1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse covers a two-door hatchback and a two-door convertible across six trims. Buyers chose among three gasoline inline-fours: a 2.4L with a single overhead camshaft, and a 122-cubic-inch 2.0L with twin overhead camshafts, available naturally aspirated or turbocharged. Trims run GS, GST, GSX, RS, Spyder GS and Spyder GST. The manual's procedures, specifications, torque values and wiring diagrams address the engine, fuel, ignition and cooling systems, the transaxle and drivetrain, and the brakes, suspension, steering and electrical system.

Engines covered

• 2.0L inline-four (122 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 2.0L inline-four (122 cu in) — DOHC, turbocharged, gasoline
• 2.4L inline-four — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door hatchback
• 2-door convertible

Trims covered

• GS
• GST
• GSX
• RS
• Spyder GS
• Spyder GST

Known issues on the 1999 Eclipse. The 1999 Eclipse carries 1 recall on the federal record. It covered certain 1999 Eclipse vehicles in which the rubber boot on a front lower ball joint may have been torn at the plant, allowing grit and moisture to reach the stud; corrosion could follow, and the joint could pull apart. Dealers checked joint wear and fitted a redesigned joint where needed. The 131 owner complaints concentrate on the power train (30), structure (24), engine and engine cooling (21), steering (13) and suspension (13), with 10 reporting a crash, 4 an injury and 3 a fire. Suspension and steering procedures, torque values and specifications here relate directly.