Active Aero Light On Without My Car Having Active Aero Installed - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

dstehle · 05-03-2008, 02:12 PM

I had originally posted this in the Miscellaneous section, but after 3 days I didn't receive any replies. So I'm hoping someone here will be able to answer this...

Yesterday I noticed my Active Aero light come on my dash. The thing is, my car isn't equipped with Active Aero! Any ideas why this is happening?

My only guess is that a few days earlier I was trying to adjust my headlight beams up and I may have bumped something in the process. Still, I don't see how a light for something you don't even have should be able to even come on in the first place - should be disabled.

lawdogg · 05-03-2008, 02:17 PM

You have an N/A and the AERO light came on?

That seems very weird! I didn't know N/A's even had that light. Well, my only guess is that you must have given power to a wire that shouldn't have power ... it's the only way to explain it.

dstehle · 05-03-2008, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by lawdogg

You have an N/A and the AERO light came on?

That seems very weird! I didn't know N/A's even had that light. Well, my only guess is that you must have given power to a wire that shouldn't have power ... it's the only way to explain it.

Yeah, it's technically an N/A, but the original owner had every possible option installed (leather, etc) that the SL has...with the exception of ABS and ECS.

I'm 100% positive I don't have Active Aero. There's no front lip that drops down and my spoiler is just the normal one - doesn't rise. I believe the instrument panel for all 3000GTs is the same. So the Active Aero light is there, but you shouldn't ever see it lit up on a car that doesn't even have Active Aero installed. Very weird indeed.

Highboosted · 05-03-2008, 02:55 PM

Electrical short somewhere, I'd say.

jrod · 05-03-2008, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by dstehle

Yeah, it's technically an N/A, but the original owner had every possible option installed (leather, etc) that the SL has...with the exception of ABS and ECS.
I'm 100% positive I don't have Active Aero. There's no front lip that drops down and my spoiler is just the normal one - doesn't rise. I believe the instrument panel for all 3000GTs is the same. So the Active Aero light is there, but you shouldn't ever see it lit up on a car that doesn't even have Active Aero installed. Very weird indeed.

So you mean it is a base SL, if a SL dont have ECS and abs what does it have that a base dont?? Leather and Climate control?

dstehle · 05-03-2008, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jrod

So you mean it is a base SL, if a SL dont have ECS and abs what does it have that a base dont?? Leather and Climate control?

Well now that I think about it, I guess he only upgraded to leather seats and added a CD changer to the stereo system.

I don't have Active Aero, ABS or ECS.

Active Aero I don't care about. I've learned and have always have cars without ABS so I'm fine with that. And as far as ECS goes, I'm thankful I don't have it. I hear a lot of horror stories surrounding it.

tachyon_ftl · 05-04-2008, 07:23 AM

No, you don't have AA. Only VR4's had it, altho yeah you could have had ECS or ABS on an SL if it had been asked for. The center clusters always had all the lights for everything, though. Just some aren't used.

Most of those warning light circuits are turned on when the sensor end goes to ground. The oil, fuel, and brake warning lights for example work that way. So I'd guess that the AA light does too, altho I can't find the diagram for it yet. Check whatever wires you were in- there is almost certainly one that is hanging out and touching ground someplace.

05-03-2008, 02:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
dstehle 3000GT Owner since Mar 05 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Drives: 95 Mitsubishi 3000GT Trader Rating: (0)	Active Aero Light On Without My Car Having Active Aero Installed I had originally posted this in the Miscellaneous section, but after 3 days I didn't receive any replies. So I'm hoping someone here will be able to answer this... Yesterday I noticed my Active Aero light come on my dash. The thing is, my car isn't equipped with Active Aero! Any ideas why this is happening? My only guess is that a few days earlier I was trying to adjust my headlight beams up and I may have bumped something in the process. Still, I don't see how a light for something you don't even have should be able to even come on in the first place - should be disabled. __________________ '95 Mitsubishi 3000GT (Caracus Red with Charcoal Leather) Performance Upgrades HP Racing/HP Design HPR5 hyper silver 18x9 wheels Yokohama AVS ES100 245/40 tires Intrax lowering springs (forever on backorder) Ultimate Performance short shifter cold air intake - K&N FIPK filter with DN Performance pipe custom cat back exhaust with dual HKS Hi-Power mufflers Random Technology High-Flow cat Audio System (Dynamat fully lined) Alpine CDA-9885 CD receiver with iPod & Bluetooth kits Alpine CHA-S634 6 disc CD/MP3 changer JL Audio VR 6x5 components (front speakers, tweeters & crossovers) JL Audio VR 6x9 rear speakers JL Audio W1v2 dual 10’’ subs with custom box two TMA 320.4 amps Interior & Exterior Mods 35% black window tint, painted red calipers Mitsubishi Evo VIII 5-speed shift knob, e-brake handle & pedals Mobo leather shifter & e-brake boot combo McGard black lug nuts, wheel locks & custom Mitsu center caps

05-03-2008, 02:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
lawdogg Here for the tuna. Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Williamsport, PA Drives: The Speed Limit Trader Rating: (58)	Re: Active Aero Light On Without My Car Having Active Aero Installed You have an N/A and the AERO light came on? That seems very weird! I didn't know N/A's even had that light. Well, my only guess is that you must have given power to a wire that shouldn't have power ... it's the only way to explain it. __________________ 2002 WJ -- 1994 VR-4 -- 1993 ZJ --Canon Rebel XTi Green Cars FTW

05-03-2008, 02:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
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05-04-2008, 07:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
tachyon_ftl '96 VR4 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Hollis, NH Drives: It's spos'd to move? Trader Rating: (11)	Re: Active Aero Light On Without My Car Having Active Aero Installed No, you don't have AA. Only VR4's had it, altho yeah you could have had ECS or ABS on an SL if it had been asked for. The center clusters always had all the lights for everything, though. Just some aren't used. Most of those warning light circuits are turned on when the sensor end goes to ground. The oil, fuel, and brake warning lights for example work that way. So I'd guess that the AA light does too, altho I can't find the diagram for it yet. Check whatever wires you were in- there is almost certainly one that is hanging out and touching ground someplace.

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