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Old 08-02-2007, 10:24 AM
BENZ TEK BENZ TEK is offline
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Originally Posted by jimmyc View Post
While driving the ABS light, Brake wear lining light, the ETS light, and the antilock light come on, the speedo drops to zero. thea car will not shift out of the gears that it is in. I a short time the speedo comes back on ans the car will shift. The Check engine electronics light also comes on.
Any ideas?
Check the alternator. A lot of times the alternator will overcharge or not charge at all. The electronics are very sensitive to voltage spikes and low voltage situations. If you want to do the diagnosis yourself...hook up a voltage meter so that you will be able to read the voltage as you drive the vehicle. I use a voltmeter that records so that I can keep my eyes on the road. The problem is not uncommon at all.
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