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Well for about a month I didn't drive my 96 Eclipse GS. Didn't start it or anything. Well I went out to start it and it would like turn over, but not start. After a couple of tries is started, but was rough and sounded like a v8 lobing idle.

When I first start it up after it's been off for awhile it does this. This clears right up after about 30 seconds. The problem I am having is now that the idle bounces between 200-1000rpm. It only does it once it warms up. It idles fine cold, but as soon as it warms up it does it. What could this be?

Also for some reason the sensor that is on the thermostat housing has been cut. Who ever had it before me cut the wires instead of just unplugging it WTF What does this sensor do?

I have already replaced the plug wires, the spark plugs, the battery (needed a new one anyways) and the starter (thought it was part of another starting problem, still not sure, but think it's the ignition).

stillnoturbo

I'd check out the idle air control valve and get a new one or try cleaning it out. Reconnect that wire also.

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They cut the wire so close that I can't. I will have to get another sensor.

Where is the IACV? I know nothing about Mitsubishis.

salesmonkey

try soldering new wires on it. for the thermostate sensor

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Thats what I mean. The wires are cut flush with the sensor. I still can't figure out why they would do it. Why not just unplug the freaking thing?

Anubis_4_99

i had this same problem on my talon but i forgot how i fixed it :1

head over to DSMtuners.com and look around, they got alot of info there and i think thats where i found the info that led to me fixing it