Electrical problems
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From: Powder Springs Ga
Electrical problems
Driving in to work this morning and several things very strange happened. I put my window down and now it will not go back up. In fact none of the functions on the control panel work. I also had a "Check Gages" message and noticed the temp was pegged and the Battery voltage was low. Didn't look at the other gages because I wanted to get the car shut down as soon as possible. I really need some help on this one. Thanks
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Driving in to work this morning and several things very strange happened. I put my window down and now it will not go back up. In fact none of the functions on the control panel work. I also had a "Check Gages" message and noticed the temp was pegged and the Battery voltage was low. Didn't look at the other gages because I wanted to get the car shut down as soon as possible. I really need some help on this one. Thanks
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If it's still doing this, grab the accordion tube in the driver's door hinge area and wiggle it and see if it changes anything. If it does, post back and I'll see if I can find Bill Curlee's post on how to fix it. I disagree with the low battery diagnosis. That will cause a lot of things, but gauges pegging while you're driving I don't agree. Double check the battery cables on both ends to be sure you don't have a loose or corroded connection, and try the wiring bundle in the accordion tube in the door hinge area as I mentioned.
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I am thinking battery as well for the volt drop. With engine on, reads 13.4-.8 Window may be bad wire. the pass. side switch is working. Thanks
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Cruising
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If it's still doing this, grab the accordion tube in the driver's door hinge area and wiggle it and see if it changes anything. If it does, post back and I'll see if I can find Bill Curlee's post on how to fix it. I disagree with the low battery diagnosis. That will cause a lot of things, but gauges pegging while you're driving I don't agree. Double check the battery cables on both ends to be sure you don't have a loose or corroded connection, and try the wiring bundle in the accordion tube in the door hinge area as I mentioned.
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However, the fact that you have 11.3 volts with the engine off is suspect (and it looks like 65GGvert just commented to the same).
I would suggest starting with the simplest item: the battery. Disconnect it the negative terminal and measure the battery voltage with a DMM. If it is low, charge it. If it doesn't take or hold the charge, replace it. Once you have that ruled out, move on to other checks.
Personally, I would check your ignition fuses in the IPEC fuse box, under the passenger floor board. If one of those fuses is loose or has a poor connection, it will cause all kinds of weird problems. I know this from experience!
Doesn't hurt to clean all of your ground connectors and attaching studs/bolts...
Good luck!
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If it's still doing this, grab the accordion tube in the driver's door hinge area and wiggle it and see if it changes anything. If it does, post back and I'll see if I can find Bill Curlee's post on how to fix it. I disagree with the low battery diagnosis. That will cause a lot of things, but gauges pegging while you're driving I don't agree. Double check the battery cables on both ends to be sure you don't have a loose or corroded connection, and try the wiring bundle in the accordion tube in the door hinge area as I mentioned.
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Cruising
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From: Powder Springs Ga
However, the fact that you have 11.3 volts with the engine off is suspect (and it looks like 65GGvert just commented to the same).
I would suggest starting with the simplest item: the battery. Disconnect it the negative terminal and measure the battery voltage with a DMM. If it is low, charge it. If it doesn't take or hold the charge, replace it. Once you have that ruled out, move on to other checks.
Personally, I would check your ignition fuses in the IPEC fuse box, under the passenger floor board. If one of those fuses is loose or has a poor connection, it will cause all kinds of weird problems. I know this from experience!
Doesn't hurt to clean all of your ground connectors and attaching studs/bolts...
Good luck!
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Click on this link, scroll down to post #57 and look at Bill's pictures of what you have to replace. Ignore the beginning posts about the bare wire and go straight to the connector pins.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...ow-inop-3.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...ow-inop-3.html