light ticking while idling whistling while accelerating whats wrong
07-01-2004, 10:54 AM
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light ticking while idling whistling while accelerating whats wrong
98 mitusbishi eclipse GS 46k miles 5 speed. bought it a month ago now it whistles whenever i step on gas and there is a slight whistle/tick when just idling not sure which one it is switches between the two. changing oil tomorow along with spark plugs. any input to problem?
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Re: light ticking while idling whistling while accelerating whats wrong
Could be one of ur belts....Eclipses are known for doin that.... i used to have a RS that did it real bad but i sold it and now i have a eclipse GSX... dont do it... but i also have a diffrent motor.... also do u have a intake? the whistle may be commin from that...?
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Re: light ticking while idling whistling while accelerating whats wrong
no mods done to car. always kinda ticks/whistles at idle whether clutch in or out(very hard to hear i have to park next to a high curb or a wall to really hear it. gets noticably louder when acclerating.
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