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TeStUdO Dec 14, 2007 10:36 AM


Originally Posted by Canexican (Post 5056025)
It wasnt in an accident...

Why does your car have an aftermarket starter on it? I haven't seen a starter take a sh!t so early for no reason.

Canexican Dec 14, 2007 10:46 AM


Originally Posted by TeStUdO (Post 5056030)
Why does your car have an aftermarket starter on it? I haven't seen a starter take a sh!t so early for no reason.

It doesnt have one. It did have one but was removed before I ever purchased it. I bought the car Feb. of last year at 20k miles and am now up to 38k miles. This is my first major problem with the car. Well, besides having to replace the clutch 10k ago and having a leaky clutch line, that is.

projekt_shocker Dec 14, 2007 10:50 AM


Originally Posted by gsrboi80 (Post 5053519)
Get your solder gun out. Common problem. Remove your drivers side kick panel to the left of your feet. You'll see a bunch of plugs in a White cage of sorts. The big white connector and the green under it are your culprits.

What happens is there is a harness that goes from your engine compartment out then back in through the inner fender and into the cabin. These are wires related to dash functiond ie. Wipers, Lights etc.

What is happening here is that water is travelling from outside throug the cowl drain and onto that harness traveling down the harness to the connector in turn corroding you pins.

Unpin the entire white and green connector and hard solder the wires together Oh and do yourself a huge favor and silicone up where the harness goes through into the cabin. Easy to access by removing the plastic wheel housing

+100

i have the same problem too but instead i took my car over to mitsu, they spent 4 hours searching the problem until i mentioned about the side kick panel on the driver side and they checked the harness there and it was all corroded from moisture that got into it.... they had to re wire the whole thing and everything was back to normal....

all of that BS cost me $300. save yourself $300 and do it yourself. follow that instruction above and you should be fine. :)

tweakdsm Dec 14, 2007 10:51 AM

sorry to heat that,

evo tech my ass, just watch your bill. Tell them you're the second owner, they will try to empty your pockets.

GL



Originally Posted by Canexican (Post 5056006)
Well, just thought i'd give an update to this problem as it has gone from a wiper malfunction to a huge electrical nightmare:

Got up for work and tried starting the car. Before even putting the ignition in the car, i noticed the amber lights were already fluctuating dimness slightly. I thought, "oh sh*t." So, put the key in, turn it, and the starter was cranking...but nothing was happening. I did it again and looked at the volt meter - 12 volts. After some head-scratching and multiple tries that turned into incessant cursing I gave up. I even tried to have someone jump me - that didnt work. Car was flat-bedded to Baierl Mitsubishi in Wexford, PA. They have an "Evo Tech" there that apparently knows what he is doing :crap: .

Here is the best part, they are telling me that I could be screwed since this had an aftermarket starter insalled prior to my ownership - over 20k miles ago. If they try to screw me on the warranty, I'm gonna go ballistic :rant: . I'll keep you guys posted...

WARNING: IF YOU HAVE AN EVO THAT SITS OUTSIDE IN THE RAIN ON A REGULAR BASIS AND YOUR WIPERS START ACTING UP...WATER COULD BE MESSING WITH YOUR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM...GET IT FIXED QUICKLY!


Canexican Dec 14, 2007 10:56 AM


Originally Posted by projekt_shocker (Post 5056089)
+100

i have the same problem too but instead i took my car over to mitsu, they spent 4 hours searching the problem until i mentioned about the side kick panel on the driver side and they checked the harness there and it was all corroded from moisture that got into it.... they had to re wire the whole thing and everything was back to normal....

all of that BS cost me $300. save yourself $300 and do it yourself. follow that instruction above and you should be fine. :)

Yeah, its too late. Its already at the Stealership. My wallet is f*cked.


Originally Posted by tweakdsm (Post 5056090)
evo tech my ass, just watch your bill.

Haha, yeah, i know. I talked to the guy personally though. He apparently is active on EvoM, so hopefully he wont screw me. I'm pretty sure he owns an Evo too.

kilgoja Dec 14, 2007 11:27 AM

sorry to hear about your problem dude....hope all goes well and it doesn't cost too much.....let us know what it was and how they fixed it

Canexican Dec 14, 2007 11:31 AM


Originally Posted by kilgoja (Post 5056233)
sorry to hear about your problem dude....hope all goes well and it doesn't cost too much.....let us know what it was and how they fixed it

Thanks man. Yeah, i'll definitely keep you guys posted.

UT_Evo Dec 14, 2007 12:12 PM

They really do have "Evo Certified" techs that go to an annual "class" to learn about the Evo. The guy here at the dealer I took mine to every once in awhile was pretty knowledgable (not as much as local Evo/Suby shops ala COBB, of course). Just like how Audi and Porsche techs (and i"m sure other companies too) have to go to company specific tech training where they work on all the different models of the cars... Its why Porsche charges 110 an hour :(

mitsmaster Dec 14, 2007 03:38 PM

could be
 
The answers ,yes I know what I am doing, yes I have to go to school for weeks at a time... No I dont rip people off.......you brought to it to the right place to get it fixed...Just latley our district rep has been very difficult to deal with on any warranty issues....... There is enough guys on here that know me, believe me your car will be perfect hopefully under warranty......

gsrboi80 Dec 14, 2007 04:10 PM

^ Follow my direction and youll be able to fix his problem in no time then.

Dont worry Dude your car was not in an accident. This is a a problem ive seen quite a few times before and will get fixed if pending its don right.

If you or your mechanic (Mitsu Tech) need any assistance you have my number. Id be glad to help you through it

Jabba08 Dec 14, 2007 10:36 PM


Originally Posted by mitsmaster (Post 5057195)
The answers ,yes I know what I am doing, yes I have to go to school for weeks at a time... No I dont rip people off.......you brought to it to the right place to get it fixed...Just latley our district rep has been very difficult to deal with on any warranty issues....... There is enough guys on here that know me, believe me your car will be perfect hopefully under warranty......

Mitsmaster defiantly knows what he is doing and I would trust no one else in Pittsburgh to do the job correctly. As far as the warranty and being fair about any cost, Mitsmaster and Baierl have always taking great care of me!

Canexican Dec 15, 2007 06:43 AM


Originally Posted by mitsmaster (Post 5057195)
The answers ,yes I know what I am doing, yes I have to go to school for weeks at a time... No I dont rip people off.......you brought to it to the right place to get it fixed...Just latley our district rep has been very difficult to deal with on any warranty issues....... There is enough guys on here that know me, believe me your car will be perfect hopefully under warranty......

Thanks for the reassurance. I have had very bad experiences in the past with South Park Mitsu. and just start getting really freaked out anytime I have to take it to a Mitsu dealer. I dont trust S.P. at all, so that is why I took it to you guys. If I came across as a bit harsh/angry/frustrated in my little rant a few posts ago, my apologies. This mess could not have happened at a worse time for me as i'm going to be in between jobs very soon, Christmas is coming, and all other associated holiday b.s. that destroys my wallet...

Basically, if it's not under warranty, i'm really fuc*ed. Thanks for understanding :thumbup: .

mitsmaster Dec 15, 2007 07:08 AM

Its all good
 
I have heard alot of problems with south park ....In a way it directly affected me...All dealers arent the same, and all techs arent the same......I myself take care of my customers.....A happy customer will always return......I do alot of aftermarket/performance builds so they do not effect the way I look at the car for warranty.......I get paid either way, under warranty or customer pay....I just want to make sure the customer comes back to me in the future...

gsrboi80 Dec 15, 2007 07:09 AM

Id do it for you for a case of beer. LOL

Just need to get it out here {thumbup} Damn Mitsu's

Canexican Dec 15, 2007 07:29 AM


Originally Posted by mitsmaster (Post 5058602)
I have heard alot of problems with south park ....In a way it directly affected me...All dealers arent the same, and all techs arent the same......I myself take care of my customers.....A happy customer will always return......I do alot of aftermarket/performance builds so they do not effect the way I look at the car for warranty.......I get paid either way, under warranty or customer pay....I just want to make sure the customer comes back to me in the future...

Yeah, I know. I've actually dealt with you guys in the past, but not for as complicated of a problem. My window regulater in my old 3kgt was busted and you guys treated me pretty well, so that is one main reason i'm back. Also, my buddy Doug (Spamsonite on 3si.org) has had alot of work done through you guys and i'm pretty sure you have worked on his red 93 VR4 more times than you would like to remember. You always did good work for him too.

South Park is terrible and I shouldnt have associated it with you guys...i should know better, I work at a dealership right now and they are certainly not all created equal, haha.


Originally Posted by gsrboi80 (Post 5058607)
Id do it for you for a case of beer. LOL

Just need to get it out here {thumbup} Damn Mitsu's

Haha, yeah, case of beer would have been alot cheaper, but the 900 bucks to tow the car out there would have unfortunately off-set the cost of the case.


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