April 12, 2022 by Nick Taylor
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The following Community Fix summarizes the interaction between members of the community that led to the solution.
Vehicle
2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS 3.8L
Title
All power shuts off, replaced ETACS ECU
Complaint
Customer states that vehicle will not start.
Diagnostic Steps Performed/Parts Replaced
Confirmed vehicle would not start. Bypassed alarm system and vehicle starts and runs fine. When you take the key out of the ignition, all power is gone. The dome lights don’t turn on, hazards will not flash, headlights wont turn on. Checked the fuses for the headlamps where switch from power to ground and they are good. Not sure what could be shutting off the power
Best Answer from Community Member Albanymitsu
Start with RELAY-ECU, and possibly an ETACS-ECU (Electronic Total Automotive Control System). ETACS will require VIN writing and key programming.
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About the Author
Nick Taylor
Nick Taylor is the SureTrack Community Administrator and a Senior Applications Specialist at Mitchell 1 with over 25 years of experience with electronic repair data systems. Nick previously worked in the automotive dismantling and engine rebuilding industries.
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