The service and repair manual for the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse — 2.0L I4 and 2.0L I4 and 2.4L I4 engines, 7 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Mitsubishi published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged 2.4L I4 — 143 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | GS Hatchback 2-Door · RS Hatchback 2-Door · GST Hatchback 2-Door · Spyder GS Convertible 2-Door · GSX Hatchback 2-Door · Spyder GST Convertible 2-Door +1 |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 220 complaints · 79 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1996 Eclipse manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 96
- General Information 2,307
- Accessories & Equipment 164
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 96
- Body & Frame 73
- Maintenance 66
- Brakes 148
- Restraints 45
- Drivelines & Axles 53
- Steering 53
- Electrical 162
- Suspension 41
- Engine Mechanical 96
- Transmission 64
- Engine Performance 910
- Generator 63
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1996 Eclipse
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 06E023000Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicl.
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 09E025000Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- Exterior Lighting · 09E012000Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Owners have filed 220 complaints and Mitsubishi has issued 79 technical service bulletins for the 1996 Eclipse. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1996 Eclipse manual
Is this manual specific to the 1996 Eclipse?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1996 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 and 2.0L I4 and 2.4L I4 across the GS Hatchback 2-Door, RS Hatchback 2-Door, GST Hatchback 2-Door, Spyder GS Convertible 2-Door, GSX Hatchback 2-Door, Spyder GST Convertible 2-Door, Base Hatchback 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Mitsubishi published for this year.
What 1996 Eclipse problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 1996 Eclipse, covering exterior lighting. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Mitsubishi dealers.
Does it include 1996 Eclipse wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1996 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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