Mitsubishi Eclipse P0442 Engine Code: Causes + How to Fix

One of the most common issues that happens with the Mitsubishi Eclipse is the P0442 trouble code. This code appears when connecting the vehicle to an OBDII scanner and pertains to the emissions system.  While it’s unlikely to cause a breakdown, it can be bothersome and may result in a failed emissions test for your … Read more

Mitsubishi Eclipse P0456: Meaning, Causes, How to Fix

One of the most common trouble codes with the Mitsubishi Eclipse is the P0456 code. This trouble code references a number that is given to you when you plug your Eclipse into an OBDII scanner. P0456 Indicates that there is a small leak in the evaporative emission control system. It often appears with or is … Read more

Mitsubishi Eclipse P0316: Engine Misfire → At Startup

A relatively common, yet difficult to diagnose OBD-II trouble code is P0316. It has the same meaning for the Mitsubishi Eclipse as it would any other vehicle.  It indicates that there is a misfire at the startup of the vehicle, and that it happens within the first 1000 revolutions of the engine. P0316: Engine Misfire … Read more

Mitsubishi Eclipse P0306: Misfire Detected (Cylinder 6)

P0306 is a fairly common trouble code with the Mitsubishi Eclipse. It’s and OBD2 code and stands for: P0306 is certainly a cause for concern, and should be considered a threat to the drivability your Eclipse. The nice thing about P0306 is that it’s a cylinder specific trouble code, which makes diagnosing the problems much … Read more

Mitsubishi Eclipse P0421 Code: Meaning, Causes, How to Fix

P0421 is a relatively rare OBDII trouble code.   It’s generic, which means it has the same definition for the Mitsubishi Eclipse as it would any other vehicle. It is technically defined as “Warm Up Catalyst Efficiency → Below Threshold (Bank 1)”. In layman’s terms, it indicates that your Mitsubishi Eclipse’s catalytic converter is not scrubbing pollutants efficiently … Read more

Mitsubishi Eclipse P0496 OBDII Code Diagnosis

One of the most common trouble codes with the Mitsubishi Eclipse is the P0496 code. This code number references a number that is given to you when you plug your Eclipse into an OBDII scanner. Below, you’ll find the most common symptoms and ways to diagnose the P0496 in your Mitsubishi Eclipse. Good Luck!   … Read more