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Aug 18, 2011 | 07:07 PM

#21

toddh44

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I' m getting the exact same codes and messages intermittently, but no issues with the AC
blower, PS, or display.

Aug 18, 2011 | 09:28 PM

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lespaulr0cker

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Originally Posted by agiddens

I recently cleaned four grounds in the engine compartment- two that are behind the headlights, one below the battery tray and the one just opposite of that on the driver's side. Would this even be a ground issue?

Possibly, one of the codes mentions the connection of grounds G101 (on the frame rail behind the LH headlight) and G104 (below the battery tray on the frame rail).

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Aug 21, 2011 | 06:21 PM

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Problem solved

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Sep 12, 2011 | 09:13 PM

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Problem solved

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Sep 12, 2011 | 09:31 PM

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cdkcorvette7

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Originally Posted by agiddens

Does anybody think brake fluid leaking on an electrical ground could be causing these problems?

Ummmm.... yeah. I think that would do it...

Sep 12, 2011 | 09:54 PM

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lespaulr0cker

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Originally Posted by agiddens

Does anybody think brake fluid leaking on an electrical ground could be causing these problems? After further evaluation it appears that I have brake fluid leaking from a black, round drum that I believe is referred to as a brake booster (attached to the brake fluid reservoir, on the driver's side, inside the engine bay, just in front of the dash). It appears that this leak drips directly on the chassis ground that is just below it. The leak seems to be more extensive while the engine bay is warm. This might explain alot. Please give me your thoughts. Thank you.

The ground in that area is the engine strap ground. Loss of power here could affect any electrical items located on the engine (sensors/etc.) which use ground as a reference or source of current.

The leak needs to be fixed (to avoid brake failure!) and the ground checked.

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Sep 12, 2011 | 11:14 PM

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Bill Curlee

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Originally Posted by agiddens

Your worried about an electrica issue and you have BRAKE FFUID LEAKING ????

SOLVE THAT ISSUE FIrst!!!!

YES,,,, IT COULD HAVE EFFECTS ON THE GROUND ..

BC

Sep 13, 2011 | 01:09 PM

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PEERPSI

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If a proper grounding washer is employed and the bolt is tight I doubt brake fluid would be causing your electrical issues. I'm with Bill on the urgency to solve the cause of the fluid leak, particularly if you happen to live or drive near me!