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mrclean816
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Dec 10, 2009, 11:04 PM
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I have a couple electrical problems.
The most important being the reverse lights on the truck won't light up.
I also have an electronic dash and the odometer and speedometer will fade out occasionally .
I just tap the dash and the odometer and speedometer will pop back up.
So what I need to know is what's involved in getting the reverse lights working.
I'm also curious if it would be smart for me to open my dash and take a look at all the wires.
I'm not even sure it's something I would want to get into without having some idea what I think I should be looking for/at.
Thanks
-Robert
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steve01832
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Dec 11, 2009, 4:07 AM
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Robert, we need the year, make, and model of the vehicle please.
Steve
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DanD
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Dec 11, 2009, 6:05 AM
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Steve why would we need to know the year, make and model; it’s just an automobile, there all the same?
Some just have a bit more electronics attached to them; then say the SPACE SHUTTLE!!!!!!!
Sorry Robert not making fun of you; but there are many people out there that think this way and fluff off the repairs; saying “they could do it themselves; if they had the time”
On some vehicles something as what seems as simple as back-up lights may actually be controlled by a number of different modules (computers). One module acknowledging the request; another to act on the request and possibly, a third too confirm; that they are on or that they turned off when requested.
Then throw in a miles worth of wiring, a number of relays and switches; who knows where the problem is? Even with a very accurate wiring diagram and thought out testing procedure.
The days of generic automotive repairs are over; even something as simple as a tire repair can be an electronic nightmare; if the vehicle has an active tire pressure monitoring system. Lets say a system that will not allow you to enter the reprogamming feature and we have to tell the customer that he's in for a diagnostic charge to fix a flat tire.
Dan.
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Hammer Time
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Dec 11, 2009, 11:13 AM
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Oh, I'm sure it's just a fuse..........Can't you pop it in while I wait. Here' I brought my own............LOL
I hear this crap every day
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(This post was edited by Hammer Time on Dec 12, 2009, 6:28 AM)
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mrclean816
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Dec 11, 2009, 9:16 PM
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ok now i just feel stupid
its a 92 gmc sonoma.
ive done little stuff like replacing window motors but i have a feeling the electrical is going to be a bit over my head.
thanks for the responce
must of slipped my mind to include the important's.
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