Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS, StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
General Specifications
General Specifications Index
| ITEMS | SPECIFICATIONS |
|---|---|
| Generator | |
| Type | Positive battery positive voltage sensing |
| Identification number <2.4L ENGINE> | A2TA5393ZC <M/T>, A3TB2291ZC <A/T> |
| Identification number <3.0L ENGINE> | A3TB3491ZC |
| Part No. <2.4L ENGINE> | MD357737 <M/T>, MD362870 <A/T> |
| Part No. <3.0L ENGINE> | MD373093 |
| Rated output V/A <2.4L ENGINE> | 12/90 <M/T>, 12/95 <A/T> |
| Rated output V/A <3.0L ENGINE> | 12/85 |
| Voltage regulator | Electronic built-in type |
| Starter motor | |
| Type | Reduction drive with planetary gear |
| Identification number <2.4L ENGINE> | M1T84883 |
| Identification number <3.0L ENGINE> | M0T80784 |
| Part No. <2.4L ENGINE> | MD356178 |
| Part No. <3.0L ENGINE> | MD363633 |
| Rated output kW/V <2.4L ENGINE> | 1.4/12 |
| Rated output kW/V <3.0L ENGINE> | 1.2/12 |
| No. of pinion teeth | 8 |
| Distributor <3.0L ENGINE> | |
| Type | Contact pointless with built-in ignition coil |
| Advance mechanism | Electronic |
| Firing order | 1-2-3-4-5-6 |
| Ignition coil <2.4L ENGINE> | |
| Type | Molded 2 coil |
| Ignition coil <3.0L ENGINE> | |
| Type | Molded single-coil built in distributor |
| Spark plugs <2.4L ENGINE> | |
| NGK | BKR5E-11 |
| DENSO | K16PR-U11 |
| CHAMPION | RC10YC4 |
| Spark plugs <3.0L ENGINE - without VIC system> | |
| NGK | PFR5G-11 |
| DENSO | PK16PR11 |
| CHAMPION | RC10PYP4 |
| Spark plugs <3.0L ENGINE - with VIC system> | |
| NGK | IFR6B |
| DENSO | SK20PR-B8 |
| CHAMPION | - |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • 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.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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