Common questions

Why is my ASC off and service light on?

Why is my ASC off and service light on?

Hi, i have 2008 v6, my experience. First the ABS warning start to blink, so the ASC turn to off and four wheel drive start working on lock position. I took my car for assistance in a Mitsubishi dealer, diagnosis was rear ABS sensor damage need to be replaced.

Why is the ASC warning light on on my Outlander?

The ASC warning it seems is related to ASC issues which has separate control to the ABS it seems. We drove our Outlander for a whole year with the ASC warning light on with no adverse affects whatsoever other than the ASC was not operational of course, and 90% of cars on the road do not have ASC anyway.

Is the computer control of the ASC damaged?

I took it to the dealer they told me that the computer control of the ASC is damaged (a small device under the radio console, beside the acceleration pedal ) and that this is the first time they see this problem. Is this the real problem or there is another cause? If this is the real problem is it possible to repair this device?

What causes check engine and VSC lights to come on?

50 people found this helpful. I spoke to couple of ppl, they said VSC and engine light comes on when there is a fluid imbalance or some sensor got disturbed. I found out that while going downhill and driving continuous more than hour cause the VSC and engine light to come on.

When does the alternator warning light go out?

When the alternator terminal is at 12v the light goes out. I have connected the lead from the separate alternator terminal to the relevant wire on the dash 2 but the light does not go out. Can anyone suggest what I need to fix this?

How do I Disconnect the alt indicator light?

Connection 3 Alt. indicator light Finally we need to disconnect the original trigger wire to the alt. indicator light, which will totally take the original circuit out of use and render it safe, Normally this is done by cutting the small brown wire going to position ā€œGā€ on the instrument cluster wire connector.

How do you open an alternator light circuit?

Opening the circuit by removing the connection to the alternator and light indicator. We wire a new alt. indicator light circuit outside the harness, disconnect the original one and leave it there. Refer to your service manual wiring schematic and look at this circuit.

What should I look for in an alternator connection?

Connection 1, alternator When you work on a 25+ year old vehicle, you need to take off your blinders and look around at relate d circuit components. You are looking for potential problems caused by a list of things: chaffed insulation, broken wire strands, heat damage among others.

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