bachimik000

Well I got a 04 Acura tl and in the dashboard it is displaying the vsa light and abs and a triangle light with exclamation point does anyone how to fix these lights. And I get horrible gas mileage

Jspec9

One thing you need to understand is that cars now do not have a simple repair. This sounds like an issue with the traction control/abs system. It could be a bad sensor, broken/ corroded wire or a faulty module. It pretty hard for someone to pin point where the issue is without looking at the car. The car is gonna have to be diagnosed. Electrical is a tad bit specific. My advice is to look for any broken wires or loose connections at the wheel(for the abs sensors). If you cannot see anything obvious then you are going to have to take it in to your tech. Maybe have them scan the vehicle and possibly pull some codes.

As per gas millage, how many miles/km on the vehicle?
Are you checking your tires [pressure regularly ?
Are you putting in the proper gas?

Jackass

Agree with the last post. Take it to your local AutoZone or what ever auto parts store you have nearby and get the codes pulled.

As for the mileage? Define what horrible is to you. 15MPG is bad for most, while others aren't happy with 25MPG. Generally these cars are good for 20-30MPG depending upon conditions.

Jesstzn

How is the air filter?

HEAVY_RL

iTrader: (1)

LoL, VSA and ABS fixed by replacing the air filter... I see what you did there.

Jesstzn

Sometimes I wonder why I bother.

bachimik000

the mileage is 94k and it has a weapon r intake

SharksBreath

iTrader: (33)

^bro...

nobody cares about the air filter.

Jesstzn

Is it clean? Was the intake installed properly ? I have seen intakes installed and modified and leading to this poor milage.

bachimik000

It is installed properly. i bought the car from auction with front end damage on left side i changed the axle and multiple sensors could it be that the ecu doesnt recognize the sensor because the vsa sensor was torn and i rewired it.

Jesstzn

I do .. he asked 2 questions .. one pertaining to poor milage ..

bachimik000

the avearage gas mileage that i get is 15-19mpg and i rarely get 19mpg

SharksBreath

iTrader: (33)

oh...ok then.

carry on.

yes, it must be the air filter causing his poor mileage. let's waste time on that issue.

Jesstzn

Ok .. well if the air cleaner is clean and installed properly you ruled that out .. A short ram if that what it is will reduce milage and performance.

What are you calling poor milage?

bachimik000

so i have to get a new intake to fix that.

bachimik000

its a short ram intake.

Jesstzn

If 15-19 is mixed driving your not too far off .. I wouldn't change the intake .. is the filter clean?

bachimik000

ye bro i had the intake on for less then 2months

bachimik000

how do i reset the Ecu

bachimik000

could it be that i have to reset my ecu so it can get used to the intake

nfnsquared

Now you tell us....

Yes.

Jspec9

oh mannnn
what a mess of a thread

well gas mileage can be affected by many things
even driving habits