High consumption mode

[Munyemba]

I own a Mitsubishi Pajero io 2001 model, imported from Japan. Today it just went into a high consumption mode, I.e. the letters GDI ECO just disappeared. What could be the problem?

In addition, it is displaying the message in Japanese, but I can't read it..I have attached a picture of the message it displays.

[Davy]

Are you actually experiencing high fuel consumption or did you just assume because the ECO light is not indicating? If not, it may just be a blown indicator bulb. 

I don't know Japanese, but Google Translate says that text means "System Setting" in English.

Edited September 5, 2018 by Davy

[gNaveendra]

  On 9/4/2018 at 9:21 PM, Munyemba said:

I own a Mitsubishi Pajero io 2001 model, imported from Japan. Today it just went into a high consumption mode, I.e. the letters GDI ECO just disappeared. What could be the problem?

In addition, it is displaying the message in Japanese, but I can't read it..I have attached a picture of the message it displays.

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I think it is quite normal for GDi engines when exceeding a certain speed.

[Munyemba]

Normally it disappears above 120km/h, but this time it's not showing at all.

[Munyemba]

Perhaps it's the indicator bulb that was blown, but Mr. Davy how do I check the bulb?

[Davy]

  On 9/5/2018 at 5:19 AM, Munyemba said:

Perhaps it's the indicator bulb that was blown, but Mr. Davy how do I check the bulb?

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You need to take the gauge cluster out. Swap it with a working bulb (door indicator for example) temporarily just to check if it's working again. If it is, then buy a new bulb. Bulbs are behind the cluster. Twist and pull.

Take the blown bulb as sample. there are several types of bulbs, but my guess is that your new bulb will not come with the holder, so you'll have to carefully remove the old bulb from the holder by undoing the leads that wrap around the holder and install the new bulb the same way. 

[iRage]

Yes, the message on the screen says "System Setting", and it is for the navi/audio/thingy-system according to what I could find online. This might be completely irrelevant...but...

Did you remove the battery or did the battery completely discharge in your car ? Which could have made the audio system to lose all its settings ? or do any changes ? If so the eco light could have gone off because the ECU was reset and its still in learning mode or something ?

[Munyemba]

  On 9/5/2018 at 6:40 AM, iRage said:

Yes, the message on the screen says "System Setting", and it is for the navi/audio/thingy-system according to what I could find online. This might be completely irrelevant...but...

Did you remove the battery or did the battery completely discharge in your car ? Which could have made the audio system to lose all its settings ? or do any changes ? If so the eco light could have gone off because the ECU was reset and its still in learning mode or something ?

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The battery has working very efficiently and it has never discharged and I did not removed it. All other lights are working

[Munyemba]

  On 9/5/2018 at 6:20 AM, Davy said:

You need to take the gauge cluster out. Swap it with a working bulb (door indicator for example) temporarily just to check if it's working again. If it is, then buy a new bulb. Bulbs are behind the cluster. Twist and pull.

Take the blown bulb as sample. there are several types of bulbs, but my guess is that your new bulb will not come with the holder, so you'll have to carefully remove the old bulb from the holder by undoing the leads that wrap around the holder and install the new bulb the same way. 

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Thank you very much, I will try this one