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#11 of 22 Re: Blinkers [buddy50] by bigtsr Sep 18, 2008 (3:47 pm)
Replying to: buddy50 (Sep 18, 2008 10:02 am) Sorry to hear your turn sig problems-no the only fuses are those in the engine compartment.I have read 1 or 2 posts about the switch in the turn sig stalk failing,you may want to try diconnecting the negative post on battery for about 10 minutes in case the TIPM(where the fuses are)computer is confused. Other than that it means a trip to the dealer.
#12 of 22 Caliber headlamps by tcsmpsi Sep 26, 2008 (5:27 am)
Went to get an inspection, and was told driver's side headlight was out (high beam). So, I went to owner's manual to find what headlamp and how to replace. Owner's manual said to 'see your dealer'. I needed oil change (with coupons, cheaper than me doing it myself), so thought I would get headlamp changed also. They didn't have any.   Is there something exceedingly special about the Caliber headlamp? Or, is it just my 'luck'?   Is there a 'trick' to changing the headlamp (why refer to dealer)? Replies to this message: bigtsr (Sep 26, 2008 5:04 pm)
#13 of 22 Re: Caliber headlamps [tcsmpsi] by bigtsr Sep 26, 2008 (5:04 pm)
Replying to: tcsmpsi (Sep 26, 2008 5:27 am) Check in your owners manual for the bulb number or a any parts store should stock them.If you have small hands you can change them from under the hood but the service manual tells you to undo the wheel well liner for easy access to the bulbs and mountings.
#14 of 22 Trailering with the Caliber by jsandpc Mar 25, 2009 (7:04 am)
Just a heads-up... I had a trailer hitch and light wiring harness installed recently. When I hooked up the harness to my small utility trailer, I discovered an issue. Turning on the headlights caused the lights on the trailer and the caliber to flash a few times, then turn off. I first thought this was a short or a grounding problem on the trailer, but I soon discovered something different.   I found out that the extra lighting caused an overload and must have been tripping some automatic breaker on the car.   I replaced all the bulbs in the trailer with aftermarket LED light bulbs and that solved the problem. I searched here first and could not find the issue with anyone else, so I thought I'd post what worked for me in case it happens to anyone else. Replies to this message: bigtsr (Mar 25, 2009 10:52 am)
#15 of 22 Re: Trailering with the Caliber [jsandpc] by bigtsr Mar 25, 2009 (10:52 am)
Replying to: jsandpc (Mar 25, 2009 7:04 am) The Caliber uses the Canbus electrical system where many signals are transmitted over the system to tell the management software when things are right/wrong.In your case the extra current draw was noted by the TIPM(totally integrated power managemnt) hardware and it took action to isolate the problem.You resolved it (maybe not permanently) by changing the load current. The real resolution that has been posted in other Caliber forums is to install a relay which is actuated by application by the regular brakes/signals.
#16 of 22 wont start by fried09 May 10, 2009 (6:53 pm)
Parked car, shopped, tried to start car, nothing. Had to jump start. Took several minutes hooked to other car. Once started drove home, turned off car, tried to restart. Nothing. Battery reads 12.95V. Oh and when we drive car, abs and brake light dings, not constantly, but every now and again, enough to drive you nuts. If the battery is good, what could it be?
#17 of 22 rear window defrost button will not stay on. by thunderbob Nov 07, 2009 (8:43 am)
Hi My daughter has a 08 caliber and her rear window defrost button will not stay on. What do I check first? (fuse). How can I diagnose this problem? Replies to this message: bigtsr (Nov 07, 2009 6:23 pm) thunderbob (Nov 07, 2009 7:13 pm) bigtsr (Nov 08, 2009 6:48 pm)
#18 of 22 Re: rear window defrost button will not stay on. [thunderbob] by bigtsr Nov 07, 2009 (6:23 pm)
Replying to: thunderbob (Nov 07, 2009 8:43 am) Do you mean it does not come on at all? The rear window defrost works on a timer/temp system and is not meant to stay on indefintely,normally it comes on and goes off automatically. Replies to this message: thunderbob (Nov 07, 2009 7:13 pm) bigtsr (Nov 08, 2009 6:48 pm)
#19 of 22 Re: rear window defrost button will not stay on. [bigtsr] by thunderbob Nov 07, 2009 (7:13 pm)
Replying to: bigtsr (Nov 07, 2009 6:23 pm) Hi bigtsr   No. When I press the dash button the light goes on but as soon as I let go of the button, it turns off. If the button was mechanical I may think it's a defective button. Ripping apart the dash sounds like a big job. I don't want to do that if I don't need to. Replies to this message: bigtsr (Nov 08, 2009 6:48 pm)
#20 of 22 Re: rear window defrost button will not stay on. [thunderbob] by bigtsr Nov 08, 2009 (6:48 pm)
Replying to: thunderbob (Nov 07, 2009 7:13 pm) Actually the dash bezels can just be pried off from the sides,having said that if the light comes on it may not have complete circuit to support. Is the foil on the rear window damaged? If not the system maybe shutdown by the TIPM computer that monitors electrical systems and can selectively turn off sources of overcurrent,this can only be tested and reset by a dealer using Starscan. A wild shot might be to disconnect the negative battery terminal for 10 minutes then reconnect and try.

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