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Eclipse MIL On – Active MIVEC Code

Vehicle: 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse, L4-2.4L (4G69), Automatic Transmission/Transaxle

Mileage: 130,635 miles

Problem: The owner brought her Eclipse to the shop because the malfunction indicator light (MIL) was on. She added that the engine seemed a little down on power lately.

Ram Diesel Lacks Power - MIL On

Vehicle: 2019 Dodge Ram 1500 Classic, 4WD, V6-3.6L, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle

Mileage: 74,973

Problem: The owner said that the truck lacked overall power and the malfunction indicator light (MIL) was on.

Ford Transit
Ford Transit

Transit 150 Alternator Overcharging

Vehicle: 2016 Ford Transit 150, V6-3.7L, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle

Mileage: 159,637 miles

Problem: The Transit had multiple warning lights on in the instrument cluster, and all the gauge needles would drop to zero as soon as the engine started.

Tech-Assist Quick Tip
Tech-Assist Quick Tip

Transit 350 MIL On with Active DEF System Code

Vehicle: 2017 Ford Transit 350, L5-3.2L DSL Turbo, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle

Mileage: 64,755 miles

Problem: The owner brought his Transit to the shop because the malfunction indicator light (MIL) came on. There were no drivability issues.

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