I need some serious help
History: I gave a coworker a jump about 4 months back, ever since, my turbo timer stopped working. My drivers side door lock has also made this buzzing sound anytime the unlock button has been pressed, the longer you hold the button, the longer the buzz.
Installed fmic this weekend
Turned car on, started, idled great. turbo timer is working now
Turn on headlights back up, decide to take a pic with the bumper off. Turn off the headlights, headlights do not turn off. I was like, wtf? So i pull the relay for the headlights, that somehow turns on the horns constantly.
I disconnect the battery, horns turn off, unplug the horns.
Take the car for a ride. No dome lights or radio, no power windows or door locks
The only thing working was the sunroof
Volt meter on the turbo timer is showng 10.9 and steadily dropping.
Volts get down to about 9.6 and the radio comes on, windows work, door locks work, I can turn the headlights on and off from inside the car, everything is working perfect.
Car dies, give it a jump at home, back to square one.
This morning i was messing with the fuses and relays. All fuses under the hood looked good. When i pull the relay for the horn, my headlights turn on and i have to pull the headlight relay to turn them off.
The only thing i unplugged was the MAF and a ground wire i have running from the neg post of the battery to the neg wire of the #1 o2 sensor. The o2 sensor was still showing correct voltage while driving. Other than that, nothing electrical was touched
I have no clue as to where to start. The LAST thing i was expecting to have issues with after a fmic install was electrical.
I need some help, Please.
Installed fmic this weekend
Turned car on, started, idled great. turbo timer is working now
Turn on headlights back up, decide to take a pic with the bumper off. Turn off the headlights, headlights do not turn off. I was like, wtf? So i pull the relay for the headlights, that somehow turns on the horns constantly.
I disconnect the battery, horns turn off, unplug the horns.
Take the car for a ride. No dome lights or radio, no power windows or door locks
The only thing working was the sunroof
Volt meter on the turbo timer is showng 10.9 and steadily dropping.
Volts get down to about 9.6 and the radio comes on, windows work, door locks work, I can turn the headlights on and off from inside the car, everything is working perfect.
Car dies, give it a jump at home, back to square one.
This morning i was messing with the fuses and relays. All fuses under the hood looked good. When i pull the relay for the horn, my headlights turn on and i have to pull the headlight relay to turn them off.
The only thing i unplugged was the MAF and a ground wire i have running from the neg post of the battery to the neg wire of the #1 o2 sensor. The o2 sensor was still showing correct voltage while driving. Other than that, nothing electrical was touched
I have no clue as to where to start. The LAST thing i was expecting to have issues with after a fmic install was electrical.
I need some help, Please.
I had a temporary issue with my power equipment not working either (windows, locks, the button causing the "buzz" like you mentioned). My car was also having "hard start" issues.
I also noticed that you said you gave somebody a jump a while back. This may seem really obvious, but you didn't mention it in your post. Have you checked your battery terminals and made sure all the connectors are tightened down properly. Perhaps something was jarred loose slightly from the jump?
Anyways, I was able to find my problem was due to my positive terminal being very loose. As soon as I tightened it down, it resoved all my issues, (power equipment, no more button "buzzing", etc.) My car starts up perfectly now as well, with no hard start issues.
As the others have mentioned though, it could possibly be an ECU. Could be a wiring issue somewhere too I suppose. Start out with the small stuff though, like you've been doing, then work your way up from there. Unfortunately, our cars have a horrible electrical system, quite a shame really, since Mitsu is considered one of the "leaders", in electronics.
I also noticed that you said you gave somebody a jump a while back. This may seem really obvious, but you didn't mention it in your post. Have you checked your battery terminals and made sure all the connectors are tightened down properly. Perhaps something was jarred loose slightly from the jump?
Anyways, I was able to find my problem was due to my positive terminal being very loose. As soon as I tightened it down, it resoved all my issues, (power equipment, no more button "buzzing", etc.) My car starts up perfectly now as well, with no hard start issues.
As the others have mentioned though, it could possibly be an ECU. Could be a wiring issue somewhere too I suppose. Start out with the small stuff though, like you've been doing, then work your way up from there. Unfortunately, our cars have a horrible electrical system, quite a shame really, since Mitsu is considered one of the "leaders", in electronics.
it was answered by Jordan Y on TBDSM today.
the 100amp alternator fuse had busted, but you couldnt see it until you took the fuse OUT of the car and took OFF the little "clear" plastic cover. $2.77+tax and im back on the road!!
the 100amp alternator fuse had busted, but you couldnt see it until you took the fuse OUT of the car and took OFF the little "clear" plastic cover. $2.77+tax and im back on the road!!
Thank you guys for all the suggestions



