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#4856 of 4967 Re: the flood [imidazol97] by carstryke Jul 19, 2009 (2:13 pm)
Replying to: imidazol97 (Jul 19, 2009 5:52 am) thank you guys for your responses how would you go about checking the drain for the ac water because i did have it on at the time it seems like a good possibility Replies to this message: imidazol97 (Jul 19, 2009 3:30 pm) carstryke (Jul 20, 2009 6:13 pm)
#4857 of 4967 check vehicle soon light 2003 saturn vue by smogs Jul 19, 2009 (3:25 pm)
check vehicle light comes on in "D",almost immediately but not in "I". When I switch from "I" to "D" when driving, light comes on almost immediately. Thoughts?
#4858 of 4967 Re: the flood [carstryke] by imidazol97 Jul 19, 2009 (3:30 pm)
Replying to: carstryke (Jul 19, 2009 2:13 pm) When it's humid and you've been running the AC, park the car and watch underneath for the puddle of draining water from the AC. If you park and run the blower without the AC compressor running ( vent setting?), you'll see the puddle quickly. Notice under the hood where that water drains from. There is a little rubber tube with the end closed together that opens when water collects in it and drains. If you don't see water, then the AC water is going somewhere else when it builds up inside the heater--it can go inside under the carpet and under the rubber insulator stuff under the carpet. Replies to this message: carstryke (Jul 20, 2009 6:13 pm)
#4859 of 4967 Re: the flood [imidazol97] by carstryke Jul 20, 2009 (6:13 pm)
Replying to: imidazol97 (Jul 19, 2009 3:30 pm) The a/c drains fine .....it turns out it was loose/worn out sealing strip in the upper right hand corner of the window now pray for sunshine for my sake before i can book a service appointment for a windshield. Once again i thank you guys for your help/suggestions learning new things about cars is something that interests me
#4860 of 4967 wont start. by jrolf Jul 27, 2009 (1:45 pm)
I have a 97 gmc jimmy when i turn the key to the on pos. none of my "warning lights" come on, it will not start, and you cannot move it out of park. the battery is fully charged. Does anyone have any ideas?? Replies to this message: kiawah (Jul 27, 2009 1:48 pm) imidazol97 (Jul 27, 2009 1:59 pm) jrolf (Jul 28, 2009 5:54 pm) kiawah (Jul 29, 2009 4:54 am)
#4861 of 4967 Re: wont start. [jrolf] by kiawah Jul 27, 2009 (1:48 pm)
Replying to: jrolf (Jul 27, 2009 1:45 pm) Bad electrical key switch? Might also try a different key, just to eliminate the security chip. Then get a set of electrical schematics to see what relays get turned on by the key switch, and verify that they are switching. That will also give you the main fuses to check.
#4862 of 4967 Re: wont start. [jrolf] by imidazol97 Jul 27, 2009 (1:59 pm)
Replying to: jrolf (Jul 27, 2009 1:45 pm) Bad electrical contact at the battery or the other ends of the cables. Could be corrosion? Does it have the double cables on the terminal that's positive at the battery? Check for corrosion between them even if you have to cut into the plastic covering. Check for some of the copper cable corroded away by battery acid. Do headlights and interior lights work? Could be bad ignition swtich--the switch that actually makes the contacts, not the lock cylinder itself. I suspect the ignition switch would be operated by a rod from the lock cylinder and the switch itself is on the top of the steering column down near the floor. Replies to this message: jrolf (Jul 28, 2009 5:54 pm) kiawah (Jul 29, 2009 4:54 am)
#4863 of 4967 Re: wont start. [imidazol97] by jrolf Jul 28, 2009 (5:54 pm)
Replying to: imidazol97 (Jul 27, 2009 1:59 pm) yes interior lights, headlights, radio, windows all work. there is no corrosion I am going to change the ingnition switch though I will let ya'll know. thank you for your help. Replies to this message: kiawah (Jul 29, 2009 4:54 am)
#4864 of 4967 Re: wont start. [jrolf] by kiawah Jul 29, 2009 (4:54 am)
Replying to: jrolf (Jul 28, 2009 5:54 pm) Personally, I wouldn't be replacing things until you isolate and/or prove that is the failing component. That could get very expensive and labor intensive, as there are usually always a number of parts that a problem 'could' be. If you suspect ignition switch and want to prove or disprove, then you need to hang a wire with a voltmeter probe on the ignition switch output. You can watch the voltage as you work the switch. If that works okay, then you move downstream. You may very well then have a relay in the circuit, which allows higher current flows. A set of electrical schematics for your vehicle are important to troubleshoot. This circuit would also most likely be fused, either before or after the ignition switch.
#4865 of 4967 Kia Soul - Automatic Door Locks? by jonathann Jul 29, 2009 (9:04 am)
We just purchased a Kia Soul Exclaim (called 4u in Canada). We are very happy with the vehicle and wondered if the Soul comes with door locks that automatically lock at 10 mph? My wife has a Hyundai Santa Fe that has this feature but it was not activated at delivery. The dealer knew nothing about it. I found out about the feature on the Edmunds Santa Fe discussion and we had the dealer activate the feature. I thought maybe the Soul also has this feature available, but the dealer is unaware of it. I even had this feature on my 2000 Dodge Caravan. Does anyone know if the Kia Soul has it? Replies to this message: kiawah (Jul 29, 2009 1:37 pm) jonathann (Jul 29, 2009 6:10 pm) bolivar (Jul 30, 2009 12:41 am) colin_l (Jul 30, 2009 5:44 am) jonathann (Jul 30, 2009 2:52 pm) and 6 more... jonathann (Jul 30, 2009 2:40 pm)