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Old May 24, 2010 | 01:07 PM
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Electrical Issue HELP!

I have experienced a strange issue:

Last night on my way home I lost all function of the Gauges.. MPH. RPM and ALL engine coolant airbag ETC lights were on, I was right by my house so I guided it in with no power steering. Shut it down, and Now it doesn't start, ( I got it to start once but with no gauges but generally doest do anything, Radio lights alarm, all work, Is there a way to reset our ECU? DO i need to flash my ECU? Please Let me Know.
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Old May 24, 2010 | 01:13 PM
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did any warning light come on first?
if your alternator went out, all of this stuff starts to turn off as your car is losing power. (ask me how I know. )
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Old May 24, 2010 | 03:56 PM
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Low tire pressure.. but thats been on for a bit.. Cuz im lazy and its not that low.
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Old May 24, 2010 | 05:20 PM
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Disconnect the battery And leave it fo few minuites this should reset the ecu I think.
I had a similar issue before, all of my warning lights turend on suddenly but restarting the engine fixed everything so...
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Old May 24, 2010 | 06:33 PM
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you can reset with the AP too. and check for codes
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Old May 24, 2010 | 06:52 PM
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Sounds like it could be the alternator too me. Mine went bad two weeks ago, lost all gauges, power steering, and all warning lights came on, it was only putting out 6 volts. Luckily it's super easy to change. But unfortunately very expensive, three hundred something from pepboys, over $500 from dealer (just for the alternator, not installed.)
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Old May 24, 2010 | 07:05 PM
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ouch..
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Old May 24, 2010 | 07:54 PM
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Sounds like bad charging system. Remove the battery and have it tested/charged, and when you start the car again have the alternator checked.
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Old May 25, 2010 | 01:04 PM
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I found this one.. less than $90
http://www.lowmileageparts.com/2005-...tor-98975.aspx

says its guaranteed and tested..
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Old May 25, 2010 | 01:24 PM
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I'd say it's the alternator.
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