Oh is it the alternator? Thanks for the correction. I didn't follow where they went.

Turns out that - while there were several wires hooked up to positive terminal - the two white wires that go to the main fuse box were not connected. D'ohThey were kind of hidden, tucked underneath the upper IC pipe. I only noticed when I was standing next to the battery location on the side...

"The ECU being bolted up doesn't matter.What have you verified up to this point? You've received a number of suggestions, what is still missing?"Yes, thank you for your suggestions. I figured it didn't need to be bolted up but wanted to know to eliminate the possibility.I have not...

I had one more idea -The ECU case on mine is metal. I know from experience with computers that being grounded might be necessary for it to work, but I didn't think of it at the time. I did not fasten the ECU to the car. I just plugged it in hanging there.Well, it's worth a shot but if anyone...

Thanks for the suggestions.Now I recall being able to leave the headlights on without even having the key in the car. So at least that eliminates the ignition switch as a culprit.It's well grounded. I recently had gone over it and installed the thickest wire I could find for ground to the...

I don't know where to start. I have about a couple of hours to work on the car before I have to give up and sell it.OK this electrical diagram will be really helpful.http://dsm-club.org/doc/pdf/2g/electrical/96_ELECTRICAL_WIRING.pdfI wonder if mice ate the ignition switch wires (where you...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1995-99-Mitsubishi-Eclipse-GST-M-T-Cabin-Wiring-Harness-W-Out-ABS-/132233728862Holy crap that's a lot of wiring I don't want to waste my time. Is there like a main wire I can try to fix? (I'm technically inclined - electronics and more).I turned the key and nothing...

I have to apologize because my question cannot possibly have a positive answer. But I really just need to know if the computer in a 1995 GST is required to be operational for the car to have any electrical power.I parked my car in my mom's parking lot for about 8 months with the battery...

So far it seems the main problem was the coil pack. The diagnostic was "cyl 2 injector circuit" and another code - I forget the name but basically, it reached the limit of how much extra fuel it could add. So I believe the failure of the coil pack caused fuel in cyl 2 not to ignite (no...

I drove it to the shop and had the timing and balance belts and all new pulleys and pulley bolts and timing tensioner done. The car still has some other issues, due to the original issue, but the belts are all fine. It's much quieter now, no more squeaking.I didn't get under the car, but from...

I had a flat, I put new rims/tires, new battery and changed the oil and it fired up without much trouble and I adjusted the idle and got my bi*** purring like new -- other than the harsh squeaking from the pulleys. I have a complete set of pulleys with new bolts and timing belt and balance belt...

I'm starting to second-guess myself. I did pull on the pulley and it didn't budge, will give it another shot later.I first thought the (non-existent) belt normally would stick up a bit higher than the edges of the pulley, but looking at the other belt, it's flush. The clearance is just...

http://imgur.com/wopyhmoMy car has not been right for about a year and it's been sitting.NOTE: Since labeling the image I'm wondering if the plastic-looking buildup might have just been debris (like rubber) from a prior worn belt.I still don't see how a belt could fit there, from another...

The problem was an injector after all. The code went away.I replaced the injectors with some I got on parts trader and it ran different, but poor.I checked the spark plugs and they were flooded. I did a compression test and it was all pretty well balanced.So I replaced the spark...

One thing that I just remembered, there was extremely hot weather when I dropped it off with the mechanic. I wonder if a capacitor failed in my ECU. I want to take it out tomorrow and see. Actually I was going to have it EPROM'd anywayEDIT: " you certainly have the art of speculation nailed...

Well, I do have a suspicion that the mechanics shorted my battery with a wrench.I had a clutch put in, when I got the car back it was totally f'dI think I might have a head gasket leak, a rod or something messed up. They raced my car or something and it was in no condition to be raced...

I'm going to tear down the fuel rail and try one of these injectors since I already bought them.Does anyone know I can find the 'seats' for the injectors? Part description, part number, or where to find that information for myself?There's a picture of them here...

Yeah, I'm familiarizing myself. I'd never heard of them until recently and never found them. I finally found that the resistor pack is on the firewall, a minute ago. Is that right?So I was under the assumption that the ECU could detect a bad injector, but what you guys are saying is that it...

I was thinking the same: I need an ohm meter.I just want to have a look at my car at the moment. I'm going to wiggle wires.OK, I'm just putting this here for myself, maybe:Resistor pack:Power transistor:

well poo, I was misinformed. I just bought 4 used stock injectors. What you guys are saying makes more sense.I wonder if it's the ECU?I just keep replacing things, but now I'm short on money.I don't know what some of these things are. The spark plug wire goes from the spark plug to the...

My car has been down for 6 months now. I just used an OBD2 scan tool to find there is a problem with "Cylinder 1 injector circuit."now this could be a few different things, but most likely I think it's the injector; maybe the injector is covered in crud and will clean up fine.Maybe I could...

I'm thinking of getting the Punishment Racing 3" downpipe. It's a full 3 inches the whole way, but it's true about the Thermal, as I learned yesterday. It has a slight reduce at the end where it mates to the cat.The Punishment Racing o2 (link in OP) can mate with either the 2.5" or 3"...

Thanks guys for the reassurance.So with my Thermal R/D cat back, what's the ideal DP/cat setup?I suppose 3" dowpipe will be bestI heard some good things about the N1 and haven't heard about much else. The N1 says 60-80mm, which is approximately 2.4" - 3.1".So what gives? What's a good...

Punishment o2 housing with TIAL wastegate (atmosphere dump) STM: PUNISHMENT RACING | O2 HOUSING / TIAL MVS PACKAGE | ATMOSPHERE DUMPPunishment o2 housing with TIAL wastegate (recirculated) STM: PUNISHMENT RACING | O2 HOUSING / TIAL MVS PACKAGE | RECIRCULATEDDowpipe/cat combo: EXTREME...

It looks to me like he's decided to dump all of his money into the Evo, and he's done with the FWD DSM.An engine rebuild and other expensive repair can scare owners off. Time and time again, I see cars with a freshly rebuilt trans or engine and very little miles on the rebuild.That's a...

I thought about replacing my glass. I will definitely try this.Think it will get out micro scratches and improve visibility?

Hey. I ordered a "Titan" brand 32" breaker bar. The bar was $20 or $30, and it's a really good tool to have. rented the o2 socket set from Advance Auto Parts for $30, which they reimburse when I return the kit.And attached them with a Craftsman socket adapter 1/2" to 5/8" or whatever (FYI: I...

I hate to bump an old thread.Good question.Many years ago I read not to use the BCS, for some reason. But recently read to use the BCS (in setups like mine) as it's helpful.I don't know either.

I had the strangest noise and found that it made the sound when I sat down into the car. That's when I realized it was the front strut. So I pushed down on the front driver's side fender and produced the noise with the actuation of the suspension.It sounded like something was coming loose...

I followed the rewire guide from the guy that did it in his Spyder, and there is in fact a ground wire upgrade involved. In fact, where to ground it was a big thing, because it was different in the Spyder and we didn't have that grounding point in GSTs.That guide was published like 12 years...

Yeah, but I have a strong suspicion the two kits are made in the same place with the same manufacturer.I think one of them just has the little logo stamps on them. If you see the RTM kit in person, it looks identical. I can't really see any differences.How many hose factories are making the...

Thanks for the tip. I do have some Mobil 1 10w-30 "high mileage" which might be thick enough to do the trick.Interestingly, I found that the noise is coming through the 'vapor canister' hose (emissions system). The canister is gone; I had a battery leak acid and eat a hole through it ten...

I bought that RTM one after some one here recommended it. It was the only one I saw that had all the custom hoses.I'm going to install an all new cooling system at the same time. Water pump, radiator, hoses, thermostat, radiator cap, clamps. Is there anything I'm missing?The RTM one looks...

I am not aware of any place where you can cheap out on our cars. Maybe a gauge pod? Every part is crucial.Ebay is riddled with lies and scams and counterfeit products. I'm aware that legitimate shops also sell things on Ebay, but the risk is still there, and you might as well buy from their...

New Oxygen Sensor. Installing a new one did not fix the engine running rough at a steady throttle input. I started it up, held the throttle slightly, and the engine started flopping around and it ran "un smooth".The sensor tip of the one on the right is covered in carbon buildup. It has been...

VERY helpful, thanks.I also bet the o2s are fouled up bad, but my breaker bar isn't co-operating with the 3/8 adapter for the o2 socket.I ordered a 3/8 breaker, I think. If not, I will Monday.I also have a hose kit that I need to finish installing.I added a check valve and made sure...

Oh. I thought the marks on the cam gears were supposed to be pointing at each other and meet in the middle, between the gears.:/

So the timing is OK?Can you not tell by looking at this? I was hoping that it's obvious the timing slipped. Because I need an explanation for it running poorly at cruise (holding throttle steady). Otherwise there's something else wrong with the car and maybe it's not worth fixing.gIf the...

So the problem with my car...So this timing belt slipped... a lot? The left mark is harder to see, but it's there.These marks will never line up, right, I mean unless I just don't understand something.Anyone have more information, for example "One more tooth and engine damage"?

The only regrets about my car are the power steering and a/c.I can't drive it in summer, basically. It is with no exaggeration, torture.If I were you, I'd get the smaller accessory pulleys and just make up for it with engine power

An intercooler doesn't have any water. It keeps the air from getting as hot so it's more explosive. You can't fit as much hot air in the cylinder.The power output of a turbocharged engine can vary greatly day to day due to this, in my experience with a small intercooler.Besides trying to...

If I could do it again I would leave it stock. But too late now, so time to look at turbos.

I don't know. A ton of people were swearing by the Rotella for our cars, and I've been using it for a few years with no problems. I was using Mobil1 10w30 full synthetic previously, and the car seemed to be smoother with Rotella.Maybe I got the wrong one!Both sellers list them at 5w40 Heavy...

To try changing the pressure, I switched the breather back onto the valve cover and made another video. This video of my engine has much better sound. http://youtu.be/tr3ysqGiwTY BEST VIDEO YET. You can really hear problems.when I hold the gas pedal steady it hesitates or whatever and...

sorry - my advice about flooding was pertaining to the no start condition you described.Now that I can watch/listen to the videos, there's definitely something mechanically wrong. It almost sounds like the problem I'm having with mine!It's at the same temperature too - almost warmed up. (I...

oooooh!I'm running shell Rotella 5w30, which I guess is light.and I just changed the pressure under the valve cover by changing from a valve stem (the large nipple style port on the left of our valve cover) with a breather (small air filter), to plumbing the valve cover to the turbo intake...

One other thing. It doesn't do that -- or it hasn't done that until it gets mostly warmed up (coolant gauge about 3/4 where it normally is)So it doesn't do it all the time. I didn't leave it running for long after I heard the sound, but I wanted to record it. But my recording, shown here, is...

http://youtu.be/Kl2VObChR8sThis is not my car, but mine sounds exactly like this, for about half the time. The tapping cuts in and out on mine, and sounds like it's from the intake manifold area.Eclipse GST 1995 [DSM 2g] KNOCK SOUND. SPUN BEARING? ROD? VALVES?What do you think that...

Sounds like mine the other day. I spent hours and couldn't get mine to do anything but stumble and stall.I put Gumout fuel injector and combustion cleaner and HEET water remover in the tank and filled it with gas cans and the problem is gone.And you might check your plugs. I think that...

I have a similar problem, and I think I know what's wrong with mine.Mine starts up at 3K RPM and goes up to 4.5K RPM after a bit.The BISS is all the way in.Big WTF.This was after an AFPR and filter, plugs and wires upgrade.But I just realized, I had to relocate some things in the bay...