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Old Dec 3, 2012 | 01:05 AM
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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

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Old Dec 9, 2012 | 11:20 PM
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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?
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Old Dec 10, 2012 | 12:52 AM
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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.
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Old Dec 10, 2012 | 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by 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
How is the air filter?
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Old Dec 10, 2012 | 09:38 AM
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LoL, VSA and ABS fixed by replacing the air filter... I see what you did there.
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Old Dec 10, 2012 | 10:23 AM
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Sometimes I wonder why I bother.
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 12:51 PM
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the mileage is 94k and it has a weapon r intake
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 12:55 PM
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^bro...

nobody cares about the air filter.
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by bachimik000
the mileage is 94k and it has a weapon r intake
Is it clean? Was the intake installed properly ? I have seen intakes installed and modified and leading to this poor milage.
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 01:01 PM
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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.
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 01:03 PM
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^bro...

nobody cares about the air filter.
I do .. he asked 2 questions .. one pertaining to poor milage ..
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 01:04 PM
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the avearage gas mileage that i get is 15-19mpg and i rarely get 19mpg
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Jesstzn
I do .. he asked 2 questions .. one pertaining to poor milage ..
oh...ok then.

carry on.

yes, it must be the air filter causing his poor mileage. let's waste time on that issue.
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 01:06 PM
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It is installed properly..
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?
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 01:06 PM
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so i have to get a new intake to fix that.
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 01:08 PM
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its a short ram intake.
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 01:09 PM
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so i have to get a new intake to fix that.
If 15-19 is mixed driving your not too far off .. I wouldn't change the intake .. is the filter clean?
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 01:10 PM
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ye bro i had the intake on for less then 2months
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 01:11 PM
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how do i reset the Ecu
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 01:38 PM
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could it be that i have to reset my ecu so it can get used to the intake
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by bachimik000
.... i bought the car from auction with front end damage on left side i changed the axle and multiple sensors...
Now you tell us....

Originally Posted by bachimik000
...could it be that the ecu doesnt recognize the sensor because the vsa sensor was torn and i rewired it.
Yes.
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Old Dec 13, 2012 | 11:53 AM
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oh mannnn
what a mess of a thread

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