2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse covers the GS, GT and GT-P along with the Spyder GS, Spyder GT and Spyder GT-P. Hatchback, convertible and coupe bodies are listed, each with two doors. The four-cylinder is a 2.4L inline unit and the six is a 3.8L V6 of 230 cubic inches; both run on gasoline with a single overhead camshaft and no forced induction. Wiring diagrams, diagnostics, specifications and torque values address the engines, fuel, ignition, cooling, transaxle, drivetrain, brakes, suspension, steering and body.

Engines covered

• 2.4L inline-four — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 3.8L V6 (230 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door hatchback
• 2-door convertible
• 2-door coupe

Trims covered

• GS
• GT
• GT-P
• Spyder GS
• Spyder GT
• Spyder GT-P

Known issues on the 2009 Eclipse. Service brakes account for 32 of the 49 owner complaints against the 2009 Eclipse, with air bags next at 8, structure at 6, and seat belts and hydraulic service brakes at 2 each. Of those, 8 reported a crash and 2 an injury. The 1 recall on record fits the pattern: certain 2009 Eclipse vehicles could develop internal corrosion in the anti-lock brake unit, and a seized valve there would lengthen pedal travel and reduce stopping power during ABS operation. Dealers inspected and cleaned the hydraulic unit. The brake system procedures, specifications, torque values and diagnostics in this manual address that system.