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Old 03-27-2009, 07:04 PM
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Re: Christmas Dash Lights, but no Electrical Problem

+1 to the short. I had dealt with the same problem. Regulator gave up the ghost and within 5 mins of driving fried over half a dozen modules. Best thing to do is get some circuit breakers that will fit into the fuse slots. This way you can isolate anything on the circuit that blows the breaker. Basically, unplug each module, or mechanism one by one to find out which one is shorting. Or just do a resistance test to ground while you unplug them. This will help you get the short figured.

Considering the battery is draining down, there is obviously a relay stuck on all the time. Do a draw test. You need to disconnect the fuses for each circuit until the draw is gone. This will only help you identify the circuit in question. From there you need to find all relays in that circuit and unplug them one at a time to find the one sticking. In my past experiences with this car, it tends to be the rear window defroster. It is one of the only circuits that can draw enough amperage to drain the battery quickly and go unnoticed.

Tom
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