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Electronic Gremlins - Electrical Problems That Are Driving You Crazy

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#1148 of 1159 Ford 2011 Edge gremlins by mshales282

Aug 22, 2012 (10:07 am)

On a recent trip, my Edge with 16000 miles on it just stalled and started running rough at low idle with no throttle response.....several times at 70 mph in heavy traffic. It would occur usually after at least 3 hrs. of driving and would temporarily go away upon stopping the car and shutting off the engine. This is intolerable due to the obvious safety issues which almost resulted in a rear end collision. I discovered via I pad research that many other edges were reporting similar issues which is the only way I knew to stop and get the car running again 2000 miles from home. As true to the other reports the dealer could find no codes to indicate a problem, but due to the overwhelming anecdotal evidence I supplied them and with the cooperation of the regional rep. they agreed to put a new throttle body into ......more to come. MKS

#1149 of 1159 2000 Subaru Legacy w/intermittent starter problem by fiordi

Sep 16, 2012 (6:29 pm)

I have 2000 Subaru Legacy GT limited w/140K miles on it. About every 20th time I go to start it, the car will not start- as in the starter doesn't turn over at all. I've had the battery checked and even replaced it on speculation, but that's not it. All the accessories work fine when I have the problem and the guy at auto zone says the battery has a full charge.
 
The weird part is this- when I run into this situation I can turn the key back and forth rapidly from the OFF position to the START position, back and forth and sometimes this will get the car to start. Other times though this has no effect (its about a 50/50 split). If I can't get the car to start using the rapid and repeated key turning move, all I have to do to get the car to start is let it sit for ~20 minutes. When I wait 20 minutes, the car starts up, first turn of the key, no problem. WTF?!?!
 
The one caveat I would add is that I did replace the starter with a refurbished cheap-o unit about 1.5 years ago, but the starting problem started only about 6 months ago.
 
Any ideas?? Could it be some sort of computer chip with a timer in it or something? Is the ignition switch bad? What do you think? and how can i best diagnose what it going on?
 
Thanks in advance,
Dominick

#1150 of 1159 Re: 2000 Subaru Legacy w/intermittent starter problem [fiordi] by burdawg

Sep 20, 2012 (10:59 am)

Replying to: fiordi (Sep 16, 2012 6:29 pm)
Probably the best way to find out would be to put a voltmeter on the starter solenoid when the problem occurs. If the solenoid is getting voltage when the key is turned to start then it's not on the ignition switch side. If the solenoid is getting voltage and the starter doesn't engage then the problem lies in the starter.

#1151 of 1159 GFT machine by gftmachine

Dec 03, 2012 (5:24 pm)

I own a '90 Justy ECVT 4x4.After replacing the combination switch(headlamp switch)and ignition switch,the taillight,parking lights and license plate lights stay on when ignition key is turned off.

#1153 of 1159 HAYWIRE by mbradley22

Jan 08, 2013 (1:52 pm)

I have a 2005 Cobalt. I havent had my car for about 6 months now has been to many different places to get fixed about 5 actually. My cobalt is literally haywire. Ive checked the wiring, transmission, engine name it ive probably had it checked.
My engine light and sercurity light are on. When Im driving (when I can) the gears are rough trying to change. (feels more like Im driving a manual) I had just filled my tank up and it said low fuel. Some times it will start sometimes it wont. One time it started and the key wasnt even in it (and Ive already changed the ignition 2 times) Someone told me it could be upper transmission module with the "communication penns" but no one seems to have those tools. Sometimes my car says power steering but it works and when it doesnt say power steering the steering doesnt work. My hazard lights will go crazy the headlights pretty much anything with what might seem like wiring will go haywire and Ive had all wiring checked. When its in park or at a stop light its making a weird clicking sound by the gears. If Anyone has a new idea as to what this could be please let me know besides getting a new car. I havent had a car now for 6 months and kinda becoming a pain.

#1154 of 1159 Re: HAYWIRE [mbradley22] by ray80

Jan 16, 2013 (12:51 pm)

Replying to: mbradley22 (Jan 08, 2013 1:52 pm)
Most of the things listed are electrical, and 'stuff' on today's vehicles can be pretty sensitive to voltage irregularities. Might be worth while checking battery/charging system.

#1155 of 1159 Re: HAYWIRE [ray80] by gin10

Jan 21, 2013 (6:27 pm)

Replying to: ray80 (Jan 16, 2013 12:51 pm)
I own a 2008 cobalt and it is doing the same thing. My security light will come on randomly then dash reads low fuel, power steering, engine light comes on. When I come to a red light and then start to take off car bucks (jumps) into gear. Also when it going haywire and I put it into reverse then drive car jumps into gear. I have had the batter checked and replaced but car is still doing the same. Had my auto repair guy put it on the monitor and the read out said all 5 computers were bad, (mechanic said this is highly unlikely all five would be bad at the same time) but once monitor was discounted from my vehicle it reset itself and is running fine for now, however it will happen again. I have been dealing with this problem for over 8 months now. Any help out there would be greatly appreciated. I only have 35,000 miles on my car.

#1156 of 1159 Re: THE BLAZER STOPPED 'BLAZIN' [freebird7259] by reg21

Jan 28, 2013 (4:32 pm)

Replying to: freebird7259 (Dec 21, 2001 7:33 am)
I have a1994 chevy s10 blazer electal all good but will not start fuel pump is new what can i do

#1157 of 1159 1994 chevy s10 blazer by reg21

Jan 28, 2013 (4:40 pm)

my blazer will not start all elect is good fuel pump new what can i do

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