2nd, 2017 AT 11:25 AM (Merged)
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2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual 87000 miles

There is water leaking on the floorboard. It has no smell, so it must be A/C condensation. I have changed the cabin filter, but a condensation is still forming on the driver-side floorboard. Any other suggestion?
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Thursday, March 2nd, 2017 AT 11:25 AM (Merged)
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Drain tube cloged on pass side at bottom of box drain goes through firewall. Maybe able to remove and clean. If not get at it from engine side.
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Thursday, March 2nd, 2017 AT 11:25 AM (Merged)
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KEVINBENSINGER
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I changed the fuel filter, plugs and wires, it is a 5 speed non turbo, when you drive it, bucks real bad, what else could cause this.
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Thursday, March 2nd, 2017 AT 11:26 AM (Merged)
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Scan for codes and check fuelfilter first.
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Thursday, March 2nd, 2017 AT 11:26 AM (Merged)
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How to remove and inspect the fuel filter on an 06 mitsubishi eclipse gt?
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Thursday, March 2nd, 2017 AT 11:26 AM (Merged)
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Car was parked for 2 months and wont start now. Its been over 100 degrees many days im thinking it could be the filter crystalized?
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Thursday, March 2nd, 2017 AT 11:26 AM (Merged)
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Also the car has 60000 miles not 60
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