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| Tweet Topic Started: Apr 16 2014, 11:15 PM (372 Views) | |
| Ricky123 | Apr 16 2014, 11:15 PM Post #1 |
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I just bought a 97 metro 2 dr hatchback with 3 cyl engine yesterday. Drove it to Seattle last night (about 50 miles each way). The engine kept running rough and stalled out at traffic lights. I had to use parking brake to come to a stop while keeping foot on gas pedal. It took me a while to figure out, but the engine would sputter and almost die. The turn signals are causing the problem. With engine running, all three rear lights (middle and both blinkers) flash very dimly. Turn the engine off, but have key in run position and blinkers work normally. I fiddled with the harness under the dash this morning, and everything started working fine. Took it out for a test, and problem resumed. Also, the horn does not work. Jumped straight from battery to horn, and that does work, so problem is in the wiring somewhere. Not too concerned with horn, but it might be a clue to what is really going on. Any help or advice is appreciated. Problem must be a frayed wire or faulty ground somewhere, but where to look? Again, thanks for help. |
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| ptcapboy | Apr 17 2014, 12:12 AM Post #2 |
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How's your battery and alternator? if unsure I would have them tested at an auto parts store to make sure they are working properly under a load- |
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| Bad Bent | Apr 17 2014, 12:37 AM Post #3 |
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Here's results from a YouTube search for: check+for+electrical+shorts+car Scotty Kilmer recommends the ECT2000 which starts at $55 on eBay. This video uses a Multimeter. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5FJDgcdii8 (lol) I used the multimeter method to determine which circuit the "short" was in. I disconnected any added-on electrical equipment from my battery. I added the tachometer and it trickle drained the battery. It being Winter I then put a switch in-line (ground wire) so I could use the tach. I just need to remember to turn it off when I don't use it. So Let me this and maybe we can get electrical gurus to help you. |
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| Hanuman | Apr 17 2014, 01:57 AM Post #4 |
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"The Almighty Grounds Cleaner"
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drop your fuse panel and check for burned/melted connections |
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this and maybe we can get electrical gurus to help you.
9:12 AM Jul 11