Where exactly is the ETACS SWITCH LOCATED?

The '02 Mitsubishi Galant does not have a serviceable turn signal flasher. The flashing operation is control by the Electronic Time Alarm Control System (ETACS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU). The ETACS ECU is located behind the left side of the dashboard, attached to the fuse junction block. It receives power from Multi-Purpose Fuse 2 (7.5A) located in the same junction block as well as from Dedicated Fuse 8 (10A) in the engine compartment relay box. Abnormal turn signal operation could be caused by a faulty turn signal switch, wiring or the ETACS ECU. You can read more about symptoms of a failing turn signal switch here: https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-turn-signal-switch

1.Find the ETACS unit under the steering wheel first,there is a small switch onit.
2.Once the switch is located make sure your key is not in the ignition and set the switch from off to set.
3.Press keyfobs door lock button for one second, this sends the codes to the ETACS and stores it.
4.Do the same thing if you have 2 remotes for the vehile.
5.Now set the ETACS switch from set to off.
6.Remotes should now be programed.

I live in Australia so mine is a right-hand-drive Santa Fe 2001. I wonder if this is why so many people seem to have so much trouble locating this box. On a left-hand-drive the box may be more over the footwell instead of near the side wall. In my car it is actually behind the fuse box near the right-hand side-wall. The switch is actually not visible as it is located on the right hand side of the ETACS box (near the side-wall). I had to locate it by feel. Once thought I had located the switch I held my finger pressed up against it for a while, to litterally get an imprint of the switch. The position towards the driver appears to be the "off" position, and the position towards the front of the car the "set" position. I turned the ignition key on (2 clicks), flicked the switch to the "set" position, pressed the lock button (I watched the flash on the remote, but heard nothing from the car), turned the ignition key to "off" and pressed the remote lock button again, then reset the switch on the ETACS box back to it's original position. That's it. My remote is working now. Hope this helps someone else...

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The ETACS unit, which controls the alarm, is bolted to the dash chassis and is located immediately behind the climate control cluster. You need to gain access to this unit to code a new remote. Technically, you are not coding the remote; what you are doing is re-programming the ETACS module to remember and accept the secret code transmitted by the remote. The ETACS unit is designed to remember and accept up to two remote codes. If you wish to add a third remote, the dealer must program the third remote to utilize the same code from one of the other two remotes (called code-saving). There is no way to do this yourself.

The Project

1) Remove the dash facia using the "Easy Dashboard Removal" DYI posted
here by member kmr327.

2) Remove the four screws securing the climate control cluster, pull it forward, and remove the wiring harness.

3) Using a flashlight, (and cramming your head), find the sticker that marks the location of the set switch on the ETACS unit. It is on the right side of the ETACS unit, below the antenna input (the antenna can be unplugged -- it utilizes the same type connecter as the AM/FM antenna). Note the positions on the sticker for "Off" and "Set". By default, the switch is in the "Off" position, which is the normal functioning position. Next to the sticker is a small piece of tape covering the recessed slider switch, which you can not actually see. Remove the tape with a razor blade or by picking at it with your fingernail.

4) Once the tape is removed, use a jeweler's screwdriver or other similar small tool to flip the switch into the "Set" position. (Note: if you unplugged the antenna from the ETACS unit, the antenna must be plugged into the ETACS unit at this point and the car's battery must be connected). You are now ready to code the remote. NOTE: When you code the new remote, you must re-code your old one at the same time or the old one will no longer work. To code the remote, press either the lock OR the unlock button of the remote once. Do the same thing for the second remote. Try to do the second remote within two seconds of the first one. Slide the switch back to the "Off" position. Verify that both remotes function. If they do not, set the switch to the "Set" position again and repeat the procedure. If you continually run into problems, try coding only one remote. I have heard on some of the forums that the second remote has to be pressed within a second of the first and that it may take several attempts to be successful. I did not encounter this problem.

5) Reassemble the dash facia.

Hope this information is useful!

Hope this helps. It's for a 2004 eclipse remote start.

12volts white/red (40A) + ignition harness
Starter black/red + ignition harness
Second Starter N/A
Ignition green + ignition harness
Second Ignition N/A
Third Ignition N/A
Accessory blue/red + ignition harness
Second Accessory blue/black + ignition harness
Keysense blue/red ignition harness
Notes: This wire rests at ground, and goes to an open circuit when the key is inserted into the ignition cylinder.
Power Lock purple - pin 33 at ETACS ECU
Notes: The ETACS ECU is attached to the back of the fuse box.
Power Unlock lt. green/red - pin 34 at ETACS ECU
Notes: The ETACS ECU is attached to the back of the fuse box.
Lock Motor lt. green 5wi pin 19, 28 pin plug below fuses
Unlock Motor green/red 5wi pin 22 at ETACS ECU
Notes: The ETACS ECU is attached to the back of the fuse box.
Parking Lights+ green/white + pin 2, 15 pin plug above fuses
Parking Lights- N/A
Hazards green - pin 55 at ETACS ECU
Notes: The ETACS ECU is attached to the back of the fuse box.
Turn Signal(L) green/blue + pin 8, 15 pin plug above fuses
Turn Signal(R) green/yellow + pin 13, 15 pin plug above fuses
Reverse Light red/blue + pin 9, 43 pin plug in driver kick
Door Trigger see notes - see notes
Notes: The driver door trigger is lt. green, pin 6, in a 15 pin plug above the fuses. The passenger door is lt. green/black in pin 65 at the ETACS ECU. Use both wires and diode isolate each.

The ETACS ECU is attached to the back of the fuse box.
Dome Supervision green/orange - pin 1, 3 pin plug above fuses
Trunk/Hatch Pin red - pin 62 or 37 at ETACS ECU
Notes: It is in pin 62 on the coupes, and in pin 37 on the convertible spyders.

The ETACS ECU is attached to the back of the fuse box.
Hood Pin green/red - pin 24 at ETACS ECU
Notes: The ETACS ECU is attached to the back of the fuse box.
Trunk/Hatch Release green/white 5wi pin 32 at ETACS ECU
Notes: The ETACS ECU is attached to the back of the fuse box.
Power Sliding Door N/A
Factory Alarm Arm lt. green/black - pin 42 at ETACS ECU
Notes: Meter this wire while turning the key in the driver door key cylinder.

The ETACS ECU is attached to the back of the fuse box.
Factory Alarm Disarm orange - pin 25 at ETACS ECU
Notes: Meter this wire while turning the key in the driver door key cylinder.

The ETACS ECU is attached to the back of the fuse box.
Disarm No Unlock blue/red - pin 27 at ETACS ECU
Notes: Meter this wire while turning the key in the hatch/trunk key cylinder.

The ETACS ECU is attached to the back of the fuse box.
Tachometer white or black/white ac engine speed detection connector
Notes: The engine speed detection connector is a single pin connector in the fuse/relay box under the hood.

Can also go to one of the ignition coils or the distributor assembly and use the black/blue or white/green wire.
Wait to start N/A
Brake Wire green/orange + brake pedal switch
Parking Brake yellow/green - parking brake switch
Horn Trigger lt. green/black - pin 44 at ETACS ECU
Notes: The ETACS ECU is attached to the back of the fuse box.
Memory Seat 1 N/A
Memory Seat 2 N/A
Memory Seat 3 N/A
Interface Module: Category:
Immobilizer Bypass Required:
Yes Type:
Transponder
Part #: 556UW
Alternate Part1 #: DesignTech 20402
Alternate Part2 #: DesignTech 29402
Notes: Standard on all models.

Good luck.

I just had to buy one too and these are the instructions I was given by the guy I bought it from. I haven't tried them yet. Hopefully they work for us both :).

1.Find the ETACS unit under the steering wheel first,there is a small switch onit.
2.Once the switch is located make sure your key is not in the ignition and set the switch from off to set.
3.Press keyfobs door lock button for one second, this sends the codes to the ETACS and stores it.
4.Do the same thing if you have 2 remotes for the vehile.
5.Now set the ETACS switch from set to off.
6.Remotes should now be programed.

I just bought one for mine too! The guy who sold it to me gave me these directions but I haven't tried them yet! Am going to on my lunch hour! Hope they work for us both :)

Forgot to put prog. instructions.in with your fob so here they are.
1.Find the ETACS unit under the steering wheel first,there is a small switch onit.
2.Once the switch is located make sure your key is not in the ignition and set the switch from off to set.
3.Press keyfobs door lock button for one second, this sends the codes to the ETACS and stores it.
4.Do the same thing if you have 2 remotes for the vehile.
5.Now set the ETACS switch from set to off.
6.Remotes should now be programed.

ETACS
(Electronic Time and Alarm Control System)

as far as the rear defroster, it may be the switch, relay, or fuse.

i have all of the service info on mediafire.com , just click this LINK and download whatever you need. i would suggest these 2 sections for fixing your problem:
97-99Electrical.pdf
2gTech_Info_Man.pdf