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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 03:09 PM
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I just bouhjt a nice black on black roadster.The only problem is that when I turn on the head lights ALL the interior lights ie.. radio, climate cont, dash computer.... all turn off.* Has this happend to anyone and does any one know how to fix?* PLEASEDino
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 03:11 PM
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Sounds like a bad battery. Check your battery and replace it if necessary.
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 03:23 PM
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really!* a battery issue. I have it checked, thanks
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 03:26 PM
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Check your grounds in the front of the car. They can cause all sorts of weird eletrical stuff. There are several threads about this if you do a search.
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 03:42 PM
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Hopefully its grounds or a dead battery. First thing to check is that you haven't had a leaking battery. Pull the battery and check the tray for signs of acid. Once you post up then it'll be easier to troubleshoot.
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