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Delica Warning Light Mystery Seeks Expert Fix

Warning light in the speedometer of the vehicle

Hi all, my 2017 Mitsubishi Delica (67,911 KM, gas engine) has been showing a warning light on the dash for the past few days. I think it might be related to an incomplete system readiness check. Had some not-so-great experiences with my regular mechanic lately, so I'm a bit hesitant to go back. Has anyone dealt with similar warning lights in their Delica? Would love to hear about your experiences and if you can recommend a trustworthy mechanic who knows these cars well. Thanks in advance!

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VWeber92

Had a similar issue with my 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander last month. After disconnecting the battery for maintenance, I got warning lights too. Turned out the car's computer needed to run through its diagnostic cycles. My trusted mechanic at the certified Mitsubishi service center explained that the Engine Control Unit (ECU) resets when the battery is disconnected, and it needs to collect data from various driving conditions to complete its checks. Had to drive normally for about 50-60 miles, mix of city and highway driving, including some cold starts and complete warm-up cycles. The warning lights cleared up on their own after that. It wasn't a serious issue, just the car's computer going through its normal reset procedure. If you're not comfortable with your current mechanic, I'd suggest heading to a Mitsubishi dealership. They handled my ECU reset situation well and knew exactly what to check.

SaraSpeed (Author)

Yeah, thanks for sharing that info! I had pretty much the same thing happen with my Delica, super helpful to know I wasn't alone with this. Just wondering, do you remember roughly how much the dealership charged you for checking it out? Also, has everything been running smoothly since then, or did you notice anything else pop up?

VWeber92

Hey there! Yes, I took my Outlander to the dealership and they sorted everything out perfectly. It cost me 90€ to get the system readiness check completed, they confirmed it was definitely because of the battery being disconnected during maintenance. Since the fix, everything's been running like a charm, no more warning lights or any other issues popping up. The car's computer just needed that proper reset and diagnostic cycle run-through. I know it can be nerve-wracking when those warning lights show up, but honestly, it was such a simple fix in the end. The dealership mechanics really knew their stuff with these Mitsubishi systems. If you're still seeing those lights, I'd definitely recommend getting it checked out, the peace of mind is worth it!

SaraSpeed (Author)

Hey, just wanted to update you on what happened! I took your advice and went to the Mitsubishi dealership yesterday. They were actually great, way better than my old mechanic. The whole thing cost me about $85, pretty close to what you paid. Funny enough, it was exactly what you said, just needed that system reset and diagnostic run-through. The mechanic was super clear about everything and even showed me what they were doing. Did the test drive like you mentioned, about 50 miles with different driving conditions, and boom, warning lights gone! Really glad I asked here first. Saved me from stressing out too much about it. Car's running smooth now, no warning lights or anything. Thanks again for all your help, definitely keeping this dealership as my go-to place from now on! Sometimes switching mechanics turns out to be a good thing, right? Take care!

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