So I was on my way to work today and the tarmac light was flashing there were no warning lights on or anything else but it would flash and stop then flash. The only thing I can think of that's different is there was a 50°difference in temp from yesterday to today any help would be great

 

The flashing AWC icon on the gauges is widely discussed as many people have the issue, I would just search the general section or the S-AWC section and you should find many discussions on it.

 

can you elaborate on what you mean by the "tarmac light"?

Was it the "tarmac" text on the top of the center display? Was it a warning text in the center display? Was it a different light on the cluster? Were there any symbols blinking with it?

 

usually when they start flashing, it means trouble ahead majority of the time. Possibly your ACD/AYC pump going out.

 

Which is covered under warranty for 10year/100,000 miles so don't fret about it being that, cause that's a free fix.

 

Yes it was just the text. (Tarmac ) no warning lights of any sort

 

Now the 4 wheel drive service light is on i guess the pump went. Only 50k on the car though

 

well the miles don't matter as much as where its driven, the pump usually rusts out if you live where they put salt down for snow and stuff

 

Yeah mileage doesn't really matter as much as the conditions in which the car is driven in. I live in dry Arizona with 80k miles on my 2008 Evo X and haven't had any issues with the ACD pump. Don't worry though as those pumps are covered up to 100k miles from Mitsubishi

 

If you searched the forum then you would have found the answer, I answered the same question from another guy a couple months ago

Anyways its your ACD pump. the fluid is getting low or the pump itself is going out. Open your trunk, look the the right side. pop open the little latch and check the fluid. If its low, take it to the dealer and they will bleed the pump for you and refill it (at charge of course) If the fluid is at correct level, then you have bigger issues. regardless, take it into the stealership and check it out.

 

Yea checking the fluid is not quite as simple as the guy above said, it kind of changes so although it may look low if you check it after drving let it sit and then come back the next day and it may be back to the full line so be carefull just adding more fluid or you may have a mess on ur hands.

 

yeah forgot to add that part, hoob is right. the fluid changes while you drive

 

You guys are are confusing. Anyway, Mitsu. wont cover it until it goes out.... so for those of you who have a garage queen.... good luck.

 

What was the temp? a lot of people have issues when it gets below freezing temps and the fluid gets too thick to flow properly. Does the problem go away after you turn off your car and does it come back immediately or take a while for it to come back?

 

I thought and or was hoping it was the temp but it's definitely the pump the fluid is fine and I have an appointment for Friday and it's all covered just a pain in the ***