Gremlins
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Gremlins
Howdy all,
Well, trying to get one of my last rides for the season in today, my '99 frc decided to go bonkers on me.
Basically, every warning lamp lit, every service warning came up, (service basically everything, reduced power, yada yada) radio shut off, windows stopped working.
Right before this occurred, my passenger window ceased working.
Upon parking in my drive, I opened the door, played with the accordion in the door, and the window worked and warnings ceased. However, upon closing the door, chaos reigned again.
So, my question, would a short in the door accordion cause all this mayhem? I haven't had the chance to pull codes. I guess if it is a short in the door causing this, a relatively simple fix?
So sad.
Thanks,
Patrick
Well, trying to get one of my last rides for the season in today, my '99 frc decided to go bonkers on me.
Basically, every warning lamp lit, every service warning came up, (service basically everything, reduced power, yada yada) radio shut off, windows stopped working.
Right before this occurred, my passenger window ceased working.
Upon parking in my drive, I opened the door, played with the accordion in the door, and the window worked and warnings ceased. However, upon closing the door, chaos reigned again.
So, my question, would a short in the door accordion cause all this mayhem? I haven't had the chance to pull codes. I guess if it is a short in the door causing this, a relatively simple fix?
So sad.
Thanks,
Patrick
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Well, I can't quite make out a consensus with the replies I've gotten so far, but I appreciate them anyway. I guess I'm going Occam's razor to start with, namely the door connection. I'll let you know how I make out.
Thanks,
Patrick
Thanks,
Patrick
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Thanks all for the input. I believe I've fixed it. Took apart the accordion, used some deoxit on the plug contacts, spread them a little, snapped back together and taped with a little electrical tape for good measure. Fired up, no warnings and the window works. Need to get it on the road, but seems to have done the trick. Probably should do the same to the drivers side in the spring for good measure.
Thanks,
Patrick
Thanks,
Patrick