MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 1990 User Guide

GENERAL -Technical Featureso-74WD
(Four-wheel drive)The full time 4WD system adopts viscous coupling
unit (VCU) as the differential limiting device for thecenter differential of 4WD vehicle to achieve auto-
matic and ideal distribution of engine torque to the
front and rear wheels.
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Engine
00P0031Viscous coupling
Viscous coupling
(VCU) VP?limited slip differential (OptIOn)
A/TSAFETY-LOCK SYSTEMinterlock device) has been adopted to improve
JT safety-lock system (shift lock device and keysafety*FNKey interlock device
Ignition key cylinder
Shift lock device
Selector handle
AIT control cableShift lock cable
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O-8GENERAL - Technical FeaturesTHEFT-ALARM SYSTEM (OPTION for4WD
VEHICLES)To make the vehicle theftproof, this system is so
designed that the headlights go on and off and the
horn is sounded intermittently for ‘about threeminutes when the locked door, hood or liftgate has
been forced open without using a key.
Furthermore, the starter circuit is interrupted so that
the engine may not be operated, making the vehicle
theftproof.
About 20 seconds after all doors are closed
and locked, the rear hatch is closed, and the
hood is closed---t SYSTEM ARMED4uthorized
I Unauthorized
A door, rf!ar hatch or hood is broken
to open + ALARMACTIVATED
Engineis disabled to start.
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Driver opens door with the keyI
1SYSTEM DISARMED
0 1Normal starting-1
I
orrear hatch with the
- ALARM DEACTIVATED(SYSTEM DISARMED)
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GENERAL - Vehicle Identification019
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATIONRooDAiAVEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER LOCATION
The vehicle identification number
(V.I.N.) is located on a plate
attached to the left top side of the instrument panel.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION CODE CHART PLATEAll vehicle identification numbers contain 17 digits. The vehicle
number is a code which tells country, make, vehicle type, etc.
1st2nd
DigitDigit
---l--CountryMake
/
3rd
DigitI4thDigit
I
5th
Digit
1I-USAE-EagleVehicle
IOthersILinetvw3-6-
S-PassengerManual
Talon
carseat beltIZWDIC-T-
AutomaticTalonseat belt(4WD)
\
6thDigit
Price
class
\
7th
Digit
Sody
4-4-HighBdoor6-Hatch-Premrumback6Special
6th
Digit9th
Digit10th
Digit11th
Digit12th to17th
Digits
Engine
*CheckdigitsModel
yearPlantSerialnumberR-
1L-E-000001
2.0 liters1990DSM
/;gHE.in.):year99%99
MPI]U-2.0 liters1/;gHF.in.)
MPI-Turbo]:9X
NOTEl “Check digit” means a single number or letter X used to verify the accuracy of transcriptron of vehicle identification number.

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O-10GENERAL - Vehicle Identification
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER LISTVEHICLES FOR FEDERAL
V.I.N. (except sequence number)
Brand
4E3CT44RClLE
Eagle TalonQWD)Engine displacement
2.0 liter (122 cu,in.)[DOHC-MPI]
4E3CT54UClLE
4E3CT64UOLE
Eagle Talon (4WD)
2.0 liter (122 cu.in.)[DOHC-MPI-Turbo]Models CodeD22AMNHML4ED22AMRHML4ED22AMNPFL4ED27AMNGFL4E
VEHICLES FOR CALIFORNIA (Can also be sold in Federal States.)
1 V.I.N. (except sequence number)( Brand1 Engine displacementIModels Code4E3CT44tKILE
Eagle Talon (2WD)2.0 liter (122 cu.in.)[DOHC-MPI]
4E3CT54UOLE
4E3CT64UOLE
Eagle Talon (4WD)
2.0 liter (122 cu.in.1
[DOHC-MPI-Turbo]D22AMNHMLSED22AMRHMLSE
D22AMNPFLSE
D27AMNGFLSEVEHICLES FOR CANADA
1 V.I.N. (except sequence number)1 BrandEngine displacementModels Code
4E3BT44ROLE4E3BT54UOLE4E3BT64UOLE
Eagle Talon (4WD)
2.0 liter (122 cu.in.)[DOHC-MPI]D22AMNHML5ED22AMRHML5E
2.0 liter (122 cu.in.)[DOHC-MPI-Turbo]

GENERAL- Vehicle Identificationo-11
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VEHlCLE INFORMATION CODE PLATEVehicle information code plate
the engine compartment.is riveted onto the bulkhead in
The plate shows
model code. engine model, transaxle model,
and body color code.
1. MODEL
SF bll~~l~~~e,2. ENGINE
4663
I Engine model3. TRANSAXLE
F5!Vl33
(Transaxle model
4. COLOR,
TRIM OPTH18) Monotone exterior
color codeBODY COLOR CODE
Exterior code
Body color
H18Light Gray (M)
RllRed
R16
Dark-Red
T13Turquoise Blue (M)
T-81Dark Blue (M)
w12White
x13Black

o-12GENERAL - Vehicle Identification
VEHICLE SAFETY CERTI,FICATION LABEL
1.The vehicle safety certification label is attached to the face
of left door pillar.
2. This label indicates the month and year of manufacture,
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (G.V.W.R.), Gross Axle WeightRating (G.A.W.R.) front, rear and Vehicle identification
Number (V.I.N.).
ENGINE MODEL STAMPING
1. The engine model number is stamped at the front side on
the top edge of the cylinder block as shown in the
following.
Engine model
4663
Engine displacement
2.0 liter (122 cu.in.)[DOHC-MPI] or [DOHC-MPI-Turbo12. The engine serial number is stamped near the engine
model number, and the serial number cycles, as shown
below.
Engine serial numberNumber cycling
AA0201 toYY9999 -AAo201--------hAA
LAB0001 --------+ AY9999
L BAOOOl-------+ YY9999

GENERAL - General Data and Specificationso-13GENERAL DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
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OOAO159Items
Vehicle dimensions
mm (in.)
Overall length14,330 (170.5)
4,350 (171.3)4,380 (172.4)Overall width
21,690 (66.5)
1,700 (66.9)
1,700 (66.9)Overall height
31,306 (51.4)
1,306 (51.4)
1,321 (52.0)
Wheel base
42,470 (97.2)
2,470 (97.2)2,470
(97.2)
Tread
Front51,465 (57.7)
1,465 (57.7)
1,465 (57.7)
Rear61,450 (57.1)
‘1,450 (57.1)
1,455 (57.3)Overhang
Front7950 (37.4)
960 (37.8)960 (37.8)
Rear
8910 (35.8)
920 (36.2)950 (37.4)Minimum running ground
’clearance9lsO(6.3)160 (6.3)
158 (6.2)
Angle of approach10 16.5”13.8”1’4.7”Angle of departure
11 19”
17”18.4”.Vehicle’weight kg (Ibs.)
Curb weightsM/T
1,215 (2,679)1.245.(2,745)
1,245 (2,745)
Al-r
1,240 (2,734)-Gross vehicle
weight
rating
1,620 (3,571)
1,620 (3,571)1,782 (3,929)Gross axle weight rating
Front930
(2.050)930 (2,050)979 (2,158)
Rear690 (1,521)690(1,521)803 (1,770)Seating capacity
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EngineModel No.
4663 (2.OL)4663 (2.OL)4663 (2.OL)
TransaxleModel No.
Manual transaxleF5M22F5M33
W5M33Automatic transaxle
F4A22--
Clutch
TypeDry-single disc &Dry-single disc &
Dry-single disc &
diaphragm spnngdiaphragm springdiaphragm spring

o-14GENERAL - General Data and Specifications
tiems
Chassis
TireFront suspension
Type
Rear suspensionType
Brake
TypeFront
RearSteering
Gear type
Gear ratio
Fuel tankCapacity liters (gals.)
P205/55HR16 or
205l55VR 16Independent strut
3-Link
Torsion axleDisc
Disc
Rack and pinion
m
60 (16)
P205/55VR 16 or205155VR16Independent strut
3-Link
Torsion axleDisc
Disc
Rack and pinion
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60 (16)
P205155VR16 or205155VR16Independent strut
Double wishbone
Disc
Disc
Rack and pinion
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60 (16)ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Items
TypeNumber of cylinders
Boremm (in.)Stroke
mm (in.)Piston displacement
Compression ratio
Firing order
cm3 (cu.in.)
4G63 (2.OL) Non-Turbo1 4663 (2.OL) Turbo
In-line DOHC~ In-line DOHC
4‘4
85.0 (3.35)
85.0 (3.35)
88.0 (3.46)88.0 (3.46)
1,997 (122)
1,997 (122)
9.0
7.8l-3-4-2l-3-4-2
TRANSAXLE SPECIFICATIONS
Items
Type
Gear ratioTransfer ratio
gearFinal drive ratio
gear
1st
2nd
3rd4th5th
ReverseF5M22F5M33
W5M33F4A22
5-speed M/T5-speed M/T&speed ArF4-speed AiT
3.3633.038
3.0832.846
1.9471.8331.6841.581
1.2851.2171.1151 .ooo0.9390.8880.8330.686
0.756
0.7410.666
3.0833.166
’3.1662.176
-1.090
3.9413.4373.8663.562

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featuring light unsprung weight.
. CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM
<2WD>
<4WD>
Rubber insulator
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lshing
Coil spring
,Strut assembly
I ,Rubber bushing
Stabili
Lowecarm
Rubber insulator
No.1 Crokmember
- -12AOO25Lower arm