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2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 3dr Coupe 2.4L Manual

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Front Wheel Drive, 3 Door Coupe, Sub-Compact
23 mpg city / 31 mpg hwy

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June 18, 2012, 11:41 am

Robert J

Question: What are the symptoms of a failed crank camshaft position sensor?

My 91 eclipse gs 2.0 non turbo starts and runs normal until I drive it on freeway. When I get off exit it makes a clicking sound from ecu area and check engine light comes on then it stalls. Also there is a stale air smell(like air from a deflated tire) that happens when the clicking starts. If I wait a minute or two the car starts and runs normal. I am completely baffled, any input would be appreciated.

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