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Old 10-13-2008, 08:48 PM
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so i was making a 500 mile trip last night and while heading down the interstate the whole dash lights up and the headlights go out for a sec penand the car almost dies. well it stops for a bit but after i take a off ramp exit to rest it does it again and keeps up till i park it and it dies. I tried to start it but nothing happened at all if i turned the key to the accesorys the radio came on. anyway i popped the hood and jiggled the battery wires and it started when i tried again. Anyway what might cause this? it also happened a long time ago to my formula. and someone suggested it was my key cause the lil chip in the key is loose
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Most likely heavy corrosion on the battery and/or battery cables.

The VATS, will not cause your car to act up like that when the car is already on.
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Originally Posted by samson_420
Most likely heavy corrosion on the battery and/or battery cables.

The VATS, will not cause your car to act up like that when the car is already on.
Had this problem last week, this should defiantly do the trick very similar symptoms.




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