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Electronic Gremlins: Electrical Problems That Are Driving You Crazy

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Re: need help with a 96 olds cutlass [matpar] by cornellpinoy
Jul 24, 2006 (5:59 pm)
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Replying to: matpar (Jul 24, 2006 3:58 pm)

The next time it doesn't start, tap the starter a few times with a broom stick and see if it starts up afterwards. I had a similar experience with our '94 Cutlass. Turned out to be a bad starter. Hasn't failed to fire up since it was replaced earlier this year.
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My ML 320 Will not start! Help by torievans
Jul 25, 2006 (7:52 pm)
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Hi Guys, I figured if anyone would have an answer to the problem with my crazy car you guys might.
The problem started about 3 months ago. When I was idling or going below 15 mph the radio and all the electrical things on the car would just go completely dead for only a second. Then they would all just start back up. Sometimes this would happen 5 times in a row and sometimes just once. (The car would never die but it felt like it was about to) It would happen intermittently and never consistently. It would just happen randomly. This went on for a few months and I took it to the dealer. They could not find a problem. And of course it would not happen when they had it. Then about a month ago it would do the same thing but then everything on the dash would flash and a very loud beeping would happen until I would turn the car off. When trying to start it , it would not start. Nothing just dead…no winding no power nothing. After attempting a few times then it would start. Again the dealership could not find the problem. The battery was replaced and home I went. 3 days later it would not start at all. Tried to start it for over 3 hours. Dead Dead Dead. I could not even get the windows up. The tow guy came and he was unable to get the car into neutral the gears where frozen. After about an hour the car then started…then to the dealership it went, where it is now. For the past week and ½ the dealership has had it and they can not find the problem. They have replaced (I think we are up to about 8 parts now) and it still is not fixed. Sometimes it will start and sometimes it will not. Spoke to the dealer today and they drove it yesterday and before they got out of the parking lot it died. The dealer told me it is not the CSP because when those go bad the car at least will wind up. Mine just does nothing. They have went to the Mercedes Tec. Support and they have no records of a similar situation. Any advise would be wonderful. Thank you in advance.
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1998 Intrepid -- blower problems by 4ducks
Aug 06, 2006 (4:08 am)
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Recently, my Intrepid began blowing on high all the time. It even blows on high when you turn the a/c unit off. Any ideas? Maybe a relay or a resistor? Thanks!
  
In addition to the above, there is also a high pitch noise when driving. Another problem that started is that you have to jiggle the key in order to make to blower start (windows also don't work if blower doesn't come on). Any ideas???? Don't want to spend a fortune at a shop if there is something else I can try!
 
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Re: 1998 Intrepid -- blower problems [4ducks] by user777
Aug 06, 2006 (5:53 am)
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Replying to: 4ducks (Aug 06, 2006 4:08 am)

i think the good bet is a bad blower switch or wiring to it. perhaps there are resistors in there. i don't know. can you get to the thing?
 
go to a pull-it place and get one. otherwise find out if one is available aftermarket.
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power windows dont work by dutchee
Aug 07, 2006 (6:10 am)
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Help
 
We are on vacation and all 4 of our windows are down and wont go up. We tried everything fuses and such we have been working on it for 2 days does anyone have any ideas
 
2002 chey silverado 3500 dually
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Toyota Camry Backup Lights by bodoggy
Aug 07, 2006 (6:52 am)
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My backup lights go on when the brake pedal is depressed, but not when the A/T is in R.
To make things worse, whenever have some time to look at it, the backup lights won't go on at all!
HAs anyone reloved this kind of problem. I woiuld appreciate it, would stop everyone from bringing it to my attention at red lights!
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Miata window won't roll up, WHY!!!!!!!!!! by islandergirl
Aug 18, 2006 (1:24 pm)
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I have a 97 Mazda Miata with power windows. The passenger window was hesitating to roll up. Then, one day it just quit rolling up! It's 115 degree's here and need to get a solution as soon as possible!!
Thanks,
Islandergirl in Lake Havasu City, Arizona
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Re: Miata window won't roll up, WHY!!!!!!!!!! [islandergirl] by burdawg
Aug 18, 2006 (8:14 pm)
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Replying to: islandergirl (Aug 18, 2006 1:24 pm)

You most likely need a new window regulator or possibly the drive motor & gears. The only way to know for sure is to take the door panel off and look into it. I would think the regulator is the most likely problem, it usually is on small cars since it's small and somewhat weak. If you can get the door panel off you may be able to push on the bottom of the window and get it to move up when operating the switch. If you do remember there's moving parts in there.
I was at my house in LHC last weekend. I think Saturday was the busiest non-holiday weekend on the lake I've can remember. We went out but came in after a few hours. It was just to rough with all the boat traffic.
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Re: Miata window won't roll up, WHY!!!!!!!!!! [burdawg] by islandergirl
Aug 19, 2006 (8:21 am)
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Replying to: burdawg (Aug 18, 2006 8:14 pm)

Thanks for the suggestions. I have pulled the center console off and it looks like all the connections are good. but I am having a problem finding the fuse panel .
Its not where the owners manual says it should be. I realize its not a fuse issue but I should know where it is for future reference.
It sounds like I should take it to a shop here in LHC. My auto repair skills are not up to par! Do you have any suggestions?
Small world hu? I work on the Island. Been living here almost 5 years! Fun town!!!
Thanks for your help....Can we keep in touch, for future advice?
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Re: Miata window won't roll up, WHY!!!!!!!!!! [islandergirl] by burdawg
Aug 20, 2006 (10:19 am)
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Replying to: islandergirl (Aug 19, 2006 8:21 am)

The only place out there I have ever had any work done is at Brake Masters over next to Scotty's Broasted Chicken on El Camino Way. They repaired the A/C on the old Suburban I used to keep out there. That was some time ago though. This type of power window is the same as most other cars though so I don't think you need a special shop.
I think the closest Mazda dealer is Yuma or Las Vegas.
I had a trailer at Islander for years before building a house in 1998. Things sure have changed out there. I don't think they will be happy until it's just like Southern California. Early fall and early spring are still the best times out there.
Feel free to ask for help anytime.

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