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Old 04-19-03, 09:01 AM
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idiot lights are crazy

i heard this happens sometimes, but how the hell do i fix it

sometimes when im driving the idiot lights all go on for a random amount of time. it seems like a relay is maybe wearing out or something..

you konw when you put the car on acc. mode, and all the lights go on, it does that but when im driving the car

weird

thanks - mike
Old 04-19-03, 09:10 AM
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Mike, do the re-solder mod on your CPU. Located in the driver kick panel
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thanks man....ill take out that cpu later today...how does it come out exactly, im at work and cant check the car right now
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Sometimes the idiot lights flickering is a sign of a bad alternator about to go out. Have you had any charging issues lately? MIght want to have the alt. checked out just to be certain.
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no probs with the alt that i know of...
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On the back of the alt there is a small plug. Make sure its on good and not slopping around. One of those wires goes to a relay in the CPU. If the relay is not engaged the lights all come on.
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