What is ASC service?
The active stability control (ASC) takes overall control of the anti-lock brake system, traction control function and stability control function to help maintain the vehicle’s control and traction.
What happens when the Mitsubishi Outlander ASC warning light comes on?
ASC System Service Required: The ASC System Service Required is the Active Stability Control System. If the Mitsubishi Outlander ASC warning light comes on, ASC will not function. Overall control of the anti-lock brake system, traction control function and stability control will not longer be in operation. Slow down and avoid heavy braking.
How do you clear service light on Mitsubishi Lancer?
Put the ignition to the first position. Press the INFO BUTTON until the SPANNER service light is displayed. Then press and hold the INFO BUTTON until the spanner light flashing. While the spanner is flashing, press the INFO button again until “CLEAR” is displayed on the display.
How to troubleshoot Mitsubishi ABS light service required?
Plug-in the scanner into the OBD2 port under the dashboard. Turn on the ignition. Don’t start the engine. Allow the scanner to power up and press scan or enter, depending on the scanner. Select your Mitsubishi model. Go to the ABS control module.
When did they stop making the Mitsubishi Lancer?
Mitsubishi ended production of the Lancer in August 2017 worldwide, with the exception of Taiwan and Mainland China. An extensive facelift was given to the car by Pininfarina’s Chinese offices. In 2005, Mitsubishi revealed the “Concept X” model car at the Tokyo Motor Show and its “Concept Sportback” model at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
What does ASC stand for in a Mitsubishi?
This 2.4 petrol AWD was showing a message that the active stability control (ASC) needed servicing and the anti-lock braking system (ABS) light was on (pic 1). The ASC function is Mitsubishi’s name for conventional traction control.
Why does my CJ Lancer have an ASC light?
After some reading on CCJ it appears the ASC light is triggered for a variety of reasons, even when LEDs are installed and the ECU thinks the wheel sensor isn’t working. I will have it looked at and share my results. Mine I think where both caused, like Kens, by moisture.
What does ASC off and service required light mean?
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 does my CJ Lancer say service required?
On my way to work, my 08 CJ Lancer (CVT) suddenly lurched and I lost acceleration. Within a second or two a warning came up and said “SERVICE REQUIRED”. The icon was the stability control/traction control image which lights up in the wet when it kicks in, except now it had the SERVICE REQUIRED message.