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Get the battery load-tested first. If it fails, replace it with the correct specification battery and have the BMS reset. If the battery tests good, move on to alternator and sensor diagnostics. Addressing the issue early will save you from being stranded with a no-start condition.

This article explains what the message means, what causes it, how to diagnose it, and what you should do to fix it. The “Electrical System Service Required” alert is generated by the Battery Management System (BMS) or the Engine Control Unit (ECU) . It means that one or more electrical parameters have fallen outside of the manufacturer’s acceptable range.

Seeing a warning light or message on your dashboard is never a welcome sight. For Mitsubishi owners, one of the more common (and sometimes confusing) alerts is the “Electrical System Service Required” message. Unlike a simple battery light, this warning indicates that the vehicle’s computer has detected a specific fault within the charging or starting system.

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