Electrical System Related Problems of the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Table 1 shows three common electrical system related problems of the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the alternator/generator/regulator (one problem).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Mitsubishi Lancer


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

The Electrical System problem

After car had been running for several minutes, the temperature control knob on the dashboard was stuck and was unable to turn from cold to warm. When turning the knob, the knob broke exposing electrical paneling.   Read details...

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

: the contact stated while driving 55 mph, the vehicle's app sensor went out, which caused the vehicle to decelerate rapidly and not rev past 2500 rpms. The service department was contacted but could not find the cause of the problem. The app sensor was replaced 5 times.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

Just left a auto car wash and within about two minutes smoke rises from the center floor console. I pulled into a nearby gas station about a block away. Parked away from the pumps. Demanded a fire extinguisher from the attendant.   Read details...


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