1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

General Specifications & VIN Identification

1997 MODEL COVERAGE

MODEL BODY (1) ENGINE (2) ENGINEID (3) FUEL IGN. (4)
Diamante 7 3.5L V6 (6G74) SOHC P MFI Hall Effect
Eclipse 4 2.0L 4-Cyl. (420A) DOHC Y MFI DIS
2.0L 4-Cyl. (4G63) DOHC Turbo F MFI DIS
Eclipse Spyder 5 2.0L 4-Cyl. (4G63) DOHC Turbo F MFI DIS
2.4L 4-Cyl. (4G64) SOHC G MFI DIS
Galant 6 2.4L 4-Cyl. (4G64) SOHC G MFI Hall Effect
Mirage 1, 6 1.5L 4-Cyl. (4G15) SOHC A MFI Hall Effect
1.8L 4-Cyl. (4G93) SOHC C MFI Hall Effect
Montero 1 3.5L V6 (6G74) DOHC M MFI DIS
Montero Sport 1 2.4L 4-Cyl (4G64) SOHC G MFI Hall Effect
3.0L V6 (6G72) SOHC P MFI DIS
3000GT 4, 5 3.0L V6 (6G72) SOHC H MFI DIS
3.0L V6 (6G72) DOHC J MFI DIS
3.0L V6 (6G72) DOHC Turbo K MFI DIS
(1)
Body code is seventh character of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). VIN is located on upper left corner of instrument panel.
(2)
See Figure and Figure .
(3)
Engine ID is eighth character of VIN.
(4)
Ignition timing is computer-controlled.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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