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2004 Mitsubishi Galant Questions & Answers
TCL and Anti Lock brake light come on when sitting
Interesting problem, especially since its been happening since the car was new. Researching this I found one suggestion that a front wheel bearing is in backwards, and this causes the ABS wheel sensor to read incorrectly until the TCL/ABS computers calibrate themselves.
This is an odd suggestion, as the wheel bearing and hub are an integral assembly. A part photo shows a "normal" looking bearing that only fits one way. A bearing installation problem is not impossible however. There could be dirt/road debris on the sensor, the sensor could be slightly misplaced, or faulty. The TCL/ABS computers read the signals from the wheel sensors, and has diagnostic outputs, which should include indications of poor or missing data streams from all four wheel sensors.
This is the first step to finding a solution. If the TCL/ABS computers are reporting errors from one wheel, then that wheel has to be disassembled to see what's the cause.
Abs and traction control lamps coming on on dash
If the sensor didn't fix the problem, then it's most likely a wiring harness issue. A bad sensor/harness will turn off the ABS & traction control and turn on both ABS and Traction lights. time to troubleshoot the wiring harness for continuity/short between the sensor and the computer.
My mitsubishi 2004 something is draining my battery
Hello Edward Garcia,
Indeed yes... you have a 2004 Manufacturer
RECALL CAMPAIN...
Notice SC-04-002
FIRST technical Service Bulletin I looked at...
ETACS-ECU Excessive battery drain...
Gives the location and required
>>
dealer RE-programming of keys & fobs...
Principally presents on cars left sitting for 7 to 10 days
((they were talking "NEW" cars... I imagine those dynamics change SIGNIFICANTLY with old batteries))...
Attributed to POOR PROGRAMMING...
REMEDY: replacement
Location.. lower dash... between steering wheel & door
Use the
FREE TSB database ... provided by
BBB Industries...
(registration is required: these are REAL DOCUMENTS)
http://bbbid.com/
Hope this helped
Carnac the Magnificent
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