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Old Aug 27, 2004 | 09:12 PM
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Well i was driving and my car just died on me. I mean i have full power in the car....headlights, keyless entry, power seats and the hatch release works. Anything that requires the key doesn't work like the radio and rolling up my windows. When i turn the key forward the lights that normally come on like the SES etc. aren't coming on. There is no noise what so ever from the car. The fuel pump isn't coming on either. I have no idea what this is....i checked all the fuses and they are fine...any ideas would be appreciated.
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Old Aug 27, 2004 | 11:29 PM
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Check the alternator.
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Old Aug 27, 2004 | 11:55 PM
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same thing happens to me when i hit a puddle/lake.. water hits the distributor and kills out.. cute hu
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Old Aug 28, 2004 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by ButtaballZ28
Well i was driving and my car just died on me. I mean i have full power in the car....headlights, keyless entry, power seats and the hatch release works. Anything that requires the key doesn't work like the radio and rolling up my windows. When i turn the key forward the lights that normally come on like the SES etc. aren't coming on. There is no noise what so ever from the car. The fuel pump isn't coming on either. I have no idea what this is....i checked all the fuses and they are fine...any ideas would be appreciated.
have you checked the power box thats right behind the battery to see if its got 12V ( the lil red box )
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Old Sep 6, 2004 | 12:11 AM
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It was my ignition switch....changed it and car runs beautiful now...thanx for the input guys
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