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420A please help. crank no start

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kenno4

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Jul 19, 2025
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si i’m still having an issue where the car will crank but won’t start, and if it does start it shuts off immediately. It’s super random i never know when it’ll start. I see this wire here but not sure what it is for, any clues?? what can i do

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si i’m still having an issue where the car will crank but won’t start, and if it does start it shuts off immediately. It’s super random i never know when it’ll start. I see this wire here but not sure what it is for, any clues?? what can i do

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Sorry to hear you are having troubles. To get a meaningful response, please provide a bit more context. What kind of DSM is this? A picture of the engine bay is welcome. Given the age of these cars it could be so many different things, we need more information to help you narrow it down.
 
Sorry to hear you are having troubles. To get a meaningful response, please provide a bit more context. What kind of DSM is this? A picture of the engine bay is welcome. Given the age of these cars it could be so many different things, we need more information to help you narrow it down.
sry, this is a 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS 420a

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Sorry to hear you are having troubles. To get a meaningful response, please provide a bit more context. What kind of DSM is this? A picture of the engine bay is welcome. Given the age of these cars it could be so many different things, we need more information to help you narrow it down.
si i’m still having an issue where the car will crank but won’t start, and if it does start it shuts off immediately. It’s super random i never know when it’ll start. I see this wire here but not sure what it is for, any clues?? what can i do

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start with the what's missing list.
check spark- no spark work backwards into the ignition system.
check fuel- no fuel pressure? work backwards into why the fuel pump isnt working
have fuel pressure? check voltage and switching to injectors
if you have fuel, and spark, and timing (injector pulse) then move foreward to compression.
but the first three will likely lead you somewhere.
also what car do you have
 
start with the what's missing list.
check spark- no spark work backwards into the ignition system.
check fuel- no fuel pressure? work backwards into why the fuel pump isnt working
have fuel pressure? check voltage and switching to injectors
if you have fuel, and spark, and timing (injector pulse) then move foreward to compression.
but the first three will likely lead you somewhere.
also what car do you have
I'm not getting spark, I'm not to sure what else I should check, I replaced my crankshaft and camshaft sensor as well including spark plugs, coils, and ignition module.
 
Ignition switch, bad ground or anything in between to be honest. Power Transistor?
I don't see a profile for a vehicle so that would be helpful.
 
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