^^^^Ignition Problem^^^^

Question

ok i have a 97 mitsubishi eclipse gst with a 4g63 engine and its complety stock and sometimes when i get in my car and close the door when i try to start the car the car doesnt start i can trun the key as much as i want and nothing happens everything else works but the car doesnt start. Whats weird is if i get out of the car and go open the trunk then close it then get back in and start the car it starts. I dont think this has anything to do with the trunk but i dont know........... please help!!!

Answer 1

sounds like it could be your fuel pump, listen for the pump when you turn on the car but not cranking , it should run for about 5-10 seconds,it could just be a bad connection at the tank, when you slam the trunk it jars the pump. try tapping (use a rubber mallet or board) on just the tank and see if it starts .Good Luck!

Answer 2

Sounds like your neutral safety switch is going bad or needs adjusting. The NS switch prevents you from starting the car unless it's in the Park or Neutral position for an automatic transmission or if the clutch pedal is not fully depressed for a manual trans. Try moving the shifter or placing it in neutral while trying to start if it's an automatic or move the clutch pedal a little if it's a manual. The trunk lid issue may not be related.

Answer 3

id buy a new trunk.  j/k,  sounds like a fuel pump module wiring fault.  

Answer 4

Lift the hood.  Have someone try starting.  If it does not start, hold the key in the start position, place you ear close to the battery.  If you hear a sizzling sound, it means the terminals need cleaning.

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Answer 5

check the starter