01 Spyder died & won't start!

[SeverTheFeeling]

First off, I've NEVER owned an import, so I'm definitely lost on this one.

01 Mitsubishi Elcipse Spyder with 2.4 (Total stock)
Just obtained this car with about 123, 000 miles on it.

Been driving it for a couple months almost with only minor problems. Randomly, since I've owned it I've noticed that the door locks try and lock themselves multiple times. Lost my car key about a month ago, had a new one cut and programmed immediately and it works fine.

Was leaving work a couple nights ago, let the car warm up for about 10 minutes and then left. It died about a mile after leaving. No warning at all.

Didn't lose electrical at all. Engine turns over, but won't start.

I inspected the battery/cables. Negative cable/post was coroded from end to end. Replaced cable and cleaned post. I suspect that this faulty/coroded cable had something to do with the random door lock problem seeing as though I could hear the locks engaging when I wiggled the cable.

So, yeah - changed the cable, but it still won't start.

Removed the air intake hose and sprayed some starter fluid in the intake and it didn't appear to try and burn it. No spark?

I can also hear a rapid clicking noise under the hood when I turn the key on or off.

I'm pretty lost. I've only ever really worked on old V8s and I'm not exactly what you'd call a mechanic.

ANY help at all would be much appreciated.

-That guy that who works too hard for too little money and can't afford to take his ride to a shop right now (Tim)

 

[joobienooner]

Thats not a DSM so I'm not sure how much info your going to get here. But maybe if its just something general someone can help you. I'm not sure tho

 

[drewvr4]

Yea most of us guys have never owned one, so...

Any check engine lights?

Do you know how to verify weither your getting spark or not?

Check your fuse panel's first off to see if any fuses are bad

 

[tommy260]

Try charging your battery, or getting a new one. If that doesnt work inspect and/or change your plugs and plug wires. If that still doesnt work you may have a bad starter solenoid.

 

[wret]

You may get some general automotive knowledge browsing this site but we specialize in DSM's, that is Eclipses and Talons up to including the model year 1999.