Turn on headlights, car freaks out!
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Turn on headlights, car freaks out!
Ok, so I was having trouble with the wheel speed sensor faulting and causing the abs, traction control, and tire pressure lights to come on. I replaced both of the front wheel speed sensors and everything was good.
Recently I noticed that once I turn on the lights, it causes those three lights to come on again. It does it when I'm sitting still, when I'm driving, whether I've driven 50 miles, or just turned on the car. I have no idea why the light switch is causing this so I am here. Any help or advice is greatly appreciated!
Recently I noticed that once I turn on the lights, it causes those three lights to come on again. It does it when I'm sitting still, when I'm driving, whether I've driven 50 miles, or just turned on the car. I have no idea why the light switch is causing this so I am here. Any help or advice is greatly appreciated!
Last edited by tberg44; 08-26-2014 at 07:52 AM. Reason: Bold title
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Time to check your alternator/battery (charging system).
Gen1s are very sensitive to proper voltage/current. Do a load test on your battery see if it starting to fail, test your alternator insure it is charging and at proper output.
Sometimes just using your favorite electronics contact cleaner sprayed into the back of the alternator (over the armature/brushes)can clean up the alternator to output correctly.
Bottom line, check your charging system.
Motor on!
Gen1s are very sensitive to proper voltage/current. Do a load test on your battery see if it starting to fail, test your alternator insure it is charging and at proper output.
Sometimes just using your favorite electronics contact cleaner sprayed into the back of the alternator (over the armature/brushes)can clean up the alternator to output correctly.
Bottom line, check your charging system.
Motor on!
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