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Old Jul 31, 2013 | 10:27 PM
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Just started the vert after about 2 weeks and got messages..Engine loss of power, shocks not working, get service, low fuel. the gas guage is on E, the PSI guage is all the way to the right and the temp. guage is all the way to to the right and the windows don't work!!! WTF is going on.
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Old Jul 31, 2013 | 10:29 PM
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I would say low battery. A low battery makes these cars go nuts.
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I would say low battery. A low battery makes these cars go nuts.
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Yep. A Battery Tender Plus is your friend, or would of been.
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I would say low battery. A low battery makes these cars go nuts.
Check that battery.
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Old Jul 31, 2013 | 11:07 PM
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Whew! Yup low battery. Thanks for the quick responses. This place is great! Battery tender it is.
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