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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 11:39 PM
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Help was driving earlier and service abs, traction, and reduced engine power came on. Well it didn't drive any different and my speedometer, tach and batt volt is all that worked. I turned the car off and cleared codes and everything was fine. Well I got in it and tried to roll up windows and passenger side wont roll up, says A1-RDCM-No Comm....what could this be? btw its an 01 z06
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oh and the passenger window and door locks are not working.
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 11:20 AM
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Bill Curlee found a wire in the door jam area that will short to the frame. Open the accordian tube and check it out. Look in the electrical sticky at the top for the pictures to reference too.
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ok im going to try that, I also seen where they said open both doors and shake the tube. Thanks
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Help was driving earlier and service abs, traction, and reduced engine power came on. Well it didn't drive any different and my speedometer, tach and batt volt is all that worked. I turned the car off and cleared codes and everything was fine. Well I got in it and tried to roll up windows and passenger side wont roll up, says A1-RDCM-No Comm....what could this be? btw its an 01 z06
How is your battery? Have it load tested to be sure. Easy to do and cost nothing. A low or dying battery can cause all types of unusual electrical problems.
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ok well my starter cable and alt went out 2 weeks ago and battery tested bad but I assumed it was bc alternator wasn't charging it. Well I opened both doors and wiggled the tube in the passenger door and it worked, thanks i love this board.
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Then you need to insulate the offending wire from the frame otherwise it'll happen again
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