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2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse starting

Tiny
TODDLEWIS
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  • 2005 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
  • 3.0L
  • 6 CYL
  • TURBO
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 110,000 MILES
When you start the car it drags and then it cranks sometimes worse than others
Thursday, November 27th, 2014 AT 12:39 PM

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Tiny
HOMER1967
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I would suggest that you have the battery and charging system tested, also battery terminals checked and cleaned if needed. It sounds like you have a failing battery. Is it worse on colder days?
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Thursday, November 27th, 2014 AT 6:25 PM
Tiny
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Yes when its colder it happen more
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Thursday, November 27th, 2014 AT 11:12 PM
Tiny
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Yeah, that's a pretty good indicator of a failing battery.
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Friday, November 28th, 2014 AT 4:31 PM

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